The heart of any Trials & Tribulations challenge lies not in the obstacles or the routes, but in the people who come together to face them.
This section explores how to build a committed team of participants who will support each other through physical challenges while growing in empathy and understanding.
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Building your team overview
This section explores how to build a committed team of participants who will support each other through physical challenges while growing in empathy and understanding.
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Nuturing participants
Getting the right people involved in your challenge can make or break the experience. You want participants who will support each other, engage with the deeper meaning, and help create the kind of community spirit that makes the challenge transformative.
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Nominating participants
One of the biggest challenges in organising your Trials & Tribulations event is getting people to actually sign up. This is where nomination becomes a powerful tool that transforms hesitation into participation.
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Reluctance is good
Some of your best participants will be the ones who initially feel reluctant or nervous about taking part. Don't write off reluctant participants, but learn to recognise and work with their concerns.
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Grassroots first
The power of Trials & Tribulations comes from ordinary people in local communities deciding to make a difference. The heart of the movement lies in grassroots community organising their own challenge.
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Family support
Getting family support can make the difference between a participant who struggles through the challenge and one who thrives. Family members who understand and support the challenge become part of the team.
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Tips on encouraging participation
Getting people to commit to a challenging experience requires more than just explaining what's involved. You need to address their concerns and help them see how the challenge fits with their values and capabilities.