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Cisco Euro Challenge The Cisco Euro Challenge, in aid of WaterAid, takes up to 80 top company teams from across Europe to compete against each other and experience two days and three nights of exhilarating action and adventure! The 2010 date is yet to be announced so watch this space! Described by many past participants as a "life-changing experience", this Intelligent Sport® challenge is designed to test physical, mental, and strategic skills as you work with your teammates to be the first to cross the finish line. What's more, you'll be helping some of the millions of people without clean water and sanitation along a path to get them out of poverty. Read about the 2009 Cisco Euro Challenge which took place in Tromsø, Norway. Cisco Euro Challenge Winners 2009 Congratulations to the overall event winners for 2009, Telenor. A special congratulations to the Scottish Water Team for winning the Team Fundraising Trophy with over £11,000 raised and to Azzurri Communications for winning the Company Fundraising Trophy with over £20,000 raised. For the first time this year, teams from the Water industry were also competing for the Water Industry Cup which was awarded to Southern Water. What is the challenge?Spanning two days and three nights, your team of five will need to learn to work together and strategise in an adrenalin-fuelled environment whilst taking on multi-sport tasks. This year the challenge took place in the challenging terrain of Tromsø, a lively city located spectacularly on an island in Northern Norway. For more information please go to www.theeurochallenge.com (opens in a new window). What is Intelligent Sport®?
The unique Intelligent Sport® concept, brings together top businesses in the most advanced, fun and diverse corporate team development challenges in the world with one aim in mind - to create great teams for your business. Intelligent Sport® challenges take participants out of their comfort zone and focus on the strategic, mental and team aspects of sport, testing a whole range of skills. The physical challenge is only part of it: smart planning, decision making and effective communication make up the key requirements for success. Who competes?Up to 80 teams made up of four people and one senior executive will take part in the Cisco Euro Challenge, all competing to walk away with the title of Best European Team. Teams have come from some of the best companies across Europe from a variety of sectors:
"This is the 3rd year I have competed in the Cisco Euro Challenge and I really believe in it. I think it's a fantastic motivator for the whole of the company. It's obvious they have really had a superb time, they are much better people, they contribute better and they motivate all the people around them." Steve, Managing Director, HP How can I sign up?All you need is a reasonable level of fitness and - most of all - the determination to succeed! To register your interest in the Cisco Euro Challenge 2010, please email ciscoeuro@wateraid.org. Still not convinced?Watch the Cisco Euro Challenge video to see firsthand what awaits you.
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