Hong Kong Water Race
"The World is Thirsty because We are Hungry"
——Theme of “World Water Day 2012”
Daily consumption and pollution by human activities causes global water scarcity. “Water Footprint” is thus an indicator of water use that refers to the total volume of freshwater directly and indirectly used to produce goods and services. Understanding this concept allows us to make wise decision on sustainable way of living, and conserve the precious resources for our next generation.
“Hong Kong Water Race” is organized by Wofoo Social Enterprises, co-organized by Water Supplies Department, and sponsored by HSBC. Through the means of city orienteering, participants learn the concept of water footprint by visiting scenic spots and public amenities around designated area and completing tasks.
Basic Information
Date: 17 May 2020 (Sun)
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Race Time Limit: 2 hours
Venue: Carpenter Road Park, Kowloon City (map)
Kickoff & Award Ceremony: Carpenter Road Park, Kowloon City
Participation Fee: HK$150 per team
(teams which choose to receive T-shirts will be charged extra $50 per team)
Timeframe
- 2020/01/11Enrollment starts
- 2020/02/28Enrollment deadline
- 2020/04Briefing and training
sessions ; Collection of
race pack - 2020/01/11City Orienteering Race,
Carnival and Award
Ceremony
Scoring
- Orienteering Race“Hong Kong Water Race” adopts “Score Orienteering” race modeWithin the specified time period, teams should visit the preset checkpoints with the help of a map provided by the OrganizerThe score of each checkpoint is varied depending on the
distance, level of difficulty, etcThere is no set route for the race. Teams are not required to visit
all checkpoints or in orderTeams should return to the finishing line within the time limit, or
else scores will be deducted - Game TasksSome checkpoints involve game tasks related to water issue
and sustainable developmentTeams are required to complete tasks to score according to instructions
Different categories will combine or separate “Orienteering Race” and “Game Tasks”. By summing up the scores, the team with the highest scores will be the champion. If a tie in scores, the team with shorter finishing time in the Race will be the winner.
Categories
- Open (Racing)
- Corporate & Group
(Leisure) - Family
- Student
(Primary & Secondary)
- ModeSeparated into two parts:
1. Orienteering Race without Game Tasks
2. A scoring quiz after Race - Eligibility1.Each team should be formed by 3 or 4 persons
2. No limitation on the gender and identity of members
3. All members should be aged 16 or above#
- ModeOrienteering Race combined with Game Tasks
- Eligibility1.Each team should be formed by 3 or 4 persons
2. No limitation on the gender, age# and identity of members
3. All members should be aged 16 or above# - Teams composed of at least two employees/members from the same corporate/group can represent and compete for “Active Participation Award”.
- ModeOrienteering Race combined with Game Tasks
- Eligibility1. Each team should be formed by 3 or 4 personsach team should be formed by 3 or 4 persons
2. No limitation on the gender of members
3. At least composed of an adult aged 18# or above and a child aged 3-16#
4. At least two team members should have family kinship -
Teams can represent school and compete for “Active Participation Award”.
- ModeOrienteering Race combined with Game Tasks
- Eligibility1.Each team should be formed by 3 or 4 persons
2. No limitation on the gender of members
3. Full-time primary or secondary students (must have valid student ID card)
4. May include a maximum of 1 teaching staff (must submit verification letter) - Teams can represent school and compete for “Active Participation Award”.
Highlight
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2013/03/05Tin Shui Wai
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2014/03/23Shatin Promenade
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2014/03/23Kai Tak Promenade
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2016/03/20Central Waterfront
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2017/05/20Shatin Racecourse
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2018/04/22Fa Hui Park, Mong Kok
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2019/04/14Tin Shui Wai
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2020/05/17See you at Kowloon City!
