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Illustration of group playing on Trolleys challenge course element

Trolleys

Highly coordinated team-based traversing challenge.

  • Very playful
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Inspires many teamwork metaphors
  • Multiple variations

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, assess your group’s physical abilities and spotting skills as required for this exercise.
  2. Clearly identify a uniformly flat area with a starting line and finishing line (approx 10 to 15 metres apart.)
  3. Lay the trolleys behind the starting line.
  4. Objective: Challenge your group to use the wooden trolleys to travel from the starting line and past the finishing line without anyone touching the ground.
  5. If one or more participants touch the ground, apply a suitable penalty (go to Leadership Tips tab for ideas.)
  6. When ready, allow up to 20 minutes to complete the task (or other time as will challenge your group.)
  7. Process your group’s experience at the conclusion of the task.

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