Contributed by Goh Bee Leng

x-trail challenge

Kayaking their way to the next check point. (Photo courtesy of Goh Bee Leng)

Jurong, Sunday, June 6, 2010 — 200 adventure enthusiasts took part in the T-Net Club X-Trail Challenge, an eco-adventure “Amazing Race” played out on the cool Sunday morning at various scenic points in the Jurong Lake District.

With the objective of developing our teenagers through adventure sports and to also foster friendship and community bonding, the race attracted young adventure enthusiasts who competed in two categories — the Teens Race and the Fun Race.

The 6km race route covered picturesque locations within the park including the Jurong Park Connector, Chinese Garden and the Water-Venture Outlet. The keen participants raced out in a flurry manner and completing the challenges which involved teamwork and perseverance such as running, vertical climbing, obstacle course and kayaking.

The challenges were also embedded with eco-friendly messages along the way to remind the participants to reduce, recycle and reuse. The highlight of the race took place in the middle of Jurong Lake, as each team attempted to retrieve floating bottles and bin them into the recycling bins.

Through such eco-adventure race, the teenagers learnt to be responsible individuals caring for the environment, their community and practise eco-lifestyle. In addition, the volunteers helped to raise funds for the Singapore Children’s Society through the sale of recycled coasters and used CDs at the event.

Mr Alfred Yip, Manager (T-Net Club @ Taman Jurong) remarked: “The X-Trail Challenge has brought many youths from different background together to interact and bond. I could see the participants enjoying the race with new friends made and stronger bonds being forged among them.”