Amazing DIY Race
The Challenges

Below are 18 challenges to complete. You can do them in any order :)

Best of luck!

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Challenge
ONE

On one team member’s phone, download the application: Step Tracker - Pedometer Free at the start of your race! The team with the most steps at the end of the race wins a point.

(One point)

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TWO

Let’s go exploring and find some furry friends. Travel to a local park and take 3 selfies with dogs in the background.

(One point)

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THREE

We could always use some words of wisdom, grab your chalk and write something positive and inspirational on the footpath! Take a team selfie for proof!

(One point)

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FOUR

Fancy yourself a foodie quizmaster? Complete this quiz!

(One point for eight or more correct answers)

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FIVE

Time to get groovin’ and bust a move. Recreate and film a Tik Tok Dance! Your dance must be at least 10 seconds long, include at least 3 different moves and involve your whole team. If you’re not very familiar with Tik Tok - try this one!

(One point)

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SIX

Time to search your neighbourhood for the ultimate poser! Find a local statue and get a team selfie recreating the statue pose.

(One point)

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SEVEN

Who’s good at handstands in your team? Find a grassy area (safety comes first!) and nominate the best handstander on your team to do their longest handstand. Film it! You’re competing against the other teams so go for gold!

(Possible one point)

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EIGHT

We’re sure you’re flying through these challenges, so get ready to put that to the test. Make a paper plane, show it off to the camera and film it flying at least 4 metres.

(Possible two points)

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NINE

Pick some pretty flowers to make your own mini bouquet including at least 3 different flower types. Bring them across the finish line in one piece and the host will decide which is their favourite bunch! A point for bringing your bouquet across the line and a bonus for the one declared the prettiest!

(Possible two points)

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TEN

Yesterday, I’m sure these challenges seemed so far away.. Take a photo at a quiet street crossing of your team members recreating the Beatles’ famous album cover, Abbey Road.

(One point)

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ELEVEN

 Find your own epic location and take a photo of two team members reenacting the famous Jack and Rose scene at the front of the Titanic. “I’m Flying!”.

(One point)

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TWELVE

Take a selfie with a foreign currency coin or bill.

(One point)

BONUS CHALLENGE ALERT

Text this to your host to receive the bonus challenge!

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THIRTEEN

Ready to experience a blast from the past? Take a photo of a team member holding a tech item from the past eg. flip phone, cassette, CD player, roller mouse.

(One point)

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FOURTEEN

Finish your race with style! Each team member needs to make a newspaper hat to wear across the finish line. Points will be deducted from your score if this challenge is not completed!

(Possible negative two points)

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FIFTEEN

Listen to these sound bites of familiar tunes! Can you name the songs? 

(One point if two or more correct answers) 

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SIXTEEN

“Who will cross the finish line first and be the ultimate champions?”

Let’s try a number cipher. Referring to the letters in the phrase above, use the numbers below to work out the correct letters that will spell out your next challenge! Hint: Each number is associated with a letter in the alphabet. Points will be awarded for bringing this item across the finish line.

8  3  6  7  15  47  30

31

8  3  16  26  15  25

47  39  51

 =

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

_

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(One point)

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SEVENTEEN

SABOTAGE TIME! If one of your team members manages to get a selfie of themselves with an entire other team in the background then your team will be rewarded. BUT please note - it must be the whole team and they can’t be looking at the camera - otherwise it’s not valid!

(Three points)

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EIGHTEEN

Car enthusiasts start your engines! Find three cars that define your nation (eg. a US Mustang or an Aussie Commodore) and get team selfies! No white cars allowed.

(One point)