Let us start with the usual first game, the flag raising competition. The game started with our team being the one leading the race. We thought that we're going to win first place when all of a sudden, the other teams were already tying their flags while we were still running back to the starting line to tap one more player. So in the end, we finished last. Sharing the same question as that of the other spectators, I also couldn't help myself ask, "What happened?"... Here's why, there should have been 10 participants in each team, we had 11... "partida"... hehe.
We were grouped to 4 color teams, ours was indigo or was it "indego". For a time being, I wasn't sure why the other teams were purposely mispronouncing our color that way. I though it was a tease as everyone were playing jokes and names about each others' team. Until I found the culprit, the prints on our players' shorts were misspelled as "INDEGO" (written in all caps). So our team had to bear it throughout the activity. Well, we took it as an advantage as everyone's helping us cheer our team, one way or another... "indego, indego... indego!!!". LOL.
As the final game was concluded, our team knew from the very start, that in every game there would be last. So we took the sacrifice, that others won't worry about it anymore... Nah, honestly speaking, we didn't win first place in even a single game. We were the only team not eager enough to see the results of points in the tally board. But the only consolation we got was we enjoyed each and every game we played, yeah!!! hahaha...
And then, the announcement of winners... the second place was named and so, the supposedly first place team was already celebrating when all of a sudden, the announcer said, "don't celebrate yet, you are not still champion...". HUH??? The officials were still not finished deliberating a protest of the other team. Guess what the decision was? I honestly don't know since I was not able to wait for it anymore. But I heard the call was reversed, and the formerly announced second placer became the champion...
What a fun, funny day, despite all the bloopers, we definitely had fun which I think is the most important thing. Yahweh bless.
We were grouped to 4 color teams, ours was indigo or was it "indego". For a time being, I wasn't sure why the other teams were purposely mispronouncing our color that way. I though it was a tease as everyone were playing jokes and names about each others' team. Until I found the culprit, the prints on our players' shorts were misspelled as "INDEGO" (written in all caps). So our team had to bear it throughout the activity. Well, we took it as an advantage as everyone's helping us cheer our team, one way or another... "indego, indego... indego!!!". LOL.
As the final game was concluded, our team knew from the very start, that in every game there would be last. So we took the sacrifice, that others won't worry about it anymore... Nah, honestly speaking, we didn't win first place in even a single game. We were the only team not eager enough to see the results of points in the tally board. But the only consolation we got was we enjoyed each and every game we played, yeah!!! hahaha...
And then, the announcement of winners... the second place was named and so, the supposedly first place team was already celebrating when all of a sudden, the announcer said, "don't celebrate yet, you are not still champion...". HUH??? The officials were still not finished deliberating a protest of the other team. Guess what the decision was? I honestly don't know since I was not able to wait for it anymore. But I heard the call was reversed, and the formerly announced second placer became the champion...
What a fun, funny day, despite all the bloopers, we definitely had fun which I think is the most important thing. Yahweh bless.
Regardless of the bloopers I bet you enjoyed the whole activity, sometimes it's those who had booper moments that are remembered . . . not the winners =)
ReplyDeleteI think that the goal of the team building is to have fun and bond as a team. I was surprised that there was even a protest for a company sportsfest but the good part was you enjoyed the exercise.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I never really got to experience any sports fest back when I was still working in the corporate world (or I guess I didn't stay longer to experience any). Anyway, yours looked and seemed a lot of fun "indego"..lol! By the way, did your team get to place any spots at all? Like 3rd or 4th place?
ReplyDeleteI miss company sportsfest. Specially the after party. Been outside of corporate employment for a year now.
ReplyDeleteA very fun read. Congrats to you and your team. Kung wala kayo walang last place hanggang third place lang. Kidding aside, I know bonds between teams are fostered to the max.
ReplyDeleteI have not been working for more than 6 months now. And I must say, I miss those team building activities. Haha!
ReplyDeletehahaha i can imagine i'd be rolling on the floor laughing with your bloopers. having it began with the flag raising bloopers and the 'Indego' hahahahaha
ReplyDeletebut the best thing there is you had a great time and was able to take a break...
Team building is really for the good of all the employees. camaraderie is at stake here. Good will for the company too.
ReplyDeleteindego! well at least this will end up as one of those stories you'll all be remembering when you get together for a drink.
ReplyDeletemukhang masaya naman ang activity ninyo. A fun way for team building as well.
ReplyDeleteSports without bloopers is like cold coffee - sure, it's okay, but that's just it, it's only okay. Haha. Good to see you guys had fun!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the game is more important than winning. Winning is just a bonus! :) It's good that you had fun with your game. :">
ReplyDeleteWith all the mishaps with the opening, I'm sure the other days will even be more funnier and also memorable.
ReplyDeleteGo Indego! Hihi!
proof that you really enjoyed the event. I always like reading/watching bloopers. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks really fun in the photo. Company sportsfest is one thing I missed in the corporate world :)
ReplyDeleteTEAM building is a fun activity indeed. Not only it promotes camaraderie among team members but it upholds the company's mission and vision for success. If the people are happy then their work is not a job but something they love to do.
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