Friday, 20 November 2020

Thousands of tough Canterbury kids take on 2.7km obstacle course

    1. Canterbury
    2. Schools

    More than 5400 pupils from 56 primary and intermediate schools throughout Canterbury competed in the two-day MASH Tough Kid endurance event this week.

    The annual event, which which wrapped up on Thursday, was held at South New Brighton Domain.

    The competitors negotiated 17 obstacles along the 2.7km course and were encouraged to wear fancy dress with prizes awarded to the best dressed individuals.

    Phoenix Tauakume and Liam Mark, of Russley School, enjoyed the bubble bath obstacle. Photo: Geoff...
    Phoenix Tauakume and Liam Mark, of Russley School, enjoyed the bubble bath obstacle. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Mac Chaplin in the water. Photo: Geoff Sloan
    Mac Chaplin in the water. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Lily Goodall, of Casebrook Intermediate School, negotiates the Tyre Temple obstacle. Photo: Geoff...
    Lily Goodall, of Casebrook Intermediate School, negotiates the Tyre Temple obstacle. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    The bubble bath obstacle. Photo: Geoff Sloan
    The bubble bath obstacle. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Firefighters from Anzac station welcome competitors to the finish line. Photo: Geoff Sloan
    Firefighters from Anzac station welcome competitors to the finish line. Photo: Geoff Sloan

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