Do you want a corporate event that relieves stress and builds healthy competitiveness within your company? It is proven that successful teams are made up of happy employees and happy employees are far more productive. Why not increase energy in the office by holding a corporate go kart racing event?
There are a surprising amount of go karting venues to choose from in most large cities but not all are appropriate for larger corporate events and team building exercises. You need to be looking for various attributes to make sure your unique event will be a success.
You need the perfect place to hold company picnics during the day or corporate events at night and client parties year round no matter what the weather conditions are. You need a central location so that employees don't have too far to go from wither home or work and the right ingredients for a fun atmosphere that will work for your company.
Think about the facilities that are needed, not just the track. You want private rooms and meeting rooms that are primed and ready for an event that will impress clients, reinvigorate employees, and create an exciting day for all. Toilets should be well maintained and there should be ample room for the number of people who will be attending.
For more casual daytime corporate events, look for facilities that will allow you to enjoy a sunny day outside such as a big barbeque and benches, a good place to watch the go kart racing from and outdoor toilets. You may also need a small private room to conduct meetings or team building exercises in between the racing fun.
If you are planning a more formal event, you must look to the venue operators and what they are capable of. Are they able to provide staff to serve food and drinks? Can you have a sit down event with equipment provided by the venue? Are they actually able to cater the whole event for you so you can focus on your guests' needs and the fun of the night?
It is always best to opt for a venue that is owned and operated by the one company or owner. Sometimes you can have the track owned by one body and the cafe/restaurant owned by another. This can lead to difficulties in the smooth running of your event and will often end up being more expensive and time consuming as you are dealing with two different entities.
Now let us not forget the most important element; the go karting! Unique activities such as this can really make the difference, your employees will be excited about the fun and it is a different way to encourage bonding, celebration and team building in your company.
When looking for the most appropriate tracks there are a few things to consider. Remember that you are organising an event for adults, go karting can be fun for young and old but make sure the track is well maintained and will accommodate fast racing and a bit of difficulty so employees don't get too bored with it. The track should be wide to accommodate overtaking and side-by-side racing, there should be sharp corners, S curves and long straights so that racers are challenged but can also go fast.
Make sure the go karts provided are well made and completely safe. One thing to check is that they can fast; employees will quickly lose interest putting along at 40-50 km/hour. Tyr and find a track that has go karts that will reach speeds of up to 75km/hour. The venue should also provide all necessary safety gear and equipment such as jumpsuit and helmut, without the correct safety measures in place, you should not even consider the venue.
Now what would a corporate event be without some drinks? Just like out on the roads, your go karting venue should enforce a strict no drinking then driving policy, it is dangerous, irresponsible and in fact, illegal to allow it. What is a real find in a go karting venue however is facilities and a license that allows you to enjoy some drinks after the racing part is over. It is a perfect way to unwind after the race and a great opportunity to have a casual chat and laugh with work colleagues. Many venues will not have a license for alcohol so do your research before you commit.
Races are usually short and quick increasing opportunities participation and to keep the interest high but longer events can be scheduled for the endurance minded company with knock out racing and team racing being popular ways to motivate your employees. Whatever style of corporate event you choose to go with, go karting is a great day/night of incredible racing, fun, good food and bonding. Choose something different this year that your employees will love and always remember fondly.
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