The Hercules Trophy is an inter-company team building event that enhances relationships between employees, customers and suppliers through the camaraderie of sport. Hercules Trophy events are run in Europe (Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany), New York, South Africa, Dubai and Singapore.

1. Hercules Trophy
A super-charged inter-company sporting team
day, which builds camaraderie, embraces
networking and promotes company loyalty
The Hercules Trophy is an Founded in 1999 in Belgium, it has
since evolved into one of the most
inter-company team anticipated corporate events in
Hercules Trophy Belgium
building event that Europe, attracting participants from De Nekker, Mechelen
enhances relationships all over the world. To date more than June 9, 16 and 23 2012
between employees, 36,000 people from 600 corporations
have taken part, with more than 90%
customers and suppliers repeat attendance.
through the camaraderie of
sport. Hercules Trophy events are also run
in Germany, Spain, The Netherlands,
the USA, South Africa, Singapore and
Dubai.
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2. Hercules Trophy Belgium
Teambuilding stages Why participate? Herculix Foundation
Hercules Trophy is a celebration of There are many reasons why your “Sport has the power to change the
our natural, competitive instinct company might choose to world. It has the power to unite in a
for winning. But winning is only participate. But all companies and way that little else does.“
possible through the willingness employees, regardless of industry, Nelson Mandela
and cooperation of the team job grade or status, will benefit
members. During one day of from the experience.
Hercules Trophy, you live the five We are convinced that sport -no
key stages of teambuilding: Consider the following scenarios: matter on what level it is played- is
one of the scarce ways to connect
 Building trust in your team  Your business has been people from different
 Facing and mastering conflict negatively impacted by the backgrounds. We honestly believe
 Committing to each other global recession. Following that we can have a positive impact
periods of re-organization on organizations and even society
 Being accountable for your
employee trust is compromised by combining networking, sports
actions
and commitment levels are and entertainment in our very
 Achieving results waning. specific way.
 You are looking for a way to say
thank you to your staff, get them Through the Herculix Foundation
Business Benefits energized, engaged, motivated we want to inspire our fans to
and aligned for the next phase create a more balanced world
Beyond the fun, energy and feel of business growth. through sports. Therefore, we
good factor, there is a serious
 You acknowledge the need to support different sports projects in
business purpose behind Hercules
improve cooperation, teamwork the countries where the Hercules
Trophy.
and break down the silos in Trophy is organized.
Research consistently shows that your organization.
engaged employees are more  The hierarchical structure of In Belgium, the Herculix
productive, more profitable, more your business leads to an ‘us’ Foundation supports Special
customer-focused, safer and less and ‘them’ mindset, creating Olympics.
likely to resign. misunderstanding and mistrust
between teams. www.herculixfoundation.org
Your business will derive one or
more of the following benefits  There is a blame culture in your
through participation in Hercules company so building trust is
Trophy: difficult but imperative.
 The networking effect is
• More motivated and committed guaranteed.
employees
• Increased productivity and
effectiveness through better
teamwork
• Stronger employee/supplier/
customer engagement with the
corporate brand.
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3. Hercules Trophy Belgium
The Hercules Trophy Concept
How does it work?
5-7 players you compete against other teams Best Party of the Year
and you receive your score
All you need is at least one team of immediately. Celebration is a key element of our
5-7 motivated people who want to concept. After dinner and awards,
have outrageous fun. And guess people get on the dance floor for a
what: you do not have to be an Competition: 12 labours smashing party at the Hercules
athlete to compete! In the months Black Box.
before the event, people start of Hercules
preparing by choosing an original In collaboration with your team
team name, making team pictures, members, you participate in 12 Interactive website
inventing a personal slogan etc. diverse and original activities in Supports the entire concept
one day, in a planned and safe guiding your team through the
environment. process with minimum hassle for
Arrival at Hercules you. There is also an integration
Trophy with social media platforms.
CxO pétanque
Registration of teams and an
introduction to the event. Waking tournament
up slowly, and breaking the ice In the afternoon, a “petanque” “The Hercules Trophy is so perfectly
with a healthy light breakfast and tournament in genuine French and smoothly organised that you can
chilling music. Riviera atmosphere is organized concentrate on having FUN!”
for the CEOs of the participating
Dirk, Microsoft
companies. A perfect networking
Opening ceremony moment. “The friendly atmosphere and the open
Warming up with professional mind of all participating and organizing
fitness instructors. Official opening people really make this a unique
of the day with flag parade, music Total experience for all event.”
and solemn lightening of the The action is surrounded by lots of
Hercules fire. All participants funny and surprising elements like Peter, Deloitte
perform the legendary Hercules demos, acts with famous
“One big party, festival atmosphere, fun
dance: total madness early in the performers, live DJ, offering the
all day long. Very well organized”
morning! ‘feel good’ Hercules vibe for
everyone! Ellen, Agfa Healthcare
Strict planning, smooth Award ceremony “Loads of Energy, Great Event , Awe-
some Party ´Must do every year`”
organization Official ceremony with distribution
Your team receives a strict of the trophy and special prizes for Joe DHL
personal schedule. One activity the most congenial team, fair play
team, best team picture and ladies “The colleagues of the past and now
takes 15 minutes, with a 15 minute
team. friends of the future”
break before the next event. No
waiting queues. At every activity, Philip, Safmarine Container Lines
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4. Hercules Trophy Belgium
Mark your cale
ndar:
June 9, 16, 23
De Nekker, Me
2012
c helen
Hercules Trophy
One Day • Business Teams of 5 to 7•
12 Challenges •Tons of Fun •Everybody Wins
Team price Hercules Trophy Team price includes:
Belgium 2012
For 5 persons: All activities, breakfast, lunch,
until 29 February: € 997,41 snack, barbecue dinner, drinks, entrance at ven-
ue, parking, CxO petanque, shuttles,
until 30 April: € 1.047,41
photographer, t-shirts and team picture.
until 31 May: €1.087,41 VAT excl.
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Fax: +32 (0)15 252658
E-mail: info@herculestrophy.be