ICER 1st Urban Challenge 2011

The first ICER Urban Challenge was a success in-line with last year’s ICER 2011 Anniversary held July 29. ICER first Urban Challenge was different stations to be accomplished by 7 competing groups who joined. The first station was a puzzle station that the competing groups will assemble the clue to head to the next station. Some stations had two chooses to head to two different locations to be accomplished. Other station, have difficult task to sell fish in the wet market. Some of it had to complete the PCR with patient assessment provided with situation. Some stations include rappelling and spine boarding. And some of the station is tricky and out this world task to be completed. And also a test of agility by swing 2 laps in the Olympic size swimming pool. The event starts at around 7 in the morning at Jaro Plaza and ends at Iloilo Freedom Grandstand. The warding ceremony was held at the evening of the said date. Team Bukaw won the first ICER Urban Challenge. ICER promised to have a lot more exciting task stations on the next Urban Challenge in July 2012. Last April 30, 2012, ICER already layouts the 2^nd ICER Urban Challenge will be held this July 2012 and more surprises await the new challengers. (ebsp)