MINDSPRINTBecome a Founding School
Founding Member Schools · Delhi NCR

Run. Think.
Lift. Solve.

Delhi's first championship where every station tests the body — and every checkpoint tests the mind.

Become a Founding School See How It Works
  • 8Stations
  • 2Leagues
  • 4Per team
  • 6–12Classes
MINDMUSCLE
Why MINDSPRINT

Well-rounded students deserve a well-rounded stage

Schools work hard to develop the whole child. Yet the way we celebrate students is still split down the middle.

01

Screen-heavy routines

Long hours seated at screens leave little room for movement, and active play is often the first thing to go.

02

Siloed talent

Academic toppers and sports achievers are celebrated on separate stages, and rarely side by side.

03

Pressure without play

Too many competitions feel like another exam hall. Few make challenge feel joyful, social and fun.

Our answer: a hybrid race

MINDSPRINT alternates fitness stations with Olympiad-style checkpoints. Teams run, carry and throw, then stop to crack maths, logic and science challenges before the clock moves on. The fastest team doesn't automatically win. The most complete team does.

How it works

8 stations. One clock.

Teams race through alternating Muscle and Mind stations. The race only ends once the final cipher is cracked.

  1. 1
    Muscle

    Shuttle Run

    A 400 m team relay-style run to set the pace.

  2. 2
    Mind

    Number Sprint

    Rapid mental maths with no calculators, just quick thinking.

  3. 3
    Muscle

    Farmer's Carry

    A light kettlebell carry over a marked course.

  4. 4
    Mind

    Logic Lock

    Pattern and reasoning puzzles to unlock the next leg.

  5. 5
    Muscle

    Med-Ball Throws

    Target throws using medicine balls weighted for each age group.

  6. 6
    Mind

    Science Station

    Quick-fire physics, chemistry and biology questions.

  7. 7
    Muscle

    Skip & Step

    Skipping plus step-ups, where rhythm meets stamina.

  8. 8
    Mind

    Final Cipher

    A team code-breaking finish. Crack it to stop the clock.

League
6–8

Junior League

For Classes 6 to 8, with stations and questions pitched for younger students.

League
9–12

Senior League

For Classes 9 to 12, with tougher loads and deeper Olympiad-style problems.

Team

Team of 4

2 girls and 2 boys in every team, so balance is built into the rules.

How teams are scored

Three parts, one final result.

  • Race TimeTotal time from the first run to the final cipher.
  • Mind Checkpoint AccuracyHow many checkpoint answers the team gets right.
  • Spirit AwardSportsmanship, encouragement and fair play.
Wrong answers add time penalties. Speed only pays off when it comes with accuracy.
What students gain

Stronger bodies. Sharper minds. Better teammates.

Physical Literacy

The confidence to run, carry, throw and move well, for life.

Thinking Under Pressure

Clear, accurate reasoning even when the heart is racing.

Teamwork & Leadership

Four students against one clock, learning roles, trust and communication.

Resilience

Bouncing back from a wrong answer or a tough leg, and pushing on.

Founding Member Schools

Shape it from day one

A small group of Delhi schools will shape MINDSPRINT from day one. Founding Members help write the rules, host the first races and carry the title for good.

Limited founding cohort

Permanent Founding Title

Recognised as a Founding Member School in every edition that follows.

Rules Committee Seat

Help decide stations, scoring and age scaling.

Priority Hosting Rights

First option to host pilot and championship rounds on your campus.

Co-branding & Media

Your school featured across event branding, press and social media.

Training Toolkit

Station guides, drills and practice puzzle sets for your teams.

Teacher Workshops

Hands-on sessions for coordinators, PE staff and subject teachers.

Guaranteed Team Slots

Assured entries for your teams in both leagues.

Founding Plaque

A commemorative plaque for your school's reception.

What we ask

A light commitment in return for a lasting role.

Become a Founding School
  • Nominate a teacher coordinator
  • Field one team per league for the pilot
  • Share honest feedback on the pilot
  • Spread the word to peer schools
Safety & inclusion

Challenging, never careless

Every part of MINDSPRINT is designed so that parents feel reassured and students feel welcome.

Age-scaled Stations

Weights, distances and puzzle difficulty set for each age group.

Medical Cover

First-aid and medical support on site for the whole event.

Parental Consent

Every participant takes part with signed parental consent.

Inclusive by Design

Mixed-gender teams and adaptable stations, so every student can contribute.

Supervised Checkpoints

Every station is staffed by trained marshals and teachers.

Student Wellbeing

Warm-ups, hydration breaks and a culture that values effort over ego.

Roadmap

From founding table to finish line

  1. Step 1

    Onboard

    Founding schools join and name their coordinators.

  2. Step 2

    Design

    Co-create stations, rules and scoring with the committee.

  3. Step 3

    Pilot

    Run a pilot race and learn from real feedback.

  4. Step 4

    Train

    Toolkits and workshops get teams race-ready.

  5. Step 5

    Compete

    The inaugural MINDSPRINT Championship.

Dates will be finalised with Founding Members around school calendars.

Expression of interest

Bring your school to the start line

Email us to register your interest as a Founding Member School. We'll get back to you with next steps and a short call to answer your questions.

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