Work away day- i dont want to go!

[Porridgepudding]

Hi, I have a team building away day later this month. At the last team meeting it was decided it would be at a physical activity day ( think assault course / ninja warrior type thing) I wasnt in the meeting as I was away at another meeting or I could have objected. Originally it was going to be bowling and food after.
Added to this we have to pay for the day (£50) I really dont want to go, but I'm unsure how this will be perceived. I have been with the organisation almost 2 years. Last year it was a more typical team building type day- group activities, a talk, buffet spread.
What should I do?

I would never agree to pay for a work event.

If your employer wants staff to attend an away day they need to cover the cost of the activities & food.

Also not everyone will have the physical ability to do a 'ninja' activity. Totally daft choice that will exclude many older worker and people with disabilities/health conditions and risk injuries.

Your employer is being ridiculous.

I would reply to say that unfortunately you cannot take part in the activity for health reasons and that you also cannot afford the cost.

I think the fact you are being requested to pay is outrageous. Saying that, I am self employed as I simply couldn't abide having to participate in this type of 'bonding exercise', ever.

There is no way that this would be a work related away day if employees are expected to pay. We don’t have the full story.