community challenge - City of Lancaster

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CITY OF LANCASTER

COMMUNITY

CHALLENGE

This Challenge is a statewide competition in which Texas communities compete to see which communities can demonstrate the greatest commitment to healthy living! Using the IT’S TIME TEXS Community Challenge website, communities earn points by participating in a variety of activities.

PRIZES:  Each winning COMMUNITY receives a $1,200 grant for school health initiatives, trophy, and city banner.  The Lancaster RESIDENT with the most points earned will be recognized as healthiest resident in the Lancaster Connection and win an annual Fitness Atrium membership valued at $160 (Lancaster Recreation Center).  Participating BUSINESSES will be recognized in the Lancaster Connection (must sign the workplace pledge).

GET STARTED TODAY: □ Register at www.ittcommunitychallenge.com 50 points. Start uploading your healthy activities as a community member, as a member of a business, school, community organization, or faith-based organization. □ It’s easy to start uploading and here are some ideas to get you started: o Download the Map My Fitness App and add your day-to-day activities Earn 10 points every time you use it. o Track Your daily physical activity 10 points daily o 200 points » Take a Healthy Selfie. Snap a picture making a healthy choice! o 250-10,000 points » Sign a Pledge. There are pledges on the Challenge website for mayors, employers, school districts, principals, PTA members, and faith-based leaders. o 1,000 points » Download the Teach Healthier App. All educators can earn points by incorporating the app’s easy-to-implement curriculum. This Teach Healthier tutorial will help you get started! Challenge ends March 31, 2016 Share it on social media!

For more information contact Community Relations 972-218-1303 [email protected]