Kickoff Rally
The Team Lean kickoff rally will be held at the Augusta State Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wrightsboro Road. Everyone is eligible to participate in this program. It is easy to register. Just drop by the kickoff event on Wrightsboro Road, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2010 and you will be on your way to a healthier you!
(Make-Up Weigh-in Date: Friday, January 15 at your local Family Y)
The kickoff will include:
- First Official Weigh-In
- Activity Demonstrations (Silver Sneakers (Older Adult programming), Step, and Zumba (Dance/Aerobics))
- Free Health Screenings by Doctor's Hospital
- "Ask A Dietitian or Trainer" for information on how to get started
- Sponsor Booths and much more!
Registration fee:
A nonrefundable fee of $60 per person is due upon registration. We accept cash, credit card, or check payable to The Family Y.
Additional Benefits:
Your Team Lean punch card entitles you to 12 free visits to any CSRA
Family Y’s. If you choose to join the Family Y during Team Lean, you
will receive a coupon to waive the Joiner’s Fee--up to a $100 value!
If you have any questions, please visit www.thefamilyy.org or click on
the CONTACT US link located at the top of this page.
To remain eligible for cash prizes:
• Miss no more than one weigh-in per person.
• For individuals that is one missed weigh-in
• For a team of 5 that is 5 TOTAL (not 5 per person) missed weigh-ins
• For a team of 4 that is 4 TOTAL (not 4 per person) missed weigh-ins
• If you exceed this number, you and your team will be disqualified, with NO REFUND
• A team member can be dropped via change of status form; if your team
becomes 3 or fewer members, remaining team members will be asked to fill out a change of status form and move into the individual competition category
• There is no sabotaging other teams
• Healthy weight loss should be the focus of all participants
• If you sign up as an individual and would like to join a team on or
before January 12th, you must fill out a change of status form at a Family Y
• If you are in the military and are deployed during this program, your
participation fee will be given to the fund for The Miracle League Baseball Field for special needs children
What else will disqualify me?
• Pregnancy
• Surgery resulting in significant weight loss prior or during the 12-week program
• Gastric Bypass patients are ineligible one year after surgery
• Unhealthy weight loss practices or a doctor’s recommendation
• Dropped by team members for gaining weight or disruptive behavior
Bonus points
• Bonus Points are a way for you and your team to qualify for extra weight loss which will be deducted from your total pounds lost at the conclusion of the Team Lean program. Bonus points are earned by:
• 1 Pound reduction per team when all team members attend and sign
in for the same Community Health Presentation topic(s). This can occur at any location listed on the calendar during one of the multiple sessions it is offered.
• 1 Pound reduction per team when all team members participate and sign in for the Community Event(s) that are scheduled throughout the duration of the
program
• 1/4 Pound reduction for an individual attending a Community Health Presentation(s)
• 1/4 Pound reduction for an individual attending a Community Event(s)
• Bonus points will be tallied and included only on Week 12 postings, and not before then!