Gov. Crist Unveils Fitness Challenge for Elementary Schools

Gov. Charlie Crist has announced the 2007-2008 Governor’s Fitness Challenge for Elementary Schools to help schools and families boost the physical fitness of Florida students, and all eight Winter Park Consortium Schools already have signed up.

The Challenge is an eight-week event that encourages elementary students to join in physical activity and it focuses on five activities that can be completed during or after the school day.

Participating schools have the chance to win $10,000 or $5,000 worth of sports or fitness equipment or a visit from a Florida professional athlete or Olympian. The deadline for registration is March 7.

Click here to read more about the program.