Don't want to pay the entrance fee?

I understand that not everybody wants to pay the $5 to enter.  That is fine!!  You will not be able to win the prizes, but by golly, it is still going to be fun to participate and see how much you walk.  So, don't let the entrance fee scare you.  I mostly just want to get to know everyone better while getting more active.  Even if you don't want to get a pedometer you can still post on the blog and write your experiences.

Details

Let’s Get Walking!!

Purpose:  To get people motivated to get more physical exercise, forge closer relationships with family, and to encourage creativity.

Requirements:  Every person who wants to enter must abide by the following rules (or you forfeit your entrance fee and chance of winning):

1.      Pay $5 non-refundable fee to be put into the prize pool.

2.      Purchase a pedometer (mine was $5 at Walmart)

3.      Enter your weekly steps on Blog within two days of the end of each week

4.      Vote for the Art Inspiration Competition

Categories and prizes:

Most Steps Overal: $200 food shopping spree with me, part of the pool

Most Steps in One Day: $25 food shopping spree with me

Percent Increase (from 1^st week to final week) 1^st and 2^nd places?: $60/40 food shopping spree with me, part of the pool

Art Inspiration Competition: $100 food shopping spree with me, part of the pool

Pregnant woman with the most steps: $75 food shopping spree, part of the pool.

Important Dates:

Money Due:  June 8th

Start Day: June 1st

Week One:  Jun 1-7, Enter steps on Wednesday, June 8^th (disqualified if not entered by June 11^th)

Week Two: June 8-14, Enter steps on Wednesday, June 15^th (disqualified if not entered by June 18^th)

Week Three:  June 15-21, Enter steps on Wednesday, June 22^nd (disqualified if not entered by June 25^th)

Week Four: June 22-28, Enter steps on Wednesday, June 29^th (disqualified if not entered by July 2^nd)

Enter amount of steps for best day: Thursday, June 30^th.

Art for Inspiration Competition Due: Thursday, June 30^th

Voting for Art Competition: Friday, July 1^st through Friday, July 8^th

Winner’s announced:  Sunday, July 10^th

Money sent out: Monday, July 11^th

Last day for Winners to redeem shopping spree: Saturday, July 30^th (I am willing to travel within Idaho and Utah)

Other specifics:

• The competition is not discriminate based on age or sex, as long as all contestants agree to follow the requirements.
• Only 6 days will be counted for each week, making one day a ‘free day’.  This will make it fairer for those who don’t want to do it on Sunday (or for those who forget to wear it!)  Everyone can choose which day they don’t want to count.
• I am asking family members from my side and Dallas’ side to compete.  If anyone knows of someone who would want to participate, you are welcome to invite them to.   Before you ask them, please contact me, to make sure if they win we can negotiate how I will get their food prize money to them.
• All numbers reported will be based on the honor system.  Please be honest!
• My sister, Mindy is willing to sew something to add to the pot.  If anyone has any something they want to chip in to make the prizes better, let me know!  I will get pictures of any prizes soon!

Other things to work out….(Please let me know if you have any ideas!)

1. Make sure everyone is being consistent with how they are using the pedometer.
2. Make a calendar
3. Make a flier
4. How can people far away participate?

Getting started!

Well, I hope everyone is as excited about this as I am. I am going to be a tough competitor, just so you know! Please feel free to email questions, or if you think someone else might have the same question, leave a comment. I am open for any suggestions, as I haven't had a ton of time to think about this.

Oh, and as another tip, the sooner you start wearing your pedometer, the more used to it you will be. I find that on days that I forget to put mine on now, I feel like something is missing. Good luck everyone! I can't wait to get feedback and especially to get started!!