Family Fun-Athlon
Join the fun in Richfield during July, August and September. Each member of your family participating in the Family Fun-athlon will be required to complete activities for their spirit, mind and body.
Each family member should track their progress on individual charts. Any combination of family members may participate. Please register with the recreation department.
Devise a workout strategy and pace yourself so you can accomplish the Fun-Athlon in the time period. If participants are unable to bike, run, walk or swim then other aerobic activities can be substituted at 15 minutes per square on the results sheet. The intent of this program is to get participants started on an exercise program that fits their abilities, needs and schedule.
Build family dynamics, build family spirit, and build family health.
Spirit-Mind-Body
Spirit / Mind
What are activities that could be included?
Spiritual activities are those things you do that reflect who you are. Attending church, participating in a book group, reading scripture, listening to music, taking a hike with the family, etc. are some examples of what could be done for the spirit
Reading a book, working a crossword puzzle, learning a new skill would be examples of using your mind. Since spirit/mind activities are so closely related oftentimes they overlap. Use your own judgment.
Think of this as a time to interact as a family and build that relationship by including activities that the whole family can do. Mixing up cookie dough, playing a board game or eating dinner together are great ways to spend time together and enjoy each other. It is also a time where learning and sharing are going on.
Since the focus on the Family Fun-athlon is the promotion of family members interacting and communicating with each other – watching T.V./movies, playing video games or computer games will not qualify as Spirit/Mind activity.
Body
Get out and move. Increase or maintain your physical activity by working to achieve these goals. Spend time in the yard, at the park, in the mountains or at the lake. Do things that you and your family enjoy to fulfill these goals.
YOUTH REQUIREMENTS – Under 14 years of age
BODY:
Bike…………………………………25 miles
Run/Walk…………………………...25 miles
Swim/Water Play…………….50 laps/squares
1 lap/15 minutes = 1 square
SPIRIT / MIND:
100 squares
15 minutes = 1 square on the tracking chart
ADULT REQUIREMENTS – those 14 and older
BODY:
Bike……….………………………...75 miles
Run/Walk…………………………...50 miles
Swim/Water Play…………….75 laps/squares
(a lap is down and back once)
*Other physical activities may be substituted in place of Run/Walk,
Bike or Swim. 15 minutes of physical activity = one square
on the tracking chart.
BE CREATIVE!! JOIN THE FUN!! BUILD FAMILY UNITY!!
Each family member should track their progress on individual charts. Any combination of family members may participate. Please register with the recreation department.
Devise a workout strategy and pace yourself so you can accomplish the Fun-Athlon in the time period. If participants are unable to bike, run, walk or swim then other aerobic activities can be substituted at 15 minutes per square on the results sheet. The intent of this program is to get participants started on an exercise program that fits their abilities, needs and schedule.
Build family dynamics, build family spirit, and build family health.
Spirit-Mind-Body
Spirit / Mind
What are activities that could be included?
Spiritual activities are those things you do that reflect who you are. Attending church, participating in a book group, reading scripture, listening to music, taking a hike with the family, etc. are some examples of what could be done for the spirit
Reading a book, working a crossword puzzle, learning a new skill would be examples of using your mind. Since spirit/mind activities are so closely related oftentimes they overlap. Use your own judgment.
Think of this as a time to interact as a family and build that relationship by including activities that the whole family can do. Mixing up cookie dough, playing a board game or eating dinner together are great ways to spend time together and enjoy each other. It is also a time where learning and sharing are going on.
Since the focus on the Family Fun-athlon is the promotion of family members interacting and communicating with each other – watching T.V./movies, playing video games or computer games will not qualify as Spirit/Mind activity.
Body
Get out and move. Increase or maintain your physical activity by working to achieve these goals. Spend time in the yard, at the park, in the mountains or at the lake. Do things that you and your family enjoy to fulfill these goals.
YOUTH REQUIREMENTS – Under 14 years of age
BODY:
Bike…………………………………25 miles
Run/Walk…………………………...25 miles
Swim/Water Play…………….50 laps/squares
1 lap/15 minutes = 1 square
SPIRIT / MIND:
100 squares
15 minutes = 1 square on the tracking chart
ADULT REQUIREMENTS – those 14 and older
BODY:
Bike……….………………………...75 miles
Run/Walk…………………………...50 miles
Swim/Water Play…………….75 laps/squares
(a lap is down and back once)
*Other physical activities may be substituted in place of Run/Walk,
Bike or Swim. 15 minutes of physical activity = one square
on the tracking chart.
BE CREATIVE!! JOIN THE FUN!! BUILD FAMILY UNITY!!
