How Does It Work?
Registration
The team captain registers online in January and then uses the online system to recruit a team (5-11 members). Team members can join the team by signing up online through a link they will receive from the team captain or they can join using the Team Access Key given to them by the team captain. Teams can be made up of co-workers, friends, family members, neighbors, classmates, religious group, social organizations, etc. We recommend forming a team with people who see each other often, as teams that are in constant contact throughout the competition have the most success in our program.
Payment and Materials
Each participant pays a $15 registration fee, which includes a digital pedometer, Shape Up RI reminder wristband, digital logbook, access to our new online TeamTracker system, weekly emails with important health tips, eligibility to win prizes, and free access to dozens of health and education events hosted throughout Rhode Island. Many employers choose to pay the registration fee on behalf of their employees.
The Competition Begins
The competition begins on Monday, February 4, 2008. The team captains will lead their teams in the 3-month effort to increase physical activity and eat healthier.
There are three competition divisions: weight loss, total exercise hours, and pedometer steps. At the time of registration, your team may choose to participate in one, two, or all three divisions. Winning teams will be decided based on calculations of weight loss as a percentage of total team weight, average hours of total exercise per person, and average pedometer steps per person on the team.
Report Progress
Each participant will report his or her progress online, bi-weekly, through our TeamTracker system. There will be 6 rounds in the competition, each lasting 2 weeks. To protect your privacy, no person except you will be able to see your individual weight.
Updates, News, Events, and Tips
Throughout the campaign, we will send you competition updates, health news, exercise and nutrition tips, and information about upcoming events. We will profile teams and participants and help encourage everyone in their efforts to improve health and fitness.
Comptition Ends and Winners Honored
The competition ends on Sunday, April 27, 2008. The winning teams will be honored at our Wellness Fair and Closing Awards Ceremony in May.