2011 Notices:
Chairman’s Fitness Challenge
I am
excited to announce the kick-off of the FY 2011 Chairman’s Fitness
Challenge for TDCJ and WSD employees. This year’s activities will include four different fitness challenges designed to encourage employees of all fitness levels to incorporate daily physical activity and healthy choices into their personal lives. Each of the four-part challenges will be a competition for a 4, 6, or 7 week period with the top participants from each challenge being recognized by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Score
the winning field goal, touchdown, or extra point as this year’s
challenges will mirror a football game’s four quarters. Is your team ready to take the field? Most everyone has heard of the National
Football League (NFL) or the American Football League (AFL). This year in
The first quarter challenge titled “Training Camp and Pre-Season Games” will be a four-week event. Participant’s miles walked and reported will be converted to a point scoring system as in a football game. Physical exercise is not limited to walking. Team members can choose any physical activity that can be monitored with the mileage equivalents such as running, biking, swimming, gardening, housework, or yard work.
Registration for the CFL First Quarter Challenge will begin on Monday, October 11, 2010; the challenge itself will cover 4 weeks starting Monday, October 18, 2010. Details of the event and instructions for reporting will be distributed later this week through your Wellness Coordinator.
The CFL Second Quarter Challenge activity, 24/7/365 – Balance for Life, will emphasize overall wellness. Employees will be challenged to continue a regular exercise program and healthy lifestyle during this quarter and throughout the year. A new event will highlight the Third Quarter Challenge – the CFL TDCJ Round-Up. The Fourth Quarter Challenge titled Post Season Training will close the FY 2011 CFL Challenges.
As consistency makes all the difference in promoting and maintaining a positive well-being, the Chairman’s Fitness Challenge will provide us an opportunity to stay motivated throughout the year. A well balanced exercise and nutritional program will provide a life-changing experience for each participant!
Oliver Bell, Chairman