The 2011 Governor's Challenge is now closed. Finalists from each region will be announced at the end of June and Award winning schools will be announced in September.
Posted On 2011-01-18
Hi, I am a teacher at Tamarack Elementary School. I am also a leader with the Boy Scouts. During the school year I am active for at least 30 minutes before, during and after school, and a rarely sit down while I am teaching. This keeps me feeling good. At least one weekend each month I also go camping with the scouts. This past weekend I traveled with them to Death Valley National Park. On all of our hikes I never felt out of breath. I know that this is because I am staying physically active.
Hi, I am a teacher at Tamarack Elementary School. I am also a leader with the Boy Scouts. During the school year I am active for at least 30 minutes before, during and after school, and a rarely sit down while I am teaching. This keeps me feeling good. At least one weekend each month I also go camping with the scouts. This past weekend I traveled with them to Death Valley National Park. On all of our hikes I never felt out of breath. I know that this is because I am staying physically active.
Posted On 2010-05-25
After a hernia surgery on February, I was resting and on my comfort I knew someday I had to start exercising, but I wasn't motivated to do it. I received the notification of the Governor's Challenge and with the invitation of my fellow teachers I started to get in shape. I must tell you, it wasn't easy, but after this first challenge I am ready to continue. Thank you for the motivation to be physically and mentally healthy. My students got motivated by my involvement. Now we are running almost every morning.
After a hernia surgery on February, I was resting and on my comfort I knew someday I had to start exercising, but I wasn't motivated to do it. I received the notification of the Governor's Challenge and with the invitation of my fellow teachers I started to get in shape. I must tell you, it wasn't easy, but after this first challenge I am ready to continue. Thank you for the motivation to be physically and mentally healthy. My students got motivated by my involvement. Now we are running almost every morning.
Posted On 2008-12-12
Good Morning; I am having fun staying active. It isn't that hard for me, because Me and my sister both play flag football right now. My dad is our coach, so we spend alot of time on the field. My mom and dad also play softball, so we get to run around when they have practice too. I can't wait to go snowboarding at Mammoth with my pass. We have never been there! James
Good Morning; I am having fun staying active. It isn't that hard for me, because Me and my sister both play flag football right now. My dad is our coach, so we spend alot of time on the field. My mom and dad also play softball, so we get to run around when they have practice too. I can't wait to go snowboarding at Mammoth with my pass. We have never been there! James
Posted On 2008-11-14
Students motivate me to stay active.
Students motivate me to stay active.
Grand Prizes
Three brand new fitness activity centers to the grand prize winning elementary school, middle school and high school.
Three additional fitness centers, one each for a school in Northern, Central and Southern California.
Regional Awards
$6,000 awards - to one school in each of eleven regions - a $5,000 check for physical activity equipment and a $1,000 gift card to a CVS/pharmacy.
