Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Weigh Biggest Losers of West Jordan Contest...Don't Delay, Sign-Up Today!

The Healthy West Jordan Committee Presents: The 3rd Annual Weigh Biggest Losers of West Jordan Contest!

The Weigh Biggest Losers of West Jordan Contest is a 14 week weight loss competition running from (January 19th – April 20th) with weekly weigh-ins on Tuesday's from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the West Jordan City Hall Building (8000 S. Redwood Rd). Classes will also be held Tuesday's from 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Eligible contestants will have a chance to win cash and prizes! Entry for the contest is $35.00 for an individual and $55.00 for a pair. Entry fee will also include: nutritional counseling, cholesterol screenings, blood sugar testing, blood pressure, body fat testing, fitness instruction, and classes covering a variety of topics.

The contest will kick-off on January 19th at 6:30pm located at the Gene Fullmer Recreation Center (8015 S. 2200 W.)

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Contest Rules:
  • Each contestant MUST BE 18 yrs. or older before the beginning of the competition.
  • Each contestant MUST provide a completed and signed entry/disclaimer.
  • Each contestant may pay his/her non-refundable fee by cash or check. All forms and payment must be received no later than January 15th.
  • Contest begins Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:30pm at Gene Fullmer – First Official Weigh-In.
  • Each contestant must weigh-in weekly on Tuesdays (Jan 19 through April 20) from 5:30-7:30pm at WJ City Hall (8000 S Redwood Rd).
  • Contestants can only miss 2 weigh-ins or will be ineligible for the prize winnings, but can continue to participate.
  • Each contestant must complete a weekly tracker and have it reviewed by staff at each weigh-in to be eligible for prizes.
  • A healthy and safe goal of 10% weight loss, and a healthy BMI around 25 (long term goal for some) will be encouraged and rewarded. Any extreme dieting is strongly discouraged.
  • Contestants who have paid their fee and follow all rules are eligible to win. Winning categories will include both men and women along with other drawing prizes available. Each winning category will have two prize tiers which include: 1-6% body weight loss and 7-10% (larger prizes for the higher tier). Prizes will be awarded based on a drawing of names from each category and tier. This will encourage a safe and healthy weight loss rather than the most weight lost based on hard work and lifestyle changes.
  • Winners will be announced on Saturday, May 1st after the Linda Buttars Memorial Fun Run.
  • All decisions by the Healthy West Jordan Committee are final.