Tuesday, April 19, 2011

SPRING FITNESS IS HERE! Registration Deadline April 22

Spring Fitness 2011 is Here – Our favorite way to come together, get fit, stay fit, and get fitter! Don’t miss out! We have great prizes and fun planned for this year – the deadline is April 22!

Think warm! This year we'll "Go Walkabout" Down Under. Our virtual route will follow the coast of Australia from Rocky Point on the northern peninsula, to Melbourne and all the wildlife WAY Down Under. Come along as we “visit” one of the most beautiful places in the world. Spring Fitness is designed around walking and running, but all physical activities can also be counted. We hope to “see” everyone “Down Under” as we travel the miles in Australia!
FUN, FUN, FUN! Spring Fitness is is an 8-week program designed to provide a fun and easy way to improve or maintain your health. To register a team (single-member and teams up to 10 members) or for more information click http://mine.mt.gov/programs/SpringFitness/default.mcpx.

Register your team starting today! Don’t wait!! *We encourage you to use your pedometer from last year, but if you need a new pedometer we have brought back the ever popular and very reliable DIGIWALKER! Click here to learn more about the pedometer: http://mine.mt.gov/programs/springfitness/pedometers.mcpx.
Register your team - You’ll need to know team member names, step lengths, pedometer (or not) and contact information. Please note that the team captain must have access to MINE to register their team and put in the weekly step totals – click on the link – if you get there, you have access! Click here to learn more about the pedometers: http://mine.mt.gov/programs/springfitness/pedometers.mcpx.
1. Click on “Print Waiver” after all team members are entered. Team Captains, remember to click “submit changes” button FIRST, then click “exit update” or your information won’t be saved.
2. Send your signed team waiver and one (1) team check in the mail.
The deadline for team registration and receipt of waiver and ONE registration fee payment check sent to Health Care and Benefits is April 22. Spring Fitness will officially start on May 2 and run through June 26. Pedometers and welcome kits will be mailed as registrations are received.
For everything Spring Fitness, please visit the Spring Fitness site at http://mine.mt.gov/programs/SpringFitness/default.mcpx. Spring Fitness is sponsored by the State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program (SOMHELP).
If you still have questions after reviewing the Spring Fitness web site, please contact Health Care and Benefits:
- benefitsquestions@mt.gov
- (406) 444-7462
- (800) 287-8266