CROIX \u2013 Government agencies will be going at each other this weekend at the D.C. Canegata Ballpark for a good cause \u2013 increased awareness about health and physical activity.<\/p>\n
The competition is being called the 1st Annual Battle of the Agencies Fitness Challenge \u2013 St. Croix and will be held in Estate Welcome Saturday April 18 beginning at 7 a.m.<\/p>\n
Government House said in a prepared statement that the Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation and the Division of Personnel worked together to host the competition.<\/p>\n
The competition is mandatory for agency heads or representatives \u2013 who must participate in at least one event. Free CIGNA health-screening reps and nurses will be on hand to answer participants\u2019 health concerns and questions.<\/p>\n
All teams must report to the bleachers at the D.C. Canegata Ballpark at 7 a.m. to receive instructions and the briefing of the day. The \u201cGood Morning Relay Race\u201d kicks off the competition at 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
The opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m., after which will be the tire flip, three-legged race, double dutch, tricycle race, tug-of-war and obstacle course competitions.<\/p>\n
The top three teams will receive trophies with the 1st Place agency getting the winner\u2019s trophy and \u201cbragging rights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Team members are encouraged to dress in appropriate athletic clothing, including sneakers, hats, sunglasses, sunblock, athletic socks, pants and shirts.<\/p>\n
Agencies with more than one team must make sure each different team wears the same color shirts so judges can distinguish between them.<\/p>\n
Participants in the tug-of-war and tire flip challenges are encouraged to wear gloves to prevent injuries to hands, as gloves will not be provided by the organizers.<\/p>\n
The fitness challenge will consist of these seven different components:
\n\u2022 6 Person Relay Race(3 females\/3 males)
\n\u2022 Tricycle Relay Race(2 females\/2males)
\n\u2022 Three Legged Race (2 females\/2males)
\n\u2022 Water Run (2 females\/1 male)
\n\u2022 Double Dutch (2 females\/1male)
\n\u2022 Tire Flip (6 ppl-at least 2 females)
\n\u2022 Obstacle Course (Top 5 teams will participate in the finals-2 females\/2males)<\/p>\n
For further questions please contact Carita Stevens at caritastevens@yahoo.com or 244-1924 or 773-0160.<\/p>\n
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