Winter Wonderland Physical Activity Challenge
The Winter Wonderland Physical Activity Challenge is designed to help residents stay physically active during the winter months. The challenge period begins Saturday, January 23 and runs until March 23, 2010. The challenge is open to all ages. Registration is free, however there is a fee associated with some of the program components.
Register Here for the Challenge or at the Palisades Center Customer Service Desk on Level 1.
Rockland residents will have several chances to earn prizes and be eligible for raffle drawings. Raffle prizes are gift cards valued at $20 or more to local stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, Palisades Center, Macy’s, AMC theaters and more.
This program is made possible in partnership with Bon Secours Charity Health System, Palisades Center and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland Initiative.
HOW TO PLAY:
Complete one or more of the four game levels between January 23 – March 23, 2010. The levels are Hat, Scarf, Mitten, and Boots
Hat Level: Make a purchase: Buy 1 of the following approved items at any business in Rockland County: snowshoes, skis, toboggan, sneakers, outdoor boots, ski/walking poles, ice hockey stick, ice skates, bowling ball, gym membership, sled, or snow pants
Scarf Level: Be active at the Palisades Center: Participate in any 2 of the following activities at the Palisades Center: bowling (at Lucky Strike Lanes), ice-skating (at the Ice Rink), paint ball (Vendetta Paint Ball), walking (see the Rules and Rewards Sheet for a list of qualifying walking events), New York Sports Club for kids, laser tag (Catskills Laser Tag), ice hockey (at the Ice Rink), or Dance Dance Revolution (Dave & Buster’s)
Mitten Level: Participate in outdoor winter activities: Do any 2 of the following outdoor winter activities anywhere you choose: sledding, tobogganing, Knickerbocker Ice Festival activities, Docent-led Guided Walks, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowman building, or skiing
Boots Level: Choose your move**: Choose and do any 3 physical activities. You can choose to participate in any activity anywhere you like. Examples include: take a class at a children’s gym (e.g. The Little Gym), take a yoga class, pilates class, dance class, or a swim class. Participate in a winter bike event, sign up for a session with a personal trainer, or complete additional activities from the Scarf or Mitten Levels such as ice skating, bowling, sledding, skiing, etc.
** To participate in this level, you must complete the Scarf AND Mitten Levels
- Bring your game card with proof of participation – dated and itemized receipts, date stamped photographs (for sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and snowman building Only), or ‘validation passes’ (for qualifying walking events at the Palisades Center, qualifying events at the Knickerbocker Ice Festival, or Docent-led Guided Walks Only) to Palisades Center Customer Service Desk located on Level 1 for game card stickers and prizes.
- Completed Game Cards (one or more levels) must be dropped off at the Palisades Center Customer Service Desk located on Level 1 by April 1, 2010 to qualify for raffle drawings
- Raffle drawings will be held on April 6, 2010
- Raffle winners will be notified by April 15, 2010 by phone and/or email and must pick up raffle prize by April 30, 2010 at the Palisades Center Customer Service Desk located on Level 1.
