Rachel O'Connor, Thursday 27 August 2009 - 00:00:00
What is the BNZ Workplace Challenge?
The BNZ Workplace challenge run by Sport Manawatu is a FREE five week challenge to get you and your workplace moving!
You simply get active and record how many minutes of activity you do.
The BNZ Workplace Challenge starts November 5. Throughout the challenge teams have the opportunity to take part in a number of sports and activities and also the chance to win heaps of great prizes!
Here is a taste of some of the activities Sport Manawatu has lined up for you....Tennis, running, triathlon, zumba, gym classes, bowls, squash, golf and plenty more!!
Registrations are open to businesses in Manawatu, Tararua and Horowhenua.
Teams must be registered before November 5.
Registrations are now open! Click here to sign up
Categories
This year we have made three different categories so the competition is fair for everyone taking part.
- Active at Work
Teams that are active for more than two hours of the day e.g. couriers, parking wardens, personal trainers
- Office Based
Teams that are based at their desk or in a car, driving most of the day
- Small Business
Business that have less than five employees.
Registrations are now open!
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to see a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
A snapshot of last year's challenge
- Over 1,700 participants
- More than 350 businesses
- Hundreds of spot prizes
- Over 40 different activities for participants to try, totalling 1,000 different opportunities to get active!
Feedback from 2011 participants...
Khrista!
Khrista began the BNZ WPC not doing any physical exercise at all. The challenge has been the start of Khrista getting fit and healthy. From the very beginning of the competition Khrista was motivated and even brought herself a cross trainer to use at home. Throughout the challenghe Khrista got right on board and went walking morning and night and each lunchtime she participated in either, swimming, step classes, pump classes or a game of squash. She even had a go at the local boxing gym which she loved! Khrista has had so much fun she has now joined the local squash club and the local gym. And from this challenge she has become fitter and healthier. “
Team Lego NZTA!
1. What are some of the regular activities your team did in the 2011 WPC?
Football, training for Iron Man, Running riding a bike and walking
2. What were some of the favourite activities your team took part in?
Walking and bike riding are most common
3. What benefits did your team noticed from doing the challenge?
Slimming down, better fitness, growing muscle mass
4. Did your team have any highlights from the challenge?
Highlights - pushing ourselves to do more and Jenna, Duncan and Daniel doing an Amazing Race challenge - loads of fun!”
“Just Do ItCrombie Lockwood!.
1. What motivated your team?
The threats from our youngest member!
2. How did your team been fit in extra activity?
Mostly at lunchtimes and after work
3. What were some of the regular activities your team took part in?
Indoor netball, business house netball, walking, gym, Wii fit
4. What were some of the favourite activities your team did?
Tried squash; that was fun - never played before
5. What benefits did your team noticed from doing the challenge?
Loss of weight & more energy!
What are the rules?
- For the purpose of counting minutes for the Workplace Challenge, physical activity or exercise is defined as any recognised sport and/or any activity done at a level that increases your heart rate and/increases your breathing rate and is done for at least five minutes.
- iMove trips include trips where you would normally use your car.
- Teams can consist of five people only (if your business has less than five people you can enter in the Small Business Category)
- Honesty is essential for this competition to work. Please be honest and show the integrity that reflects your business practice when recording your minutes.
- Team's' total weekly minutes need to be entered online every Monday by 1pm. (To input minutes go to sportmanawatu.org.nz). Weekly totals need to include activity done from Monday to Sunday.
- If there is any evidence of cheating your entire organisation will be disqualified.
- The Judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Start warming up!
Sport Manawatu's BNZ Workplace Challenge starts November 5, if you want to start getting your team prepared then check out some of these articles!
- Eight tips for fitting exercise into your day
- The first step to wellness is your brain
- Benefits of an Active Workplace
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