NEWS RELEASE
YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA
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This June, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is participating in the participACTION Community Challenge, a national physical activity challenge aimed at encouraging Canadians to get active in search of Canada’s most active community.
The Community Challenge allows anyone, including organizations, to track the number of minutes they spend being active within their communities in hopes of winning the title of 'Canada's Most Active Community'.
Throughout June, the Y is offering free day passes on Saturdays to encourage residents to be active and promote health and well-being in the community. At the Y, you will find a wide variety of activities for all ages, including Open Gym, Family Swim, Lane Swim, Fitness Classes, and much more. There are different program options available at each YMCA, and residents can find their local YMCA's schedule at www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/schedules.
In June, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's Health, Fitness, and Aquatics centres in Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, and Wasaga Beach will track the average movement minutes of all members and visitors, and these numbers will be added together to determine the total of each community. Members and participants will be encouraged to record their own activity outside of YMCA facilities too. The community with the most movement minutes will be awarded $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives.
"We are excited to provide the community with free access to our Health, Fitness, and Aquatics facilities every Saturday in June thanks to ParticipACTION's generous support,” said Karen Pulla, vice president of health, wellness, and community impact at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. “The YMCA believes everyone should have access to quality health and wellness opportunities that help them grow and thrive – physically, emotionally, and socially. Thanks to these free passes, we can welcome new members of the community to improve their well-being and make connections with friends, family, and neighbours at the Y,” Pulla added.
Residents can get their free Saturday Day Pass by visiting their local YMCA Health, Fitness, and Aquatics facilities in Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, and Wasaga Beach, or online, creating an account, and using the code ACTION2024.
To learn more about ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge, visit their website. For more information about the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s programs and services, visit the website.
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