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The
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health &
Sports
and the Michigan Fitness Foundation
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Help to Educate Legislators About the Importance of Quality Physical Education and Health Education
For the third year, the Michigan Fitness Foundation will collaborate with the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and the Comprehensive School Health Coordinators’ Association for Legislative Education Day. On February 24 in downtown Lansing, educators, students, Michigan Fitness Foundation board and staff, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness members and other interested parties will meet with state legislators to advocate for strengthened requirements for health education and physical education.
Those interested in participating in Legislative Education Day can download an informational flyer and registration form here. Information about the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s position on quality physical education can be found on our Policy page.
  
Sign Up Now for ACES 2010!
 Schools can demonstrate their commitment to the health of their students by joining the worldwide ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) Day movement. Each year more than 400,000 Michigan students exercise together along with millions of children from all 50 states and more than 50 countries. ACES Day provides education, motivation and an overall sense of enjoyment for exercising. It also demonstrates to students and parents alike that physical activity should not just happen on this day, but throughout the whole year as well.
The annual ACES Day event will take place on Wednesday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. (or any time the school can participate). For the 12th year, Farm Bureau Insurance will sponsor ACES Day, providing schools with free support materials. Click here to register now for ACES 2010.
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Attention Runners: Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run Lottery Open
The seventh annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run lottery is now open and taking applications for the opportunity to be one of 400 runners and wheeling athletes who lead the way across the Mighty Mac as the sun is rising on September 6, 2010.
The Bridge Run is a five mile non-competitive run over the Mackinac Bridge, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. It is organized by the Governor’s office, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. This is not a timed event and the course will not be certified for distance. The Bridge Run is limited to 400 participants, who will be selected from a lottery drawing in June, 2010. For qualification requirements and to register, click here.
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Michigander Bicycle Tour 2010 Registration Open
Bicyclists can plan ahead for a summer cycling adventure by signing up for the Michigander Bicycle Tour slated for July 17-23. Registration officially opened this week for the family-friendly ride on northern Michigan’s rail trails and back roads. More than 600 participants are expected for the 19th annual ride.
The 2010 Michigander Bicycle Tour will venture across some of northern Michigan’s scenic rail trails and back roads, including the North Central State Trail, Little Traverse Wheelway and the Mackinaw to Petoskey Trail. Participants average 45 miles per day of riding along traffic-free routes, and also get overnight camping accommodations, two meals per day, and support service and rest stops along the way. The event offers a two-day tour held July 17-18, a six-day tour July 18-23, and a seven-day tour July 17-23. All routes this year will be circle tours.
Proceeds from the event support the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA) in their efforts to connect Michigan through a statewide system of trails. Register here.
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MFF Partners with Peckham to Provide Quality Products
The Michigan Fitness Foundation recently partnered with Peckham Inc. to help provide jobs forpersons with disabilities and serve the Foundation’s need for assistance with assembling curriculum products. The Lansing-based organization Peckham Inc. offers job training and placement to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. “Peckham has proven to exceed quality standards through their work on products including the PE-Nut Building Leadership Guide, Health Through Literacy Take-Home Book Bag and EPEC curriculum box,” said Marci Scott Ph.D., R.D. vice president of health programs at the Michigan Fitness Foundation.
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