If you are just starting out, make sure to visit the Weekly Tips Archive to read Weekly Tip 1. Not only does it have great information for both coordinators and kids, but it will have the information you will need to get started.
Week 2 Tip for the Captains:
Life today is pretty busy isn’t it? Too often we get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle that we don’t make our fitness routine a priority. Part of starting a fitness routine or staying on track with your current routine is to make time. I suggest you look at your calendar and make an appointment with yourself. Block out a time each day or several days a week that is your time with yourself to do whatever physical activity you choose. Physically write the appointment down or type it into your electronic calendar. Putting things in writing means we are more likely to do them. Then, treat your appointment with yourself as a high-priority meeting. Do not reschedule, put off, or cancel this appointment. Treat it with the utmost importance. Whether you are just starting out or have been engaged in regular fitness activities for a long time, making an appointment with yourself will help you to increase the amount of physical fitness in your daily life.Week 2 Tip for the Kids:
Being active does not have to be boring. One way to make it really fun is to find a fitness buddy. You’ll really have fun if you have lots of fitness buddies. What is a fitness buddy? They are someone who will be active with you. Maybe you’ll go throw a frisbee to one another or do fun activities during recess together. The whole point of having someone to do active things with is that it makes it more fun and you’ll be more likely to do active things if you have someone who counts on you to help them out too. Another great thing about having a fitness buddy is that you know exactly who you can call when you need someone to play a game with or go for a walk. This week, try to find one person who will be active with you. Make a deal to track your activity points together and to be active every single day of the week.
Sporty’s Corner
What Time is it Mr. Wolf?One player is the wolf and he/she will stand with his/her back turned to the others about 5 meters from the others. The others call out, "Whats the time Mr. Wolf" and the wolf turns to face the others and shouts out a time. Eg: 10 o'clock. The others would then take 10 steps toward the wolf. The group will take the same amount of steps toward the wolf as the amount of hours in the wolfs time. eg, 2 o'clock = 2 steps, 6 o'clock = 6 steps etc. etc. The wolf will then turn his back to the group again for them to yell "whats the time...." (He looks at the group only when he shouts the time at the group". When the group gets close to the wolf the next time the group yells "whats the time Mr. Wolf" the wolf will say 'DINNER TIME" and run after the group who are running back to the start line, and hopefully catch one of the group who will then be the wolf. It sounds messy, but when played is an enjoyable game.