Two communities in southeast Saskatchewan are among more than 30 across the province who are part of the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Go Out and Play Challenge, organized by Saskatchewan In Motion.
Midale and Stoughton have entered the competition, which began March 1 and continues until March 10. It carries a $10,000 prize for an outdoor project that gets kids and families out to play.
Midale would use the money for a basketball court revitalization project, while Stoughton would direct the funds toÌýthe Taylor Park playground expansion project.
The Go Out and Play Challenge is designed to get communities thinking about creating spaces and places that inspire play.
Midale would use the money for a basketball court revitalization project, while Stoughton would direct the funds toÌýthe Taylor Park playground expansion project.
The Go Out and Play Challenge is designed to get communities thinking about creating spaces and places that inspire play.
“There's a lot competing for our kids' attention these days," said Marnie Forsberg, manager of Saskatchewan In Motion. "Sending them out to play is one of the easiest ways to get kids moving more. It's important that communities do their part to inspire kids to spend more time outside."
During the 10-day challenge, communities rally residents to log physical activity minutes.ÌýThe community that moves most wins the $10,000 grand prize. Last year's winner, Pilot Butte, logged nearly 420,000 minutes of activity. Across the province, participants supporting 45 communities logged a total of 4.4 million minutes of activity in 2019.
"It's wonderful to see communities get behind a cause like this," said Tanya Murphy, community relations co-ordinator with Saskatchewan Blue Cross. "Everyone benefits when our kids are more active and we're thrilled to be able to play a part in that."
People do not have to reside in a community to log their physical activity minutes.
Since 2012, the challenge has awarded $135,000 to 16 communities across Saskatchewan. The winners have built trails and play spaces, and revitalized parks, rinks and swimming pools.
Individuals and families can visit challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca to find their community and create a profile any time. They can track their daily activity online March 1-10.
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