City of Austin Parks and Recreation -- Youth Sports: NBA FIT / WNBA FIT

NBA FIT WNBA FIT
Thursday, August 6
2009-010 NBA FIT/ WNBA FIT Challenge, sponsored by Singulair

2009-10 NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge,sponsored by SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) 

All youth located in select NBA and D-League markets can participate! OVERVIEW
  • The NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge, sponsored by SINGULAIR, is a FREE program that is easy to administer.
  • Boys and girls ages 14 & under compete separately and may compete in three (3) levels of competition.*
  • Local Competition hosts will need one (1) half-court basketball court.
  • Each Local Competition Administrator will receive an Administrative Kit complete with information, materials, and equipment necessary to host a competition.
  • Every youngster has the opportunity to challenge his/her level of fitness in a fun and competitive format.
*Age groups consist of 8 & under, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Age is determined as of February 12, 2010.

 

STRUCTUREThree (3) levels of competition include:
  • Local Competition: September 12, 2009, to November 15, 2009
    • All youngsters MUST first compete in a Local Competition.
    • The Champion in each age and gender group has the opportunity to advance to the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Day Regional Competition. THE 1ST PLACE LOCAL COMPETITION CHAMPIONS DONOT AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE NBA FIT/WNBA FIT DAY REGIONALCOMPETITION.*
  • NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge Regional Competition: November 15, 2009, to January 17, 2010
    • The Champion in each age and gender group has the opportunity to advance to the National Finals. THE REGIONAL COMPETITION CHAMPIONS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL FINALS.**
    • Regional Competition Champions will have their scores ranked nationally and the top two (2) finishers in each age and gender group will advance to the National Finals.
  • NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge National Finals: February 2010
    • The NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge National Finals will take place during NBA All-Star 2010 in Dallas, Texas.
*All Local Competition Champions will be notified by the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge Headquarters if they advance to the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Day Regional Competition.**All NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Regional Competition Champions will be notified by the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge Headquarters as to their advancement to the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge National Finals.

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Handout: NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Local Application