UPAAA ISKOLYMPICS 3.1 FITNESS CHALLENGE

UPAAA ISKOLYMPICS 3.1 Fitness Challenge

Iskolympics was conceived by UPAAA in 2020 while we were isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to keep us all fit, engaging in any form of physical activity and having fun: a challenge for everyone, of all ages and abilities.  At the same time, it gave us a chance to be a Home Hero, to pledge and raise funds for UPAAA's charity projects, especially the UP Scholarship Fund. After its successful launch which benefited many needy students in U.P., we are bringing back this worthwhile project.

 As we head to see the end of the pandemic, we are now incorporating an exclusive In-person 3.1-mile Run & Walk event, which is one of the highlights of our 2023 UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention. We entice everyone to participate, whether by yourself or with your family, with your friends or even so, or with your UPAAA chapter and Affiliate organizations, acting as one healthy community of charitable UP alumni, wherever you may be. The U.P. Spirit lives on!

Start of  Registration                                              July 19, 2023

Start of Challenge:                                                 July 19, 2023

End of Challenge:                                             October 19, 2023

In-Person 5K Run/Walk                                     October 20, 2023

Venue of In-Person 5K Run/Walk:                      Johnson Park

                                                                      Johnson Park Drive

                                                                      Piscataway, NJ 08854

MECHANICS:

1. Register through Raceentry.com

     All challengers will get 1 commemorative UPAAA Challenge T-shirt.

     $35/challenge (1 person can do multiple challenges)

            1.  A challenger (competitive or non-competitive) may run or do a fitness activity based around the numbers 3.1 or 31 that suits his/her skills and complete it by October 19, 2023.

            2.  This could be something as simple as pledging to run 3.1 miles as your daily exercise or doing 31 minutes of yoga or juggling. for 31 minutes (or maybe just 3 minutes) non-stop.

            3.  A challenger may ask friends and family to sponsor him or her. Each sponsor will pay for each challenge made by the sponsored challenger. Credits will go to the challenger while the sponsor gets the commemorative shirt.

2. Forms of Challenges:

            1.         Virtual Run Events (3.1 mile/single time or 3.1 mile/cumulative time

            2.         Other forms of challenges:

                        1. Walking 3.1 miles or 31 minutes

                        2. 31 push-ups, 31 sit-ups, 3 chin-ups

                        4. Planking for 31 sec or 3 minutes

                        5. Squatting for 31 minutes or just doing 31 squats.

                        6. 31 jumping jacks in less than 3 minutes

                        7. Climbing 3 flight of stairs (paced or unpaced)

8.  Zumba dance routine for 3 minutes or 31 minutes

Or any other physical activity that relates to the number 3.1 (whether its time, duration, or repetitions)

All challenges may be measured by duration of activity and timing will be recorded via the Strava or Garmin App and would be submitted to the organizers via raceentry.com, OR email at upaaa3.0challenge@gmail.com who will certify the validity of the time scores.

Proofs such as a picture of the stats or video recording at the end of the activity, may also be submitted to the organizers via raceentry.com OR email at upaaa3.0challenge@gmail.com

If an activity is posed as a challenge against another team or individual, the activity should be properly recorded and timed using Strava or Garmin app other forms of timing devices approved by the organizers.

3. Awards for Winners:

            A U.P. Triple-A Medal will be given only to:

1. All In-person 3.1 mile runners/walkers on October 20, 2023

2. Individuals who completed any 3 or more types of challenges during the entire time period of the event.

            Special certificates will be given to winners of respective competitive categories    as well as to the top 3 Team Challengers (specified categories/activities)