911 Fitness Challenge Rules and Regulations

• Measure of Body Composition is performed applying the Skin-fold method with Lang Calipers at 3 sites on the body.  The body composition of each team member will be totaled and averaged to give the team one score.  The same method will be used for the final score.  The winning team will be determined based the percent of improvement during the 12-week period (Jan – Apr).  Other Body Composition methods may be used if necessary or under unforeseen circumstances. Upon the approval of the 911 Challenge Staff.
• The primary objective of the Challenge is to lose fat and gain muscle.  If a team shows a loss of muscle at the end of the 12-week period, even if only one member of the team loses muscle, it will affect the entire team and therefore, the team will not be eligible to win.  Therefore, it is recommended to lose fat slowly and carefully to spare muscle tissue.  Follow the NEW & IMPROVED 911 program journal provided in the goody bag.
• TEAM Photos must be emailed to the 911 staff either one before or after the weigh-in and weigh-out.   Make sure a Team Name Sign is positioned in front of the members using a white sign with Large Font Bold Letters to maximize resolution. 
• Contestants will be measured at the predetermined weigh-in locations.
• Only the 911 Staff, Trainer Hero’s are authorized to measure contestants, unless approved by an authorized representative of the 911 Fitness Challenge.
• All contestants agree to hold harmless 911 Fitness, any and all companies or sponsors linked to the 911 Fitness Challenge of any and all liability from loss or injury that may occur from participating in the 911 Fitness Challenge.
• Use of any drugs, including but not limited to anabolic steroids, is prohibited.  Winners may be subject to testing for steroid use.
• All contestants will be notified by certified mail of the winning teams. 
• If there is a tie, the winning teams have the option of extending the Challenge for an additional 4 weeks to compete between the winning teams only, or share the $5,000 between the winning teams.
• Winners will receive an Tslip and may be subject to gift tax.
• The 911 Fitness Challenge reserves the right to determine the winning teams without dispute.

Goals of the 911 Fitness Challenge:

1. Provide financial support for the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals in research, therapy and equipment for burned and physically challenged children. 
2. Provide a motivational incentive for 911 responders to engage in fitness-oriented activities and to experience the benefits of a higher quality of life in fitness.
3. Provide an atmosphere of friendly competition to promote and enhance camaraderie.