I CAN... Get My Family ACTIVE Challenge

As part of its ongoing commitment to increase opportunities for residents to be physically active, the Town has launched the “I CAN… Get My Family ACTIVE Challenge.” The four month challenge encourages families to find ways to be more active together.

About the challenge

• Families that are active less than two times a week are being challenged to find ways to be more ative together.
• Selected families will meet with Town Fitness Consultatants to develop ways they can become more physically active together.
• Families will be selected based on specific criteria set out by the I CAN Community Committee.
• Families will share the experiences throughout the four month challenge on the Town's Web site.

An Ajax survey, conducted in 2007, indicated that the primary barriers to physical activity included lack of time, followed by health problems/disabilities, income and program availability at convenient times. The Family Active Challenge is an opportunity for families to dedicate 30 to 60 minutes a day to exercising together.

The Family Active Challenge is part of the Town’s Sports and Physical Activity Strategy, approved by Ajax Town Council in April, 2008. The strategy is intended to increase physical activity opportunities and build public awareness as to the importance of active living for Ajax residents.