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Seniors Walking Club
Sunday through Saturday
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Seniors’ Walking Club

First 25 miles ... Tee-Shirt

1000 miles ... Cap
3000 miles ... Shoes
5000 miles ... Jacket
 
10,000 miles ... Overnight stay at a Bed & Breakfast (Dinner/Breakfast Included)
 
GUIDELINES
  • Must be registered in order to participate in walking awards program.  Register at Recreation Center control desk on first floor. $10.00 yearly fee.

  • Post mileage on Walking Club Mileage Chart at second floor control desk.   Mileage will be kept on computer.  Awards will be issued upon reaching goals.

  • Award winner’s names and awards to receive will be posted semi-annually at the second floor control desk.   Recipients may pick up awards at the Senior Lounge on the third floor.

  • Sixteen (16) laps on inside lane of walking track = 1 mile; Fifteen (15) laps on middle lane = 1 mile; and Fourteen (14) laps on outside lane = 1 mile.  One lap around the outside track equals .5 miles.  Walking may be done away from the Recreation Center, but must be measured in order to count.

  • Walking times for the Recreation Center inside track are Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm (all dependent on seasonal times).  The outdoor track is open daily until 9:00 pm.

  • Miles will no longer be kept for those not registered in the awards program or those who have let their dues expire or have not turned in mileage for three (3) consecutive months.  If a person wishes to remain on the active list and will not be able to turn in mileage for three (3) consecutive months, they must notify the Recreation Center office at 236-3218.


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