With fully 15% of school-aged children and 60% of adults in Wisconsin now considered overweight, the long-term impact on our state is staggering. We must all do more to fight obesity where it starts - along with associated risks such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Taking part in the Wisconsin Governor's Challenge can help reverse this trend - improving the health of our friends, neighbors, and communities.

What the Challenge is all about
Some of Wisconsin's most successful community organizations have used the Challenge to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles. With the support of Governor Jim Doyle and the Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation, we're taking the Challenge to the next level.

Any organization - big or small - can form a group to take the Challenge. With over 100 activities to choose from, it's a great way to make staying active fun for everybody. You can walk to the park over lunch, play softball or go for a bike ride. If you already have an activity program in place, the Challenge will complement your current efforts.

So get your organization involved today!

Register your group
It only takes a few moments to create a group for your organization. After registration, you'll receive an email you can send out to build excitement and let everyone know the Group ID Number they should use to sign in. You can also update your group information at any time.

Get everyone involved
Make sure you're engaging as many parents and community leaders as you can. Ask for feedback. Listen to their ideas. There are all kinds of ways to get the word out: meetings, emails, posters, you name it. The idea is to get people excited about the Challenge and keep them motivated.

Plan your activities
If you want your community group to focus on specific activities - such as aerobics, walking or soccer - you can select them using the tool on the site. Then you're ready to go!

Reward success
Exactly how you motivate people in your organization is up to you. You can award gift certificates, post the names of award winners online, or throw a party for everyone who completes the program. In addition, Governor Doyle will recognize organizations with the highest participation rates.