- The weight loss part of the contest will begin on Monday, February 7, 2022 and end on May 28, 2022. Those who lose at least 5% of their starting weight will be eligible to participate in the weight maintenance contest, which will begin immediately at the end of the 16 weeks.
- Participants must live in Greene County and be over the age of 18. In order to enter the contest, you must be a member of a participating worksite or organization, or go to one of the weigh-in locations identified by the Greene County Rural Health Network.
- Each participating worksite must have an onsite coordinator who will conduct and record weigh-ins.
- Similar clothing should be worn at initial and final weigh-ins to get the most accurate data.
- Participants can join the contest anytime in the first 2 weeks, but weights will not be adjusted and duration of contest will not be extended.
- Two categories of winners will be chosen based on percentage of weight lost and total pounds lost.
- At no time will the weight of an individual be announced or posted. All weights are considered strictly confidential (unless permission granted by contestant).
- This contest is meant to encourage adoption of a healthier diet and/or exercise plan. Use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and/or medical procedures is prohibited.
- Coordinators will report weights to Event Director on a timely basis (to be determined as contest progresses) in order to be eligible to win prizes.
- Individual participating worksites/weigh-in locations are allowed to create incentives for their own participants (i.e., weekly pool, healthy lunch, etc). This is separate and distinct from the overall contest.
- Any winning over $600 must be reported to the IRS.
- Last, but not least….have fun!
