WHAT IS THE HUSKER CHALLENGE?
The Husker Challenge is a 9-week campus-wide wellness challenge focusing on physical activity, nutrition and environmental sustainability. UNL program sponsors include: Campus Recreation, Dining Services, Residence Hall Association, and UNL Wellness Initiative. For more information or frequently questions asked click here to download and print the Husker Challenge Guidelines.
REGISTER FOR THE HUSKER CHALLENGE
- Fill out and return registration forms at the UNL Campus Rec Centers (City or East Campus). Click here to download registration form.
- Payment of $12.00 must accompany registrations (Cash, Check, NCard, Visa or Mastercard)
- Registrations must be received on or before Sunday, October 11, 2009.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
UNL students and employees are eligible to participate in the Husker Challenge. Blackboard will be used to record points.
RECORD PROGRESS
on Weekly Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Environmental Goals
Record Points on Blackboard
- All registered participants will be added to "Husker Challenge" on Blackboard.
- All participants must record points by 12 p.m., the following Wednesday to be eligible for monthly and grand prize drawings.
| WEEK OF: | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
October 4 |
October 14 |
October 11 |
October 21 |
October 18 |
October 28 |
October 25 |
November 4 |
November 1 |
November 11 |
November 8 |
November 18 |
November 15 |
November 25 |
November 22 |
December 2 |
November 29 |
December 4 |
Note: You must have a UNL Campus Recreation membership to enter the building; therefore, the programs offered within the Campus Rec facilities are not available to those without a membership.
| Campus Rec Members | Non-Member Participants |
|---|---|
Fitness Pre-Assessment: Location: October 4 - CRec Fitness Room |
Fitness Pre-Assessment: Location: October 5 - City Campus Union |
FREE Nutrition Assessment: October 4 -16 The first 50 participants to sign up for a Nutrition Assessment on or before October 16th will receive the assessment FREE. A $5.00 fee will be charged to Husker Challenge participants after the first 50 spaces are taken. E-mail kmiller4@unl.edu to sign up for the nutrition assessment. |
FREE Nutrition Assessment: October 4 -16 The first 50 participants to sign up for a Nutrition Assessment on or before October 16th will receive the assessment FREE. A $5.00 fee will be charged to Husker Challenge participants after the first 50 spaces are taken. E-mail kmiller4@unl.edu to sign up for the nutrition assessment. |
Mini Workshop and FREE Abdominal Exercises Workshop: |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Fitness Post-Assessment: Location: December 4 - CRec Fitness Room |
Fitness Post-Assessment: Location: November 30 - City Campus Union |
Wed., 9/16/2009, 5:30p-6:30p
Wed., 9/23/2009, 7:00p-8:00p
Katie James
Email: katiejames@unlnotes.unl.edu
Phone: 402-472-3410
Sustainability Pledge
Click here to take the sustainability pledge and earn points for Husker Challenge!
RECEIVE PRIZES
All participants meeting the weekly deadlines, will be eligible for monthly prize drawings. Prize winners will be notified via e-mail. Prizes must be picked up at the Campus Recreation Center Fitness/Wellness office.
"Be Well at UNL: Wristband":All participants attending the pre-assessment will receive a wristband.
Husker Challenge T-Shirt:All participants attending the post-assessment will receive a t-shirt.
Grand Prize Drawings:All participants meeting weekly deadlines and attending the post-assessment are eligible for the grand prize drawing. The drawing will be held during the fitness post-assessments. Must be present to win!
- CREC Members are eligible to win a Nintendo Wii.
- Non-CREC Members are eligible to win a 1-month membership to UNL Campus Recreation.
