The Challenge

A strong, vital America depends on physically fit Americans. Can we depend on you?

The Presidential Sports Award program was developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports in 1972 in conjunction with national sports organizations and associations. Its purpose is to motivate all Americans to become more physically active throughout life, and emphasizes regular exercise rather than outstanding performance. The program is administered by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

The challenge of the Presidential Sports Award is to make a commitment to fitness through active and regular participation in sports and fitness activities. Earning the award means that you have put in time and effort to meet the challenge of personal fitness. The Award recognizes this achievement, and the fact that you are part of a nationwide effort toward a healthier, more vital America. We hope that you encourage your family, friends, teammates, and fellow employees to join in earning the Award.

Anyone age six (6) or older is eligible to participate in the Presidential Sports Award program. However, the completed fitness log(s) of all participants between the ages of 6-13 must be signed and verified by an adult. In addition, it is especially important that participants over the age of 40 who have not been active on a regular basis undergo a thorough medical examination before undertaking any physical activity program.

It is very important that all participants take necessary steps to make their activity enjoyable and safe. Unfortunately, unintentional injuries can occur even when proper safety precautions are taken. For example a helmet should be as common for a bicycler as for a football player, racquetball players and shooters should wear appropriate eye protection, and walkers, joggers, runners, and bicyclists should make sure that they are visible to motorists.

According to the United States Public Health Service, unintentional injuries rank fourth among the leading causes of death in the U.S. and constitute the first cause of years of potential life lost before age 65. Therefore, whenever necessary PUT ON PROTECTIVE GEAR!

The Award

You can earn the award in any one of the sports fitness activities listed in the brochure and you can earn as many Awards in as many categories as you like.

To earn the Award:

1· Select your sport or fitness activity (or several).
2· Keep a record of your participation on the fitness log (if you need additional fitness logs, please make copies or attach separate sheets of paper).
3· When you have fulfilled the qualifying standards, send the completed and signed fitness log and $8 per award for US and APO/FPO delivery ($10 in Canada, $15 for all other countries -U.S. currency only) to:

Presidential Sports Award/AAU
c/o Walt Disney World Resort
P.O. Box 10,000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000

4· The fitness log(s) of all participants age 13 or younger must be signed and verified by an adult.

Please allow up to six weeks for delivery. For additional information concerning the program, or for questions concerning your order, call (407) 934-7200.

Your Award Consists of the Following Items:

1· A certificate of achievement from President Clinton, personalized with your name and suitable for framing.
2· A letter of congratulations from the Co-Chairs of the President's Council, printed on the inside of the frame mailer.
3· A blazer patch (embroidered emblem) signifying the sport or fitness activity in which you earn your award.
4· A frame mailer emblazoned with the Presidential Sports Award Logo.

NOTE
To receive additional emblems, add $4 to the award total for each additional emblem ordered and be sure to designate the category desired.

Family Fitness Award:

In addition to the standard award packet described, family members who participate in the program and earn awards together will receive an embroidered strip which reads "Family Fitness" and is designed to fit just above the award emblem. Family Fitness strips will be awarded each time a minimum of one parent/guardian and one child apply to receive awards at the same time and meet the program criteria. Each family member will receive one strip. There is no additional cost to receive the Family Fitness strip.


Qualifying Standards:

Now available for Ages 6 and Up

1.For maximum benefit, the criteria for each activity should be fulfilled within a four-month period. Exceptions will be made only for such things as (but not limited to) injury, illness, change for season, or individual medical history, and must be briefly explained when the participant applies to receive an award.
2.Individuals who participate in a variety of categories within a four-month period, but not enough to earn an award in any one category, should log their activity under either the Cross Training or Sports/Fitness categories. If requested, those who meet the requirements for Sports/Fitness can choose to receive an award for the category in which the majority of the 50 hours is accumulated.

Cheerleading

1.Cheerlead/practice minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily.
2.Minimum 15 of 50 hours must be accumulated during organized games/competition.

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