“Maine AHPERD ‘S Educational Fund Raising Programs”

MAINE AHPERD jointly participates in two national programs sponsored by The American Heart Association and AAHPERD.

The goal of these two programs is to educate kids about health, fitness and the importance of a regular exercise program while simultaneously instilling values such as community involvement, leadership and altruism. Kids participate by asking friends, neighbors and family to sponsor them. They then collect pledges in hopes of making a difference in the battle against America’s number one killer, heart disease and earning great prizes.

Jump Rope for Heart event involves elementary school children and can encompass a variety of different formats and jump rope skills. The Jump Rope for Heart program, now in it's 27th year, is the oldest school-based event of it's kind in the country. It's also the largest single event for the American Heart Association and its success comes from the unique combination of education, community service and FUN!

·        Fun way for children to learn about their hearts and save lives at the same time.

·        Participating schools receive educational materials which includes a free CD on how to teach many jump rope skills,  and can earn equipment for their physical education programs.

·        Students learn the importance of lifetime fitness while earning fun prizes.

Hoop for Heart is celebrating its’ Ten Anniversary the year. Hoop for Heart is targeted toward middle school children who can participate in a 3-on-3, knock tournament, Hot-shot Blitz, dribble-a-thon or a Free-throw contest.

The excitement of Hoops for Heart is catching on quick – don't miss this exciting event at your school.

·        Basketball-based event

·        Targeted for middle schools

·        Helps physical education teaches teach skills and community service

·        Participating schools receive educational materials and can earn equipment for their physical education programs, too.

·        Students learn the importance of lifetime fitness while earning fun prizes as they collect donations for the American Heart Association.

Both Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart are positive experiences for everyone involved because they are educational and fun too!

Click on the link ~http://www.aahperd.org/jointprojects.html
Email: Gary Spinney, Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart State Coordinator at:  gary_spinney@fivetowns.net  today for more information.