LOSING BIG WEIGHT-LOSS CHALLENGE| Policies & Guidelines

PARTICIPANTS

- Participant Entry Fee: $99
- Included:
Three (3) Month YMCA Membership (Access to any Volusia YMCA three (3) times per week during the 2011 Losing Big
Weight-Loss Challenge)
Weekly Tips will be provided online: Wellness Tips, Nutrition Tips, and Exercise Tips.
Weekly Weigh-Ins
Six (6) Challenges
Before and After Picture
Official Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge T-Shirt
Local Discounts
- Participants are eligible to win any and all prizes.
- Participants must be 18 years or older to enter.
- All participants should consult a doctor prior to beginning any weight-loss program.
- Attendance at the Kick-Off Initial Weigh-In and Finale Weigh-In are REQUIRED to win cash or prizes.
- Valid Drivers License or Photo I.D. REQUIRED to participate and must be presented at BOTH Kick-Off Initial Weigh-In
and Finale Weigh-In
- Blood Pressure and Hip-to-Waist Ratio measurements available at Volusia Flagler YMCA locations from 8/15/11 - 8/28/11
during designated times listed on the official online Event Calendar. This information is for the participants knowledge only
and not part of the Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge calculations to determine any cash or prizes.
- Participant weights will be recorded and kept confidential; only the number of pounds lost and percentage of weight lost
will be published.


REGISTRATION


- ONLINE Pre-Registration Starts: August 6, 2011
- ONLINE Pre-Registration Ends: August 11, 2011 @ 11:59p.m.
- Walk-In Registration will ONLY be held during the Kick-Off Initial Weigh-In: August 14, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NOTE: Participants must be in line no later than 3:00 p.m.
- Kick-Off Initial Weigh-In Location: City of Port Orange Lake Side Community Center & Amphitheater, 1999 City Center
Circle Port Orange, FL 32129
- Finale Weigh-In: November 6, 2011 (Time To Be Announced)
- Finale Weigh-In Location: City of Port Orange Lake Side Community Center & Amphitheater, 1999 City Center Circle Port
Orange, FL 32129

WEIGHT-LOSS CHALLENGE INFORMATION


- Start Date / Kick-Off Initial Weigh-In: August 14, 2011
- End Date / Finale Weigh-In: November 6, 2011
- Participants to review and accept "Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge - Policies & Guidelines"
- Participants to review and accept "Losing Big Participant Release"
- Kick-Off Initial Weight & Finale Weight will be recorded and signed by Participant and Losing Big Staff

WEIGH-INS


- Participants are encouraged to attend all weekly weigh-ins.
- Weekly Weigh-Ins will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Weekly Weigh-Ins will be held at various locations throughout the Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge and are posted online
under the official Event Calendar.
- Attire for Weigh-Ins: T-Shirt and Light Weight Shorts. Shoes will need to be removed prior to stepping on scale.
- If unable to attend a weekly weigh-in, Participant may submit their weight (for current week only) online by logging into
www.losingbig.org between Monday at 9:00am and Wednesday at 9:00pm.

LEADER BOARD


-The official Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge Leader Board will be updated weekly on Thursdays.

CHALLENGES


-Six (6) Challenges will be held throughout the Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge:
Field Day, Water Zumba, Body Flow, Zumba, Boot Camp & the Losing Big 5K Walk-Run.

CASH & PRIZES


Men's Prizes for Pounds Lost: 1st = $1,500.00, 2nd = $750.00, 3rd = $500.00, 4th = $250.00 Men's Prizes for Percentage Lost: 1st = $1,500.00, 2nd = $750.00, 3rd = $500.00, 4th = $250.00
Women's Prizes for Pounds Lost: 1st = $1,500.00, 2nd = $750.00, 3rd = $500.00, 4th = $250.00 Women's Prizes for Percentage Lost: 1st = $1,500.00, 2nd = $750.00, 3rd = $500.00, 4th = $250.00
1/2 Way Point / Men's Prizes for Pounds Lost: 1st = $100.00
1/2 Way Point / Women's Prizes for Pounds Lost: 1st = $100.00
1/2 Way Point / Men's Prizes for Percentage Lost: 1st = $100.00
1/2 Way Point / Women's Prizes for Percentage Lost: 1st = $100.00
5K Men's Division: 1st = $100.00, 2nd = $50.00
5K Women's Division: 1st = $100.00, 2nd = $50.00
YMCA's Healthiest Lifestyle Change (Essay Required)
Other Cash & Prizes
Winners will be issued a 1099 and are responsible for all taxes on cash prizes.
Losing Big Staff and/or Committee Members are not eligible to win any cash and/or prizes.

AN ORIGINAL WAIVER FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY EACH PARTICIPANT AT LOSING BIG KICKOFF. THE FORM WILL BE PROVIDED
TO YOU AT THAT TIME AND CONTAINS THIS SAME RELEASE:

VOLUSIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION “LOSING BIG WEIGHT-LOSS CHALLENGE” PARTICIPANT RELEASE

Thank you for participating in the 2011 Volusia Building Industry Association’s (“VBIA”) “Losing Big” weight loss challenge event. In consideration of and as a condition for your participation in this event, you hereby accept the following terms and conditions and enter into this Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (“Agreement”)

Please carefully read and consider the terms of this Agreement. Please click in the box provided to indicate your understanding and acceptance of such terms and your entry into the Agreement.

I willingly agree to this agreement with the representation that I have fully read this Agreement and understand and accept the terms herein.  I acknowledge that I have received and carefully reviewed written materials and instructions pertaining to this event and all associated activities, including but not limited to brochures and internet web pages. I agree to abide by the policies, guidelines and instructions governing participation in the event and I understand that VBIA has the right to refuse or remove any participate who fails to obey such policies, guidelines or instructions.

I have knowledge of my own health condition and physical capabilities and I affirm that participation in this event could be physically and mentally challenging.  I represent that I have either consulted with my physician about my participation in this event OR that it is my responsibility to seek competent medical or other professional advice regarding any concerns or questions involved with my ability to take part in the activities of this event. I certify that to the best of my knowledge I do not have any particular medical condition or mental/physical impairments or other disability that would prevent or limit my participation in the physical activities associated with this event, would be aggravated by my participation in this event or would make my participation in this event inappropriate. I further certify that I do not have any upper respiratory disease or illness (e.g. colds, flu, etc.), and that I am not on any medication that suppresses immune function or has possible side effects that would interfere with or adversely affect my participation in this event. I also do not have open sores, open wounds, cuts, abrasions, skin irritations or other outward signs of illness.  In short, I am physically and mentally capable of participating in the physical activities associated with this event.

I understand that this event involves physical activities and exertion that will involve the inherent risk of physical injuries or other damages, including but not limited to, heart attacks, muscle strains/pulls or tears, broken bones, shin splints, heart prostrations, knee/lower back/foot injuries and any other illness, soreness, or other injury, however caused, occurring during or after my participation in the physical activities included in this event. I further acknowledge that such risks include, but are not limited to, injuries caused by the negligence of an instructor or other person, defective or improperly used equipment, over-exertion, slip and fall, or an unknown health problem to me.

I agree to ASSUME ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY for not exceeding my physical limits.  I agree to RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND VBIA or its property and owners, employees, contractors, officers and sponsors from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, demands, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees) or lawsuits, whether foreseen or unforeseen, present or future, known or unknown that I or any other person may have or assert as arising from my participation in this event, regardless of whether such claims or damages are founded in whole or in part upon the negligence or strict liability of VBIA, contract, tort or any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including without limitation, any claim related to publication of Participant's name or likeness or invasion of privacy. I further understand and agree that this indemnity obligation includes any claims, actions, damages or lawsuits including those for personal injuries, illness or damage to or loss of property arising from my participation in this event. I also understand that photos or video may be taken during the course of my involvement in this event, which may be used for promotional purposes.

I acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any provision is invalidated or unenforceable, the remaining terms of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby but shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid provision shall automatically be replaced by a substitute provision which is valid and as nearly as possible maintains the same purposes and intention of the invalidated or unenforceable provision.
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.