What is it?
Show Us Your Skills is a FREE virtual bingo challenge that encourages participants to:
- learn about fundamental movement skills
- try new fundamental movement skills
- experience movements in different environments
What's in a name?
What is Physical Literacy?
What's in a name?
We chose "SHOW us your SKILLS" as our event name to highlight the importance of trying and developing new Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) regardless of skill level. The purpose of the challenge is to encourage you to participate, be YOUR best, set and achieve goals, and have FUN!
What are FMS?
What is Physical Literacy?
What's in a name?
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the building blocks for movement and they form the foundation for many of the specific motor skills required in leisure activities, sport, work, and life.
Furthermore, developing FMS is an important step towards establishing a life-long commitment to physical activity.
What is Physical Literacy?
What is Physical Literacy?
What is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
-The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014
How to Participate
Step 1 Click the button below to register for FREE!
Step 2 Print off Bingo Card.
Step 3 Take photos of you completing as many skills on the bingo card as you can
Step 4 Follow Mackenzie Recreation Association on Facebook for tips and inspiration.
Step 5 Submit photos and bingo card with at least one completed game by February 28th.
NOTE: Must reside in the MRA region to be eligible for prizes!
Tracking Progress
Step 1 Take a photo of yourself performing the skill.
Step 2 Check off the corresponding skill on your Bingo Card.
Step 3 Save photos as you go or submit all at one time.
Step 4 Submit photos and bingo card with at least one completed line by February 28th, 2022 at 11 pm to be entered into the draw(s) * see below.
NOTE: Only click “Submit” when all media has been uploaded!
Rules
1. One participant per bingo card.
- ages 6 and up to participate. Must reside in the MRA region
- If you wish to participate as a family or group, each participant must register separately and use their own bingo card to be eligible for prizes.
2. Each participant can submit a maximum of ONE bingo card.
3. Photos must be that of the registered participant to be entered into the draws.
- Camera shy? Photos don’t have to include your face! Take a close-up of your hands/feet doing the activity.
4. Skills can be demonstrated through different day-to-day activities, work, sports, games, etc., and can be modified based on your abilities.
- Follow us on Facebook for tips, progressions, and inspiration.
5. Have FUN. Be Creative. Be YOUR best.
6. Complete and submit as many skills as you can by February 28th, 2022 at 11 pm and we will take care of the rest!
- Must have at least one completed game requirement to be entered.
* Draw Details
- Think of your bingo card as a progression (like go-go-bingo) for all draws. Only submit one card per participant.
- Participants must achieve at least one game to be entered into a draw.
- A winner will be drawn from each game (1 corner, 4 corners, line, letter Z, inner square, blackout) on March 1st, 2022.
- Prizes that require sizing will be purchased once the winner has been contacted and may differ slightly from the prize advertised based on availability.
DISCLAIMERS
GNWT public health directives must be followed at all times during participation of the Show Us Your Skills event. Find the up-to-date guidelines listed on their website HERE
Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. Before participating in any new physical activity, we strongly recommend that you consult with a physician or other healthcare provider. As with any exercise program, if at any point during participation you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately. You are responsible for participating within your limits and seeking medical advice and attention as appropriate. MRA and affiliates are not responsible for any injuries that result from participating in the activities shown for this event.
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Free to participate - all abilities welcome!
Draws & Games
Draw A
Draw A
Draw A
Complete one corner space and get one (1) entry into Draw A.
BONUS: complete a second corner for an (1) additional entry into Draw A
Draw B
Draw A
Draw A
Complete one diagonal, horizontal or vertical line and get one (1) entry into Draw B
BONUS: complete a second line for an (1) additional entry into Draw B
Draw C
Draw A
Draw C
Complete all 4 corners spaces and get one (1) entry into Draw C
Draw D
Draw D
Draw C
Complete the inner square that surrounds the free spot for one (1) entry into Draw D
Draw E
Draw D
Draw E
Complete the top line, bottom line, and a diagonal going from the top right corner to the bottom left corner for one (1) entry into Draw E
Draw F
Draw D
Draw E
Complete all the squares (FMS skills) for one (1) entry into Draw F
Regional Prize
Help your community win!
One community from each MRA region with the most bingo challenge submissions per capita will win a $4000 recreation grant! These grants will go to the recreation department but can be used for any recreation program, equipment, or event that the community wants.
Promote the event, invite your friends and family to participate, and help your community win the regional prize!
Need a promotion package?
Contact us and we will send you a promotion package that you can put up in your community!
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