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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Canadian Ski Council Fights Obesity with SnowPass

This winter, the Canadian Ski Council is again offering its Grade5 SnowPass program. The program, aimed at 10-year-olds, gives kids a free, day-long skiing or snowboarding pass at each of the participating resorts.
"The Canadian Ski Council is launching this year's annual SnowPass program in an effort to expose kids to winter sports, and in particular to skiing and snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding can provide a full day of fun and exercise for the entire family. In fact, a day on the hill can burn up to 2000 calories. Studies also show that involving kids in outdoor sports leads to active lifestyles later in life."
Obesity rates are steadily increasing in Canada, and kids especially at risk of developing unhealthy lifestyles during the winter when most would choose to stay inside and play videogames. Applications for the SnowPass program are available online at ww.snowpass.ca.

Labels: exercise, lifestyle, winter_sports

Posted By: Aspen Education Group