Program at a Glance
Joel Pedersen and Fitness 2J2 are hitting northern Saskatchewan like a force of nature. Communities are lined up with requests to host this week-long boot camp style program. The program is tailored to the specific needs and wants of a community. The week is high-energy from start to finish. Joel spends the daytime in Phys Ed classes leading functional fitness workouts for youth and inspiring PHE teachers to increase physical activity programs. In the evenings he works to meet community requests for women’s self defense, back-to-basics boot camp, sport-specific team training, mentorship for future fitness instructors, and any other programs the community identifies as priorities.
“Our community was very fortunate to have Joel come light a fitness fire… He offered functional fitness for everyone, all ages & fitness levels. We had 44 fitness classes in four days!..We look forward to having Joel back in our community. The lessons & teachings he has taught our students & community members are invaluable.” —Prestin Fleming, CSRC Stanley Mission
The best part of the program is the creation of a collective experience where a whole community comes together to celebrate and participate in physical activity. What began as a simple boot-camp style program has now evolved to include community-wide contests, prizes, challenges, and grand finale race at the end of the week—the entire community is buzzing with excitement!
In three years Fitness 2J2 has already visited 13 communities, 12 of which were supported by NSCRD.
Southend FN, Jan-Feb 2013
Cumberland House, Aug 2013
Pellican Narrows FN, May 2014
Green Lake, June 2014
Stanley Mission FN Sept 2014
Fond du Lac FN, Nov 2014
Black Lake FN, Jan 2015
Montreal Lake FN, Apr 2015
PineHouse Lake, Jun 2015
Creighton, Denare Beach, Aug 2015
Ile ala Crosse, Oct 2015
Beauval, Nov 2015
Lac La Ronge FN, Dec 2015
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The NSCRD continues to seek partnership to bring Fitness 2J2 north to strengthen physical activity awareness, education and fitness programming. The program scope of Fitness 2J2 aligns with our aim to increase participation opportunities that facilitate community development in the north. We are excited for continued building of this program!
If you would like more info please visit: www.fitness2j2.com or www.nscrd.com