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♪ Let's Get Our Groove on, NYC! ♫
WorkWell NYC invites you and your agency to join us for the STEPtember Move to Your Groove Walking Challenge - a month-long step challenge where thousands of City employees will step to their own beat and bust a move through NYC!
By encouraging your co-workers to sign up for STEPtember, you will be helping to build a healthier, friendlier, and more connected workplace. As a WorkWell NYC Ambassador, you can help encourage camaraderie and community by getting everyone involved at your agency!
This page contains everything you need to know to engage your agency in STEPtember. See below for details and promotional materials, and may the best agency win!
Registration ends: September 15th
Challenge begins: September 20th
Challenge ends: October 19th
**Employees can visit nyc.gov/steptember to learn more and to register for the challenge.**
Challenge Details
There are two ways to participate in the STEPtember Move to Your Groove Challenge:
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**All participants will automatically be enrolled in the individual challenge and can opt into the team challenge.**
Individually: Employees can challenge themselves to hit 8,000, 10,000 or 12,000+ steps each day for at least 80% of the challenge
On a team: Employees can represent their agency on a team with 10-15 co-workers. (View the number of teams allocated to your agency here.)
Get Involved
Below are exclusive opportunities for Ambassadors to get involved:
1. Informational Webinar
Join us for a live informational webinar to learn all you need to know to get your agency involved in STEPtember. Can’t make it live? No worries! Watch it on-demand here.
2. Recruit a Roster
Email WorkWell NYC this team roster form by 09/08 to compete on a team made just for you and your colleagues and earn bonus steps to get a jump start in the challenge rankings.
3. Lead a Walk
Sign up to lead a STEPtember group walk for challenge participants. This is a great way to meet new colleagues and get extra steps in during the challenge!
Communication Materials
Use these materials and templates to promote the STEPtember Challenge at your agency:
General Flyer
Email Templates
MoveSpring FAQs
Challenge Rules
Registration Guide
Social Media
Additional Resources
Take the STEPtember Challenge to the next level at your worksite with these complementary tools:
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Email Signature - Promote the challenge by adding this text to your email signature.
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Live Fitness Classes - Share our live digital fitness calendar to get your employees moving during the workday.
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Stair Prompts - Replacing an elevator ride with an occasional trek up the stairs is a great way to sneak in extra steps during the workday! Encourage employees to take the stairs during STEPtember and beyond by hanging these stair prompts (left, right, forward) throughout your building. (Be sure to get clearance from your agency leadership and building facilities manager before doing so.)
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Tips Sheets – Share the following tip sheets to help employees add more steps in to their day. This can be helpful for those new to walking challenges, or to share with your team to boost your step count.