In it's inaugural year, the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge involved over 100,000 youths in 798 local competitions.

Boys and girls 14 years of age and younger challenged their fitness level in a fun and competitive environment.

Youths advanced from Local Competitions to Regional Competitions, and 16 National Finalists were chosen from those regional winners.

The finalists won an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals in Dallas, Texas, for NBA All-Star 2010.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Line Sprints

Speed is tested by having the participant sprint as many 20' segments as possible in a (:30) second time period.

Jump Rope

Agility is tested by having the participant jump rope as many times as possible in a (:30) second time period.

Speed Revolution

Coordination is tested by having the participant move the basketball around his/her waist as quickly as possible in a (:30) second time period.

Basketball Wall Pass

Strength is tested by having the participant pass the basketball to a spot on the wall as many times as possible in a (:30) second time period.

Defensive Shuffle

Speed, concentration, coordination, flexibility, and agility are all tested by having the participant shuffle across the lane between the blocks, exchanging bean bags as many times as possible in a (:30) second time period.

What the Press Is Saying

Cleveland teen wins NBA Fit/WNBA Fit Challenge - The Plain-Dealer, Cleveland

Youth with local ties wins NBA/WNBA Fit Challenge - Reno Gazette-Journal

Student wins at national NBA fitness event - Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon

What the Participants Are Saying

"This whole experience has been memorable. This has been one of the best things I have done in my life. The NBA treated us all like VIPs."
- Kyle Skramko, Garden City, New York

"Thank you for having this program and giving kids the chance to show their true abilities and beyond. I am absolutely elated."
- Timm Jayne, Chicago, Illinois

"The NBA FIT/WNBA FIT Challenge was a big success at our school. It followed our regular fitness testing we conduct in late October. The students really enjoyed the five different stations. All of the events challenged the students, yet were fun. I am planning on running this competition multiple times this year and I'm planning to incorporate this into the school curriculum for next fall and spring. Out students benefited so much by participating in the FIT Challenge. I'm already excited for next year."
- Dave Lemons, P.E. Specialist, Salem Height Elementary School, Salem, Oregon