Wednesday, September 2, 2009

No Car/Low Car Challenge Coming Soon

Here is the email I sent out inviting families to compete in the No Car/Low Car Challenge.

To those families willing to accept the challenge, here are the rules for the upcoming No Car/Low Car 10 Day Challenge

Dates of the Challenge: Sept 8-17 with the celebration potluck Friday Sept 18.

The goal: Get as many points as you can. Winning family or team is the one with the most points.

How do you get points:
*Walk or bike to your destination 5 points ( each way) So riding to school and back would be 10 points.
*Bus to destination: 3 points
*Car pool: 2 points

FAQ ( well, someone asked them at least once)
1.Do you think the kids might cheat?...meaning will they walk or bike to a destination they hadn't planned on going to for the sole purpose of gaining more points. Answer: I hope so!

2. Will people be honest about recording the trips they take (and not making up trips)
Answer: We are all on the honor system with reporting

3. Do I get any points for riding my new (gas powered) scooter? Answer: No

4. Can we invite other families to join?
A. Please do..the more the merrier!

5. What do we win?
A. Winning family doesn't have to bring anything to the potluck ( this seems to be more motivational for the adults in the crowd. Additional kid friendly prize ideas are welcome!)

Best quote so far: When I invited Dave V to join the challenge...he responded "We'll kick your butt" at which point Seth (11 years old) leaned in close and whispered "Is my family in?"

Who else will accept the challenge?

1 comment:

Beth Albright said...

I'm rooting for the Nesslar team. You can pretend you don't know us as my family would get zero points in this challenge. If I bike to work I would get there the next day (30 miles one way), and no buses by our home or work.

You rock!