'Get Moving CNY' Has Unexpectedly Fewer Participants Than Other Years

As Program Concludes, Directors Suspect Weak Summer Weather May Be to Blame

August 10, 2009

by Christie Witt, NCC News

SYRACUSE, NY-- 'Get Moving, CNY' is a summer program initiated by the Onondaga Parks Department, that encourages Central New Yorkers to get up, and make a conscious effort to exercise. 

"Get Moving CNY is an award-winning program, in its third year. The basic premise is very simple: thirty minutes of some sort of physical activity for thirty days in a row" explains program director, Eric Sopchak. 

Once the thirty days of exercise are completed, just log them onto the calendar available on the Onondaga County Parks website, and submit it for approval. After the completed calendar is completed, participants are eligible for a variety of prizes and giveaways. 

All Participants Receive:

- One month Gold's Gym membership

- Wegman's Produce

- Zoo & Cross County Ski Rentals at Highland Forest

Grand Prizes Include:

- One Year Gold's Gym membership

- Adult Bicycle and Helmet 

- Child Bicycle and Helmet

- Syracuse City Parks Summer Camp Week Package

- Syracuse City Park Ice Rink Season Pass

- $50 Wegman's Gift Certificate

- $30 Sporting Goods Gift Certificate

Last year, the program had more than 14,000 participants. This year, the number is significantly lower. Director's assume reduction in participants is a result of bad weather, less prizes, and cuts in funding.

The final number of this years participants will not be known until the program wraps up on September 1. Entries may be taken up until that date.