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How do I register multiple teams?
Ex: classrooms, different departments within a business, etc. |
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How do I register a team? |
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How do I purchase a pedometer? |
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Do I have to walk in a certain place at a certain time? |
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Can I participate alone or do I have to have a team? |
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How do I get in the monthly prize drawing? |
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Who can participate? |
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How to Register Your First Team
1.Go to www.loraincounty.com/walks
2.Click on “click here to sign up today”
3.Register yourself first, you will be instructed how to create the team later
4.The form will ask for a team name, go ahead and enter that now, but do not enter a password yet - you will be asked to do this later
5.Click on “create/join a walking team” , and fill out the information
6.Click submit when finished
7.Now you will be able to invite others by entering their email addresses and a message from you
8.An email message inviting them to join the team will be sent to them. The message will include the team name and pass code.
9.The invited team members will need to register and enter the team name and pass code to join the team.
Now register multiple teams:
1.Follow the instructions above to register yourself first; your name and contact information can stay the same
2.You’ll need to use a different password for yourself and use a new team name and pass code for each team you create: BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN THE PASSWORD, TEAM NAME AND TEAM PASS CODE YOU USE FOR EACH TEAM YOU CREATE, this will avoid confusion. After you have finished creating one team, exit the site, then log in again to create the next team.
3.You can create as many teams as you would like.
4.When you log in to view a team, you can use the same email address, the password you enter will determine which team you will view.
5.If you have any questions you can contact us at 440-324-2722.
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How to Register a Team
1.Go to www.loraincounty.com/walks
2.Click on “click here to sign up today”
3.Register yourself first, you will be instructed how to create the team later
4.The form will ask for a team name, go ahead and enter that now, but do not enter a password yet - you will be asked to do this later
5.Click on “create/join a walking team” , and fill out the information
6.Click submit when finished
7.Now you will be able to invite others by entering their email addresses and a message from you
8.An email message inviting them to join the team will be sent to them. The message will include the team name and pass code.
9.The invited team members will need to register and enter the team name and pass code to join the team.
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You can get pedometers at many retail locations (such as sporting goods stores) or, the Lorain County General Health District has them available for $10.00. The Health District pedometers are digital pedometers with safety straps that count steps-only and run on a watch battery. They are made by Walk 4 Life. Pedometers can be purchased at the Health District office at 9880 S. Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Or can be shipped to your home for an additional $1.50. For more information call 440-322-6367. Back To Questions |
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With Lorain County Walks you walk on your own time, at your own pace, wherever you wish. All of the steps you take in a day count, so you are logging steps at work, home, and everywhere in between. If you are a part of a team, you can schedule times during the week to meet and walk together. This gives you a chance to socialize and stay motivated. Back To Questions |
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You can register as an individual or you can get together a group of people to make up a team. It's up to you. Some people like the support and encouragement of their team to keep them motivated, while others prefer doing their own thing. Back To Questions |
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Just record your steps each day on the monthly calendar nd send it in at the end of the month (email, regualar mail, or fax). A random drawing is done on the 15th of each month to choose winners. It doesn't matter who has the most steps, just that you participated. Back To Questions |
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Anyone can join Lorain County Walks. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join. Back To Questions |
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