Pierce County Matchup
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our general fax number is: (651) 964-3499.
Do I have to live in Pierce County to participate in the contest?
No! Anyone can paritcipate in the contest. However, to join the contest, you must get your weight verified at the start and end of the contest at one of the locations and times below.
When does the Pierce County Matchup start?
Registration is open! Teams forming now!
The contest starts on March 16, 2012.
The contest ends June 8, 2012.
Winners will be announced at the Roman Meal Sound to Narrows on June 9, 2012.
Why should I join?
Because it works! Team weight loss is fun and effective because it harnesses the power of positive peer pressure, the excitement of achieving goals with teammates, and the thrill of competition and big cash prizes. Teams forming now!
How does it work?
The Matchup is a three-month weight loss challenge in which teams of five compete to win $18,000 in cash prizes (first prize is $10,000; second place is $5,000; third place is $3,000). The winning team is the one that loses the greatest percentage of weight during the contest.
How much does it cost?
The entrance fee is $20/month for three months (or $60) for each member of your team. The $60 fee allows you to compete for the $18,000 in cash prizes.
What prizes can I win if I keep the weight off?
You'll qualify for a prize package from the YMCA and MultiCare if you lose 3 BMI points after 1-year ($60 value prize package). You'll also qualify for $100 cash if you get to a healthy weight after 12 months in our BMI Challenge.
How do I get my weight verified for the contest?
Weight verifications will be done at four Pierce County YMCAs and MultiCare at the end of the contest at the times and locations below.
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Date |
Location |
Time |
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012 |
Morgan Family YMCA 1002 S Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98465 Gig Harbor Family YMCA 10550 Harbor Hill Dr. Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Mel Korum Family YMCA 302-43rd Ave SE Puyallup, WA 98374 Lakewood Family YMCA 9715 Lakewood Dr. SW Lakewood, WA 98499 |
3-7 p.m. 3-7 p.m. 3-7 p.m. 3-7 p.m. |
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 |
Tacoma General Hospital Cafeteria, 3rd floor 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Good Samaritan Hospital Cafeteria 401 15th ave, SE Puyallup, WA 98372 Morgan Family YMCA 1002 S Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98465 Gig Harbor Family YMCA 10550 Harbor Hill Dr. Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Mel Korum Family YMCA 302-43rd Ave SE Puyallup, WA 98374 Lakewood Family YMCA 9715 Lakewood Dr. SW Lakewood, WA 98499 |
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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If unable to make any scheduled time, weigh-ins are available at Tacoma General and Good Samaritan Hospital by appointment Monday-Friday during business hours. No weigh-ins are available after Wednesday, June 6, 2012. |
Tacoma: 409 S J st. office 204 Tacoma, WA, 98405 Puyallup: 506-14th ave SE, office 121 Puyallup, WA, 98371 |
Tacoma: 403-1503 Puyallup: 697-1925 |
Do I need to attend the Roman Meal Sound to Narrows to claim the $10,000 cash prize?
Yes! The Roman Meal Sound to Narrows is a fun walk/run and, if you win the Pierce County Matchup, you must register for and be at the event in order to claim your cash prize. You can do either the 5K or the 12K. If you are not able to run in the event, do not worry! We will make sure you can still attend the event to claim your prize.
Why should I get my company involved in the contest?
You are more likely to be successful if your co-workers participate in the Challenge. Teams of co-workers stay accountable to the team because they see each other daily. You can make sure your co-workers are exercising and eating right at lunch. If your Company participates in the Challenge, your Company can qualify for additional prizes in the Company vs. Company division of the Matchup Plus, it's more fun to be losing weight if your co-workers are losing weight at the same time as you.
Is there an additional prize for the winning Company?
Yes! Your Company will qualify for a cash prize if your Company wins the Company vs. Company division in the Pierce County Matchup.
How do I get my company involved?
Contact your HR department or send us an email at clients@healthywage.com and we'll reach out to your organization.
Can I participate if my company is not involved?
Yes! The Matchup is open is open to everyone! Sign up now! If your employer is not involved, make sure to select "independent" when asked the name of your company during registration.
How do you help me stay on track during the twelve week contest?
The Matchup is based on team support and motivation, which provides accountability and success. To make it lots of fun, each week, we provide you with tips and tricks to help you and your team stay on track. We also have a weekly challenge with prizes for the winning teams!
Do I need a team of five?
Yes, it's a team-based weight loss challenge. You can have your family, friends or co-workers on your team. If you don't have a team of five, don't worry---we will match you up with new friends when the contest starts (we make sure everyone is on a team).
I formed a team; how do my friends and family join my team?
Ask them to visit the Pierce County Matchup. After they register, they will choose your team from a list.
Do I need to send my friends and family an invitation through your website?
No. Just let them know that they need to register online at the Pierce County Matchup. After they register, they will arrive at the page with a list of teams and will be able to choose your team from the list.
Is there a deadline for registering, adding teammates and weighing-in at the beginning of the contest?
No, but the longer you wait after the contest starts, the less time you'll have to lose weight!
Can I participate in the 10% Challenge or BMI Challenge at the same time as the Matchup?
Absolutely. You can participate in one, two or all three programs at the same time.
My company is participating, do my teammates have to be co-workers?
No! You may have anyone on your team. The contest is great for families or friends to work together.
How do you calculate a team's percentage weight loss?
We take the average of each team member's weight loss percentage. To calculate your individual weight loss percentage, take the number of pounds you have lost divided by your starting weight.
Do you have any rules to prevent excessive, unhealthy weight loss?
Yes. In order to encourage healthy weight loss, we only count 16.6% weight loss per person. Any individual weight loss beyond 16.6% does not count for the contest. So, the winning team is the one where each team member gets closest to the cap.
What if there's a tie?
Ties are rare because weight loss is very hard. For there to be a tie, all five members of your team would have to hit the maximum weight loss of 16.6% and all five members of another team would have to hit the maximum weight loss of 16.6%. In the unlikely event of a tie, the winner of the tie will be the team that earns the most aggregate votes in the Mini-Challenges that take place each week during the Matchup program. Each team will receive instructions by email for submitting entries in the Mini-Challenges. The criteria for voting on each Mini-Challenge is the same: voters are instructed to carefully review the entries and select the two entries that are the most likely to inspire the most people to lose weight and be healthy.
Can I participate if I am pregnant?
No. But you can sign up if you've recently had your baby, if your doctor says it's okay.
Can I participate if I am on weight loss pills or if I have had or am planning to have bariatric surgery?
Only with advanced doctor approval. You cannot participate in the contest if you have bariatric surgery during the contest.
