Falcons Flock to Grove Park Elementary
On Tuesday, October 20 the Falcons First Down for Fitness program paid a visit to Grove Park Elementary School in downtown Atlanta. Falcons players DT Trey Lewis, TE Keith Zinger and CB Chris Houston along with Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Joie and Candice participated in fitness activities with the third and fourth grade classes. Chris Houston and Trey Lewis led the third grade ”Super Falcons” to victory while competing against other third grade classes in a relay race, scooter relay, shoes off relay and sack race.
Chris Houston enjoys the scooter relay
Prior to beginning their activities, the players and cheerleaders demonstrated to the class proper stretching techiniques that they use before practice.
Chris Houston stretches with students at Grove Park Elementary School
Falcons First Down for Fitness is a two-month program (September 1 through October 30, 2009) designed to challenge third through seventh grade students throughout the State of Georgia to participate in fitness activities, eat healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle. The program incorporates components of the NFL’s Play 60 program, the American Heart Association and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association’s (SUDIA) Fuel Up to Play nutrition program. For more information visit www.atlantafalcons.com/firstdownforfitness.
