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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
December 3, 2025




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*Nathan Takitch: 614-644-0957
Julia Poling: 614-466-0990






*Tressel Extends Sign-Up Deadline for
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge*

"*Calls on All Ohio Schools to Participate*"

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—With more schools in Ohio continuing to sign up for round two of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge every day, Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is extending the sign-up deadline to December 12, 2025.

*All Ohio schools with students in grades 3-8 are encouraged to sign up now at TeamTressel.Ohio.gov [ [link removed] ]. *

"Our students showed tremendous heart and dedication in round one, and we're just getting started," said Lt. Governor Tressel. "The response to this challenge has been incredible, and we want every school to have the chance to join in. We're extending the deadline so more students have the opportunity to build those healthy habits that will last them a lifetime."

*Lt. Governor Tressel Soundbite and B-Roll* [ [link removed] ]


Led by Lt. Governor Tressel, the challenge has inspired more than a hundred thousand young Ohioans to create lasting, healthy habits in fitness, nutrition, and sleep through individual goal setting. Over 700 schools with almost 183,000 students participated in the first round of the challenge this fall. Participating schools have seen strong engagement from students, excitement from staff, and positive feedback from families.

*_About the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge_*


* Open to all Ohio students in *grades 3-8*.
* *Free of cost* for schools.
* Designed as a *30-day, highly flexible* program schools can implement when best fits their calendar.
* Built around *five activity groups*: cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and sleep.
* Includes *grade-specific workbooks* for every student to support age-appropriate goal setting.
* Can be completed *before, during, or after school*, depending on the school's preference.
* Round two begins in *February 2026*. 

Learn more or encourage your school to sign up today at TeamTressel.Ohio.gov. [ [link removed] ]

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