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.

"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."

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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.

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Tressel Extends Sign-Up Deadline forTeam Tressel Fitness Challenge

Tressel Extends Sign-Up Deadline for
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge