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Get moving at Hyacks in Motion this weekend

Save the date: May 13
Hyacks in Motion
Community members are invited to attend this weekend's annual Hyacks in Motion fundraiser, which features a three kilometre run/walk and a health and physical literacy fair. It’s on Saturday, May 13 at Queen’s Park.

What’s happening?
The fourth annual Hyacks In Motion event features a three kilometre run/walk and a health and physical literacy fair. It’s on Saturday, May 13 at Queen’s Park.

What’s it about?
The New Westminster Secondary School Sport Leadership Cohort and Healthy Schools New Westminster are working to promote a healthier and more active New Westminster by bringing community, schools, families and students together. Following the walk, folks can attend a health and physical literacy fair.

What can I expect to see at the health and physical literacy fair?
Live music, food, activities from the high school’s gardening and youth for health clubs, carnival, physical literacy games, and activities and info from some sport organizations.

Details, please:
Registration and sign-in takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.; the walk/run starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by the health and literacy fair. Register online as an individual, family, class or team at www.hyacksinmotion.com.

What will the money raised go toward?
Funds raised will support the Sport Leadership Cohort at NWSS, as well as health and physical literacy education programming for all students in the New Westminster school district. If you register on event day, it’s free for kids five and under, $10 for students six to 18 years and $20 for adults, but the price drops to $8 for students and $15 for adults if you pre-register. If you register as a team, the student price is $6 and the adult cost is $12.