Get Fit Great Falls Is Offering Two Opportunities to Meet Abby Wambach

On September 8-9, 2012, Get Fit Great Falls will bring Gold Medal Olympian Soccer player, Abby Wambach to Great Falls to promote her commitment to live an active life and make healthy food choices. Abby is a positive role model for both children and adults and enjoys speaking about her choices to stay strong and healthy.

Get Fit Great Falls is offering two opportunities to meet Abby Wambach:

Public Meet and Greet

WHEN: Saturday, September 8th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: McLaughlin Center (gym) on the campus of the University of Great Falls

HOW: Cost is $25 for adults (18 years+) and $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased by visiting

www.Eventbrite.com or purchased at the door. The evening includes – a presentation by Abby Wambach,

a live auction of soccer items, autographs, and an opportunity to have your photograph taken with the

Gold Medal Athlete.

Come Out and Play with Abby Wambach/Soccer Clinics

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. FREE Soccer Clinic for children 12 years and under

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Soccer Clinic for children over 12 years of age - $50 pre-registration required

WHERE: Seibel Soccer Complex, 10 Avenue North and 57th Street

HOW: Pre-registration is required for both clinics.

·  For ON-Line Registration visit, www.Eventbrite.com (On-line registration deadline, September 4th).

·  To download a paper registration form visit, www.getfitgreatfalls.org. (Mailed registrations must be postmarked September 1, 2012. Hand-delivered registrations are accepted until 4:00 pm on September 4th at designated locations listed on the registration form).

School bus transportation is being provided for the FREE morning clinic from local public schools. See paper registration forms to designate bus transportation needs.

NOTE: adults will not be allowed on the playfields during these clinics; only registered players.

Get Fit Great Falls is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to encourage people to make healthy food choices and to become more active, so Abby’s appearance matches the GFGF objectives. Research shows that this generation of youngsters, for the very first time in the USA, is not expected to live as long as their parents. Poor eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to high rates of obesity, which in turn create secondary chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, hip and knee problems, etc… Get Fit Great Falls shares information and encourages healthy habits. Get Fit Great Falls members choose healthy life choices:

Forest Service

Montana State Parks

City of Great Falls Parks and Recreation

Cascade County Aging Services

City-County Health Department

Great Falls Public Schools

Benefis Health System, Spirit of Women

MAFB

Montana Orthopedics Association

Montana Wilderness Association

The Peak

Action for Healthy Kids

Cascade County Extension Service

The Heisey Youth Center

City-County Historic Preservation Association

Recreation Trails, Inc.

Foothills Community Christian School

Abby’s appearance in Great Falls has been funded by many private businesses and organizations that also advocate for quality life through healthy life choices. If you are interested in learning how you can contribute to this effort, please contact Lacey Gallagher at Benefis Spirit of Women at 455-5545.

If you have any questions about the event, call 454-6994.