Broncbuster Outdoor Fitness Court to Open to Public on November 4th
[Garden City, KS] October 28, 2022 -- Garden City Community College (GCCC), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Garden City Community College. The Broncbuster Outdoor Fitness Court will open Friday, November 4, 2022, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 PM and the public is invited to attend. It is located next to the Katherine Jones Tennis Courts near the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex parking lot on the GCCC Campus. LOCATION CHANGE: due to weather, the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place inside the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex Gym at 12 PM
This Fitness Court was developed by BCBSKS, GCCC, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities around the state. The Fitness Court is the world's best outdoor gym that lets people use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.
Created with people aged 14 and over - and with all abilities - in mind, the workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users also may download the free Fitness Court App which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience.
"We need more innovative solutions to address the physical activity needs of all Kansans. Solutions that will level the playing field and allow everyone a safe place to enjoy the outdoors and improve their health," said Virginia Barnes, director, Blue Health Initiatives at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. "We believe that all people deserve this opportunity, and we are proud to partner with Garden City Community College and NFC to show our commitment to improving the health of all Kansans."
"We are excited to collaborate with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and National Fitness Campaign to make this endeavor a reality. I would also like to highlight community partnerships with Dick Construction and Accelacare Physical Therapy who have contributed and partnered to make the Broncbuster Outdoor Fitness Court possible," said Dr. Ryan Ruda, GCCC President. "This project aligns with GCCC's mission and strategic initiatives of producing positive contributors and ensuring access and affordability to services. The Broncbuster Outdoor Fitness Court is a community resource available to all community members free of charge to help enhance overall health and wellness."
"National Fitness Campaign is proud to welcome Garden City Community College to the campaign as a leader in health and wellness for Kansas and across America," said Mitch Menaged, Founder of National Fitness Campaign.
For more information on BCBSKS support of NFC, please visit https://nationalfitnesscampaign.com/kansas.
The community is invited to attend the launch event on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 12 PM to try out the Broncbuster Outdoor Fitness Court. For more information, contact Greg Greathouse at (620) 276-9614 or greg.greathouse@gcccks.edu.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
For more than 80 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation
of trust with its members and contracting providers by providing outstanding customer
service while quickly and accurately processing claims; fairly administering benefit
plans and contracts; offering programs, services and tools to help members improve
or maintain their health; and operating under the highest ethical standards while
being good stewards of premium dollars. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an
independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and is the state's
largest insurer, serving all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte. For more
information, visit www.bcbsks.com.
About National Fitness Campaign
Founded in San Francisco in 1979, National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a wellness consulting firm that provides programs and services to cities,
schools and sponsors with the mission to build healthy communities. NFC delivers an
integrated wellness initiative, centered on the world's best outdoor gym: The Fitness
Court. The Campaign is planning its 500th Healthy Community, uniting the country's largest public-private partnership in support
of wellness with the goal of building a Fitness Court within a 10-minute bike ride
of every American. Follow us on social media @NatFitCampaign and #Fitnesscourt.
About Garden City Community College
Founded in 1919, Garden City Community College (GCCC) has served the public longer than any other community college in Kansas. GCCC is the senior leader in community college education for Kansas with a tradition of preparing people of all ages from diverse backgrounds for success in their lives and careers.
The mission of GCCC is to help each student become a positive contributor to the economic and social well-being of society. GCCC offers opportunities for every individual through our shared vision of becoming the premier educational nexus to progress and world-class learning in a dynamic environment. From here, you can go anywhere: www.gcccks.edu.
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Garden City Community College exists to produce positive contributors to the economic and social well-being of society.
Update 11/4/22: ceremony location change noted