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2016 Olympic Activities and Challenge

OlympicsAs the world participates in the 2016 Summer Olympics, HMSL employees are invited to participate in our own fun Olympic activities that celebrate our diversity and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

The 2016 Olympic Challenge at HMSL

  • Tuesday, August 9
  • Stop by Brazos BC anytime between 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to compete in any, or all, of the following challenges!
    • Pushups: Most pushups in a minute (Prize: Male & Female)
    • Planks: Longest time (Prize: Male & Female)
    • Burpees: Most burpees in a minute (Prize: Male & Female)
    • Waste Basket Free Throw Contest: Most baskets in a minute (Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Winners)
    • Egg/Spoon Races: Fastest (Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Winners)
    • Zumba demo

Show-off your team pride!

  • August 8 – 12
  • Stop by the table in Garden Cafe between noon – 1 p.m., to tack a pin onto the world map to show the country you are cheering for in the Olympics. Please als0 fill out a small card that describes which country you support and why; tape this to the glass wall.

Healthy Warriors

  • Purchase a 16 oz. Power Protein Shake at Starbucks between 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. (at all 3 Starbucks) and 4 – 6 p.m. (Garden Cafe Starbucks only).
  • Almond Milk + Fruit of choice + Protein Powder
  • 250 Kcal, 22g Protein, 40g Carb, 9g Fat, 3g Fiber

Department Décor

  •  Each department/unit is encouraged to decorate their space, with manager’s approval, based on Olympic themes of teamwork/collaboration, health, dedication, determination, etc.

Filed Under: Employee Activities Committee, Featured, HMSL Events

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