SHAPE Arkansas
Presidential Fitness Challenge

& the Presidential Youth Fitness Program

in partnership with

Help Your Child Join the SHAPE Arkansas Presidential Fitness Challenge!

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for your interest in the SHAPE Arkansas Presidential Fitness Challenge, and we are excited to invite your child to participate. We are launching this initiative for the very first time, and we’re doing it for one reason: to celebrate and support students across Arkansas as they move, grow, and build lifelong healthy habits.

As a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, we ask for your patience and support as we get this off the ground. We’re still building out parts of the website and updating information about bonus challenges, awards, and recognition opportunities.

🔄 In the meantime...

Please click back to the homepage for the most current details.
We’ll be updating the site regularly in the coming days.

If you have questions, ideas, or need help registering your child, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here for you.

This is just the beginning, and your support is what makes this possible.

Together, we’re creating something truly special for Arkansas and Arkansas students.

Please complete the registration form and waiver

This quick process gives your child access to:

Free entry into the challenge
A chance to be recognized on the SHAPE Arkansas Honor Roll
Eligibility for awards, prizes, and statewide shout-outs
Optional upgrades like bonus challenges and All-Star T-shirts

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE WAIVER

It only takes a few minutes, and all students are welcome — whether they want to run, walk, do push-ups, or just give it their best try! We believe every effort counts and every student deserves to be celebrated.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your PE teacher or the SHAPE Arkansas team directly at shapearkansas@gmail.com.

Let’s help Arkansas students move, grow, and shine!

With appreciation,
SHAPE Arkansas Team

A Challenge Led by Experience

The SHAPE Arkansas Executive Director, Chad Sanders, is a highly experienced physical educator and track coach in Arkansas. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught physical education at all levels, hosted State Track Meets, and worked at the university level to develop future physical educators and coaches. His deep understanding of competition, program development, and athlete motivation makes him uniquely qualified to lead this initiative.

Adding a personal touch to the challenge, Chad Sanders, Executive Director of SHAPE Arkansas, is also the proud father of standout runner and triathlete Owen Sanders of Little Rock Christian Academy. Owen is heading to Arizona State University this fall to join the USA Triathlon Olympic Development Team, chasing big Olympic dreams. This makes the challenge even more meaningful for Chad — blending his lifelong commitment to youth fitness with a front-row seat to his son’s journey at the highest level of sport.