For many, participating in the annual Jack Frost Challenge | Bougeons en Hiver is about getting outdoors, getting active, and having fun! For others, it’s about the prizes.
Whatever your motivation is, you’re in luck this year, because we have some AMAZING prizes to give away! Thank you to the generous Manitoba businesses who have gotten involved in this years exciting event.
*Prizes are subject to change before the challenge begins*
GRAND PRIZE
This year we have TWO grand prizes available, two participants that complete their fair share of at least 26km’s during the week of February 7-13 will be entered to win one of two STAYCATIONS!
- Staycation for two at The Fort Garry Hotel – Castle Package!
Or - 2 night stay at Pinewood Lodge in Whiteshell Provincial Park!
In a team of 5, each person must log a minimum of 26 kilometres for the team to reach the 130km threshold. Any individual who completes their fair share of 26 kilometres of outdoor activity during February 7-13, 2021 will have a chance.
Passport Prize
This is our new special prize pack for this years travel theme!
This prize will be awarded to those that participate in one (or all) of the Passports to Winter Fun! To qualify simply share your achievements via social media with the hashtag listed on the exclusive passports and tagging @GreenActionCentre (Instagram or Facebook) or @GreenActionCtr (Twitter). Winner will be picked at random, you’ll receive one entry per post, so the more achievements you complete the more entries you will get!
We also hope you all take part and visit the awesome local businesses that have gotten involved! Passports will be distributed to registered participants.
Remember to make your posts public so we can see them or send us a screenshot of your post/story! If you don’t want to share publicly you can also direct message on your preferred platform or email your entries to kris@greenactioncentre.ca with the subject line SayFreezeMB.
- $25 Gift Card from Fête Ice Cream
- $25 Gift Card to Nonsuch Brewing Co.
- $25 Gift Card to Oh Doughnuts
- $25 Gift Card to Wilderness Supply
- Fat Bike Rental for two from Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
Most Kilometres Individual
Awarded to the individual with the highest number of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
Only those who registered as solo/unaffiliated participants are eligible.
- $50 Gift Card to Tommy’s Pizzeria
- $75 credit and free registration at Peg City Car Co-op
- Soothing skincare package from Northlore
- $25 Gift Card to Nonsuch Brewing Co.
- $25 Gift Card to Lacoste Garden Centre
Most Kilometres Team
Awarded to the team with the highest number of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
Only those teams with 1-5 persons are eligible.
- $25 Gift Card from Fête Ice Cream
- Cranked Energy Prize Pack
- 5 $15 Gift Cards to Refill Market
- Natural Cycleworks Merch Prize Pack
- Snowshoe rentals for two from Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
- $25 Gift Card for Pollocks Hardware
All teams of 1-5 participants who reach the 130 kilometre goal will receive a certificate of achievement!
Most Kilometres Workplace
Awarded to the workplace team with the highest average of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
This will be determined by the total number of kilometres divided by the total number of workplace participants. Teams with 1-5+ persons are eligible.
- 8 Gift Certificates for 6 Doughnuts (48 Doughnuts) from Oh Doughnuts
- Complimentary Sustainable Transportation Presentation/Cycling Workshop OR complimentary Bike Blender Rental from Green Action Centre (as public health restrictions allow)
Most Kilometres Families
Awarded to the family team with the highest average of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
This will be determined by the total number of kilometres divided by the total number of team members. Teams with 1-5+ persons are eligible.
- 1 year Family Pass to Fort Whyte Alive
Most Kilometres Kid (Under 14 Years of Age)
Awarded to the kid with the highest number of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
Only those who registered as under 14 years of age are eligible. Child must be registered for both the Jack Frost Challenge for Kids and 130km challenge (please enter your birth year when registering). Kids may participate as part of a team or individual/unaffiliated.
- $20 Gift Card to Chaeban Ice Cream
- $25 Gift Card to Toad Hall Toys
- $25 Gift Card to Assinboine Park Zoo
Silver & Bronze Teams
Awarded to the second and third highest kilometre teams during the challenge week of February 7-13, 2021.
Only those teams with 1-5 persons are eligible.
Silver
- Bike pass and T-shirt from the W.R.E.N.C.H.
- Hiking Book and weekend snow shoe rental for two from Wilderness Supply
- $25 Gift Card for Cranked Energy
- $25 Gift Card for Black Market Provisions
- $25 Gift Card to Alter Ego Sports
Bronze
- Snowshoe rentals for two from Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
- $15 Gift Card to Blady’s Middle Eastern
- $15 Gift Card for Olympia Cycle and Ski
- $15 Gift Card for Tall Grass Bakery
- $15 Gift Card to McNally Robinson
Participating Schools & Classrooms
- A pizza or ice cream party for one class!
Participating Families
- 1 family pass per family selected from Fort Whyte Alive!
GoManitoba Users
Use the sustainable transportation app GoManitoba during the Jack Frost Challenge for an additional chance to win! By completing actions on the app you will get entered to win a prize. Learn more here.
For every active mode you log in the Commuter Calendar you’ll be automatically entered to WIN.
- $20 Gift Card to Refill Market
- $25 Gift Card to Nuburger
- 5 $10 Gift Cards to The Forks
- Snowshoe rentals for two from Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
Best Team Name
This winning name is determined by popular vote after the challenge is over! Funny and creative names are encouraged.
- Up to 5 Gift Cards available to various local businesses
Early Bird Prizes
Register your team or yourself as an Individual/Unaffiliated before January 22nd to be entered to win! It’s that easy.
- Up to 5 Gift Cards available to various local businesses
Participation Prizes
We will be randomly selecting participants to win prizes! All you have to do is register, move, and log your kilometres – it’s that easy.
- Up to 5 Gift Cards available to various local businesses
Bonus Prizes (for participants outside of Winnipeg)
- 3 $25 Gift Cards to Tim Hortons or Red River Co-op (Winner’s choice!)
We will do our best to make prize adjustments for persons across the province. If something doesn’t work for a winner, we will simply find them something that does.
We hope you are just as excited about these prize packs as we are!
If you haven’t registered for this year’s Jack Frost Challenge, be sure to sign up – registration will be open soon!
Hi. Can you tell me what the “Passports” are? They’re referenced above but I don;t see an explanation
Hello!
The Passports are new this year, they are activity sheets for participants to enjoy during the week of Jack Frost Challenge 2021. They include ideas for outdoor activities, mini challenges and even some incentives from local businesses. If you would like to see more details you can check out our blog post!
https://greenactioncentre.ca/tip-of-the-week/your-passport-to-winter-fun-is-here/
Hi there! For a workplace team, does it need to be comprised of solely individuals from one workplace, or can spouses be involved?
Also, can people sign up on more than one team? (i.e. a family team, and a workplace team?)
Hi!
Thanks for your questions.
It depends how the workplace is doing it, if they are doing individual teams within it is totally up to you and the workplace or teams if you want to have spouses join. If they are doing it as a whole company they would only be eligible for some very specific workplace prizes that may not be applicable to your spouse. Check out more of our workplace info in this blog post: https://greenactioncentre.ca/healthy-travel/travel-planning-for-work/jack-frost-challenge-for-workplaces/
Individuals can only sign up for one team.
Good Luck!