Athletes from Brenau University again celebrated National Fitness Day with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier this year. This was the fourth time for the event.
About 30 students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier played different games with members of the lacrosse, softball, track, and field and cheer teams this fall. Because of rainy weather, the activities were held on Brenau's indoor tennis courts.
The student-athletes started out the afternoon by speaking about the five core values that the NAIA exhibits in the Champions of Character: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. The Champions of Character program encourages those influenced by sports, including athletes, coaches, and parents, to build character and make good decisions. The athletes also asked the students to give examples of how to show those characteristics.
The students were broken up into groups and had to work together during each activity. In the end, the younger students faced the athletes in a game of dodgeball.
