Who Is Healthier — Avon Or Avon Lake? Hospital Will Find Out

AVON LAKE, OH — The 5th annual Community Challenge between Avon and Avon Lake will commence June 22. The competition will conclude in mid-August.

The fitness center at University Hospitals recently reopened, under new state and hospital system guidelines. With the facility usable, the Community Challenge can move forward.

The Community Challenge is an eight-week program to determine which city, Avon or Avon Lake, has the healthiest residents. The competition features health assessments and a wellness competition between residents of Avon and Avon Lake.

The contest is open to residents of both cities, 15 and older. Registration is $15 per person and comes with a T-shirt and program card. Individuals who earn the most points can win first, second and third place prizes. The city with the most points will have its name engraved on a plaque and wins bragging rights for the year.

Points will be awarded to individuals for "participation in various health, wellness and fitness activities, such as receiving a wellness assessment (blood pressure, waist circumference and body composition), working out at the center, participating in special events, or donating to a food drive. Each point you earn for yourself also adds to your city’s point total," University Hospitals said.

Residents in each town can use the fitness center for workouts, regardless of if they are members of the facility. Avon Lake residents can access the facility on Tuesdays, while Avon residents can access the facility on Thursdays.

"Group classes are currently not being offered, but they're targeting the end of the month to get those back," the city of Avon Lake said. "Small group personal training is currently offered, as they're able to ensure distancing requirements."

Registration for the Community Challenge will be open from now until June 22. Health assessments will be conducted between now and June 27. Workouts will take place from June 24 to Aug. 17

More information on the program can be found on the University Hospitals website.