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Try New Things Challenge

 In honor of RedDAY, take on the Try New Things Challenge from now until June 6th, in Uptown Waterloo! Purchase your passport to participate, unlocking exclusive deals from six fitness-focused businesses in Uptown Waterloo! Whether purchasing some new runners at a sweet discount or joining a drop-in dance class, this challenge is designed to inspire healthier habits while exploring Uptown Waterloo’s fitness side! All proceeds go directly towards the RedDAY fundraiser.

QUICK BACKGROUND: RedDAY, on Friday, June 6, is a day to lower the risks of heart disease before it starts, as donations go toward vital programs like St. Mary’s General Hospital’s PREVENT Clinic. Join the movement and make a DIFFERENCE in your community.

How does the Challenge work?

  • Purchase a passport by clicking the button below
  • Pick up your passport at our BIA office.
  • Once you purchase your passport, you are eligible for the special offers from the businesses listed below:
  1. Gentle Arts Dojo – One week FREE – follow-up 15% Membership Discount for challenge participants
  2. SPINCO – Buy 1 Get 1 Free First Time Riders 
  3. Hustl+Flow – 15% Discount on Class Packages + Entry Into 1 Month Unlimited Class Package Draw 
  4. Runners’ Choice – 15% Discount on Shoes/Apparel – BONUS Challenge: all those who visit the store with a passport in hand on RedDAY will be entered into a draw for free entry into an upcoming Run Waterloo race. 
  5. The Underdog Dance Corp – 50% Off Weekly Drop-In Classes Using Discount Code 
  6. Remix Swing – 50% Discount on West Coast Swing and Country Swing Dance Classes, or Yoga Class Packs

In addition to supporting a great cause and trying new things, purchasing your passport has even more benefits:

  • By purchasing your passport, you are automatically entered into a draw to win $100 Uptown Dollars.
  • Complete ALL SIX activities on your passport and you will receive $10 Uptown Dollars (proof of completion at the Uptown Waterloo BIA Office, during regular business hours required).
  • Be THE FIRST to complete all six activities and you win $100 Uptown Dollars! (proof of completion at the Uptown Waterloo BIA Office, during regular business hours required)

SO! You ready to Try New Things?