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Beat the Street is coming to Loughborough!
Beat the Street is an innovative physical activity game that has engaged more than a million people. It already took in South Charnwood from October 6th to November 3rd 2021, now it's Loughborough'stime to turn into a real-life game from 2nd March-30th March 2022! Residents will soon start to see special sensors called Beat Boxes appearing on lampposts around the area.
It's free to take part in Beat the Street and it's open to everyone regardless of age, ability or background. It's an inclusive game that encourages you to run, walk or cycle between Beat Boxes to earn points - hovering you fob or card over the Beat Boxes as you go! The further you travel, the more points you score!
Prior to the game, school pupils from participating schools will be provided with fobs. The wider community can pick up a free fob from a distribution point which are listed on the Beat the Street website.
Make sure you register your fob prior to playing at https://www.beatthestreet.me/loughborough/
For more information, including a map of the Beat Box locations, please click onto: https://www.beatthestreet.me/loughborough/
Let’s boost physical and mental health Being physically active improves physical and mental health and boosts mood, immunity and relieves stress. Beat the Street helps you remain active even after the game.
On your marks… Grab your fobs You will be given a fob to use along with the map on the reverse of this leaflet. Use the fob to play the game and collect those all-important points.
Get set… Register for prizes and more Register your fob at beatthestreet.me/loughborough to win prizes, track scores, join our health survey to earn extra points, and get the latest information about the game.
Go! Find your local Beat Box 1 Explore your local area, finding Beat Boxes using the map. 2 Hover your fob at the contactless Beat Box until it beeps and flashes. 3 Visit 2 Beat Boxes within an hour and collect 10 points for each Beat Box – this is 20 points for the journey. 4 Carry on your journey. Score 10 points for each extra Box you visit.
Be COVID-19 safe while playing Beat the Street Beat the Street Beat Boxes are contactless so it’s a perfect way to exercise and have fun with friends outdoors • Don’t touch fobs belonging to others • Wash your hands after playing! Every week there is a new ‘Go’ challenge to keep you busy, active and having fun. Keep your eyes peeled for Go Play, Go Travel, Go Active and Go Celebrate