Are you ready to put your best foot forward? The ILEA San Antonio Chapter is excited to introduce a fun and friendly monthly competition designed to get live event professionals moving! Each month, our members will track steps to see who can claim the title of the most active event pro in town. Whether you're already an avid walker or looking for a great reason to get moving, this challenge is perfect for you! This is a members only event.
How It Works
Our competition will be hosted on Stridekick, a simple, user-friendly app that syncs with your smartwatch or smartphone to count steps automatically. Here’s how you can join the fun:
Download Stridekick if you're new to the app, and create your profile.
Add Tammy Blalock (TexasCampGal) as a friend.
Join the Challenge by searching for "ILEASATX Dec Step Challenge." Alternatively, you can text or message Tammy; she will send you a link invitation. Again, due to the limitations of the free platform, we will need to create a new challenge each month for each pod.
Note: Since we’ll be using the free version of Stridekick, we will be limited to 10 participants in each pod. If more than 10 people sign up, we’ll create multiple pods of 10. Pods will be filled as people register in real time and will compete against other pods for top group honors while individuals still compete for the monthly prize and the ultimate prize!
Start Moving! Stridekick will track your steps, whether they’re taken on a leisurely walk, during a high-energy workout session, or just as you conquer your day. All steps count toward your total–whether or not you are recording an activity–and the app automatically updates each day.
Check the Leaderboard! Keep an eye on the live leaderboard to see how you rank among other ILEA members. We’ll be cheering you on!
Why This Matters for Event Pros
As live event professionals, we know that our job isn’t just mentally challenging—it’s physically demanding, too. Whether you’re setting up, running between vendor stations, or helping clients during long hours on event day, our work takes strength, stamina, and endurance. Keeping fit and active is key to being at the top of your game and delivering the best for your clients.
This step challenge is more than just a competition; it’s a commitment to strengthening our bodies and preparing for the demands of our industry.
What’s in It for You?
Each month, the participant who racks up the highest step count in each pod (if there are multiple) will win $5 in ILEA bucks, a fun incentive to keep you motivated. The highest stepper overall each month, will earn $20 ILEA bucks. If there are not multiple pods, only $20 will be rewarded to the highest stepper.
If there are multiple pods, each pod will also compete against each other for the highest step count each month. In this scenario, each person in the winning pod will earn $5 ILEA bucks.
Lastly, the person who has the most amount of steps at the 2025 Chapter Celebration will win $100 ILEA bucks and a $100 gift card donated by Sā Events for a new pair of work shoes... or whatever your heart desires. Each member of the winning pod at the 2025 Chapter Celebration will win $50 ILEA bucks each.
Beyond that, this challenge is all about strengthening our connections and building camaraderie among our ILEA members in a whole new way!
Why Join?
Participating in our step challenge is a unique way to get to know your fellow event professionals outside the usual networking events and meetings. When you’re all working toward a common goal, it creates a sense of community, sparks new conversations, and even brings a bit of healthy competition to the mix! You’ll strengthen your relationships, and who knows – you might even find a new workout buddy!
So, lace up your sneakers and join us in this month’s ILEA San Antonio Step Challenge. Let’s keep moving, build that endurance, and make some new memories along the way!