Tournament Guide for Team Captains

Thank you for becoming a Team Captain in a 10,000 Steps Tournament.

10,000 Steps Tournaments are a great opportunity to be more physically active and participate in a fun initiative with colleagues, community members, or friends.

Be sure to also visit the Tournament Guide for Participants.

Sign up before being added as a Team Captain

Your email address is used as a unique identifyer when setting up teams. Therefore you need to be a member before you can be appointed as team captain.

  1. Go to the 10,000 Steps website and select Sign Up.
  2. Enter your details to create your own account. We encourage you to use an organisational email address if you are part of a workplace group.
  3. You will be asked to verify your email address. Check your emails (don't forget to check your junk folder) and click on the link provided to verify your email address.
  4. You will now have access to your account and Dashboard.
  5. Let your Tournament Coordinator know the email address you created your 10,000 Steps account with so they can add you as Team Captain to your Tournament team.

What Does Being a Team Captain Involve?

Every Tournament runs a little differently, so be sure to check the communication from your Coordinator for specific instructions.

As a Team Captain, your overarching role is to motivate and encourage your team members move more, track their steps and activity, and support your Coordinator in setting up and promoting the Tournament.

Before the Tournament start date

Team Captains can manage team details and members, including:

  • Adding team members (using the email address linked to their 10,000 Steps account)
  • Generating Team Invite Codes (so members can join the team themselves)
  • Editing the team name
  • Assigning another team member as Captain

Important Notes:

  • You can only be Team Captain for one team in the same Tournament.
  • Each participant must sign up and use a unique email address to create their personal account.

After the Tournament start date

Once your Tournament begins, a regular check-in can help your team remember to log steps which is especially helpful when life gets busy!

Champion movement by promoting a positive culture for physical activity. Organising a team coffee walk, sharing stories and photos are great ways to encourage daily activity and keep your team engaged and motivated.

To keep your team on track:

  • Encourage team members to stay active
  • Ensure members have a step counter (pedometer, activity trackers or phone)
  • Send reminders to log steps
  • View team progress and share updates
  • Communicate with the Tournament Coordinator and team members
  • Assist members with any questions or concerns

Your leadership, encouragement, and enthusiasm can make a big difference in your teams enjoyment and success.

Lead by example and log your steps, have fun, and invite your colleagues, friends, and family to be active with you!


Thanks for being a physical activity champion!

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