Tournament Guide for Team Captains

Welcome to your role as 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.

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.

This guide will help you get started and provide the information you need to support your team throughout the tournament.

Getting Started as a Team Captain

Create and verify your account to become a Team Captain

You need a 10,000 Steps account to become a Team Captain.

  1. Create and verify your account here: https://www.10000steps.org.au/accounts/signup/
  1. Let your Tournament Coordinator know that you've created and verified your account, and that you'd like to register as a Team Captain in their Tournament.
    • Let them know the email address that you've used to create your account.
    • Your Tournament Coordinator will be able to provide guidance on the next steps for you as a Team Captain for their Tournament.

You might find the Tournament Guide for Participants helpful.

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

Before the Tournament start date

Team Captains can manage team details and members, including:

  • Generating Team Invite Codes (so members can join the team and also connect with the Organisation automatically if not already)
  • 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 create their account using their own unique email address

During the Tournament

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!

Thank you for being a physical activity champion!

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