DSS Zumbathon a Success

Carlin Dykstra

           

            Dunnville got active once again on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Dunnville Secondary School (DSS) Zumbathon. This was the second Zumba class that Physical Education teacher Kim Rombough held for the DSS students and the Dunnville community.

            The first class was held in April and had a good turnout which was why the second date was scheduled. One of the major issues with the first class was the lack of male attendance, but thanks to advertisement and encouragement, the May Zumbathon had a considerable number of male participants.

            The Zumbathons are fundraisers to raise money for the DSS Physical Education program and the activities which are put on. Some of these events include New Heights Rockclimbing, which is a company that goes to schools and sets up rock climbing walls, zip lines, and climbing ropes for students to challenge themselves on and experience new forms of exercise; an Olympia trip where students travel to an overnight camp to participate in team building activities; and other sports and games.

            “It was really great to see so many people here, and I was glad that more males decided to participate,” said Rombough. “It was awesome to see other Zumba instructors from the community come. A special thanks to Fierce Fitness Studio for their donation of $100 to the DSS Phys. Ed. Program.”

            A note to anyone interested in Zumba that the next Zumbathon is planned for June, so watch for the date. Anyone attending should wear light, comfortable clothes, and bring a water bottle.