Edna Louise Spear Elementary School proudly celebrated the outstanding achievement of 28 fourth and fifth-grade students who recently competed in the 9th Annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club Competition, a county-wide fitness event sponsored by NYS AHPERD-Suffolk Zone.

Competing against 30 schools from across Suffolk County, the Edna Louise Spear team earned a 10th-place finish in the highly competitive event that promotes teamwork, physical fitness, perseverance, and healthy lifestyles among elementary students.

The Suffolk Zone Fit Club Competition is uniquely designed “For Kids, By Kids,” with student volunteers helping organize and run the event. The program encourages young athletes to discover their physical and mental strength while developing confidence, collaboration, and lifelong healthy habits. Throughout the day, students participated in challenging fitness-based events that tested endurance, agility, strength, and teamwork.

The competition emphasized not only physical achievement, but also encouragement, collaboration, and personal growth. By participating in events like the Suffolk Zone Fit Club Competition, students gain valuable experiences that inspire healthy lifestyles and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Congratulations to all 28 student-athletes for their outstanding performance and for representing Edna Louise Spear Elementary with pride and excellence.