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Alexandria Today
By the People, for the People
Young Athletes Compete in Rapides Parish Fitness Meet
Annual event promotes health and wellness for elementary students in Louisiana parish
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Rapides Parish Elementary Fitness Meet, the largest event of its kind in Louisiana, is scheduled to take place on March 12 at Alexandria Senior High School. The competition will feature students from 29 elementary schools competing in a series of fitness challenges, including events like sit and reach, curl ups, shuttle run, and more. The top-scoring overall boys and girls will qualify for the state competition.
Why it matters
The annual fitness meet aims to promote health, wellness, and physical activity among elementary-aged students in Rapides Parish. With childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, events like this provide an opportunity for young athletes to get active and develop healthy habits.
The details
Teams representing the schools will consist of up to three boys and three girls who will compete in seven distinct events: sit and reach, curl ups, shuttle run, standing long jump, 50-yard dash, 600-yard run, and pull ups. Athletes can place individually in each event, and the top-scoring school in the parish will also be determined.
- The competition will take place on March 12, 2026.
- The state competition is scheduled for April 18, 2026 and will also be held at Alexandria Senior High School.
The players
Rapides Parish Elementary Fitness Meet
The largest event of its kind in Louisiana, bringing together young athletes from 29 elementary schools to compete in a series of fitness challenges.
Alexandria Senior High School
The location where the Rapides Parish Elementary Fitness Meet and the state competition will be held.
What’s next
The three highest-scoring overall boys and girls from the Rapides Parish meet will qualify for the state competition on April 18, 2026.
The takeaway
Events like the Rapides Parish Elementary Fitness Meet play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among young students, helping to address the growing concerns around childhood obesity and sedentary behavior.
