Physical activity need not be vigorous to improve health, according to the latest Surgeon General's Report. Physical activity at a moderate level improves your mood and sense of well-being. It gives you more energy and helps control weight. It improves balance and bone and muscle strength, preventing falls and fractures. It helps you live longer independently.

There are lots of ways to be physically active in Skagit County. The list below is packed with information to help you find out what is available in your area. To update or add a listing call Liz McNett Crowl at 360-428-2331 or e-mail lcrowl@skagitvalleyhospital.org.

Aquatics
Baseball
Basketball
Bicycling
Bowling
Cheerleading
Clubs
Community Facilities
Dance
Educational Organizations
Fencing
Fitness Facilities and Programs
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hospital Programs
Inclusion/Special Needs
Karate/Martial Arts
Parks And Recreation
Senior Centers
Skating
Soccer
Softball
Sport Facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Walking And Running
Water Sports
Yoga And Tai Chi

Cheerleading
Organization: Anacortes Youth Cheerleading
Contact: Brenda Ramsdell
Address: 2219 33rd St., Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: 360-293-7909
Activities: Offers cheerleading activities for youth ages 7-14 during Anacortes Youth Football season.
Website: http://www.eteamz.com/anacortesseahawks
Email: lbramsdell1@verizon.net
Organization: Burlington-Edison Youth Football Cheerleaders League
Contact: Amber Winsor
Phone: 360-961-6907
Activities: Youth cheerleading for ages 6-13 (or start of 8th grade) years of age.
Email: amberwinsor4019@gmail.com
Organization: Island Cheer Extreme Athletics
Contact: Carolyn Kairez
Address: 9117 Molly Lane #103, Anacortes, 98221
Phone: 360-299-2867
Activities: Cheerleading, tumbling, stunting, hip hop and pom pom classes, camps and competitive teams for boys and girls ages 4-18. New special needs team forming in 2009.
Website: www.islandcheer.com
Email: carolyn@islandcheer.com
Organization: Mount Vernon Youth Cheerleading Association
Contact: Breanna Boon
Address: P.O. Box 1501, Mount Vernon 98273
Phone: 360-630-5556 (home) and 360-672-1121 (cell)
Facility Sites:


Activities: Teaching full uniform cheerleading skills squad for youth age 7-14. Cheer at MVYFCA football games.
Website: http://eteamz.active.com/mvdawgs
Email: breanna.stanek@hotmail.com