RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks are dedicated to helping youth lead more active and healthy lives by providing year-round opportunities, tools and encouragement to be active more than 60 minutes every day through the program PLAY 60. Now, students, parents and school administrators can sign-up to win prizes, Seahawks tickets, a visit from the Seahawks mascot Blitz and financial grants through the program, Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) in partnership with the Washington State Dairy Council.
The FUTP60 program is an in-school nutrition and physical education program that encourages students to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity everyday. To date, 1900 schools in Washington State and Alaska have signed up toparticipate.
One of the activities is an interactive online game featuring Seahawks CB 
"The partnership between the Seahawks and the Washington State Dairy Council has helped empower students to do amazing things in fighting childhood obesity," said Debra French, R.D., and Executive Director of the Washington State Dairy Council. "FUTP60 provides resources to schools to support environmental change, to increase the opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity."
Schools that enroll in the FUTP60 program are eligible to apply for financial grants up to $4,000 per year. As of today, 26 schools have already applied and received grants in a total of $64,500. In addition, more than $11,000 has been given to local schools for breakfast specific programs. For more information and to apply for a grant visit EatSmart.org and click on the tab Fuel Up to Play 60.
In celebration of the PLAY 560 programs, the Seahawks will recognize students and salute partners who have joined the team through their commitment to health and fitness. Fans are invited to Touchdown City to participate in the Kinect for Xbox 360 Fun Zone, brought to you by the Washington State Dairy Council and Chelan Fresh.
At halftime, the 2011 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick regional champions will be announced followed by an on-field kicking exhibition.
