Step into Health: The 8×8 Challenge   

How many steps is 8 km? 

Approximately 10,000 steps, depending on your height and stride.  

Do I have to walk?

Not at all! Swap in cycling, running, swimming, or any movement that works for your lifestyle and health.

How do I track my 8 km?

Track your movement any way that works—wearable devices, fitness apps, or GPS mapping. No step counter? No problem. This 8×8 Challenge is all about getting out and moving; exact numbers aren’t the point.

Can I split up my 8 km into smaller parts? 
Absolutely. Your 8 km doesn’t have to be completed all at once — break it up into smaller walks, rides, or activities throughout the day. 

Is there a cost to participate? 
No, it’s free for all eligible CPAs and CPA PEP candidates in Alberta and Saskatchewan. 

What if the weather is bad? 
You can complete your distance indoors on a treadmill, at the mall, around your home, or in any indoor facility. 

Can my family or friends join me?

They can join you for the activity itself, but only eligible CPAs and CPA PEP candidates can officially register and access the Challenge platform.

How do I join the virtual community? 
All registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom Events platform where you can connect, share progress, and access daily tips. 

Can I participate from outside Alberta or Saskatchewan? 
Yes! If you’re a CPA Alberta or CPA Saskatchewan member, or a CPA PEP candidate in good standing, you can join the challenge—no matter where you live. 

If you’re a CPA with another provincial body, unfortunately, you are not eligible to participate. 

What happens after I finish each day?

Log your progress on the platform, check off your milestone, and celebrate your success!

Got questions?

Reach out to contact@cpa-assist.ca. We’re here to help you get moving.

^{CPA Alberta will only collect, use or disclose personal information from participants for the purpose for which it was collected. Personal information will be collected from participants and used for CPA Alberta and the third-party vendor to register and allow access to the Challenge on its virtual platform, for CPA Alberta to administer and publicize the Challenge or for a use that is consistent with that purpose. By registering for the Challenge, you consent to CPA Alberta’s collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information for these purposes. All personal information collected is held securely and confidentially and is not disclosed to anyone outside of CPA Alberta or CPA Saskatchewan unless as indicated in their Privacy Policies (CPA Alberta Privacy Policy, CPA Saskatchewan Privacy Policy), authorized by the Rules, or with express or implicit authorization by the individual registering for the event. You agree to be bound by such Privacy Policies and Rules by registering for the Challenge.} 

^{Challenge participants have the opportunity to customize their personal Zoom profile. By choosing to customize your personal Zoom profile, the profile information and photo will be visible in various areas on the virtual Challenge platform including the attendee list and exhibitor booths. By engaging in any of the chat features, you consent to share your profile information with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and participants of the Challenge.  CPA Alberta is not responsible or liable for any customizations you may or information that you choose to include in your personal Zoom profile. CPA Alberta may remove your access to the Challenge platform if your Zoom profile or any other information submitted by you in connection with the Challenge is illegal, defamatory or offensive.} 

^{Participants acknowledge that engaging in any form of physical activity carries inherent risks. Any competition element of the Challenge is secondary and we ask that you not put your health at risk in order to win any of the potential prizes. You assume full responsibility for your safety and well-being, including any injury or health complications that may arise. CPA Alberta is not liable for any injury or adverse outcomes that you may sustain as a result of participation in the Challenge. No guarantees are made regarding improvements in physical fitness, stress reduction, mental clarity, or any other health benefit by virtue of engaging in the Challenge. Consult your physician or health care professional for advice before starting.} 

^{To register for the Challenge, you confirm that:} 

^{a) you are in good physical health and not subject to illnesses, injuries or any other known medical issue or condition that would prevent safe participation or be exacerbated by participation in the Challenge;} 

^{b) you are at least 18 years of age or otherwise have permission from a parent or guardian to take part;}

^{c) you understand that each participant is responsible for their own health and safety during the Challenge; and} 

^{d) you will ensure that you engage in the physical activities involved in the Challenge in a safe and responsible manner.}

^{CPA Alberta does not assume any responsibility for lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, incorrect or misdirected entries for the Challenge, or for any error, omission, interruption, delay or defect in the Challenge platform, including by reason of any technical or human error or any Internet, infrastructure, software or equipment failure or malfunction. CPA Alberta reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend or modify the Challenge, if the Challenge cannot, for reasons beyond the reasonable control of CPA Alberta, proceed as planned or is otherwise prohibited or interrupted.} 

^{By entering the Challenge, each participant, on their own behalf and on behalf of their heirs, executors and personal representatives, agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to release CPA Alberta and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, partners, employees, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties“) of from any liability, damage, claim, action, caution of action, cost, expense, illness, injury or death that the participant may incur or sustain from or as a result of: (a) the participant’s participation in the Challenge; (b) the participant’s submission of any information in connection with the Challenge; and (c) any failure on the part of the participant to comply with any provision of these terms and conditions.}