Detroit-Area Planet Fitness Franchise Groups and the Detroit Red Wings Announce Third Annual $10,000 SHUT OUT Bullying Contest

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Inviting educational institutions and youth organizations to apply for funding to support bullying prevention programs!

DETROIT, MI (October 2025) Detroit-area Planet Fitness franchisees, EPIC Fitness Group and Impact Fitness Group, and the Detroit Red Wings have once again teamed up to promote kindness and inclusion through the third annual Shut Out Bullying contest, offering one school or youth organization $10,000 in funding for anti-bullying programming.

The contest opens on November 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST

and concludes on December 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Educational institutions and youth organizations throughout Michigan serving students in grades K-12 are invited to apply by completing a short entry form and answering questions about their current or proposed bullying prevention initiatives.

Past winners include Fraser Public Schools (2024) and Endeavor Charter Academy (2025). The 2026 winner will be honored during a special on-ice presentation on January 18, 2026, prior to the Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators game at Little Caesars Arena. Representatives from both Detroit-area Planet Fitness franchise groups and the Detroit Red Wings will take part in the ceremony. The winning group’s representatives will also be invited to stay and enjoy the game, courtesy of the Detroit Red Wings.

“Local Planet Fitness franchise groups are proud to continue our partnership with the Detroit Red Wings to help make school environments more welcoming,” said Mary Scott, Vice President of Marketing at EPIC Fitness Group, a Planet Fitness franchise division operating more than 65 locations across Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. Scott continued with, “At Planet Fitness, our Judgement Free Zone philosophy is all about creating spaces where everyone feels accepted and supported, and through this contest, we’re extending that same spirit to classrooms and youth programs across our communities.”

Planet Fitness has a long history of promoting kindness and inclusivity and routinely brings its Judgement Free Zone philosophy beyond the gym into local communities. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Planet Fitness advances youth wellbeing and empowers the next generation to create kinder communities through its signature philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation.

For full contest details, eligibility requirements, and the application form, visit www.DetroitRedWings.com under the Fans contest page. Direct link to the contest page can also be found here:  DetroitRedWings.com/ShutOutBullyingContest.

About Planet Fitness:

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone.More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women. Visit www.PlanetFitness.com.

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