REMINDER to All 3rd – 5th grade girls: The Girls on the Run Spring 2016 registration closes on January 8, 2016 (this Friday). There will be NO late registration this year.
What is GOTR? Over a period of 12 weeks, girls in the 3rd through 5th grade participate in an after-school program like no other. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the Girls on the Run curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique.
The Girls on the Run lessons encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. Participants explore and discuss their own beliefs around experiences and challenges girls face at this age. They also develop important strategies and skills to help them navigate life experiences. We start with helping the girls get a better understanding of who they are and what is important to them. Then, we look at the importance of team work and healthy relationships. And, finally, the girls explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world.
Physical activity is woven into our program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits that lead to a lifetime of health. At the end of each three month session, the girls participate in the Dow Run/Walk 5k event. This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of the curriculum.
When does GOTR start? GOTR Spring 2016 begins the week of February 15, 2016.
When do teams meet? The meeting days and times are listed for each school on the registration page (copy and paste in browser):
https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/XH8U3DONQM2J02C?sid=c2acd1ece3f44299b6a7ac10bd95463a Each team meets 2 times/week.
Where do teams meet? Each teams meets at its own school either in a classroom or in the gym. Girls may register with a team at a school they do not attend, if they so chose. Parents are responsible to transportation to other schools and pick up after practice.
How much does it cost? GOTR costs UP TO $150. Registration fees are based on annual household income. Fees can be as low as $20. Any specific financial questions can be sent to Ann.Horowitz@girlsontherun.org .
What is included with the registration fee? Lots of great stuff: running shoes fitted by the great team from Runners, a team shirt, snacks at each practice, GOTR program materials and curriculum and free entry to the Dow Run/Walk.
When is the 5k? GOTR participants will run the Dow Run/Walk 5k course (ahead of other 5k participants) on May 21, 2016.
How do I register my daughter? Registration is all online! Copy and paste this link on your browser to register – htpps://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/XH8U3DONQM2J02C?sid=c979c4780c34464ba88d7b4d479eb55d
Ann Horowitz |Council Director
Girls on the Run of Midland & Gladwin