Girls on the Run Information Packet 2 Programs: Girls on the Run- grades 3rd-5th Heart & Sole- grades 6th-8th 2 Seasons of 10 weeks: Spring: Feb - May Fall: Sept – Dec Our Council: Founded in 2008 2 employees 11 Board members Serve Iredell and Rowan counties Serve 25-35 teams per season Serve 380-500 girls per season Mission: To inspire girls to joyful, healthy and confident using an experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running! Vision: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams! 3 Components to the Season: -Self -Team and Social Awareness -Community Program Coordinator, Kristine Bienstock kristine.bienstock@girlsontherun.org; 704-280-6203

Program Includes: Trained and CPR/1st Aid certified coaches 20 curriculum-based practices designed by Girls on the Run Program t-shirt Registration into the end of season celebratory Girls on the Run 5K A healthy snack at each practice Program fee is $110 per season. Financial assistance is available and easy to obtain via our online registration process.

Team Start Up Requirements 1)Administration support to host a team at the school 2)At least 2 volunteer coaches to lead the team -New coach application and background check -Complete 1 hr of online training -Complete 4 hrs of in-person training -1 coach needs to be CPR/1st Aid Certified (class offered by GOTR) -Coaches can dedicate 1-2 days per week to practices (75 mins) -At least 1 coach to serve as point of contact between council and parents 3)Indoor meeting space for snack and the first 15-20 minutes of each practice 4)Safe outdoor meeting space where team can exercise, play running games and complete laps Our council provides: Coach bag with all materials needed for the season, reimbursement for snacks at each practice, training, guidance and support throughout the entire season!