1. 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 teams per season
Serve 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

2. 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.

3. 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 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!