2018 Coaches: Krystal Ricci Sam Jenkins Laura Shye Shelly Adams. Program Term: February 12 th -May 5 th

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1 2018 Coaches: Krystal Ricci Sam Jenkins Laura Shye Shelly Adams Program Term: February 12 th -May 5 th Practice Schedule: Mondays 1:50-3:20pm Wednesdays 2:50-4:20pm Where: Lincoln Crossing Elementary Registration Opens: January 22 nd at 8:00am

2 What IS Girls on the Run? Overview of Girls on the Run Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program (PA-PYD) designed to develop and enhance girls social, psychological and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. Over the course of the program girls will: U Develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Mission We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiencebased curriculum which 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. Our Core Values Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to: Such life skills will prevent unhealthy and risky behaviors, such as physical inactivity and negative body image, and promote positive health outcomes (e.g., physical, mental, social and spiritual health). The Girls on the Run Process and Impact the COACHES the GIRLS research-based CURRICULUM implemented by TRAINED volunteers the EXPERIENCE girls learn LIFE SKILLS through PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ACTIVITY COMPETENCE CARING CONFIDENCE DIRECT IMPACT girls apply CONNECTION LIFE SKILLS CHARACTER as they GROW CONTRIBUTION U Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making U Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness U Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions U Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health U Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent U Stand up for ourselves and others LONG-TERM IMPACT PROMOTION of healthy outcomes PREVENTION of unhealthy outcomes What Girls on the Run IS NOT: U A competitive running program (running activities are used as a medium for teaching life skills and promoting healthy outcomes) U A program that directly targets health issues such as obesity, pregnancy, substance abuse and eating disorders Girls on the Run PROCESS & IMPACT

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6 $ Registration Costs $ Our current program fee is $165 per girl. This includes: 10 weeks/20 lessons led by trained coaches (all coaching teams are background checked and have CPR/First Aid certification) A healthy snack at each practice All curriculum materials Girls on the Run Program t-shirt Girls on the Run water bottle Registration for Girls on the Run 5K event Girls on the Run 5K medal $165/lesson = $8.25/lesson Program Costs & Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available to any girl who cannot pay the full registration fee. Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento provides 42% of our girls with financial assistance each year. We are committed to being accessible to any girl who wants to participate and are dedicated to ensuring that program cost is never a barrier to participation. Financial assistance is available to girls in need due to the generous support of local and national funders. We use free/reduced lunch to determine the discounted rate for each girl. Families are also able to set up payment plans if needed. To receive financial assistance from Girls on the Run, please indicate your need during registration (which opens online on January 22nd) and follow the directions provided during the registration process. **NOTE: Proof of income is required of all scholarship recipients.

7 Running Buddies Each Girls on the Run participant will need an adult Running Buddy who will take part in the race alongside them both for safety and to provide encouragement and support. We encourage you to help them brainstorm positive role models in their lives who might be willing to act as a running buddy on race day. This may be a family member, a close family friend, a favorite teacher or another responsible adult. It is always more special when the running buddy is a friend or family member, however we do have a team of volunteers for those girls who don t have a family member or friend who is able to run. What we need from running buddies: o Running buddies must be registered runners in the race; the registration fee for running buddies is $45. They need to register themselves through the race web site (including paying the race registration cost). We ask that they register in advance so that we can recruit an accurate number of volunteer running buddies. o Running buddies must be over the age of 18, but can be any family member or family- designated buddy (yes, fathers, uncles, grandfathers are permitted)

8 Practice 5K Run The practice 5K run will be incorporated into Lesson 15 of the curriculum. With GOTR practices kicking off on February 12 th, this means that the practice 5K will be held at our April 16 th practice. This is the one GOTR practice at which the girls friends and families are invited to attend and participate, however this is by no means required, the coaching staff will be facilitating this activity, just as they would any other lesson in the program. There is a chance that this particular practice could run a little longer than the usual 1.5 hours, the coaches will be sure to give ample notice to parents if this should be the case.

9 Community Impact Project Craft fair - teams used their creativity to do crafts to sell at a fair at the school Craft lunch hour teams set up craft stations at lunch time and allow students to come make bracelets, paint rocks, etc. Charge a nominal fee for each craft Send old running shoes to regions or countries in need Send holiday cards or thank you notes to military overseas Canned food drive/replenish food pantries School clean-up/beautification Community garden work Make Veteran's Day Cards and give to Veteran's home Paint school outside garbage cans and benches Posters for school wide recycling campaign Skit for school regarding no bullying or other topics learned at GOTR Healthy goodie bags for teachers & thank you cards or teacher appreciation baskets Letters to the President of the United States regarding an issue of discussion Make healthy lunch meals for a homeless shelter Make planters and give to senior center Read to younger children at Library Plant a small flower garden at the school Making holiday door decorations, goodies bags, or cards for a local nursing home Bake sale with proceeds benefiting the charity of their choice Make healthy habits posters for the school Random Acts of Kindness Challenge (see additional form) Have a bake sale and donate proceeds to a local charity Collected used books for the women & children s home. Include homemade bookmarks with positive messages. Collect warm blankets, food & grooming items and put together goodie bags for homeless. Included positive messages like "You are important" - and listed area resources where they could get help. Make medals for their Running Buddies. Write inspirational messages like, thank you for running, you're #1, You Rock...

10 How to Register Online registration opens at 8:00am on January 22 nd RCBDZDQ4JNFWGNW Limited to the first 20 girls to register online If you have any questions about or issues with registration you may contact for assistance

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