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Girls on the Run

| 31 Jan 2019 | 09:37
    Girls on the Run Spring season is quickly approaching and resgistration is open. Pictured here are Abby Siipola and her running buddy Michaela Bleakley at the 2018 5K. (Photo provided).
    Girls on the Run Spring season is quickly approaching and resgistration is open. Pictured here are Abby Siipola and her running buddy Michaela Bleakley at the 2018 5K. (Photo provided).

With the cold temperatures and recent snow, it is hard to believe that the Girls on the Run spring season is starting in just 5 weeks. Registration for the Girls on the Run New Jersey North spring season opens on Feb. 3, 2019. The organization is actively seeking coaches for its sites. Coaching for Girls on the Run is a rewarding opportunity that requires a commitment of 1.5 hours, twice a week, for ten weeks. All coaches will receive a guaranteed team placement for their daughter. Get ready to inspire and be inspired.
Spring Sites~Subject to change:
 Andover Florence M. Burd School- Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:45(3rd-5th grade)
 Byram Lakes Elementary School- Wednesday and Friday 3:40-5:00 (3rd-5th grade)
 Newton Merriam Avenue Mondays and Wednesdays. 2:45-4:15 (3rd-5th grade)
 Stanhope Valley Road School Tuesday and Thursday 2:45-4:15 (3rd-5th grade)
Important Dates:
• 2/3 Online Lottery Registration Opens at www.gotrnjn.org
• 2/10 New Coaches Training
• 2/26 New Coaches Training
• 3/4 Spring Season Starts
• 5/11 Spring 5K in Lake Mohawk, Sparta
About Girls on the Run:
Girls on the Run is an after school program that combines curriculum with sport aimed at building self esteem and confidence in young girls between 3rd and 5th grade. Throughout the 10 week season, the girls will discuss such topics such as body image, popularity, gossiping, choosing our friends, conflict resolution and much more. The girls will develop their character, competence and feel confident in who they are, creating positive connections with peers and adults while making a meaningful contribution to their community. The curriculum is also combined with the sport of running. The running activities are used as a medium for teaching life skills and promoting healthy outcomes, while coming together as a team to support one another. At the conclusion of the program, the girls will join other teams to celebrate their accomplishments with a celebratory 5k.
The GOTR season will begin on March 4th and conclude with the GOTR 5k on May 11th in Sparta. More information is available on their website, www.gotrnjn.org. For questions, email Girls on the Run at info@gotrnjn.org.