Starting a New Site

Girls on the Run of Gaston County is committed to making our program available to all girls in Gaston County. Most of our programs are held at schools, but we do have teams that meet at other community locations.

If you are interested in starting a new Girls on the Run site, here’s what you need to know:

Girls on the Run provides nearly everything needed to deliver the program:

10-week fall and spring programs open to girls in either 3rd-5th grades or 6^th-8th grades
Nationally successful Girls on the Run curriculum
All necessary program materials and supplies
Coach certification and training

Each program site is required to provide the following:

A safe, dedicated space for running for 90 minutes twice per week for 10 weeks. THIS IS ESSENTIAL. This does not have to be a track; a field or blacktop area is fine. This area needs to be separate from other activities to limit distractions for the girls.
A consistent rain location that is indoors and private. This can be a gym or other indoor space that allows for running and that is separate from other programs.
Program support and approval from the school principal or site director
A plan for recruiting participants.
Distribution of registration information to all participants. Teams consist of 8-15 participants.
A minimum of 2 coaches per team per site. Head Coaches must be available two times per week during the entire 10-week program. Assistant Coaches may share responsibilities. Girls on the Run can assist with developing a plan for identifying more volunteer coaches ahead of the season. Coaches do not need to be runners or have coaching experience.
A Site Coordinator (can be Head Coach).
Secure storage area for program supplies, snacks, etc.

If you are interested in starting a new program, please contact Council Director Kathleen Boyce, ; .

School or Facility Information

Name of School or Facility*

Street Address

City*

Select a State*

Postal Code*

County*

Is this a public or private school?

Is this a title I school?

Does your school/facility adhere to a traditional or year-round calendar?

What led you to apply to host a Girls on the Run program at your school/facility?*

What support or interest do you know of for our program within your community?*

Which two days of the week will you run your GOTR program and at what time?*

Please describe the outdoor running and activity space at this location that will be dedicated to Girls on the Run (a safe area in which girls can be viewed at all times is required)*

Please describe the indoor space available to Girls on the Run in case of inclement weather: (please keep in mind any after-school programs that may conflict with this space)*

Where will the pickup location be for parents?*

In what ways will your school/facility ensure the success of the Girls on the Run program at your location? (e.g., marketing, parent/administrative involvement, connections within the community)*

Please list the names and contact information (phone number and email address) for the 2 women who will be serving as Coach Mentors for this location?

How can your site assist when substitute coaches are needed?

Interested in starting a new site? Slide to Submit! *

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We appreciate your interest in starting a new site for Girls on the Run and will be in touch when we receive your application.

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