Girls on the Run of Berrien County
Participating schools are now accepting registration forms for the spring 2010 season. Click on the "Locations" tab above to find out which Berrien County schools are hosting the program this year. For more information on how to register or to download a registration form please click on the "Register A Girl" tab above. Registration forms are due by January 22nd and must be submitted to the school or location where your daughter will participate.
The Girls On The Run and Girls On Track 10 week curriculum begins the week of March 8th and ends with a 5k celebration fun run on Thursday, May 27th. To learn more about the curriculum click on the "How It Works" tab above. For more information on how to participate in the fun run click on the "5k event" tab.
Each year we identify and select a dynamic group of coaches to lead our teams of girls. Coaching is one of the most rewarding ways to be involved in our program. Head Coaches must be at least 21 years old. Parents, teachers, school administrators, college students, runners, non-runners and people who are committed to developing and celebrating our youth make great coaches.
Welcome to Girls on the Run of Berrien County - a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living."
Girls on the Run combines training for 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationshipsand physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.
Girls on the Run of Berrien County is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 150 locations across the United States and Canada.
Men and women can be GOTR Solemates for any athletic event which includes running, biking, swimming or more.
Find out more at www.active.com/donate/teamtiara2009/berriencounty
Shop for GOTR Apparel & Merchandise. (Use council code 266)
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Peggy Schaffer, Council Director
Phone: (269) 925-7772, ext. 30
Email: peggy.schaffer@uwsm.org
Girls On The Run® of Berrien County is brought to our area through a partnership between United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph YMCA Family Center.
