Coaches, We Need You!
 Would you be interested in being a coach? If you are contact KB to find out details and location opportunities. Coach training will be Sunday, January 31st. Our coaches will tell you its an amazing experience!
Donations
Many girls in our target locations for next year are unable to
pay and participate in the program. If you are interested in providing
a program scholarship for girls for our upcoming Spring 2010 season,
please visit our website and click the DONATE button to make a donation. Scholarship amounts are from $25 to $125. A
donation of $250 sponsors one girl for one year.This amount goes toward
providing trained coaches, the GOTR curriculum, snacks, t-shirts and
registration fees needed to support the program. As part of our mission
and commitment to Austin and surrounding communities, we will bring the
Girls on the Run program to all areas in need, but we need your help.
GOTR ShopHelp the Austin GOTR chapter raise money and get lots of great Girls on the Run apparel/merchandise online.
 View online catalog.
Please select Austin Council Code 269 when ordering.
About Girls on the Run
GOTR is an after-school program that uses the power of running to help prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive choices and healthy living. Over 12 weeks, girls are guided by trained volunteer coaches, and learn about the power of positive self-image. At the end of the semester, in celebration of their achievement, girls along with their families, coaches and volunteers participate in a local 5K race.
Follow Us!
Twitter: GOTR_Austin
FaceBook Group:Girls On The Run - Austin, TX 
Web: www.GOTRaustin.org |
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GOTR is Gearing up for Spring Semester!
Get your girls (grades 3-5) involved in a life-changing character development program that uses the power of running to teach every girl about her personal power and the importance of being healthy and active. Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Visit our website for details on locations. Spring semester begins Feb. 15-22, 2010 (actual date varies by location) and ends with the New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K on Sunday, August 25, 2010.  New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5k
Sunday, April 25 2010 Race Registration is now open! New
Balance is the title sponsor of the Official Girls on the Run 5K Race
Series, which takes place in cities all over North America, including
Austin in 2010 for the first time ever!! If you are interested in being involved or volunteering on the planning committee for this fun event, please contact Katie and check back for registration details. |
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GOTR International Summit
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Earlier this week, GOTR International hosted their annual Summit conference in downtown Austin at the Omni hotel, attracting 200 participants from US and Canada.
- GOTR Founder Molly Barker
gave an inspirational opening address "Being Confident on the Inside" and it brought the house down.
- Local Austin writer and editor Kristin Armstrong was
special guest speaker.
- The Austin Board came away with some useful
information for developing the 2010 and beyond strategic plan.
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NEEDED: Volunteers Opportunities for GOTR Austin
 Opportunity One: Coach Box Assembly
Every semester we have to assemble the curriculum for our
coaches. Assembling the
lessons involves some photocopying and organizing but since we
have grown, we have a lot more packets to piece together.
The
curriculum is a VITAL part of the program's success. Please RSVP if you can attend either day.
When:
Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 5:00 -7:30pm
Where:
Office Max - Gateway Plaza
10001 Research Blvd, Ste 300 Austin, TX, 78759
Office Max Phone: 512-345-0119
Opportunity Two: Austin Marathon Water Stop
This
year, GOTR of Austin is lucky to be a part of "26 Miles for 26 Charities". Our water stop is at mile 22 of the Austin Marathon. A
great spot to encourage runners on their last 4.2 miles. All ages are welcome to participate!
If you're interested, PLEASE follow the
directions below: - Click Here to Volunteer
- Select 'Girls On the Run of Austin' from the drop-down menu
- Enter the password: 26
- Enter your information.
Note: If the volunteer is under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must complete the waiver for the volunteer.
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Today 1 in 3 Girls are participating in sports, vs. 1 in 27 in 1972!
Research conducted over the last decade illuminates the following trends in girls' physical activity and shows that girls are participating in sports in record numbers.
"No person in the United States shall on the basis of sex, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The most prominent "public face" of Title IX has been its impact on access for girls in high school and collegiate athletics.
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Grease Monkey Wipes Last Friday, January 15, Start-up company Grease Monkey Wipes swam with the sharks on ABC's hit reality show "Shark Tank" and received an investment offer from multiple sharks to help grow the company.
Interested in becoming a 5K sponsor? Contact Shorey. | |
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