SoulMates
 Run for the girls and for YOU!
SoleMates is the charity running "leg" of GOTR and uses the power of
running to make a difference for our girls. Teams or individuals (men and
women) pursue individual goals such as running a marathon or completing a
triathlon while raising money to support participants in GOTR. To learn more
about SoleMates click here.
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 starts Spring Semester!
A GIANT WELCOME to all the girls who started the spring 2010 semester in the last week for Girls on the Run - Austin. Girls (grades 3-5) are 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 healthy living education with training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event. This year's event will culminate on Sunday, August 25th with the
New Balance Girls
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Kellogg's Youth Achievement Awards
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Kellogg's Youth Achievement Awards 2010
for GOTR participants!
 Girls who participated in the Fall
2009 or are participating in the Spring 2010
programs are eligible to enter the Kellogg's Frosted
Flakes Youth Achievement Award, which
celebrates kids
who get out and work hard by playing their favorite sport and/or being
physically active. The contest runs until
March 23rd.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Encourage your girls to log on to www.frostedflakes.com
by
March 23rd
- Girls will register, fill out
the 3 essay questions (how
they work hard to Earn Your StripesTM by pushing yourself in practice,
eating a
balanced breakfast and always striving to be your best.)
- Have your parents approve their submission.
- Finalists will be selected by Kellogg's and contacted in
April
- May 26 - June 22: Online voting
opens for the general
public to vote for their favorite submission!
- Six finalists and their families will be flown to LA for the
ESPN ESPY breakfast where the grand prize winner will be announced and
receive
a seat at the ESPY Awards that evening.
- July:
ESPY breakfast and winner selected.
ENTRIES COULD RAISE MONEY FOR OUR COUNCIL
In
an effort to increase participation, Kellogg's will provide councils
with incentive awards so get the word out to your girls registered!
There will be one Grand Prize incentive winner and 4 Runner-Ups. The
Grand Prize winning council will receive $4500, and each Runner-Up
council will receive a $1,000 cash award. In order to be eligible for the grand prize, our council must
have at least 10 submissions.
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Registration Now Open!
New Balance Girls on the Run - Austin 5K
Sunday, April 25th at 8 am
- 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!
- While a graduation race for girls finishing the program, the race is open to everyone, and all proceeds will benefit GOTR Austin.
- AWARDS: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top Male Masters, Top Female Masters
- 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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New York Times Article - As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends
Girls who play sports see many
benefits later in
life. Separate studies from two economists provide strong evidence that team sports can result in lifelong improvements to educational, work and health prospects. The lessons from Title IX show that school-based fitness efforts can have lasting effects.
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Thanks to our Volunteers!
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We truly appreciate all your efforts!
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