Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)/ Heart & Sole (Grades 6-8) is a national, not-for-profit, after-school program for girls from 3rd-5th and 6th- 8th grade which combines training for a 5K with an interactive curriculum to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles.
The program will begin on March 5th and will run for 10 weeks every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 4: 30 PM.The season will conclude with a 5K race on June 9, 2018.
Each team will consist of 15- 20 girls MAXIMUM. There will not be four coaches this season for one team, so participants will be limited to this number. Attendance policies will be strictly enforced and girls with more than 3 unexcused absences from practice may be asked to leave the team. Register early! Registration can be completed online at http://www.gotrphiladelphia.org/
Paper applications are available by request to Ms. Asto. Online registration is strongly encouraged.
Registration Fee: The registration fee to participate in GOTR/ H&S is $10 – $150 depending on annual household income. This self reported information is due at the time of registration. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. This fee provides each participant with a t-shirt, race registration, medal, healthy snacks, and an end of season celebration. The fee also covers behind the scenes necessities such as liability insurance, trained coaches with CPR/first aid certification, background checks on all volunteers, curriculum, and lesson materials. Finances should never prevent a girl from participating. Financial assistance is available based on annual household income and upon completion of a scholarship application. NO CHILD WILL BE DENIED DUE TO COST.
For other questions about the GOTR/ H&S program at McCall, please contact Ms. Asto at eawalls@philasd.org.
For information about Girls on the Run Philadelphia, please visit www.girlsontherun.org
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