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Site Interest Application

Thank you for your interest in bringing a Girls on the Run (GOTR) program to your local school or facility! Girls on the Run is a character development program for girls, ages 8-12, that uses physical activity as a tool to introduce healthy lifestyle choices. The focus of the program is on increasing the girls’ self-respect and enhancing their self-esteem and confidence through an experienced based curriculum facilitated by Coach Mentors. We program in the Spring and Fall seasons. The season runs for 13 weeks, with the girls meeting twice a week for an hour and ___ min each session.

Girls on the Run of ____ is currently located in ___ sites . We are eager to expand our programming and reach more girls with our message of joy, healthy and confidence. In order for our program to grow and succeed, we require a strong and active commitment from our local site partners. The following things are required of all sites interested in becoming a Girls on the Run of _____ location:

All sites are required to recruit two coaches to serve as coach mentors and implement the GOTR curriculum at their location. The Girls on the Run of _____ office will be responsible for training, communicating with, and providing all the materials your coaches will need to confidently implement the program.
All sites must identify a specific Site Contact who is responsible for communicating with the GOTR Program Manager, identifying days and times of programming, helping to publicize the program at their location, and signing the program agreement. Site Contacts may also be asked to serve as a substitute at their location.
All sites are asked to help identify girls in need of financial assistance to participate in our program. We provide up to 2 scholarships at any location. You may request more if a need is identified. (The GOTR registration fee is $200. Scholarships are offered on a sliding scale ranging from $15-$160 depending on financial information provided by the family.)

If you feel your site can commit to our program expectations, please fill out the form below. Our Program Manager will contact you within a week of receiving your Interest Application to set up a site visit. We accept Site Interest Applications throughout the year.

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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?

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