Spring 2016 Volunteers Needed

Spring Fit Girls season is just around the corner!  Without the time and energy of our parent volunteers, Fit Girls is not possible, so we are beginning our recruitment for the coming season.   Volunteers assist with small group discussions and helping to coach the running groups, though no experience is necessary!  All you need is some excitement about what Fit Girls brings to our girls!  We ask that volunteer coaches commit to a minimum of one day per week, attending the same day each of the 6 weeks of the program.  Having a set schedule allows us the opportunity to plan discussion groups and training groups and most importantly, to know we have enough adults each day to run a safe and effective program.

We will begin this session on April 26 and will run until June 7.  The Run for the Fund is our goal race, which will be held on June 5 at 9am.  If you can volunteer, please complete the following link as soon as possible.  The number of volunteers we have is directly correlated to the number of girls that can participate so it’s important for us to get our volunteers lined up in advance of registration.

All volunteers must have completed CORI and fingerprinting complete prior to the session beginning.

To register to volunteer, please complete the following form:

https://fitgirlsmhd.wufoo.com/forms/village-school-spring-2016-volunteers/

Questions?  Email us at fitgirlsmhd@gmail.com

Fall 2015 Sweatshirt

It's time to gear up!  Fit Girls Run Club Marblehead is offering hoodies for sale this fall.  The sweatshirts will be navy blue with pink print, and the cost is $30 each.  Orders must be received and paid for by October 31.  Sweatshirts are scheduled to arrive prior to the end of the Fit Girls season.

To order, go to https://fitgirlsmhd.wufoo.com/forms/fall-2015-sweatshirt-order/

Fit Girls is growing...and you can help!

On Sunday, November 15, 2015, Seaside Run Club will sponsor the 2nd annual Full Hearts 5K, a 3.1 mile road race through Marblehead designed to generate funds and awareness for the Fit Girls program.

The mission of Fit Girls is to equip girls with the tools to boldly navigate the world with a strong sense of self and a compassion for their community through reading, running and service.  The program aims to create an inclusive, supportive group that enables girls to complete a 5K road race while also teaching tools to create healthy lifestyles. The program helps with the development of team building in a nonjudgmental environment, and instills a sense of community outreach by conducting a service project each session. Fit Girls is designed for girls in 4th-6th grade and now has about 100 girls each season since its inception three years ago.

We’re seeking sponsors for the race which will be open to the public and last year drew over 400 participants. Seaside Run Club is a registered 501(c)(3) organization so donations are tax-deductible. All proceeds from this event will support Seaside Run Club and Fit Girls by helping to enhance the curriculum, provide scholarships to need-based participants, and fulfill additional needs such as liability insurance, registration software, and supplies.  Due to the great success of our local program, Seaside Run Club has recently taken over the national Fit Girls program in an effort to bring this powerful program to other communities. By supporting this event, you will be helping to bring this inspiring program to youth in Marblehead and beyond.

We would appreciate any assistance you can offer. For a donation of $100 or more, your business name will be posted on our website and on posters displayed during race day events.  Those who make a donation of $500 or more will also be listed on our race shirt.  

Download a sponsorship form HERE.

Please email us at fitgirlsMHD@gmail.com with any quetions!  Thank you in advance for your support!

Kindly,
Seaside Run Club Officers: Jennie Sheridan, Sara Thatcher, Jenni Clock, Mandy Murphy, Lisa Sugarman, Pattie Johnston, and Annie Pugh