From a Girls on the Run of WNC press release:
In an effort to make the Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade) and Heart and Sole (6th-8th grade) programs more accessible, Girls on the Run of WNC is hosting four community teams in Buncombe and Henderson Counties. The community teams are available to all grade eligible girls, regardless fitness level, ability or family income. “There are 43 sites across ten WNC counties offering one of our program this spring, but most of the sites are school-based and quickly fill with girls attending that school. Offering community teams allows for girls who do not have a program at their school, as well as home schoolers, to participate,” states Amy Renigar, Executive Director. “Community teams are also a great way for girls to make new friends outside of their normal circles, which can promote diversity and improve girls’ social skills.”
Girls on the Run Community Teams:
- UNC-Ashevile Team (3rd-5th graders) Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
(1 University Heights, Asheville)- Aston Park Team (6th-8th grade) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(336 Hilliard Ave, Asheville)- Henderson Co. Parks & Rec. Team (3rd-5th grade) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
(5801 4th Ave E, Hendersonville)- Mills River Park Team (3rd-5th grade) Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
(4 Town Center Dr, Mills River)Registration for all sites is open until February 26 at noon. The GOTR spring session begins the week of March 7 and runs through the week of May 16. The end of the program celebratory GOTR 5K will be held on Sunday, May 22 at UNC-Asheville, with a 2:00 p.m. program start and a 3:00 p.m. 5k start. For more information on how to register your girl or find a program site visit: www.gotrwnc.org/get-involved/register-your-girl, or contact amy.renigar@girlsontherun.org.
Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina is a council of GOTR International. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Our Presenting Sponsors include Park Ridge Health, Sophie Magazine and United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County. GOTR is offered every fall and spring in 14 counties across WNC. For more information on starting a program or volunteer opportunities, contact Amy Renigar at 828-713-4290 or visit www.gotrwnc.org.
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