Step One:

Identify a location to host the program. Most of our programs are run at schools, neighborhood clubs, YMCA's or similar venues. The program location is responsible for providing:

• A contact person at the site to coordinate with GOTR of Denver
• A safe place for running. Note: This does not have to be a track, a field is acceptable. However, it is necessary to measure off part of that area on occasions when lessons require running at certain distances, (e.g. 1 mile, 3k)
• A rain site (classroom, gym, etc.)
• Meeting space – twice a week, one hour per lesson
• GOTR of Denver agreed upon program fee
• A coordinator to distribute registration forms to all girls and to collect program fees
• Provide two coaches to be trained by GOTR

Complete site applications and return to Girls on the Run Denver by deadline date. Click here to download the site application.

Please note that GOTR is rapidly expanding and we are doing our best to accommodate as many new site requests as possible. Unfortunately, it may not be feasible to start a site, due to funding and staff limitations.

Step Two:

Attend Coach Training. All of our coaches are CPR certified and take part in an intensive, day- long training session before the program begins. The training seminar is based upon a well developed and researched curriculum used successfully by local and national GOTR programs.

We require two coaches at each site. Each coach must:

• Become CPR certified;
• Attend a full day Coaches' Training
• Attend a pre-season Coaches' Meeting
• Meet organizational and reporting deadlines throughout the season
• Prepare for and supervise all lessons in a manner consistent with the GOTR International philosophy and curriculum
• Run with the girls in the end of season 5k race/walk

Step Three:

Complete all paperwork. Every program site is provided with a recruitment brochure, sign-up forms, and a letter of agreement which must be signed by the site coordinator. The program site is responsible for:

• Signing and returning the Letter of Agreement to the GOTR of Denver office
• Distributing the brochure to girls, promoting program to generate registration
• Collecting forms and fees from a minimum of 10 girls and a maximum of 20 girls
• Sending program fees to the GOTR of Denver office
• Providing the GOTR Coaches with the sign-up forms and a complete roster of all program participants on the first day of the program

Important: The site is responsible for making sure all paperwork is completed and collecting program fees.

Step Four:

Have a GREAT program! The program culminates with the running of a 5K (3.1 mile) running event. GOTR of Denver encourages as much site participation in this event as possible. All are welcome to come out and walk, run, and cheer your girls on!