We are currently taking requests to begin sites for our next season. Please note that GOTR Forsyth is rapidly expanding and doing our best to accommodate as many new site requests as possible. If you would like to begin the process of starting a new site with GOTR Forsyth, please contact us via email at newsite@gotrforsyth.org or via phone at 404-667-4101.
How can I start a GOTR Forsyth site in my neighborhood? Step One: Identify a location to host the program.Most of our programs are run at schools, Forsyth, Hall or Cherokee County Parks, neighborhood clubs, YMCA’s, or similar venues.The program location is responsible for providing:
A contact person at the site to coordinate with GOTR Forsyth.
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 and fifteen minutes per lesson
Provide two coaches to be trained by GOTR and one sub coach. 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 Parents and teachers are welcome to attend the lessons and assist the girls, offering encouragement, participating in games and work-outs, and generally being cheerleaders for the team. . 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 Forsyth
·Distributing the brochure to 3rd- 5th grade girls ·Providing the GOTR Coaches with the sign-up forms and a complete roster of all program participants on the first day of the program Step Four: Have a GREAT program!The program culminates with the running of a 5K (3.1 mile) running event.GOTR Forsyth encourages as much site participation in this event as possible.All are welcome to come out and walk, run, and cheer your girls on! If you would like to begin the process of starting a new site with GOTR Forsyth, Hall, Cherokee contact us at info@gotrforsyth.org.