Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a transformational physical activity based, positive youth development program for girls in third to eight grade; designed to develop and enhance girls’ competencies to successfully navigate life experiences.
There are two programs within the organization: Girls on
the Run (grades third through fifth) and
This spring Girls on the Run Windham had an amazing
turnout with a team of 20 girls. The goals of the program are to develop
and improve competence, unleash confidence through accomplishment,
develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care
and compassion, create positive connections
with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community, all while establishing a lifetime
appreciation of health and fitness.
Last week on May 16, the girls with the support of their
family, friends and teachers, participated in a practice 5K. The team has
been practicing for 9 weeks and on Sunday June 4 will celebrate their
accomplishments, along with other GOTR teams across the state, at the final
Celebratory 5K at Cumberland Fair grounds.
GOTR Windham 2017 team members include: Emma Alden, Bella
Bragdon, Kendra Chalmers, Claire Chartier, Madison Cook, Zoe Dries, Sasha Funk,
Ava Gerrity, Jenna Gray, Ava Lamkin, Zocia LaWind, Ella Lewis, Delilah McLaury,
Avery Mentzinger, Lucy Rich, Olivia Saucier, Riley Small, Grace Snow, Maddison
Vaillancourt, and Riley Yates. The girls are coached by Linda Berry, Jess
Carle, Rachel Pelletier, and Jess Weatherbee.
Our vision for Windham is to ultimately have a Girls on
the Run and a Heart and Sole Program in place so that more girls can have the
opportunity to be a part of a team and work towards the Girls on the Run
Mission.
Please visit www.girlsontherunmaine.org
to learn more!
No comments:
Post a Comment