Girls on the Run®

INFORMATION

For more information or questions please contact Allison Sinning at (605) 336-3660 or asinning@embe.org.

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-5th grades. We teach life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

Girls on the Run of Sioux Falls is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 200 councils across the United States and Canada.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

MISSION
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

VISION
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

CORE VALUES
Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to:

Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making
Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions
Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health
Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
Stand up for ourselves and others

LOCATIONS

Girls on the Run is currently comprised of over 200 councils across the United States and Canada. We want girls to have the opportunity to participate in Girls on the Run wherever they live. If you are interested in bringing Girls on the Run to your school or community, please contact the Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole Program Coordinator at (605) 336-3660 or info@embe.org.

Please continue to watch this page for a complete listing of Fall 2018 participating schools:

Brandon – Fred Assam Elementary**
Brookings – Camelot Intermediate
Brookings – Hillcrest Elementary
Canton – Lawrence Elementary
DeSmet – Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Flandreau Elementary
Harrisburg – Explorer Elementary
Harrisburg – Liberty Elementary
Huron – Washington 4-5 Center
Lennox Elementary
Parkston Elementary
Platte – Geddes Elementary
Sioux Falls – All City Elementary
SF – Eugene Field Elementary
SF – Hayward Elementary
SF – JFK Elementary
SF – John Harris Elementary**
SF – Laura B. Anderson Elementary**
SF – Lowell Elementary
SF – RF Pettigrew Elementary
Sioux Falls Christian Elementary
Sioux Empire Boys and Girls Club
Slayton – Murray County Elementary
Spearfish – Creekside Elementary**
Sturgis Elementary
Tracy MN – Tracy Elementary
Watertown Intermediate**
West Lyon Elementary
Winner Elementary
Yankton – Webster Elementary
Yankton – Stewart Elementary

The schools marked by an asterisks **are participating in a lottery registration. Lottery means that the Raceplanner online registration system will randomly and anonymously select participants from the pool of registered girls. We will run the lottery on August 20th. Please ensure your daughter completes the registration form by August 19th to be included. If you have questions, please direct them to Girls on the Run Program Coordinator, Allison Sinning at asinning@embe.org.

If you are interested in having this program at your school next season, please contact the Council Director, Stacy Stahl, sstahl@embe.org.

COACHING

Thank you for your interest! Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole will begin the FALL 2018 season on September 4 and run through mid-November, 2018. Our teams consist of 8 to 20 girls that meet twice weekly (10 weeks) for a 75 minutes session and are led by two fully-trained coaches. Most teams begin meeting at 3:00 or 3:30 pm. As a fully trained coach, you must be at least 18 years old, be available for ONE practice weekly and have completed National GOTR Coach Certification training. We offer sessions throughout August leading up to the season.

Girls on the Run/Heart and Sole envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Join us by making an investment in the life of a girl today! Each season Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole has a dynamic group of coaches that volunteer their time to guide and mentor girls so that they are prepared to become happy, healthy, self-confident adolescents and adults. Coaches need to be committed to a healthy lifestyle, be individuals that are a positive influence, and are committed to developing and celebrating our youth.

Sign-up to coach for our the Fall 2018 program! We have locations in Sioux Falls, across South Dakota, Northwest Iowa, and Southwest Minnesota. Two coaches work together each session and 4-6 coaches per school allows schedule flexibility. It is our volunteers that bring this program to life!

APPLY TO COACH

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

Women 18 and older welcome
You live a healthy lifestyle
Flexible schedule based on your availability
National GOTR Coach Certification training provided.
To receive more information contact Allison Sinning, Program Coordinator at (605) 336-3662 ext. 227 or e-mail asinning@embe.org

Warm-up your spirit fingers, lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong and healthy. Amidst the conversation, laughter, hugs and energy awards, you will witness transformational changes in the girls and don’t be surprised if you realize that you are positively changing as well! Ready to make a difference and encourage girls to realize their full potential? The first step is signing up.

Local Sponsors

EmBe is proud to partner with Avera McKennan, Sanford Health and First Bank & Trust to bring Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole to our community. Over 1000 girls locally participate in Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole each year thanks to the generosity of these partners.

National Sponsors

Girls on the Run International is proud to partner with Athleta, Cigna, Gamma Phi Beta, and Asics as we work to deliver life-changing programs to more than 120,000 girls each year. These companies are vital to advancing our mission and provide financial, in-kind and volunteer support while leveraging their brand’s assets to raise awareness about the program across North America.