Start a Team

Start a Team

Ready to inspire the next generation to be joyful, healthy and confident? Explore this page to learn how you can start a team at a nearby school or community facility.

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Checklist

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  • The Spring 2025 Site Application is open! Interested in learning more? Schedule a Zoom with our program director or join a new site information session on Zoom. Register here - for Wednesday, January 8th at 4:30pm on Zoom! The priority deadline is Friday, December 31st.
  • Starting a team refers to offering the program to a group of 8-20 girls at a school or community site near you. This team will be part of Girls on the Run NYC.
  • Designate a SITE LIAISON to serve as the program location contact (see the responsibilities of a site liaison below).
  • Review the Site Information Packet, which has information about our program and what it takes to start a team at your desired location.
  • Complete the Start a Team Application for the Spring 2025 Season. Review the information you will need to gather to complete the application - Questions Guide Here. 
  • Recruit 2-4 VOLUNTEER COACHES who must fill out the coach application and attend required GOTR coach training. *You may request assistance from Girls on the Run NYC in recruiting community coaches prior to Friday, February 7.
  • Check to see if there is an existing team at your desired location in your community.
  • The location must provide a safe, dedicated outdoor and indoor space where the program can be facilitated to the team at the dates/times determined for the season.
  • Identify two days a week for 75-90 minute practice. Alternatively, Heart & Sole teams can identify one day a week for a 120-minute practice.
  • Teams must consist of 8-20 participants.
  • If you have additional questions about starting a program site, please contact program@gotrnyc.org.
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Site Liaison Responsibilities

  • Acts as the main contact at the site for Girls on the Run families/participants and Girls on the Run council staff before and throughout the program.
  • Aids in team member recruitment efforts by distributing marketing materials (provided by Girls on the Run) and spreading the word about Girls on the Run throughout the site community and via email using provided digital templates. This helps ensure there is a full team for each season at this location.
  • Offers support to families who need assistance with registration.
  • Helps identify two to four coaches from the community for each team.*
  • Assists with distributing supportive program materials, like sneakers and deodorant, to participants who qualify.
  • Ensures that coaches complete program evaluations if applicable. Girls on the Run works hard to receive grant funding in order to provide accessible programming to all. Some grants require evaluations to be completed.

*If you cannot secure coaches, we will work with you to identify coaches from our volunteer pool.

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Whether you are new to Girls on the Run or a long-time supporter who is ready to advance our mission and vision, we value your interest in learning more about how to start a team.

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