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

Start a Team checklist

Starting a team refers to offering the program to a group of 8-15 participants at a location or site near you. This team will be part of Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan.
Check to see if there is an existing team at your desired location in your community.
Designate a site leader to serve as the program location contact (see the responsibilities of a site leader below).
Read through the Site Recruitment Packet which has information about our program and what is entailed to start a team at your desired location.
Complete the Start a Team application.
Recruit two to three volunteer coaches (per team), who must attend and complete GOTR coach training.
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 a consistent practice schedule (same days/times each week) based on the program offered at your location.
Teams must consist of a minimum of 8 and maximum of 15 participants*.
Gain support from location administrators, such as a school principal or director of the community center.

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Site Leader 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.
Attends the site leader launch informational meeting.
Aids in team member recruitment efforts by distributing marketing materials (provided by Girls on the Run electronically and/or picked up at our office in Ypsilanti) and spreading the word about Girls on the Run throughout the 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.
Ensures families are aware of the financial assistance and other resources available to them.
Helps identify two to four coaches from the community for each team and may also serve as a coach themselves*.

*If you are unable to secure coaches, we'll assist and provide materials to help you promote your volunteer need.

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