PARENT INFO

 

      

Parents, you are highly important to the program and are essential in making a positive difference. We thank you for being a part of our program and look forward to having you with us this Spring.  Help us ensure a safe and fun season by being involved; whether volunteering or following the scoop on the blog and GO FAR protocols!!

What you Need to Know:

Registration: 

5k Club Registration Closes March 10th!

5k Practices start the week of March 17th!

The Fun Run Club registration closes March 24!

Fun run club practices start the week of March 31! 
No practice the week of Spring Break; week of April 14th!

EVENT is Sat. May 17th! (END OF SEASON)

*Registration into the FUN RUN Club  includes registration (race fee, insurance, shirt, & medal) for the race event on Saturday, May 17th. 

*If you are in town and are looking for a way to still GO FAR over spring break, please join us for our fundraiser event on Saturday, April 19th for our 4th Annual Bunny Hop 5k & Jelly Bean Fun Run Event in Kitty Hawk, NC. Please note registration fees for this event increase on 4/1, so register now to get in early for lower prices :) 

Check out the event page on this blog here for more info or register at:  GO FAR SPRING BREAK HERE

*PLEASE NOTE: The 4th annual Bunny Hop Event is a fundraiser to support OBX GO FAR as we are a non-profit 501c3 and this event is what allows us to continue our GO FAR programs.  (This is not the event that is included in the fun run club program. )

The Fun Run Club program event (race registration, t-shirts & medals were included in your registration into this club) is Saturday, May 17th! 

What's the difference in the 5k club & the Fun Run club? 
The 5k  club is for 8 and up that are training for the 3 mile event & are in the 8 week program.

Fun runners are for younger ages and for the 1 mile event/6 week program.

*That we try to offer this program to as many school age children as possible, but for safety purposes we must stick to a safe ratio of participants we are able to accept based on the # of volunteers we have. 

Practice Days:

Mondays & Wednesdays:

Kitty Hawk Elem
Manteo Elem
First Flight 

Manteo Middle

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Cape Hatteras Elem 

Nags Head Elem
First Flight Elem 

Practice Times:

Elementary: dismissed from school at 2:30 - report to the gym - pick-up at 3:45

Middle School: 3:30 -4:30 

*ASEP students are to check-in with ASEP 1st and report back to ASEP after GO FAR! 

Pick-Up: please be sure to be prompt for pick-up as volunteers have already given much of their time and we need to ensure the safe pick-up of each participant, we know who is to attend ASEP by communicating with their coordinators, please notify us with a written letter or email if your child is to follow a different pick-up than normal (i.e. if someone else is picking them up, they are being picked up early...) 

WEATHER POLICY (WE CANCEL FOR BAD WEATHER) : We do cancel for severe rain/weather and will notify parents the day of by 1pm. Please respond to the emails and/or social media so we know you have received the information and that your child knows what to do at school. We notify schools when there is no GO FAR, but they are to follow the pick-up plan that is communicated by the parent. 

We send the schools a list of our participants and the days of GO FAR practice, but parents should send a note to the teacher or communicate with the teacher as well of when the child is to attend GO FAR. 

*Parents are allowed and encouraged to volunteer. If you would like to be a regular volunteer, please email obxgofar@gmail.com ASAP.

*COMMUNICATION: Our main form of communication is thru email, Facebook, and the blog: it is highly important to check these daily as we will post any announcements, especially regarding weather. 

*Need @ Practice: Sneakers, wear comfortable clothes days of practices, and a water bottle 

(re-fill-able water bottle with name on it to help reduce plastic bottles; we do provide plastic water bottles at snack time/at the end of practice, but it is helpful to hydration to have a re-fill-able water bottle!) 

It is highly important to be aware of the GO FAR program's behavior policy for participants. GO FAR greatly appreciates that you review our behavior policy with the participant and that they are aware of GO FAR expectations before Day 1 to help promote: safe, fun, and enriching practices. 

Expectations at GO FAR:

-To follow all safety guidelines in the rules below and as discussed by volunteer mentors on Day 1 for the entire season.

-To be committed to the program; to try their best at each activity. GO FAR is designed with a specific curricula that helps promote health awareness and effective running to fit a wide range of needs and abilities. Each participant must understand that it is not just about how fast one can run, but GO FAR is about how each step matters! Volunteer Mentors are there to help implement the curricula and guide participants to a healthier path, but each participant will receive what they commit to the program. They must be willing to listen, learn, be engaged, and must be motivated to be dedicated to GO FAR.

Behavior Policy:

Behavior Policy

OBX GO FAR Fall 2013

This enriched program is to inspire and learn a better well-being. Participants are expected to be motivated and demonstrate good character. When participants are compliant to the rules, more time can be spent on productive tasks and learning material. This program thrives when participants are encouraged to follow the rules, guidelines, and instructions.

Rules for Participants:

1.       The Golden Rule: treat others the way you expect to be treated. Be polite with words. Keep hands and feet to selves.

2.       Everyone is a team; we are working together to achieve our goals. No one should be exiled or made to feel left out. Motivate and interact with one another to hearten productivity.

3.       Demonstrate respect and manners. When spoken to please be aware that this is to the best of our judgment to ensure safety, therefore it should be adhered to respectfully.

4.       Come prepared! Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes to effectively and safely participate. Bring a water bottle with your name. Bring a good attitude.

5.       Try your best! As coaches we will be doing all that we can to motivate and encourage you, but to reach success you too must perform with effort and goals.

Please be aware of the policy to implement these rules and please be aware of the procedure that will take place when rules are broken:

1.       The participant will receive a warning; a detailed note home that requires parent/guardian signature.

2.       The parent/guardian will be contacted in person, through email, or phone to be informed of the behavior status. Recommendations and plans will be discussed.

3.       The participant will no longer be able to participate in the GO FAR program because of a risk of safety to self and others. The participant was given every opportunity to take the program seriously and enhance behavior to gain the most from the program. When the participant fails to comply with rules and recommendations, safety and morale become an issue.