Make Up Day

RAIN, RAIN WON'T GO AWAY, WE WILL HAVE TO GO FAR ANOTHER BRIGHT & SHINY DAY:

Friday, April 11, 2014

-Last day before Spring Break; let's start it off in a healthy way! -

Where: Jockey's Ridge State Park

Meet at: Front entrance (visitor center sidewalk - we will start our session at the deck that overlooks the dunes)

When: 2-3 p.m.

This is a unique opportunity for parents, mentors, and participants to come together to GO FAR! Fun run groups, 5k groups, and all schools are all invited and will all be together as this is an opportunity to do inclusive family fitness activities that include well rounded content to add to your GO FAR experience! Parents must stay with participants to attend this opportunity!

This is a great opportunity to experience what GO FAR is all about. We had one opportunity like this in the fall; a gathering at the monument and it was so wonderful to see all of our community come together. It is such a bummer to have to cancel for weather, but let's turn it around and make it a positive opportunity and a chance to bring us closer together!

Fun Run Club registration closes 3/24 & Bunny Hop event registration $ increases 4/1 : REGISTER & GOOOOO FARRRRR!!

Reminder Alert: Fun Run Club registration for the 6 week spring season program will be closing tomorrow 3/24 at midnight! The fun run club is for elementary students in Dare co. (typically younger grades/beginners). Follow the link for more info and to register! Kitty Hawk is nearly maxed out, please email obxgofar@gmail.com to check for availability before registering! 

Register for the OBX GO FAR FUN RUN CLUB

Looking for a colorful way to celebrate your Spring Break with the whole family? Then, hop on over and register for the 4th Annual OBX GO FAR Bunny Hop 5k and Jelly Bean Fun Run Color Event presented by Albemarle Carpet Cleaning ! This is a fundraiser event for our non-profit 501c3; OBX GO FAR that helps support our program to prevent childhood obesity. 

Register for the Bunny Hop 5k or Jelly Bean Fun Run for 4/19

See the events tab for more info ! 

What's Coming Up?

SPRING INTO ACTION WITH ALL THAT IS COMING UP WITH GO FAR: 

1. The spring season 5k clubs in Dare Co. Schools registration closed 3/10 !
 If you missed it come run with us in the family fun fundraiser event; the 4th Annual Bunny Hop 5k in Kitty Hawk or stay tuned with us for opportunities throughout the year! 

2. If you are registered for the OBX SPRING 5k Club that is in elementary & middle schools the first practice is the week of March 17th. Practices are twice a week! 

M& W: KHES, MES, FFM, MM

T & Th: CHES, NHES, FFES 

3. The Fun Run club spring season registration opened 3/10 and will close 3/ 24. Their first practice starts the week of 3/31!

4. OUR 4th ANNUAL BUNNY HOP 5k & JELLY BEAN FUN RUN PRESENTED BY ALBEMARLE CARPET CLEANING on Saturday, April 19th at 9 a.m. 

5. Our end of season event for those enrolled in the 5k or Fun Run is on May 17th in TBA location!  

Register for the Fun Run Club or

our 4th Annual Bunny Hop Event (open to all in the community & visitors) at:

http://www.gofarclub.org/

What it's all About

                                             

This is one of my favorite pictures, because I think the picture says exactly what GO FAR is all about; everybody coming together to support the mission of making a healthier tomorrow! It was a season with a lot of bad weather and this was a make-up day opportunity where parents, volunteers, and participants from multiple schools met up to walk/jog up to the monument together. It was so invigorating to witness our GO FAR community coming together as one to help one another achieve the goals of the program. Help us continue to make this happen by coming together! We could not GO FAR without the support of parents & volunteers; we thank you for your generosity and dedication to GO FAR! 

"Volunteers do not always have time, but they have heart" -Elizabeth Andrew   Whether you can offer helping hands from time to time, 1 day a week, twice a week, or can even float from school to school Mon-Thurs please come find out how to do so at a volunteer orientation tomorrow the 10th from 3-5 at Ramada Plaza or call me (Lisa) at 252-489-1057. 

See below for registration and ratio info! 

5k club registration closing and Fun run club registration opening

The spring season 5k club registration closes  Monday , March 10th! 

This is for the 8 week long season with practices twice a week following school for GO FAR participants to train for the 5k while learning about nutrition, fitness, and character building. The end of season event is the 5k and fun run on Saturday, May 17th. 

Be sure to secure your spot in this season by registering for obx 5k club by the 10th !

Kitty Hawk please email before registering to check for space!

CHES & Volunteers please email before registering to confirm funding opportunities! 

The FUN RUN CLUB registration opens March 10th! 

The fun run club practices start the week of March 31st and are for 6 weeks until the event on May 17th. Practices are twice a week for elementary Dare County School students to train for a 1 mile fun run while learning about nutrition, fitness, and character building. Participants must be in at least Kindergarten to participate and the fun run is typically for the younger/beginner age groups. 

To learn more and to register; click here.

Kitty Hawk Elem Fun Run club registration is not accepting participants until parents email/call for updates before registering. 
There is very limited space in the fun run club at Kitty Hawk Elem as more volunteer support is needed to support a safe ratio. 

Regular updates about opportunities will be shared as frequently as possible, but please inquire before registering. 

Kitty Hawk please email before registering to check for space!

CHES & Volunteers please email before registering to confirm funding opportunities! 

RATIO ALERTS

Thank you for checking our blog and following the ratio. 

Why the ratio is important? To ensure our program meets safety protocols and can offer an enriching environment for participants to receive the most from the program and for volunteers to be able to provide this, we must follow a ratio that is designed by the GO FAR program and after school care guidelines.

 The ratio is 15 participants per every lead, trained volunteer. The volunteer must be experienced with GO FAR to qualify as this; beginner volunteers are partnered with experienced volunteers. 

If your school is in the red, please be sure to email me before registering to ensure that registration is still available. 

Once registration is near full or is in urgent need of volunteers, the info will turn red. 

The # of volunteers needed in the chart are what we need to ensure the program at this time. If we receive more than the given #s, then we can increase the # of participants accepting. If we are unable to obtain the # of volunteers needed, we will have to consider closing registration for that particular school or post-pone practices. If you are in the red or know of any helping hands for any location, please help us keep GO FAR, going FAR. (email obxgofar@gmail.com) 

School	# of Participants Accepting	# of Volunteers Needed to Support
Kitty Hawk Elem	5	3
Nags Head Elem	13	2-3
First Flight Elem	20	1
Manteo Elem	20	Helping Hands Appreciated
Cape Hatteras Elem	15	“   “   “
Manteo Middle	13	“   “   “
First Flight Middle	20	“  “   “

OBX GO FAR SPRING 5k CLUB REGISTRATION OPEN & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

OBX GO FAR SPRING 2014 5k CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 

The deadline to register is March 10th! 

Before registering please note: 

A. We accept participants based on the # of volunteers we have; we must stay within a safe & successful ratio! PLEASE SEE RATIO ALERTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST BEFORE REGISTERING!

-Kitty Hawk in urgent need of volunteers - please see at the bottom of this post! 

B.  Please make sure you intentions are to register for the 5k club and not the 1 mile FUN RUN Club. THE FUN RUN club is a 1 mile , 6 week training program for younger/beginner ages. FUN RUN registration opens March 10 and closes March 24. Practice for fun runners starts week of March 31. 

What to know before registering:

What:
 The OBX GO FAR 5K Club is an eight-week program where kids train to run in a 5K road race while learning the core values of fitness, nutrition and character building. OBX GO FAR is a 501c3 Non-profit and is very grateful for the support of a generous and dedicated community. The support of sponsors, donations, and fundraisers is what makes OBX GO FAR possible and helps us reach more and more youth in Dare County to provide them with a healthy opportunity. To learn more about our history and opportunities, please visit the pages on our blog. 

Who & Costs: 

~ Kids ages 8 and older or experienced GO FAR participants (must be 8 up to be in 5k)

~ Students who attend Dare County Elementary or Middle Schools; The mission of OBX GO FAR is to     prevent childhood obesity

~ Students who are pre-registered online BEFORE March 10

~ Younger or less experienced runners may register for the OBX GO FAR Fun Run Club.

REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00

Fee includes:

~ club admission and 8 weeks of practices
~ snacks
~ runner insurance
~ race entry fees
~ race t-shirt
~ finisher medal

Households in-need may qualify for a scholarship to cover registration fees. 

All Cape Hatteras Elementary participants & OBX GO FAR volunteers please email obxgofar@gmail.com before registering to discover funding opportunities.

When & Where : 

• The 5K group will start practice the week of March 17, and practice twice a week until the event at the end of the season. 
• The event is Saturday, May 17; location TBA.
•  For practice days for each school, times, and more event and registration details please see the OBX GO FAR page or the OBX GO FAR Blog. (Or see below)

• 5K group kicks off week of March 17
• Fun Run group kicks off week of March 31

 Mondays & Wednesdays:

Kitty Hawk Elem, Manteo Elem, Manteo Middle, FFM

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
Nags Head, First Flight Elem, & Cape Hatteras Elem 

Cape Hatteras Secondary: Please note that the GO FAR program is not available at this time as track and many other activities are in session. However, we will have some available opportunities to your community to be involved in GO FAR .

Elementary practices 2:15-3:45
Middle School practices 3:15-4:30

Other Notes: 

• Note: We do cancel practices for bad weather and use electronic communication (email and social media) as first alert. Please pay close attention to our blog and Facebook. We try to offer make-up times to fulfill practice needs for any cancellations, but we must cancel for bad weather for safety purposes and limited indoor space. 
• After registering, please pay close attention to important parent/guardian information that will be sent thru email that will guide you thru the next steps to have a successful experience with GO FAR. Thank you! 

Ratio Alerts at this Time: 

Kitty Hawk Elementary is on urgent alert as they are in the most need for volunteers! Please email us and check blog before registering for updates on this status! Please contact us if you or anyone is interested in volunteering. 

REGISTER FOR OBX GO FAR SPRING 5k CLUB: HERE   

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO OBX GO FAR! 

Be healthy, be happy, & GO FAR! 

Make your life shine spring 2014

Free scrapbook personalized with Smilebox

4th Annual Bunny Hop April 19th 2014 in Kitty Hawk

The Bunny Hop 5k Event is on its way, check out link below for more info or click on Events Tab! 

http://obxgofar.blogspot.com/p/events.html

NOW HIRING: Volunteer Coordinator for OBX GO FAR Spring Season of 2014

NOW HIRING Announcement:

 OBX GO FAR is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator for the Spring Season of 2014

 We are looking to fill this position by March. 10th. Please make arrangements asap to inquire about the position and apply. This position is open to the public and will go through an interview process to select a candidate best fit for the role.

 What we are looking for?

 Please read the job description below to understand the expectations for this role.

 Required: Approved by a background check
 Suggested/Ideal: 
-Someone with good social/people skills
 -Experienced skills in leadership, collaboration, organizing, and communication
 -Dependable & Responsible
 -Experience with volunteer groups or non-profits
 -Someone with a flexible schedule who is able to attend GO FAR practices and rotate thru dare elem/middle schools during the season from around 1pm-5pm time frame

 

HOW TO APPLY?
Please send a resume or an inquiry to apply.obxgofar@gmail.com . Your submission will be reviewed and you will be contacted to set up a time to interview if selected. If you have an inquiry, you will receive a response asap. If you have any further questions, please call OBX GO FAR Program Director; Lisa Horoszewski at 252.489.1057

 Thank you for your interest and support of our program. We are very excited for this opportunity and look forward to meeting you.

Be a Mentor in 2014

This digital ecard created with Smilebox Okay friends & family whether you are a participant in GO FAR or not I would like your help on this project because this is something that applies to us all and that is; creating a healthy & happy 2014! I am working on a resolution wall to be able to display to our participants in the upcoming season. One of the main elements of GO FAR is the concept of GOALS! Goals are what drive us and give us reason. Goals set our course for the quest of discovering more about who we are, what we can accomplish, and what we "stride <run>" for. Please take the time to reflect on what your goals are for 2014 and share a resolution with us (GO FAR) that will help continue your path to a healthier and happier you! It can be a simple statement or an enlightening story. These resolutions will help give inspiration and motivation to our participants by displaying that everyone has something worth achieving and that everyone is worth that achievement! I would really like to hear as many resolutions as possible, so please post and share. I will be printing highlights of this resolution project on a bulletin board and I will be creating a digital slideshow with everyone's posts  Thank you for your support to OBX GO FAR and thank you for helping create a healthier and happier 2014!!

Cheers to a great Fall 2013 GO FAR season!

10/10/13 Practices

FIRST FLIGHT ELEM & NAGS HEAD ELEM WILL PRACTICE TODAY!!! (normal schedule)

CAPE HATTERAS ELEM is CANCELLED today because of flooding.

GO FAR at home on a Rainy Day!!
Practice was cancelled today, but you can still GO FAR!

By :
1. Preparing a healthy meal together: check out these recipes:

2. Secure your Thanksgiving Day plans by registering for one of our fundraiser events at http://www.gofarclub.org, click register and choose OBX Turkey trot for southern shores or Surfin Turley for Hatteras Island.

3. Participate in the facebook rainy day challenge on http://www.facebook.com/ObxGoFar

4. Check out our fresh off the press pinterest; it was just started today, find it and follow our pinterest to discover recipes, wellness info, and motivation that is added. http://www.pinterest.com/obxg/

5. Get moving at home!! Make an exercise challenge night by moving to a game together or working out in the living room together!!

Thank you!!

Good Thursday Morning! It has been a great start to GO FAR and the end of week 2 is approaching us today!! However, it looks like rain in the forecasts today starting around 12pm, so please keep a close eye on Facebook and email today for announcements! Thanks and Have a great day!!

FUN RUN update

I hope everyone had a great TRI morning!! Cheers from OBX GO FAR!
It was a great 1st week for the 8k and 5k GO FAR clubs! The positive energy is in the air ; a parent newsletter and blog post will be coming soon to tell you all about it!!
Remember tomorrow is the last day to register for the OBX GO FAR FUN RUN clubs (please note the website has been having technical difficulties; registration is not closed, keep check on the website and email obxgofar@gmail.com if you continue to have problems) Kitty Hawk is at max capacity; please email obxgofar before registering!!! Thanks and have a fantastic and beautiful Saturday!!!

5k Club Has Begun and the 1 mile club registration is closing the 22nd

It has been a great 1st two days of the 5k OBX GO FAR Club!! Thanks to all of you dedicated volunteers and GO FAR spirited participants!!
You could hear FFE chanting GO FAR all over the neighborhood yesterday evening : Music to my ears!!

Time is ticking for the fun run (1 mile) club registration - secure your spot this season before it closes on Sept. 22. Kitty Hawk is at max capacity, please email me before registering. We are in need of volunteers for the 1 mile group at Nags Head Elem, Cape Hatteras Elem, 1 at Manteo, however, the more the merrier: volunteers are encouraged at any school site, please message or email obxgofar@gmail.com if interested.

http://www.gofarclub.org/.../outer-banks-fall-fun-run-club

Please see the 8k club, 5k club, and 1 mile club to the right of the page to understand the differences and reminder dates :)

The Goal of a Child Can Change the World

Tomorrow is the 1st day in the Fall 2013 GO FAR Season (Sept. 16th). One brave 4th grader has already shared his goal for the season. Help him embark on the journey by joining the campaign! How many of you are willing to make the same goal to help support Damien and to help you GO FAR in your life?

Read the story below and then read further to find out how to make this your goal. (you do not have to be a GO FAR participant to make this your goal, if you believe and support our cause and strive for a better tomorrow, then this is for you too )

 

The Goal of a Child Can Change the World

As we travel along from day to day in this world of ours, we may sometimes feel as if our actions don’t contribute to the outcome of the day, like our voice isn’t being heard, or as if we have no control over the big picture. Damien Gregory is lacing up and setting out to prove otherwise this GO FAR season. His voice is being heard as we are revving up for this Fall season and he is determined to prove that his actions do control the outcome of the day. This inspirational story is a reminder to all that each individual voice does matter, every action we make is seen, heard, and felt; each one of us contributes to the big picture and the grand scheme of life. As a wise man once said; “Be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). To make change, live by example. In GO FAR each one of our hard-working volunteers is a shining model of living by example.

Damien is a 4^th grader that has been with OBX GO FAR practically since it began 4 years ago. He told his mom to train for the 5k and throughout the GO FAR season his goal is to cut out fast food and to eat very healthy so his body is fueled properly for the 5k. Damien knows it will be hard to ride by hamburger alley and resist the temptation of the luscious foods crashing into the senses like a wave. However, growth often requires challenge and he is willing to take that on. He is motivated by his drive to tackle another 5k and add to his collection of GO FAR medals. To most a GO FAR medal is not a trinket or an award, but an admirable plate of armor that displays personal achievement.  

Damien’s GO FAR spirit, dedication to create positive change and to lead by example is what this program is all about. The goal of GO FAR is to inspire each child to believe in their self-worth; to believe their voice and actions do matter. A voice or action propelled by determination and courage can be heard around the world and back. One voice turns to 10, 10 turns to 100, 100 to 1,000, 1,000 to 10,000 footprints trailing along. GO FAR was once a small community program in Highpoint, NC that is now across several states and reaching around 10,000 children. Voices like Damien’s and the actions of our enthusiastic volunteers are what keeps GO FAR running forward!

 

How to support this goal:

1. Send words of encouragement: Comment on this post or post a comment on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/ObxGoFar or send us an email obxgofar@gmail.com

2. Make this your goal: Follow the same info above to let us know if you are willing to give-up fast food over the next 8 weeks and make or purchase healthy meals. Log what you eat (this only works if you're honest) and share it with us on the above contact info.

 

 

 

Go Far Club Registration

Good Friday Morning GO FAR world!!
It seems the go far club website is having technical difficulties this a.m. If you are trying to register for the FUN RUN, please check here for announcements thru-out the day and keep trying the go far website.
Also, please look back here for ratio and volunteers announcements later this afternoon.
Kitty Hawk Elementary FUN RUN is filling up; please email me before registering for Kitty Hawk to check in on the spaces available.  (obxgofar@gmail.com)
Parents for participants registered for the 5k club should have received an email this a.m. (Manteo Elem and Cape Hatteras Elem yours will arrive this afternoon) If you are a registered 5k o 8k participant at any of the other schools and did not receive the welcome email, please email me.

Thank you and have a great Friday!!