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RRCA: Race Director Code of Ethics Letter from the President 2011 Financial Report Music Licensing Reminder for Events Gatorade Sponsorship for Training Programs And more
RRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Cotter President Mitch Garner Vice President Dennis Novak Treasurer Dan Edwards Secretary, At-Large Director Mark Grandonico Eastern Region Director Beth Onines Central Region Director Lena Hollmann Southern Region Director Bailey Penzotti Western Region Director Kelly Richards At-Large Director
RRCA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER RACE DIRECTOR CODE OF ETHICS By: Jean Knaack, Executive Director On March 14, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Road Runners Club of America met in session in Memphis, TN where they adopted the first ever Race Director Code of Ethics during the course of their board meeting. The RRCA: Race Director Code of Ethics outlines the expected standards of conduct of any person or group of people that conduct a running event, road race, trail race, or other similar type of event that is either for profit or nonprofit and where individuals pay a fee to participate in the organized running event. One of the primary goals of the RRCA is to promote a standard of conduct for all RRCA members producing running events. For many years, the RRCA has promoted the Guidelines for Safe Events, which all club and event directors joining the RRCA must agree to follow. The Race Director Code of Ethics, coupled with the RRCA Guidelines for Safe Events, provides a clear set of guidelines for all club and event members of the RRCA.
“The organization has been working on the code for months, long before the December 3 Hot Chocolate Run in the Washington, D.C. area and the December 4 Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon events,” noted RRCA Board Member Kelly Richards in the Dallas Morning News running blog by Debbie Fetterman. Richards further said, “When followed, the code benefits and protects everyone. It does not unfairly favor the race or the race director but rather protects each one." The event business has grown dramatically in the last five years, and the RRCA has adopted many policies that outline best practices for managing running clubs. The Race Director Code of Ethics is a policy that specifically speakers to a growing segment of our membership, event members. The value of the RRCA Race Director Code of Ethics has resonated with people around the country since it was first announced following the 54th Annual RRCA National Convention in March 2012. “Local running clubs, often associated with local running stores, put on excellent road races. We offer our sincere thanks for these wonderful efforts,” outlined Bruce Morrison, publisher of Running Journal, in his publisher’s letter in the May issue of the publication. He further noted, “We also applaud – loudly – the actions taken by the RRCA and are proud to promote the Race Director Code of Ethics.” The Washington Running Report also referenced the Race Director Code of Ethics in their May/June 2012 issues.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear RRCA Members, It’s hard to believe it’s already been over two months since I began my service as president of the Road Runners Club of America. The transition in leadership from the immediate past president Brent Ayer to the current administration has been seamless. The current make-up of the Board remains nearly the same with the only changes consisting of Mitchell Garner moving to Vice President and the addition of Beth Onines as Central Regional Director. Our Board, along with Executive Director Jean Knaack and the employees of the National office, have worked diligently during my time on the Board to take positive steps toward a strengthened future for the RRCA and its members. I’m confident we will continue this high level of service into the future. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few months in office. I attended the Coaching Certification Course in San Francisco presented by Randy Accetta, our Director of Coaching Education. I represented the RRCA at the Presidio 10-Mile, the RRCA National Championship in San Francisco; and attended the highly successful RRCA National Convention in Memphis. Over the next six months I’ll be visiting different parts of the country in support of the RRCA’s running clubs and members. In June, I’ll be visiting the National Office to get a more detailed understanding of the daily business operations of our organization. August takes me to Anniston, AL, for the RRCA National 5K Championship, the Woodstock 5K. In October, I’ll attend the RRCA National Ultra Championship, the Oil Creek 100, held near Titusville, PA. I look forward to meeting new friends over the course of my travels, so please stop by and say “hi” if you see on the road. In closing, I want to share the following thought: the foundation and success of our sport is built on the gift given to us by our hard working volunteers and members, both in their donations of time and finances. Although my running days are over due to degenerative disc disease, I am still very passionate about the sport of distance running. Despite what Webster’s Dictionary might say I believe “passion” is not a noun; it’s a verb. If you are passionate about running then you understand that “giving back” and “paying it forward” are essential to our growth, success, and longevity. The next time you toe the starting line think about volunteering at your next event; make a financial contribution to your running club, your favorite beneficiary race, or to one of the many programs offered by the Road Runners Club of America, such as Kids Run the Nation or the Roads Scholar programs. Run safely and stay healthy, David Cotter SUPPORT THE RRCA A financial contribution to the RRCA from you, your club, or your events supports our programs such as the Kids Run the Nation grant program, the Roads Scholar program, the Runner Friendly Community program, and much more. You support enables us to develop, improve, and implement valuable programs that benefit the running community. Give today! Mail your contribution to RRCA, 1501 Lee Hwy, Ste 140, Arlington, VA 22209
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2011 FINANCIAL REPORT
The RRCA provides our members with an annual report that includes information about the Board of RRCA Annual information Report_Layout 1 about 3/7/12 6:16 Page 8 Directors, theAMsuccesses of our programs and services, and much more. You can find the 2011 RRCA Annual Report on our website along with our audited financial statements and IRS-990 at www.rrca.org/about/governance/. The following outlines the RRCA financial performance for 2011. 2011 Financial Report for the RRCA This report reflects the audited financial information for the RRCA as of December 31, 2011
The following outlines the financial performance of the RRCA over a two!year period: YEAR 2010 2011
ASSETS $1,542,439 $1,660,801
LIABILITIES $712,332 $764,620
NET WORTH $830,107 $896,181*
YEAR 2010 2011
REVENUE $1,530,349 $1,948,920
EXPENSES $1,405,513 $1,882,846
NET PROFIT $124,836 $66,074
* $462,043 in net assets is temporarily restricted for program use in future years.
REVENUE Membership Dues & Insurance Program Sponsorships Coaching Program Income Investment Income Contributions & Other Income TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES – PROGRAMS Annual Convention & Awards State Reps Program Championship Event Series Coaching Program Roads Scholar Program Kids Run the Nation Program Membership Services & Insurance Program Other Program Expenses SUBTOTAL EXPENSES ! ADMINISTRATIVE National O!ce Management O!ce Rent Audit, Legal & Taxes Payroll BOARD & COMMITTEES EXPENSES DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES Net Profit/(Loss)
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2011 ACTUAL $1,434,936 $103,705 $170,350 $21,910 $218,019 $1,948,920
2012 BUDGET $1,464,387 $25,000 $204,864 $35,000 $203,950 $1,933,201
$21,167 $36,091 $50,364 $162,647 $27,500 $44,709 $943,063 $133,549 $1,419,090
$26,000 $35,750 $51,500 $190,000 $31,750 $28,000 $956,145 $106696 $1,428,841
$108,416 $39,686 $17,386 $229,421 $25,989 $42,857 $463,756
$107,630 $40,000 $19,700 $254,130 $35,500 $30,000 $487,460
$1,882,846 $66,074
$1,915,801 $17,400
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RRCA: RACE DIRECTOR CODE OF ETHICS
Members of the RRCA are expected to abide by the RRCA Race Director Code of Ethics and all event directors in the RRCA membership receiving insurance through the RRCA insurance program will be asked to agree to abide by this Code as part of the 2013 renewal process. The Race Director Code of Ethics outlines the following: 1. Race Directors shall put the safety of runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators ahead of all other aspects of the event and abide by the RRCA Guidelines for Safe events as much as possible (www.rrca.org/event-directors/guidelines-for-safe-events/). 2. Race Directors should demonstrate honest communication and not make false or misleading statements to any person or business associated with their event including but not limited to the RRCA, elite athletes, event participants, sponsors, local government, local businesses, and other related parties. 3. Race Directors should avoid business transactions with any vendor or person with a proven history of a criminal conviction against them in accordance with the RRCA criminal background check guideline (www.rrca.org/club-directors/manage-your-club/#policies). 4. Race Directors should conduct all financial transactions in an open and transparent manner, especially when partnering with other nonprofit organizations and when accepting funds or special services from government entities. 5. Race Directors should keep current and accurate records of all financial transactions. 6. Race Directors, who are voluntarily directing a race on behalf of a nonprofit running club, nonprofit event, or other nonprofit organization, should not use their positions to profit personally nor perform business transactions known to represent a conflict of interest with the event organizers, sponsors, vendors or staff. 7. Race Directors who are hired and paid a fee to direct a race or race directors that own a race as a business venture should perform all duties to the specifications outlined in all contracts or agreements with all involved parties including local governments, sponsors, third-party vendors, participants, nonprofit partners such as running clubs, running events, and charity partners. 8. Race Directors should preserve and protect the events assets by making prudent and effective use of those assets as well as accurately reporting on their financial condition, as applicable. 9. Race Directors should not personally utilize the events assets if the assets are owned by a nonprofit running club, other nonprofit or related partner. Assets include but are not limited to capital assets, contact information, trademarked items, etc. 10. All property and business of an event owned by a nonprofit running club, nonprofit organization, or other partner should be conducted in a manner to further the event’s interest rather than the personal interest of any individual. !
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11. Raced Directors should respect the events proprietary information. The Race Director or event staff should not disclose trade secrets, either during or after their employment, association or completion of consulting arrangements, except to individuals authorized by the event. 12. Race Directors should make a commitment to environmental compliance as outlined in event permits. Race Directors should make reasonable efforts to conduct events in a manner that conserves natural resources within the budget of the event. 13. Race Directors should make a commitment to encourage event participants to follow a “drug free” event policy and Race Directors should ask athletes competing to win the event and/or earn prize money to attest to being “drug free.” 14. Race Directors must ensure that any alcohol served in conjunction with the event is dispensed and monitored in a manner consistent with safety and adherence to all local, state, and federal requirements. 15. Race Directors should be sensitive to the acceptance of gifts or gratuities attempting to influence decision-making. If there is any possibility that giving or receiving the amenity could be viewed or later construed as a bribe or improper inducement, Race Directors or staff should not give or accept the amenity. 16. Race Directors are aware of local, state, and federal laws that pertain to the event and Race Directors must adhere to all such laws. 17. Race Directors should keep informed and be sensitive about how their event affects the community in which their event is held. Race Directors should share that information with their staff, event committee or interested persons. They should be sensitive to community needs and work in partnership to better the health and wellness of the community and not be disruptive to citizens. 18. Race Directors should demonstrate a commitment to a nonpartisan agenda in the conduct of their event and prohibit discrimination and harassment of participants based on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, economic status, citizenship, veterans, military status, gender identity*, gender*, or age*. * USATF has issued a rule of competition related to gender identity and gender transition. The RRCA follows the USATF rule on gender identity for competition. RRCA members and race directors may host women’s only events. Members and race directors are encouraged to allow men to participate in these events upon request, and race directors may have a different time for men. RRCA members and race directors may place minimum age levels on events for minors in accordance with the RRCA FUNdamentals of Youth Running.
19. Race Directors should make reasonable accommodations for adults in accordance with the ADA and USATF rules for athletes with disabilities. Race Directors should make reasonable accommodations for minors with disabilities if the minor is at or above the minimum age to participate in the race. 20. Race Directors are expected to conduct themselves ethically, honestly and with integrity in all dealings. This means principles of fairness, good faith and respect consistent with all laws, permit regulations and or internal policies that govern their conduct with others both inside and outside the community. CONCLUDED ON NEXT PAGE !
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Are you using the correct RRCA logo?
Race Director Code of Ethics
In 2010, we simplified the RRCA logo by removing the RRCA race director members that are found in pesky lines for a more user-friendly logo. We also created serious violation of one or more of the points in this a new RRCA member icon for your website. We kindly ask code of ethics may come under review in accordance our members review the RRCA logo you are using and with the RRCA’s membership accountability process updated old logos with the correct RRCA logo. You can found at www.rrca.org/about/governance/ find the correct logo at www.rrca.org/services/branding/ We appreciate your assistance in helping us upda Why post the RRCA logo on your website or print it on your materials? The RRCA logo lets members know that your organization’s activities are adequately insured, and that your club and event leaders have agreed to follow basic safety guidelines issued by the RRCA. WRONG LOGOS
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Adopted in May 2011, the goal of the membership accountability process is to establish a grievance procedure that can be used by the RRCA to review and address actions by a member organization that does not comply with the RRCA’s bylaws, membership policies, and guidelines that members attest to following. It is always the RRCA’s goal to work with members to ensure compliance with our policies and guidelines, however blatant and continued abuse of those policies may result in a membership review and possible suspension and revocation of membership. !
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2012 RRCA National Championship
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August 4, 2012
RRCA 5 K Championship – Woodstock 5K – Anniston, AL www.annistonrunners.com/woodstock5k/
September 2, 2012
RRCA National Club Challenge – Disneyland! Half Marathon - Anaheim, CA www.rundisney.com
October 13, 2012
RRCA Marathon Championship – ING Hartford Marathon – Hartford, CT www.hartfordmarathon.com
October 13, 2012
RRCA Ultra Championship – Oil Creek 100 – Titusville, PA www.oilcreek100.org
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USING PARENT CO-OPS TO INCREASE CLUB PARTICIPATION !
Increasing membership numbers and volunteer involvement is an ongoing challenge for many running clubs around the US. As working parents become more and more strapped for time, their ability to carve out time for running and volunteering becomes more and more of a challenge. But it is not impossible. The development of parent co-ops has become increasingly popular as working families try to strike a balance in life. In the most general of terms a parent co-op or babysitting cooperative consists of a number of families in a community who decide to share babysitting services amongst themselves without the exchange of money. Members agree to share responsibilities of record keeping and provide and use the baby-sitting services of the parent co-ops. To increase club participation, consider creating a babysitting co-op for parents as a benefit of membership or a program service provided by the club. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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How to Start a Babysitting Co-op Co-ops usually begin with families with children of similar ages deciding to share babysitting duties. One family provides an hour of service in return for an hour of service and so forth. Depending on the size of the running club and the needs of the families, co-ops can be as small as 5 families or as large as 50 or 60 families. Larger co-ops will require more organization, but planning and record keeping can be kept relatively simple. Survey your members to determine their level of interest in such a program. Host an initial planning meeting for parents interested in participating in a co-op. Allow them to develop an operating framework and have the parents select a record keeper to ensure that no one is taking undue advantage of the services provided by the group. . How it Typically Works If a member requires babysitting, the record keeper is contacted to request a sitter for certain times and dates. The record keeper contacts members to identify a sitter who owes time or wants to earn time or is simply available. The record keeper connects the sitter with the parent in need. After the childcare has been provided, both member and sitter agree on the number of hours and these are reported to the record keeper who records them. ! Points or time are earned (plus points) by being a sitter and providing care. • Points or time are spent (minus points) by using a sitter ! A parent co-op as part of a running club may also take the form of organized play dates where several parents agree to watch children for 30-60 minutes while a group of parents run for 30-60 minutes, then the group of parents trade places. This can also be done in conjunction with a formal youth running program.
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MUSIC LICENSING REMINDER !
Upbeat music has been a mainstay at running events for many years. In the past, a licensing manager for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has contacted RRCA members about music licensing. Did you know that if you plan on playing music lawsuit if you do not have a music license? Ownership of this property remains with those lawfully for the entertainment of others, you representatives, such as ASCAP.
at your event you could be subjected to fines or even worse a According to ASCAP, music is valuable intellectual property. who create it. In order to perform or play copyrighted music must obtain permission from the copyright owners or their
If you plan on playing music at your event, you need to obtain public performance rights to play recorded music. Just because you own a CD or have created a pre-and post-race play-list from music you have purchased online through iTunes or a similar service does not give you the right to play it publically. If you have been playing music at your events for years without a music license, don’t panic. Obtaining a music license is not complicated nor is it terribly expensive. Public performance rights licensing is managed by two organizations, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated). After speaking with a licensing manager at ASCAP, the RRCA was informed that an ASCAP blanket license agreement is the most convenient and economical way to obtain permission to publicly perform any and all of the millions of copyrighted musical works in the vast ASCAP repertory, which boasts over 330,000 songwriters. Unfortunately, the RRCA cannot act as an agent for our members with ASCAP. So RRCA members that want to play music at their event will need to contact either ASCAP or BMI to obtain a blanket license agreement. The fees are reasonable to obtain a one-day license and are based on expected number of people that will be part of the event. This includes runners and spectators. The fees quoted are as follows: Audience Size 1 to 6,000 people 6,001 to 12,000 people 12,001 to 25,000 people 25,001+ people
Daily Fee $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $150.00
If you hire or have a volunteer DJ for your events, be sure they have a music license. RRCA members are encouraged to contact ASCAP or BMI for more information about obtaining public performance rights for music played at events. Find them at: www.ascap.com/licensing/ www.bmi.com/licensing/ !
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BID TO HOST 2013 RRCA STATE AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Bidding is open the 2013 RRCA Regional and State Championship Events! The RRCA Championship designation is awarded on an annual basis. The 2013 National events have been selected, and we are now accepting bids for 2013 State and Regional Championships and the 2014 National Championships for the following distances: ! 1 Mile (NEW - America’s Distance) ! 5K ! 10 K ! 10 Mile ! Half Marathon (13.1 miles) ! Marathon (26.2 miles) ! Ultra (any distance over 26.2 miles) ! Cross Country (variable distance; only one event) State Reps and Regional Directors are may grant additional State or Regional Championships at different distances (upon request) after the standard distances have been filled. Only one championship designation will be awarded per event distance. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Review the Championship Bidding Information & Instructions posted at www.rrca.org/programs/championships; 2. Determine the appropriate designation for your event: State or Regional Championship; 3. Complete the online bid form, print a copy for your records, then click submit. You will be notified of your bid status once championship designations are awarded. CHAMPIONSHIP BID SUBMISSION DEADLINES To ensure events have an opportunity to compete for all Championship designation levels, the deadlines for National, Regional and State Championship bids are staggered as follows: 2013 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2013 Bids for National events are awarded a year in advance for marketing purposes. We are currently accepting bids for the 2014 National Championships. There is a $250 non-refundable marketing fee if awarded the National Championship designation. 2013 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30 There is no marketing fee. Regional bids not selected will be considered for State Championship designation. 2013 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 There is no marketing fee. To ensure a full slate of standard race distances for the RRCA Championship Event Series any distance not designated after the bidding period will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified races. Bids will be accepted on an on-going basis for Championship distances not filled after the bid deadline and selection process. Any questions about bidding and the Championship designation can be addressed by sending an email to programs@rrca.org. RRCA Championship Events qualify for Gatorade (some exclusions apply), race numbers, RRCA Championship awards for National, Regional and State Championships, gift cards from Sports Authority for National and Regional Championships, and more. !
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Dear RRCA Members, Insurance coverage is one of the major benefits of RRCA membership. As an important reminder, the RRCA insurance program is a group policy and poor planning and decision making by one can affect the program for all. It is a shared responsibility of race directors to ensure they are doing everything possible to deliver a safe, well planned, event for their participants. I can’t underscore the “well planned” point enough. It is concerning to us at the National Office when someone calls at noon on a Friday looking for insurance or an additional insured certificate for an event they have the next day. As an organization, we need to have confidence that our members are taking the insurance program seriously and not waiting until the last minute to address the insurance needs for their events. Please keep in mind that you need to request copies of your certificate of insurance and additional insured certificates NO LESS than 14-days in advance of your event, in fact 30days would be ideal. This is especially important if your race is scheduled for a holiday or holiday weekend. Don’t wait until the last minute to take care of this important detail for your event. I highly recommend that you review your event calendar and request your certificates and additional insured certificates that you will need for the remainder of the calendar year. This allows adequate time for your requests to be processed and also ensures compliance with your event permits well in advance of race day.
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LIST YOUR EVENT ON THE RRCA CALENDAR One of the membership requirements for all clubs and events to that member running clubs and event members must list the events (races) they own on the RRCA Calendar. The RRCA Calendar serves as a marketing resource for your club’s events and also as a record for insurance purposes. We use the RRCA Calendar to verify event ownership for a club during the additional insured review process. As a race director, you have an ethical duty to report all club owned events to the RRCA for insurance coverage purposes. If your event is not listed on the calendar and a claim is filed against your club, it is possible that coverage could be denied due to non-reporting of the event. Clubs can add additional events throughout the year as they are planned. Our calendar is a listing of events hosted by our members and insured by the RRCA. You must be an RRCA running club/event member in good standing to post your event on our calendar. Your login for the event form is the same login used to renew your membership. You can add your events at www.rrca.org/events/find/. If you need assistance accessing the login for your club or event membership, please email Dorothy Commock at Dorothy@rrca.org and she can provide you with a user name and password to log your event on behalf of your club if you are a race director, but not the primary membership contact for your club.
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GATORADE OFFERS PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR QUALIFIED TRAINING PROGRAMS The RRCA is pleased to introduce a new sponsorship program from Gatorade. Gatorade, “Official Sports Nutritional Beverage of the RRCA,” will provide product support for organized marathon and half marathon training programs for fall events that meet the following criteria: • • •
Marathon and half marathon training programs must have nonprofit status through the RRCA or the IRS and be an organized program of an RRCA member running club. Training programs must be organized programs for fall marathons or half marathons with at least thirty (30) program participants and no more than five hundred (500) program participants. RRCA member clubs must provide the RRCA with the training program registration link or online information about the program for verification purposes that the club is in fact hosting a formal training program.
Gatorade will provide product to select training programs as follows and based on participation numbers provided by the member running club and verified by RRCA and Gatorade: o 1 set of Gatorade Prime, Gatorade Endurance Formula, Gatorade Recover products for each participant for program kick-off event or nutrition clinic in the first two (2) months of training. o Gatorade Prime, Gatorade Endurance Formula, Gatorade Recover products in mutually agreed upon quantities to support the training program’s long run (20 miles or longer) o Gatorade® Endurance Formula product in mutually agreed upon quantities to support 4 other training runs Director of the training program’s responsibilities include: • Submit completed application by June 30, 2012. • Set up all aid stations serving Gatorade products with Gatorade-provided table skirts, cups, and coolers-only. No competitive or unbranded table skirts or cups are to be used. • Designate Gatorade Endurance Formula as the “Exclusive Sports Nutritional Beverage” of the training program in the club’s materials and on training programs website or webpage. • Designate a coach or training program director or leader as the training program’s representative to attend a 1-hour sports nutrition webinar presented by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. • Submit a post-event summary within 21 days of the end of the training program calendar. The report must include at least one photographic example of Gatorade presence at the training program from that year. Any training program that fails to submit this report will not be allowed to apply for support a period of one (1) year.
Apply online today at www.rrca.org/programs/training-programs/gatorade-support/
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Teachers, coaches, parents, school volunteers, running clubs and events are encouraged to implement Kids Run the Nation速 programs in local schools. Kick-off your Kids Run the Nation program on September 21, 2012 with a RUN@SCHOOL Day event. Encourage kids to RUN@SCHOOL by implementing a 30-minute run/walk event for them either before school, during recess, during P.E., or immediately after school. Implement a Kids Run the Nation Program, learn more at: rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-program/
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