Although snow still blankets the ground, Girls on the Run Sierras has got spring fever in anticipation of another great season.
The Tahoe-Truckee program, which combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education, launches its spring season Monday at nine different locations.
The program instills self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training -- all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.
Girls on the Run -- Sierras is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 160 locations across the United States and Canada.
Girls on the Run -- Sierras programs are scheduled at Glenshire Elementary School, Truckee Elementary School, Truckee Community Recreation Center, Alder Creek Middle School Kings Beach Boys & Girls Club, Tahoe City Rideout Center, both elementary and middle school programs, Incline Elementary School and Lake Tahoe School.
Cost is $150 per girl, per season. Scholarships are available.
- Girls on the Run: third, fourth and fifth grade girls only; March 22 to June 2 Mondays and Wednesdays, after school.
- Girls on Track: sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls only; March 23 to June 3 every Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school.
Coaches are needed for the new season at Truckee Parks & Recreation Center, Alder Creek Middle School, Kings Beach Boys & Girls Club, Tahoe Lake Elementary School, North Tahoe Middle School and Lake Tahoe School. Previous coaching experience is not necessary. For more information, to register or to volunteer, call Jennifer at 530-587-1690 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
