Gulf Winds Track Club Grants for School Running Programs

The Gulf Winds Track Club will grant $300 to a Leon County, Florida school for the purpose of starting a running club or program for its students. The goal is to encourage children
to be physically active through the sport of running.

The school program may be quite flexible in providing opportunity and incentive for students who desire to participate in running activity. We would look for the following components in a
Run/Walk Club for students:

• Meet at least once a week before, during or after school.
• Run or walk a pre-measured course and keep track of laps or other determined distance.
• Children are offered incentives for achieving specific goals.
• Any child, regardless of pace, may earn a token or award for an accomplishment.

Some programs include other aspects, such as the following:

• Incorporate parent volunteers to assist in after-school clubs.
• Give tokens for small increments and special awards for major accomplishments.
• Encourage children to work toward other goals, such as run/walk in a weekend fun run or a school-sponsored event.

Examples of types of clubs:

• Marathon Club--students earn a T-shirt or medal after completing 26 miles.
• Mileage Club--students earn tokens for miles in 10-mile increments and an award (such as a certificate or medal) for completing 50 miles.

To apply for a grant, fill out the application form and submit it to the address on the form. A school may apply at any time during the year. A school may be awarded one grant per calendar year.
Please be sure to indicate the name, email address and phone number of the contact person for the school running program so we can get in touch with you quickly regarding your application. If
you have questions or desire more information, please email Mark Priddy.