Welcome to STRIDE! STRIDE Is a Terrific After-School Program Designed to Reach Elementary
Dear Parents,
Welcome to STRIDE! STRIDE is a terrific after-school program designed to reach elementary and middle school grade boys. The program is delivered by teachers and community volunteers for ten weeks. STRIDE meets right after school, two times a week, for an hour and a half. STRIDE utilizes games and group activities to teach running, important health concepts, and character building skills.
STRIDE has two main goals. Our first goal: to educate and prepare boys for a lifetime of excellent character and healthy living! Our second goal: for each boy to run a 5K race at the end of the ten weeks! The curriculum includes topics such as:
Character & Why I need it?
Eating Healthy
The Good Friend
Getting Along on the Playground
It's Okay to be Different
Setting Goals
Working with a Team
Conflict Resolution
STRIDE practices will be Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45, beginning September 22nd. Transportation home is not provided. Unless your son attends the Boys & Girls Club afterschool program, he must be picked up by 4:45 on practice days. Failure to pick-up your son on time may result in dismissal from the STRIDE program.
STRIDE is offered on a first come, first served basis. The first 30 boys to register online will be allowed to join our program. Online registration will begin on September 2nd and conclude on September 18th. Registration will not be accepted after this date. Instructions on how to register online can be found on the back of this handout.
The STRIDE program cost is $70.00 for non-Wilmington Family YMCA members and $60.00 for Wilmington Family YMCA members. Financial assistance is available, with supporting documentation, to students who receive free and reduced lunch. The program cost for those seeking financial assistance is $25.00. The registration fee covers 20 curriculum based lessons delivered by certified volunteer coaches, your son’s 5k race entry fee and race bib, a STRIDE t-shirt, a STRIDE water bottle, a race medal, and a race certificate of completion.
Our culminating event will be the Marine Chevy 5K on December 6th at 9:00 in Jacksonville. Mark your calendar for this date! Your son will need a running buddy for this event. This can be a family member or family friend, but they must be over 16. There will be a $15.00 race entry fee for all running buddies, which includes a race t-shirt and a personalize race bib. Information about registering as a running buddy will be sent home closer to the event.
If you have any questions please contact your school’s STRIDE Head Coach:
Ms. Amanda Watkins
How do I register my son for STRIDE?
Step 1: Get items ready before starting registration process
· Medical Insurance card for child for health history
· Credit Card
· Wilmington Family YMCA Members: You will need your child’s member ID number. The child must be a member to receive the member discount. Children of parents who are members are not always considered a member. You must have a family or adult with dependent membership. Contact the Wilmington Family YMCA at 910-251-9622 if you do not have your member ID handy.
· If you are seeking Financial Assistance, you must send supporting documents (previous year tax return, two consecutive pay stubs, or any other awards or income from local, state or federal agencies, i.e., social security, disability, child support, etc.) for each household employed adult, verifying your need for financial assistance to the Wilmington Family YMCA by the 4th practice or you will be charged the full amount of $70.00 (Attention: Krystal Warner, Wilmington Family YMCA, 2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403)
Step 2: Website
· Go to nckidsrun.org to find registration link (on main page)
Step 3: Find school
· Once you click the registration link on website it should bring you to SPORToften.com. Find your school and team. Then follow the registration steps.
-No home computer? Try…..
o Computer at school
o Neighbor or friend’s computer
o Local Library computer
o Wilmington Family YMCA computer in front lobby
-No Credit Card? Try…..
o Pre-paid Credit Card available at your local Bank, Wal-Mart, CVS, Food Lion, etc
~For online registration questions please contact for online registration
~For Girls on the Run and STRIDE program questions feel free to contact your coach or Amber Rogers 910-251-9622 ext 224 or