The Ohio PTA Voice: Marathon Kids

Friday, August 19, 2016

Marathon Kids

“You know me. I’m the kid who acts up in class. The budding all-star. The bookworm. The kid who gets picked last. I live in East LA. In Brooklyn. I live in Boise, Idaho. And I want you to coach me.

You are not just a PE teacher to me - you are a role model. And you can be my Coach. Help me become a Marathon Kid.”

We think you’re pretty inspirational. We know you change lives in your school community. In fact, the below video was inspired by and for you and educators in your community. Marathon Kids and Let’s Move! Active Schools are on the hunt for future Coaches at schools in your district to take kids on a 104.8-mile journey. They’ll set goals, track their miles, learn how to fuel their bodies. They’ll earn exclusive Nike rewards. They’ll watch you - their role models - choose healthy behaviors. And those lessons will stay with them for life.

Now through Sept. 15 , you can apply for a grant to bring Marathon Kids to your school community this year and give your students even more opportunities to be active before, during or after school - at no cost. We’ve got the program, exclusive Nike rewards and support ready. We even have the funding covered. We just need the Coach.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

Whether you want to start Marathon Kids at your whole school or district, or you know of educators who would be interested in starting a club with the class, follow or forward these three simple steps andapply by Sept. 15 to make sure your kids get up and running with Marathon Kids this year:

Download and read the Pre-Registration Packet. (10 minutes)
When the portal opens on Monday, apply for the Marathon Kids Active Schools Grant bySeptember 15. Only applications submitted via the grant portal will be accepted. (10-15 minutes)
If your school hasn't already, update your Let's Move! Active Schools Assessment for the 2016-17 school year. (5-10 minutes)