March 10, 2017 Dear Parents, Last year, students had the opportunity to complete Rod Dixon’s KiDSMARATHON. Antolini School will participate again this year. KiDSMARATHON is a program that is designed to enable children age 7-­‐12 to run the distance of a full marathon over the course of several weeks. The majority of the running will be done during recess, and the final mile will be run at a regional celebration with students from many different schools being cheered on by their families. For further details about KiDSMARATHON, visit http://www.shc-­‐
ct.org/kidsmarathon.html. Beginning during the last week in March, students will run a set distance at recess two to three times per week. Over the course of nine weeks, they will complete 25.2 miles. The final mile will be run at Torrington High School at 9:30 am on Sunday, June 4. Students do not need to be proficient runners to participate. This is an opportunity for all students to commit to a healthy habit for an extended period of time. The mantra of KiDSMARATHON is “Finishing is Winning – Winning is Finishing™.” If students miss a session due to absence or health reasons, they will be able to make up their session at home. However, if a student is inconsistent with participation due to non-­‐health reasons, they will not be able to make up the sessions or participate in the final mile in Torrington. The goal is to commit to running on a regular basis and follow through with that goal. If your child would like to participate, please fill out the Athlete Entry Form on the next page and return it to school by Wednesday, March 22. You have two options for participation. For $10, students receive a certificate, t-­‐shirt, 26.2 sticker, and replica Olympic medal. For $5, students receive everything except the t-­‐shirt. Cash or checks made payable to New Hartford Student Activity Fund will be accepted. Please let Mrs. Shaw know if you would like your child to participate, but there is a financial need. Additionally, we would love to have parents help out with supervising some of the running sessions. A full schedule for running will be sent home to participants, and, if you are interested in helping to supervise, please call the school office. Sincerely, Amanda Shaw, Principal Jennifer Harris, School Psychologist Deb Marciano, PE Teacher Connecticut Association of Schools
KiDSMARATHON
For up to eight weeks, beginning March, 2017 Connecticut Elementary students (ages 7 – 12) will train using the KiDSMARATHON
Training Guide,
mentored by their parents/guardian. The program is designed by Rod Dixon, Olympic Medalist and winner of the 1983
New York City Marathon, endorsed by Carol Goodrow, author of the books, Kids Running, Happy Feet Healthy Food, and The Treasure
of Health and Happiness. Connecticut Association of Schools supports the program. Each kid will work to accumulate 25.2 miles
before the days of the celebrations at Cheshire High School, New Fairfield High School, Glastonbury High School, E.O. Smith High
School in Storrs, Torrington High School Trumbull High School, Library Park in Waterbury, and East Lyme High School, where the
program is
completed in grand fashion, as each kid is able to finish the final mile of the marathon distance in front of the hundreds of
cheering fans! Each student who finishes the KiDSMARATHON program will receive an official KiDSMARATHON PIONEER Medal,
and attend a race day celebration event. They will also have taken a GREAT step toward a lifetime of fitness and healthy living!
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ATHLETE ENTRY FORM
Please fill out all information completely
Entry Fee:
$5 per Student (book and medal)
$10 per Student (book, medal, and t-shirt)
Please make payment payable to your child’s school and the school
will make one payment in full to The CT Association of Schools
ANY SCHOOL THAT HAS FURTHER QUESTIONS
MAY CONTACT… DAVE MALONEY
OR
ANNA SIMEONIDIS AT 203-250-1111
RACE DAY PHONE/CELL # IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: __________________________
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Last Name
First Name
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Gender
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Age
(Day of Race)
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Date of Birth
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Mailing Address
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School
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E-Mail Address
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Home Phone
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RELEASE FORM (BOTH LINES MUST BE SIGNED)
In consideration of acceptance of this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors
and administrators, release and discharge Connecticut Association of Schools, Cheshire, New Fairfield, Glastonbury, Region 19, South
Windsor, Trumbull, Torrington, Waterford, and Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury Parks and Rec., Rod Dixon, KiDSMARATHON,
the towns of, Cheshire, Danbury, Glastonbury, the Region 19 District, South Windsor, Torrington, Trumbull, East Lyme, Waterbury and
all other sponsoring or co-sponsoring companies or individuals associated with this health fitness program (collectively “Releases”) from
all claims, damages, rights of actions, present or future, whether the same to be known, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or
arising out of, or incident to my agreement to participate in this program. The undersigned parent or guardian hereby elects to have
his/her issue (athlete/participant) voluntarily participate in the KiDSMARATHON program, with CAS, and is aware or the risks and
hazards, including, without limitation, weather conditions such as heat and/or high humidity, traffic and surface conditions. The
undersigned further agrees to the use of the athlete/participant’s name and photograph in broadcasts, newspapers, brochures, and
other media without compensation. The undersigned acknowledges that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
I certify that the athlete/participant is physically fit and that his/her physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor, and that
he/she will be sufficiently mentored and guided while participating in the KiDSMARATHON program.
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
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MEDICAL RELEASE*
*Parent/Guardian Permission for Medical Treatment