Running Club at Virginia Tech

Running Club at
Virginia Tech
Fall 2016
Officers
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President: Rebecca Vinter
Vice President: Austin Wozniak
Treasurer: Matt DelVecchio
Race Coordinator: Becca Lachman
Men’s Captain: Luke Mazzu
Apparel Officer: Becca Andersen
Social Chair and Marketing: Allison Burns
Webmaster: Dave Kwiatkowski
Who We Are & What We Do
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We are a student run organization with over 100 members
who share a love for running
We have all skill levels of runners, ranging from
beginners to experienced athletes
The club is all about participating in organized runs to
stay in shape and to have fun
We participate in competitive cross country and track
races through NIRCA (National Intercollegiate Running
Club Association)
Practices
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We meet Monday-Friday at 4PM on the Drillfield across
from War Memorial Hall
Meet in the second floor hallway over-looking raquet ball
if weather is bad.
Workout are 2-3 times a week (optional)
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Weeks alternate between MWF and T/TH workout days
Racing
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Not mandatory to race
All levels of racers (many 1st timers so don’t feel
intimidated)
Have to race at least once to race in regionals and
nationals
Workouts alternate MWF and TR every other week
Surveys for races go out a week before the race
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Only fill out if you want to race
NIRCA Registration- New Members
Everyone who wants to race this semester must do 2 things!
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Fill out survey:
https://docs.google.com/a/vt.edu/forms/d/19vCXv-z5G
27FtjyT0K-Go8ZtElq90Yms7OiNt5rxpys/viewform
Create account at clubrunning.org
I will confirm you as a member and you will then receive
another email to confirm account, fill out a waiver, and put in
more info!
NIRCA Registration- Old Members
Everyone who wants to race this semester must sign another
waiver!
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Go to clubrunning.org
Sign in
Hit Profile top right corner
Hit giant red button that says “....Click here to complete”
Fill out waiver
Approve email sent after complete
Meet Schedule
Fall 2016 Schedule
September 24th (Sat.) - JMU Invite
October 8th (Sat.) - UVA Invitational
October 9th (Sun.) - Hokie Half Volunteer
October 22nd (Sat.) - Regionals in Leigh, PA
November 12th (Sat.) - Nationals in Hershey, PA
1st Meet!
● JMU survey will go out the 9th and close the
17th!
● Will receive email for survey if on listserv or
on Running Club at Virginia Tech Facebook
page.
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(Add email to listserv if you haven’t already at the
end of this meeting in the front of the room)
Track Season
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4 meets
Optional
Sprinting and Field Events
Spring Semester
Practice time 6:30pm Tuesday and Thursday at the track
Sprinters and throwers have separate workout schedule
Social Events
→ September 16th : Girl/Guy Team Bonding
→ Harding Elementary School Running Club
Thursday @3:15 pm starting September 15th
What to look forward to:
→ Pumpkin Patch
→ Banquets
→ Thanksgiving Dinner
→ Hikes
→ Bowling, Movies, Food
….. And more!!!
Apparel
★ Semester Shirts (everyone who pays dues, gets one!)
★ Additional Apparel
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Warm-Ups
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Backpacks( why have a boring backpack when you can have your
very own, super cool VTRC one?!)
Stay tuned for more!
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Uniforms
★ Singlets
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Every racer needs one
Same style as previous years, different design
Survey for these coming soon (be prepared)
Can still wear uniforms from previous years!
★ Black Bottoms
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Shorts, spandex, tights, briefs
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We have some men’s shorts for sale if interested. Limited supply.
See Becca A if interested
Dues
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PLEASE TURN IN YOUR DUES!!
Due September 22nd
Racing dues: $60
Non Racing dues: $20
-Paying dues allows you to attend our practices, social events,
and competitions (competitions are for racers only)
-Also includes this semester’s team shirt
Checks can be made payable to The Running Club at Virginia Tech
Where to find us!!
YouTube
flickr
Facebook
Instagram
twitter
runningclub.org.vt.edu
media
Questions??