Cheering Section for Girls on the Run
Overview:
On the morning of Sunday, November 8th, the streets & parking lot surrounding American Family Field will be bursting with girls and young ladies running! We will be cheering on the runners of Girls on the Run of Greater Milwaukee at American Family Field, home of your Milwaukee Brewers. GOTR's mission is "we inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running." We can help inspire the participants...and our own kids!
Join us to make some noise and cheer on these girls who are working hard to be their best and celebrate this big accomplishment for them. We'll be on site from 8:45 am to 10:45 am running one of the cheer stations along the 5K course! Note: End time may be slightly earlier depending on where our cheering station is located on the course.
What to expect:
Please arrive early and allow 15–20 minutes to park and walk to your assigned Cheer Station. Portions of the 5K course will be closed to traffic from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will still be able to access the Aaron Lots, but traffic and parking may be busier than usual. Once the 5K begins, we'll channel all our energy into cheering for the runners and their running buddies as they pass by!
Capacity & age recommendations:
Any ages are welcome and we are happy to bring as many families along that would like to participate- including guests!
What to bring:
There is no need to bring anything specific- your energy and cheering voice are what's most needed! However, if you're looking for ways to boost the fun for the girls running, pompoms, music, signs cheering them on, bubbles, noise makers, family-friendly costumes/inflatables, etc. are exciting additions to the cheer section as well. Girls on the Run provides each cheer station with a bag of supplies but feel free to bring bubbles, noisemakers, cowbells, clappers, or horns. Homemade signs featuring positive, encouraging messages for every participant—remind participants to believe in themselves, celebrate their STAR POWER, and go at their own Happy Pace! Tutus, costumes, and colorful decorations Plenty of high-fives—and even a human cheering tunnel.Whatever you can think of to help pump up the energy!
What to wear:
Dress for the weather since the 5K does take place outside. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes—you’ll be on your feet and cheering! Sunbeam Kids shirts are welcome! Bring water, sunscreen, extra layers and anything else you need to stay comfortable outdoors. Expect to be outside for the whole length of the event.
Additional info:
- GOTR knows we are bringing kids so they intend to give us one of the closer cheering spots. Feel free to bring a wagon or stroller though if you think that may be easier for little legs getting to SBK's cheering station.
- Check out the GOTR website HERE for more general 5K information.
- There are bathrooms available, but they may be a walk from the cheering station depending on where we are stationed.
Project Leader: Mary Fenelon
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This project is open to members* and guests who would like to try a Sunbeam Kids project. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot.
A big thanks to our Board Member Mary Fenelon for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!
