South Florida Spring News

Don Nelson, RRCA South Florida State Representative 
Key West Southernmost Runners: www.Southernmostrunners.com
23059 Redfish Lane
Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
Phone/Fax: 305-745-3027, Cell: 305-304-0091, E-mail: Don.N@juno.com

Hi All.

Spring has Sprung! 
Have you been taking car of business?
There are still a few South Florida clubs that have not renewed their 2008 RRCA membership. Let me know if you have questions or need any help getting your membership Package together. I also have noticed that many clubs have not updated their RRCA club information on the Florida Clubs Page Just click on your club and click update and follow the prompts.

IS MY EVENT INSURED? Are you clubs events covered under RRCA insurance? Click Here to find out! Keep in mind if your club conducts Triathlons or track and field events you should purchase USATriathlon/USATF insurance/sanctions as apprppriate

RRCA 50th ANNIVERSARY LOGO UNVEILED-  You can read the background details of the 50th Anniversary logo in this news release

RRCA 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION- The Road Runners Club of American and the Flying Pig Marathon, the host of the 50th Anniversary RRCA Convention announce that Registration is now open. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your club represented May 1-4, 2008 in Cincinnati at our 50th Anniversary Bash!

 WE Need your Help

State Reps Silent Auction-I am looking for donations for the State Reps silent auction, This will take place at the convention and will be a chance to have your club gear or races be recognized nationally. If you are not sending a Rep to the Convention I would like to get your proxy to vote for your club at the national business  meeting. I will be sending you more on this soon.

 

2008 RRCA Elections- The nominating committee has been selected and information is now posted on the RRCA Home Page. The committee will be accepting nominations for: President, VP, Treasurer, Eastern Director and Central Director. All positions except the Treasurer have reached their term limits and must step down or be nominated for a different position.

MARCH FOOTNOTES- The March Edition of Footnotes is now online. 

GATORADE SPONSORSHIP- Did you know the value of Gatorade product donation to RRCA Championship events is over $125,000 and this does not include the shipping cost of the materials so the value is actually higher? Their in-kind donation to our events coupled with their financial support of the RRCA is outstanding. I encourage you to bid for a RRCA Florida State championship with some of your larger well established events.

2008 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION- Over 850 2008 membership renewal packets were mailed out the first week of November. We are doing very well! 850 Clubs is our highest clubmembership ever! The Southern Region now has 262 clubs...that's up 5 clubs over last month! Remember 2007 memberships expired at midnight December 31. That means liability & D and O insurance expires too. Don't get caught short.

SPRING COACHING CERTIFICATION- Aspiring Coaches in the Southern Region!..Here is your chance to get certification right here in the south. Patti Fink RRCA Coaching Chair announced a two day course to be held in conjunction with the ING Georgia Marathon on March 28 & 29, 2008. The certification will be taught by Janet Hamilton and Mike Broderick, both RRCA certified coaches. Cost is $250 for the two day course to be held in Morrow, GA. Class size is limited to 30. For more information Click here Incidentally there is some really good coaching/training information in the December issue of Footnotes!

RRCA MAILING LIST- Here is a great way to stay abreast of the latest RRCA developments-Join the RRCA Constant Contact Mailing Service

RRCA Florida State Championships-We have 1 upcoming Florida RRCA State championship event. The Heritage Harbor 10 K by the Bradenton Runners Club.

 

RRCA National Office Information

The minutes of the latest RRCA Board meetings are posted in the business section of the RRCA website. You can also find our Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation there.

RRCA Points of Contact.
President: Bee McLeod, president@rrca.org
Vice President: Tom Downing, vicepres@rrca.org
Southern Director: Ken Bendy southdir@rrca.org

Office staff members:
Executive Director: Jean Knaack - execdir@rrca.org
Programs Director - Jessica Sleight membership@rrca.org
Publications & Mass Mailing - Dorothy Commock
To contact a staff member office@rrca.org

 

RRCA Sponsors & Partners
Click on Logo for Info.

 

RRCA Southern Region Championships

Detailed information on all RRCA Championships can be found on the RRCA Web site Championship Races page.
STATE & REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2008 Championship Bids

States are accepting bids on a "First Come-First Served" basis 2008 Championships. There is no charge for State or Region Championships, however if profits permit, a small donation to your State Rep's fund helps offset out of pocket expenses for awards. All championship courses must have a current USATF certification number. You can find information and verify USATF course certification numbers at this link.

2008 Southern Region Championships

April 26, 2008
12K
Rose Festival Road Race
Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg Striders
Contact- allstardeli@bellsouth.net
803-378-5981

April 26, 2008
50K
SweetH2O Ultra
Lithia, GA
Douglasville County Rogue Runners
Contact- runlongjohn@yahoo.com
770-949-8453

August 2, 2008
5K
Woodstock 5K
Anniston, AL
Anniston Runners Club
Contact- brookenelson@amcvets.com
256-239-9001

August 16, 2008
8K
Maggie Valley Moonlight Run
Maggie Valley, NC
Maggie Valley Moonlight Run, Inc.
Contact- alanj@motionsportsmanagement.com
727-543-2794

September 14, 2008
1 Mile
Magnificent Mile
Raleigh, NC
NC Roadrunners
Contact- magmile@ncroadrunners.org
919-931-6047

October 11, 2008
10K Cross Country
Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival
Fayetteville, AR
Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival Inc.
Contact- bruce@misterguy.com
479-521-7766

October 18, 2008
15K
Peachtree City Classic
Peachtree City, GA
Peachtree City Running Club
Contact- r2sun98@mindspring.com
770-596-9890

November 10, 2008
Half Marathon
OBX Half Marathon
Outer Banks, NC
OBX Marathon, Inc
Contact- eventcoordinator@obxmarathon.org
252-261-6296

November 22, 2008
10K
Spa 10K
Hot Springs, AR
Arkansas Spa Pacers
Contact- brianreilly@hotsprings.net
501-321-2225

December 13, 2008
Marathon
Rocket City Marathon
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Track Club
Contact- suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com
256-650-7063

Other distances are available on a "First Come-First Served" basis.

Contact your State Rep to apply for State or Regional Championships. If you are applying to host a Regional Championship, your State Rep will forward your bid to the Southern Region Director for approval.

Our Gatorade contract specifies State & Regional Championship distances 10K or longer and with 400 or more participants may apply for Gatorade Thirst Quencher, coolers and cups not later than twelve weeks prior to the event. You can download a Gatorade application and the related forms from the RRCA website championship page.

You will also find information at the above link regarding special incenatives offered by RRCA Partners; Fuel Belt, Sport Science and Active.com to all RRCA clubs hosting a championship.

2008 RRCA National Championships

10 Mile--April 6, 2008
Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Washington, DC
RRCA Club: Cherry Blossom, Inc.
Email: racedirector@cherryblossom.org
Website: Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

5K--May 3, 2008
Flying Pig 5K
Cincinatti, OH
RRCA Club: Flying Pig Marathon
Email: info@flyingpigmarathon.com
Website: Flying Pig

50K--July 19, 2008
Tahoe Rim Trail 50K
Lake Tahoe, NV
RRCA Clubs: Tahoe Mountain Milers/Sagebrush Stompers
Email: tahoedwc@sbcglobal.net
Website: Tahoe Trail 50K

Half Marathon--August 16, 2008
Parkersburg, WV
RRCA Club: River City Runners Club
Email: halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com
Website: Parkersburg Half marathon

Please feel free to reprint all or portions of this page in your newsletters or link to it from your websites!