Kids Run RVA
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Beyond the Finish Line: The Impact of a Kids On The Move Coach
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Kids On The Move Profile: Coach Charity Bickcom
Wednesday, January 15th
What makes a great Kids On The Move coach? Is it the ability to spark a love for fitness, a passion for running and staying active, or the dedication to fostering a supportive and fun environment? At Lakemont Elementary School, Coach Charity Bickcom exemplifies all of these qualities and more. Aside from being a full-time…
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Kids On The Move Profile: Coach Ashley Stiebeling
Wednesday, January 15th
At Old Hundred Elementary School (OHES), the morning air is filled with energy and determination, even before the school bell rings. That’s, in part, thanks to Coaches like Ashley Stiebeling, one of the dedicated leaders behind Old Hundred’s Run Club. A committed 5th-grade teacher with a love for movement and healthy living, Coach Stiebeling inspires…
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Kids On The Move Profile: Coach Meghan Dorgan
Thursday, November 21st
Written by: Noelle Hart, Youth Programs Coordinator Kids On The Move recently had the chance to talk with L. L. Beazley Elementary's Run Club Coach Meghan Dorgan about her journey into coaching, her approach to training runners of all levels, and even a few fun facts! When she's not cheering on her young runners,…
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Kicking Off The Fall Season with Kids On The Move: A New Season of Fun and Fitness
Thursday, October 10th
As the new school year begins, Kids On The Move is thrilled to kick off the 2024 fall season of our running and fitness clubs, bringing fun and fitness back into the lives of our students. We recognize the significance that the first few weeks of school hold. It’s the perfect time to get our…
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That’s a Wrap! Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Achievement for Kids On The Move
Monday, June 24th
Written by: Noelle Hart, Youth Programs Coordinator That’s a wrap! The first official year as Kids On The Move has come to an end, and what an adventure it has been! Transitioning from solely running clubs to a mix of running and fitness clubs has helped further our mission to build a more active…
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Kids On The Move: Springing into fitness
Friday, January 19th
Written by: Noelle Hart A recent study conducted by the Virginia Department of Health found that less than one quarter of children ages 6-17 participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This, in part, is negatively affected by the length of recess, availability of facilities and resources, and social environments at…
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Kids Run RVA Rebrands to Kids On The Move
Thursday, September 7th
Sports Backers’ youth program looking to be inclusive of more methods of physical activity RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers is thrilled to announce that its Kids Run RVA program has been rebranded as Kids On The Move. The program, which serves over 2,700 youth yearly, has been encouraging kids to adopt an active lifestyle…
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Springing Forward with Kids Run RVA
Wednesday, May 10th
This blog is by our Kids Run RVA intern, Bridget Stacy This spring has brought lots of energy to Kids Run RVA! Across central Virginia, approximately 60 run and fitness clubs throughout elementary, middle, and high schools have been getting our youth active in a big way! Shout out to the coaches that have motivated…
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The Kids Run RVA Comeback
Thursday, July 28th
By: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Youth Programs Despite school systems still working through a variety of Covid-related challenges, Kids Run RVA made a comeback this past school year and it’s a story worth sharing. As schools returned to serving most of their students in-person,…
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Kids Run RVA: Creating Change for RVA Youth Through Active Living Equity
Wednesday, July 15th
By: Chaz Coleman, Kids Run RVA Program Manager The fight for equity in America for Black people and people of color is an ongoing battle. Here in Richmond, Virginia, the former capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War, there are daily reminders about the struggle for equal rights, with references to the Confederate legacy…
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Kids Run RVA Brings Childhood Friends Back Together as Run Club Coaches
Thursday, January 10th
By: Pete Woody As coaches for Sports Backers’ Kids Run RVA youth running program, LaShawn Moore and Kisha Holloway get excited for the opportunity to greet their run club members at the finish line of races and share their excitement at completing a goal. But that excitement was nothing compared to the feeling the two…