July 2010 News

Insurance Coverage for Volunteer Medical Personnel

RRCA members covered under the general liability insurance program can now purchase additional insurance coverage for volunteer medical personnel. This coverage is over and above any other insurance held by the medical professional, but does provide coverage when volunteering at events not covered by their professional liability policy. For more information, click here, or contact Eve Mills at the National Office.  

Weight Watchers Walk-It-Day held June 6

About 3000 walkers participated in 5K events held in in 16 different locations on June 6. This nationwide initiative is a partnership between RRCA and Weight Watchers, and part of the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge that started earlier this spring. You can read more about Walk-It-Day on the RRCA home page, www.rrca.org, under "In the News". 

Convention Report

The 52nd Annual RRCA Convention was held in Lakeland, FL, April 21-25. Our co-hosts, Lakeland Runners Club and Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, did a terrific job bringing us a first class convention. There were seminars on a variety of topics, including how to grow your running club, work with charities, and organize half marathons. We also had opportunity to socialize with running club officers and members from all over the country, participate in the RRCA 5K National Championship, and attend the Awards Banquet. Central Region Director Mitch Garner wrote several blogs about the convention, which  you can access from our main homeage, www.rrca.org. (Go to the news feed on the right, and click on "News Archive".)   

Future Conventions

Mark your calendars already now to attend the next two conventions: 2011 in Fredericksburg, VA, May 12-15, and 2012 in Memphis, TN, March 15-18.  

        
Championship season is in full swing!

So far this year, we have held three Southern Region Championships. Our first  Championship, the Red Nose Run 10 miler in Birmingham, AL, was held on January 9, in a bone chilling 17 degrees! For complete results, click here.  The Marathon Championship followed on February 7, at the Tallahassee Marathon, and results can be found here. Finally, the Germantown Half Marathon took place in Memphis, TN on March 21, in wind and pouring rain. Results are here. 

We are now taking a break until August 7, when the Woodstock 5K in Anniston, AL, will host the RRCA 5K Southern Region Championship. This is a terrific race, and it hosted the 5K National Championship last year. Championship races are open to everyone, so if you are looking for a late Summer 5K to run, I strongly recommend this one!

Winners in the Open, Masters, and Grandmasters category at all Championship races are listed in our Championship database., and the complete list of 2010 Southern Region Championships can be found on the Championships page of this website.

Some State Championships are still up for grabs
Bids for 2010 State Championships were due November 1, but are accepted on a first come first served basis for unclaimed distances. Check with your State Rep what is still available in your state. Click here for details, and a link to our online bid form.

Are you receiving your copy of Club Running Magazine?

Every member of an RRCA running club is supposed to receive a copy of Club Running magazine three of four times per year. If you are not getting yours, check with your club officers to make sure they sent a membership roster with current mailing addresses to Eve Mills at our National Office.  

Time to renew your membership

RRCA club memberships are on a calendar year basis. If your club hasn't renewed yet, please do so ASAP. Our insurance coverage for member clubs does not kick in until renewals are submitted and dues paid. Renewals are now done online. Please click here for more info, and a link to the renewal form.   
 
Donate to Kids Run the Nation
Kids Run the Nation is a multi-week, gender neutral youth running program designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Each year, a number of grants of up to $1000 each are awarded to such programs through the Kids run the Nation Fund. To read more about the Kids Run the Nation program click here. To find out more about the Fund, to apply for a grant, or to donate, click here. cl. Please make a tax deductible donation to this worthwhile cause!