Get Involved – Students Run Philly Style

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READY TO RUN?

At SRPS, we want to make sure our message and where we stand is clear:
Trans youth belong in sports.

As our season starts, and hundreds of young people consider signing up to join our SRPS community, it’s critical that students know SRPS elevates, supports and celebrates transgender youth.

SRPS promotes equitable and inclusive participation for youth and mentors in programming and events. That means all transgender and non-binary students and mentors are encouraged to enroll in our program and participate in our events consistent with their gender identity, no questions asked.

Participation in sports for young people increases social connection, improves physical and mental health, and fosters aspirations for the future. It’s our commitment to provide opportunities for all young people to have access to these benefits and the support of our community.

To our transgender and non-binary students and mentors, we are glad you are here. We respect you, stand with you, and are dedicated to fostering a space where you can thrive.

If you are a 6th-12th Grade Student who lives OR attends school in Philadelphia, you are eligible to participate in Students Run Philly Style.

Student Runner

-Meet other amazing youth from all over the city
-Take on an impressive challenge with the support of an adult mentor
-Learn the life sport of running
-Become part of a movement of positive youth development
-Participate in training 3-4 times/week, fun summer events, leadership development and academic enrichment

What Students Say

""Not only do I get the mentorship and support for running when I am part of my Students Run Philly Style team, but I feel like I am part of a family where my running leaders and my teammates care about me. They are the people I can go to whenever I feel at my lowest and the people I can go to for support. They will always be there for me running-related or not."

-Ethan C.

"Students Run Philly Style running leaders make the most of my presence with them so I can make the most out of running with them. It is a great place to start if you want to become physically active because everyone allows you to start and move at your own pace. I would've loved to discover them sooner!"

-Phoenix S

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR?

Students Run Philly Mentors, called Running Leaders, provide ongoing mentorship, support, & training for our students. They are truly the soul of the Students Run Philly Style Program. Adults over 21 with a heart for mentorship and the ability to make a significant time commitment should consider becoming Running Leaders. Running experience is helpful but not required. Running Leaders may start teams of their own or may join teams that need support.

MENTOR (RUNNING LEADER)

-Lead 2-3 practices a week (after school hours and Saturday mornings) for nine months
-Attend mandatory Running Leader training
-Attend Running Leader workshops

RACE PARTNERS

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INTERESTED? CONTACT US!

As our season starts, and hundreds of young people consider signing up to join our SRPS community, it’s critical that students know SRPS elevates, supports and celebrates transgender youth.

To our transgender and non-binary students and mentors, we are glad you are here. We respect you, stand with you, and are dedicated to fostering a space where you can thrive.