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MVS Race Program for 2008
GOAL:
- Expand MVS targeted races to more effectively reflect our mission statement and, thereby, increasing participation significantly.
- Provide incentives for members to participate in the events as competitors or volunteers.
- Continue to recognize MVSers who are "top guns" in the Grand Prix Series and within the MVS family.
- Foster greater team spirit and recognition in the running community.
PROCESS:
- EXPAND TARGETED RACES - Added to the 7 events of the USATF/NE Grand Prix will be 7 additional events. The events will be no further than 10K, family friendly, and as local as possible. The races have been recommended with cooperation from the coaching staff.
- PARTICIPATION INCENTIVES - Awards will be based strictly on participation as a runner or volunteer (reignite the promotions program). Awards as follows:
- Level 1 - participate in 5-7 events - Polypro long sleeve shirt with "MVS Race Team 2008" imprint.
- Level 2 - participate in 8-13 events - Level 1 shirt + Sweatshirt with same imprint.
- Level 3 - participate in all 14 events - "Super Iron Runner" designation, Level 1 + 2 awards, Iron runner jacket (USATF award), and an MVS bag with "MVS Super Iron Runner 2008" imprint.
- COMPETITION INCENTIVES - awards based on race performance as follows:
- USATF/NE level remains as current. Approx. $1,700 in awards.
- Interclub level scoring members recognized at annual awards meeting and presented an "MVS Top Gun" certificate. Presuming minimum participation standards, the appropriate incentives would also be awarded.
Volunteer Program
MVS is re-establishing a Promotions Committee (committee positions are available for those interested. Contact Molly Taber, Scot Martel, or Tom Licciardello). At each of the targeted races we will have our MVS pop-up tent set up as a gathering spot for our team. It will be a place to have a bit of shelter if the weather is inclement, leave a bag, and gather after the race to swap stories of your race adventure! MVS members who are not, or cannot race that day are encouraged to volunteer to help out managing the tent. Volunteering will count toward the incentive awards!
2008 MVS RACE SERIES
February 19, 2008
| Race and Distance | Location | Date |
| Claddagh Pub 4-Miler | Lawrence, MA | March 2, 2008 |
| New Bedford ½ Marathon* | New Bedford, MA | March 16,2008 |
| Medical Center 6k* | Nashua, NH | May 11, 2008 |
| Trav's Trail Run (3 mile Cross Country) | Newburyport, MA | May 18, 2008 |
| Rhody 5k* | Lincoln, RI | June 1, 2008 |
| 1st Annual Gail Polizzoti Memorial 5k Run | Methuen, MA | June 21, 2008 |
| Pat Poletta Winner's Circle 5k | Salisbury, MA | July 2, 2008 |
| Yankee Homecoming 10 Miler* | Newburyport, MA | July 29, 2008 |
| Bridge of Flowers 10K* | Shelburne Falls, MA | August 9, 2008 |
| Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k | Rye, NH | August 21, 2008 |
| Ollie 5 Miler* | S Boston, MA | September 6, 2008 |
| Kerouac 5k | Lowell, MA | September 28, 2008 |
| Bay State Marathon* | Lowell, MA | October 19, 2008 |
| Essex Arts 4th Annual Halloween 5k & Kids Fun Run | Lawrence, MA | October 26, 2008 |
* USATF/NE Grand Prix Race
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