We are a parent-run Booster Club for Cross Country, Winter and Spring Track & Field. The purpose of this club is to provide assistance to the team, through both fundraising and volunteering, so that our kids can have the best experience possible.
Through the help of Ridge Runners, we have been able to accomplish a tremendous amount over the years:
- Purchase team t-shirts for each athlete each season
- Purchase weight/stability/video training equipment
- Provide awards for Most Improved
- Organize awards nights and supplement the cost of banquets for all three seasons
- Award scholarships each season to selected Seniors
- Provide stipends for additional “volunteer” coaches
- Maintain the team website
- Provide recognition for Meet of Champions and Nationals
- Purchase team equipment such as uniforms, javelins, and high jump and pole vault pits
- Provide entry fees and travel support for non-school-sponsored meets
We are asking you to become a member of our group by contributing $250 (regardless of the number of children per family or how many seasons they participate). Please use the attached mail-in form to pay by check, or pay by Venmo at @Ridge-Runners-1 (please include: “Membership” and athlete/family name in the comments). Registration will provide you with a team t-shirt for every season your athlete participates and your family name on the back of the 5k t-shirt.
Ridge Runners Club, Inc. is a 501(c) non-profit organization and your donation will be tax deductible. Please also consider submitting your donation for company match.
In addition to membership dues, the Ridge Runners Booster Club generates funds through the annual “Are You Faster Than a Ridge Runner?” 5K race. Parents and athletes come together to organize and participate in this event, the largest of our fundraisers. There has been tremendous community support and the Cross Country, Winter and Spring Track programs have benefited greatly from the exposure and funding attained through the 5K sponsorships, entry fees and more.
During the spring season our school hosts several multi-level meets, including a state sectional meet. Your contributions to our organization greatly assist in providing an excellent facility and experience for our students and their competitors. During these meets, our Booster Club runs the concession stand. This has always been a very successful fundraiser, due largely in part to the dedication of our parents and their donations of time and food/beverage.
AND, we are looking for volunteers! There are many opportunities to help out, both large and small. So, if you’re interested in volunteering… for a few hours or for a larger role… please let any of us know.
As always, if you have any questions or ideas, please contact Ridge Runners at njridgerunners@gmail.com or feel free to reach out to any of us to learn more. We thank you in advance for your continued support and hope to see you at upcoming meets.
