Last Week to Sign Up for Round Robinson 5K Before Fees Go Up!

Robinson Crew Booster Club is registering runners for its Round Robinson 5K held November 10 at 8:30 a.m. at Robinson Secondary School.  After Nov. 2, the registration fee will jump from $25 to $30. 

At this time, nearly 200 runners have registered.  Last year’s race hosted a record number of 300 runners.  The booster club hopes the community will rise to the challenge and beat that record this year. 

Runners can register online at  http://prracing.racebx.com/  Participants receive a commemorative race shirt. 

Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers. Additionally the top 3 male and female in the following age groups will also receive an award: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over

The purpose of the Robinson Crew Boosters Club (RCBC) is to financially and logistically support Robinson Crew, a competitive, self-funded high school rowing team. RCBC works to promote self-confidence, academic excellence, healthy living, and physical stamina in our rowers.

The booster club does not receive any school or county funding, which means it needs to reach out to the community to raise funds to ensure the continued success of the program.  It costs about $1,900 per rower a season to cover equipment, coach’s salaries and other expenses associated with a successful rowing experience.  Each year, Robinson Crew consistently sends rowers to state and national competitions and many alumni continue to row at the collegiate level upon graduation from Robinson.

For more information about Robinson Crew see www.robinsoncrew.org or www.facebook.com/FriendsofRobinsonCrew.