BrownilympicsBrownilympics OverviewOverview

2 2 PurposePurpose What is the objective of this event? To enhance each young girls self worth through a day of fun and activities. Also, allows Dad’s to give back to the Moms and the girls. Brownilympics is a day of sports and fun for first, second and third grade, Brownie Girl Scouts. Additionally, some older kindergartners may participate if they are part of a mixed troop age (Brownies / Daisies). The theme is "Every Girl Goes Home a Winner." What is the objective of this event? To enhance each young girls self worth through a day of fun and activities. Also, allows Dad’s to give back to the Moms and the girls. Brownilympics is a day of sports and fun for first, second and third grade, Brownie Girl Scouts. Additionally, some older kindergartners may participate if they are part of a mixed troop age (Brownies / Daisies). The theme is "Every Girl Goes Home a Winner."

3 3 HistoryHistory Brownilympics began in Simi Valley in 1984 under the leadership of Rick Hand and a small group of parents who wanted to create a new event for that area's girl scouts, specifically the Brownies. Having the philosophy that sports can enhance a young persons self worth and the fact that the Olympics were coming to Los Angeles that year, it would be fun to create an Olympic style sports day for the girls. That year 23 troops, comprised of 245 girls, and a countless number of mothers and fathers began Brownilympics. It was a huge success. Every girl went home with a gold medal, recognizing her as a special individual. Brownilympics began in Simi Valley in 1984 under the leadership of Rick Hand and a small group of parents who wanted to create a new event for that area's girl scouts, specifically the Brownies. Having the philosophy that sports can enhance a young persons self worth and the fact that the Olympics were coming to Los Angeles that year, it would be fun to create an Olympic style sports day for the girls. That year 23 troops, comprised of 245 girls, and a countless number of mothers and fathers began Brownilympics. It was a huge success. Every girl went home with a gold medal, recognizing her as a special individual.

4 4 PlanningPlanning The event actually begins several months before the big day with an Event Director and an Event Committee creating and organizing the event. The girls meet with their troops and decide which events to enter, both as individuals and as teams in the relays. The girls also design and create matching outfits for their troop and together make a banner to carry in the parade. Parents are invited to help the girls practice their different events prior to the day itself. The event actually begins several months before the big day with an Event Director and an Event Committee creating and organizing the event. The girls meet with their troops and decide which events to enter, both as individuals and as teams in the relays. The girls also design and create matching outfits for their troop and together make a banner to carry in the parade. Parents are invited to help the girls practice their different events prior to the day itself.

5 5 ParticipationParticipation Committee: Responsible for creating and organizing the entire event together. Leaders: Responsible for ensuring their registrations are on time and getting their troops ready. Fathers: Responsible for running events and supporting their girls. Making the event FUN. Brownies: Having a GREAT time and building memories that will last a lifetime. Committee: Responsible for creating and organizing the entire event together. Leaders: Responsible for ensuring their registrations are on time and getting their troops ready. Fathers: Responsible for running events and supporting their girls. Making the event FUN. Brownies: Having a GREAT time and building memories that will last a lifetime.

6 6 PreparationPreparation Do your best to have teams of 4 for relay events. (work with other troops to complete teams). Make sure you have good Dad participation (50%). Practice with your girls, especially if they are new. Bring lots to drink, it is usually warm out. No Personal Checks. Most of all, HAVE FUN! Do your best to have teams of 4 for relay events. (work with other troops to complete teams). Make sure you have good Dad participation (50%). Practice with your girls, especially if they are new. Bring lots to drink, it is usually warm out. No Personal Checks. Most of all, HAVE FUN!

7 7 Upcoming Dates Registration Deadline: April 2, Dad’s Meeting: April TBD, Patch Contest:All patch contestant forms to be received by April 9, 2012). National Anthem Contest: May TBD, Registration Deadline: April 2, Dad’s Meeting: April TBD, Patch Contest:All patch contestant forms to be received by April 9, 2012). National Anthem Contest: May TBD, 2011.

8 8 High Level Event Schedule The day begins with a parade of troops, followed by Opening Ceremonies. The morning activities include the individual events and troop pictures. After a lunch break, there is a Individual Event Medal Ceremony where each girl that placed in her grade level receives her medal with a star attached. The relay events follow, followed by the Relay Medal Ceremony. The day begins with a parade of troops, followed by Opening Ceremonies. The morning activities include the individual events and troop pictures. After a lunch break, there is a Individual Event Medal Ceremony where each girl that placed in her grade level receives her medal with a star attached. The relay events follow, followed by the Relay Medal Ceremony.

9 9 High Level Event Schedule Each girl receives a medal in Brownilympics, it signifies the fact she participated, had fun, and learned sportsmanship and teamwork. Just prior to the Closing Ceremonies, we have a special "Participation Medal Ceremony,” where every girl not placing in an event, receives her well deserved "Brownilympics Medal". It is a medal each girl proudly keeps to remind her of the fun day she had and to reward her for the way in which she gave it her all. Each girl receives a medal in Brownilympics, it signifies the fact she participated, had fun, and learned sportsmanship and teamwork. Just prior to the Closing Ceremonies, we have a special "Participation Medal Ceremony,” where every girl not placing in an event, receives her well deserved "Brownilympics Medal". It is a medal each girl proudly keeps to remind her of the fun day she had and to reward her for the way in which she gave it her all.

10 SetupSetup Morning Dads on 6:30 AM Sharp Afternoon Dads on 11:00 PM 50% Participation from Fathers for every Troop This Does Not Include Your Pole-Dad Troops Arrive to Tent 8:00 AM Assemble for Troop 8:45 AM Morning Dads on 6:30 AM Sharp Afternoon Dads on 11:00 PM 50% Participation from Fathers for every Troop This Does Not Include Your Pole-Dad Troops Arrive to Tent 8:00 AM Assemble for Troop 8:45 AM

11 Setup - Tent City

12 ParadeParade

13 Event Details Each girl, along with her troop can participate in eight events offered. Girls compete within their own grade level in the four individual events: Obstacle Course, 50 Yard Dash, Soccer Dribble and Softball Throw. Each girl, along with her troop can participate in eight events offered. Girls compete within their own grade level in the four individual events: Obstacle Course, 50 Yard Dash, Soccer Dribble and Softball Throw.

14 Event Details Continued The relays, are made up of teams from each of the troops and are divided into three divisions, younger, intermediate and older. The relays are: Inner Tube, Sack, 200 Yard and Hop, Skip, Jump and Run. The relays, are made up of teams from each of the troops and are divided into three divisions, younger, intermediate and older. The relays are: Inner Tube, Sack, 200 Yard and Hop, Skip, Jump and Run.

15 Opening Ceremonies: National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance Girl Scout Pledge Local Dignitaries Praise the Girl Scouts Torch Relay Opening Ceremonies: National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance Girl Scout Pledge Local Dignitaries Praise the Girl Scouts Torch Relay Mornings Events

16 Ceremonies - Torch Relay

17 Mornings Events Obstacle Course: Begins with a 5 yard run, then dribbling a soccer ball around 3 cones, then hopping through 5 small inner tubes, then running across a balance beam with a tennis ball tucked under your neck, followed by a crawl through a PVC tunnel, and finishes with both feet in a sack, jumping to the finish line. This is a timed event. Obstacle Course: Begins with a 5 yard run, then dribbling a soccer ball around 3 cones, then hopping through 5 small inner tubes, then running across a balance beam with a tennis ball tucked under your neck, followed by a crawl through a PVC tunnel, and finishes with both feet in a sack, jumping to the finish line. This is a timed event.

18 Mornings Events Soccer Dribble: Foot dribble a soccer ball around a series of 5 cones, in a figure “S” formation 25 yards and back to finish line. This is a timed event. Soccer Dribble: Foot dribble a soccer ball around a series of 5 cones, in a figure “S” formation 25 yards and back to finish line. This is a timed event.

19 Mornings Events Softball Throw: Throw a baseball size, softball for distance. Four (4) throws per girl. Softball Throw: Throw a baseball size, softball for distance. Four (4) throws per girl.

20 Mornings Events 50 Yard Dash: 50 yard run, straight away to finish line. Stay in lanes. This is a timed event. 50 Yard Dash: 50 yard run, straight away to finish line. Stay in lanes. This is a timed event.

21 Morning Medals: Medals with stars will be awarded in each individual event for 1st through 7th places, in grades 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Repeat winners will be given an additional star. Mornings Events

22 Morning Events - Medals

23 LunchLunch Advance Order Gold Medal Meals for Kids & Adults Leaders Pick Up Pre-Ordered meals at Lunch Pre-Order - Lunch will be Crowded! Tent City –You could bring your own spread. Advance Order Gold Medal Meals for Kids & Adults Leaders Pick Up Pre-Ordered meals at Lunch Pre-Order - Lunch will be Crowded! Tent City –You could bring your own spread.

24 Afternoon Events Hop, Skip, Jump & Run Relay : Four (4) girls per team. The divisions are by grade levels. 1 st girl hops on one leg 20 yards (can switch legs once), passes baton to 2 nd girl who skips 20 yards back and passes baton to 3 rd girl who jumps with both feet together 20 yards and passes the baton to 4 th girl who runs 20 yards back to finish line. This is a timed event. Hop, Skip, Jump & Run Relay : Four (4) girls per team. The divisions are by grade levels. 1 st girl hops on one leg 20 yards (can switch legs once), passes baton to 2 nd girl who skips 20 yards back and passes baton to 3 rd girl who jumps with both feet together 20 yards and passes the baton to 4 th girl who runs 20 yards back to finish line. This is a timed event.

25 Inner Tube Relay : Four (4) girls per team. Divisions by grade levels. Girl #1 rolls a large inner tube 20 yards, crosses the exchange line, then her team-mate girl #2 rolls the tube back to the start/finish line, where girl #3 rolls it back to the exchange line, where girl #4 rolls the inner tube to the finish line. This is a timed event. Inner Tube Relay : Four (4) girls per team. Divisions by grade levels. Girl #1 rolls a large inner tube 20 yards, crosses the exchange line, then her team-mate girl #2 rolls the tube back to the start/finish line, where girl #3 rolls it back to the exchange line, where girl #4 rolls the inner tube to the finish line. This is a timed event. Afternoon Events

26 Afternoon Events Sack Relay : Four (4) girls per team. Divisions by grade levels. One sack per team. Shoes on. Girl #1 starts with both legs in gunnysack, jumps 15 yards to exchange line, exits sack, then girl #2 puts both feet into sack and jumps back to start/finish line. She exits sack and girl #3 putts both feet into sack and jumps to exchange line, exits sack, then girl #4 enters sack and jumps to finish line. This is a timed event. (Only girls on team can help exchange sack.) Sack Relay : Four (4) girls per team. Divisions by grade levels. One sack per team. Shoes on. Girl #1 starts with both legs in gunnysack, jumps 15 yards to exchange line, exits sack, then girl #2 puts both feet into sack and jumps back to start/finish line. She exits sack and girl #3 putts both feet into sack and jumps to exchange line, exits sack, then girl #4 enters sack and jumps to finish line. This is a timed event. (Only girls on team can help exchange sack.)

Yard Relay : Four (4) girls per team. The divisions are by grade levels. Each girl runs 50 yards and exchanges baton to teammate. This is a timed event. 200 Yard Relay : Four (4) girls per team. The divisions are by grade levels. Each girl runs 50 yards and exchanges baton to teammate. This is a timed event. Afternoon Events

28 Afternoon Event Pictures

29 Presented by Committee Members to top 5 teams in each event in each division. Afternoon Awards

30 Closing Friendship Circle The event closes with the Brownie Friendship Circle.

31 BreakdownBreakdown Please ensure all trash is cleaned up from your allocated tent area. Trash receptacles are provided. Afternoon Dads and Committee members are responsible for packing up all equipment. Please ensure all trash is cleaned up from your allocated tent area. Trash receptacles are provided. Afternoon Dads and Committee members are responsible for packing up all equipment.

32 General Rules We are Guests on Public School Grounds No Smoking or Tobacco Use of Any Kind No Pets or Dogs/ Not Even Little Dogs Please Clean Up Your Trash Everyone is a Volunteer for This Event We are Guests on Public School Grounds No Smoking or Tobacco Use of Any Kind No Pets or Dogs/ Not Even Little Dogs Please Clean Up Your Trash Everyone is a Volunteer for This Event

33 RegistrationRegistration Performed online at

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36 RegistrationRegistration

37 SponsorshipSponsorship Important Sponsorship Note: Each troop participating in Brownilympics is required to have one or more sponsors. It can be downloaded from the Forms sections of the Brownilympics website. Important Sponsorship Note: Each troop participating in Brownilympics is required to have one or more sponsors. It can be downloaded from the Forms sections of the Brownilympics website.

38 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR TROOPS AT THE EVENT! Thank You!