Registration for the Jerusalem 2012 Marathon

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What is Team SHALVA?

Team SHALVA is a unique and dedicated training program that unites runners of all backgrounds and ages, helping them prepare to walk/run or a combination of both in the upcoming Jerusalem Full and Half Marathons. During this process, runners raise money for SHALVA-The Association for Physically & Mentally Challenged Children in Israel. Team SHALVA is committed to helping participants reach their fundraising and personal training goals.

What services does SHALVA provide for children with special needs?

There are two SHALVA centers in Israel, one in Jerusalem and another in Alon Shvut. Both centers provide afternoon activities and supplemental respite care along with related therapies 365 days a year. In this manner, parents are better able to cope with the tremendous pressures of keeping their child at home. In addition to the aforementioned afternoon and respite care, the Jerusalem center provides early intervention for infants aged 0-4, life skills training from ages six through young adulthood, and overnight and day camps. All programs and services are provided completely free of charge.

To learn more about SHALVA, please visit: www.shalva.org

What's 'included' in the Team SHALVA package?

Once you have reached your fundraising minimum, the Team SHALVA experience includes:

Roundtrip airfare to Israel (runners residing outside of Israel)
Hotel Accomodations from Thursday, March 15- Sunday, March 18 (runners residing outside of Israel)
Pre-race "Meet & Greet" Pasta Party
Post-race Celebration Party
Entry ticket to the Jerusalem municipality's "Erev Pasta" Party (Full and Half marathon runners only)
Marathon admissions
Transportation to and from race
Team running shirt (made from tech material, allowing for 'cool running')
Suggested itineraries/travel recommendations for your free time in Israel
An exciting tour of SHALVA where you will have the chance to meet some of the children and see firsthand the therapies and services that your efforts are helping to support. (For more information about SHALVA and their special projects, please visit the website at www.shalva.org )
An unparalleled weekend of fun, meeting lots of new people and making new friends, all uniting for the benefit of SHALVA's children with special needs.

What does it take to join the Team?

Runners from outside of Israel commit to raising a minimum of $3600 and will receive a subsidy for airfare and hotel accomodations underwritten by our corporate sponsors. Runners choosing to waive airfare and hotel accomodations are required to raise a minimum of $3,000. Runners who currently reside in Israel commit to raising a minimum of 1800 NIS. Runners who are under the age of 18 must fill out a parental consent form (on registration page) and have it signed. Special rates are available for family teams (immediate family only).

Every runner is issued his own webpage. This can be customized both to reflect the runner's personality and allow him to reach donors, friends, and family members with updated information, fundraising 'updates', and insights about the experience. And in addition to the webpage, the website is chock-filled with vital information that the runner will want to revisit again and again: sample letters, fundraising tips, charts, and other record-keeping tools.

I've never run in a marathon. Will there be any training provided?

Of course! Whether you have never run before or you compete in marathons and triathlons every week, the Team SHALVA training program will help you prepare to cross the finish line. Via the website, Team SHALVA provides all runners with 'training tools' that have been put together by our team coach Yuval Assif. Included are training schedules at every respective level, running tips, and stretching suggestions. Registered runners will be able to write directly to Coach Yuval whenever they have a concern or question related to their training.

Will I be able to complete a half or full marathon if I've never run before?

Many of our runners are 'first timers'! The combination of preparing for a first full or half marathon combined with the enthusiasm for raising money for such a great cause will be the impetus to get you over the finish line! The training tips and running schedules included in this website have been carefuly researched and tested and, if followed with regularity, will ensure a succesful outcome to the overall marathon experience.

How long is the training period?

This depends on your present level of health and fitness. Assuming that a runner is in relatively good health, we suggest a three-four month training program. This general rule extends to both beginning and experienced runners.

How do I get started?

To register, click here. You will immediately access various fundraising and training tools and your registration fee is credited to your required fundraising minimum. This fee is a 100% tax deductable donation to SHALVA and is non-refundable.

What currencies are acceptable for sponsorship?

All donations can be made via our simple and secure Online Donation Form. Credit card donations can be made in U.S Dollars, Canadian Dollars, or Israeli Shekels. British Pound checks can be made out to SHALVA and will receive a tax deductible receipt.