The Colorado Columbines is a proud partner of The Sporting Woman Community Fund. The mission of TSWCF is to provide financial support to women and girls who wish to participate in life changing experiences through athletic challenges. Each year, the Fund distributes approximately $10,000 to Colorado women and girls to help them achieve their athletic dreams that would not have been possible without financial assistance. The Colorado Columbines Women's Running Grant is being established within the Fund to support the running goals of Colorado women and girls.

Colorado female athletes seeking financial support may visit The Sporting Woman www.thesportingwoman.com for application instructions. As applications are received that entail a running component (including triathlons, etc.), the Columbine board will work with TSWCF to distribute the Columbines Running Grant.

For more information, please contact Columbine board member Carrie Atiyeh, carrieatiyeh@hotmail.com

Hare's a save the date reminder for the Fifteenth Annual Wild Hare Snowshoe Trek! The hares will hit the trail at Snow Mountain Ranch on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Please check our website, www.thesportingwoman.com, for details and entry forms as they become available. We will be offering the His and Hares 5k trek again this year, so if you know any guys who want to join us...hare's their chance.

The date is earlier than usual, so be sure to book your rooms at Snow Mountain Ranch well in advance. Participants in The Wild Hare Snowshoe Trek will receive 20% off lodging at the Snow Mountain Ranch facilities. Please call reservations at 1-800-777-9622 to receive this discount or visit their website at www.ymcarockies.org. Be sure to mention the Wild Hare! Send us an email if you have any questions, info@thesportingwoman.com.