Each year the RRCA sponsors a newsletter contest to select the best club newsletter in the nation. There are three categories: Large Club (500+ members), Medium Club (100-499 members), and Small Club (less than 100 members).

This form is a guideline for your club to use in evaluating your newsletter. Numbers in ( ) indicate possible points for each item.

Includes a schedule of upcoming races and activities (5)

Includes timely information (5)

Includes news and results about past club races (5)

Includes news about past and future club events (5)

Includes news directed to all levels of running capabilities (5)

Is there a variety to the material? (5)

Is most material generated by club members ? (5)

Is there any national RRCA news or programs? (5)

Are club members mentioned frequently? (5)

Are there stories about individual club members? (5)

Is reprinted material clearly attributed? (if not deduct 5 points)

Is the cover distinctive? (5)

Are photos and graphics well laid out? (5)

Is the Layout "clean" and neat? (5)

Is all spelling and grammar correct? (5)

Is the newsletter visually "cohesive"? (5)

Does the newsletter inspire members to train, participate,

race, and support club activities? (5)

Does it generate enthusiasm for the club? (5)

Does it make people want to join the club? (3)

Does it have a club membership form in it? (2)

Is it Creative? (4)

Do stories reflect club dynamics? (3)

Is the effort of the editor evident? (3)