Empowering Indigenous Youth: Resilience, Relationships, Running

The Windbreakers are a St. Albert-based run club available for all Indigenous youth in grades 7-12. Our club focuses on more than just running; we also emphasize the importance of culture.

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Windbreakers running program inspires
and ignites Indigenous youth in the pursuit 
of a holistic journey through resiliency, relationships and running

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Our Values

The purpose of the Windbreakers Youth Running Program is to inspire Indigenous youth and motivate a sense of pride, cultural connection, and empowerment while engaging in the sport of running.
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Be respectful
to self and others
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Respond with courage
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Expect the best
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Allow for mistakes
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Train to compete
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Healthy choices
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Earn it

Programs

The purpose of the Windbreakers Youth Running Program is to inspire Indigenous youth and motivate a sense of pride, cultural connection, and empowerment while engaging in the sport of running.
Youth Running Programs
Cultural Running Events
Track and field
Cross Country program
Road Races
Goal setting and performance

Coaches

Jarod
Letendre

Jarod loves sports and the outdoors. His favorite sports are hockey and golf. Jarod loves hiking and spending time in the mountains.  

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Vernon
hagen

Vernon is an executive member of the St. Albert Metis Local and has a passion for teamwork and running.

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Roxanne Skoreyko

Roxanne coaches holistic body-mind training adaptability for optimal personal/athletic success. Her program stresses athlete autonomy, teamwork, fun, progression.

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Pillars of Support

Supporting
Culture
Connection with other youth and Elders of Indigenous heritage to create ties to culture and community.
Supporting

Youth Education
Youth education will be supported by gaining access to teachers, mentors, and coaches while on an educational journey.
Supporting

Running & Training
Physical exercise and goal setting will be supported through training and building self confidence.

Partners and Supporters

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P.O. Box 63 Station Main
St. Albert, AB T8N 1N2
windbreakers.running@gmail.com