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.

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

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.

Be respectful
to self and others

Respond with courage

Expect the best

Allow for mistakes

Train to compete

Healthy choices

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.

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.

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

Our Values

Programs

Coaches

Jarod Letendre

Vernonhagen

Roxanne Skoreyko

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Pillars of Support

Partners and Supporters

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

Jarod
Letendre

Vernon
hagen

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