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Return to Learn
Download the Return to Learn infographic to learn how your club can look in a COVID-19 reality, how to stay safe while participating and tips for tag.
Coach's handbook
Download the Coach's Handbook for information on implementing the Youth Run Club, motivating participants, proper technique, and more!
Runner's Handbook
The Runner's Handbook provides participants with information about why physical activity is important, how to run properly and safely, training programs, and more!
Practice Plan Builder
A compilation of all the AMA Youth Run Club warm-ups, main activities, stretches and talking tips. Use these components to build your own practice plan - templates plus pre-built plans are included.
PARENT LETTER
Download the form in English and in French to send to parents or guardians. Feel free to adapt this letter to suit your needs.
JOIN THE CLUB POSTER
Download the poster to display your run club's details.
AMA YRC @ Home
Looking for ways to stay active while at home, check out our new AMA YRC at Home resource. Full of games and activities that can be played with one or more players and in the space you have at home.
Virtual Running Log
Looking for a way to encourage the YRC while kids are at home? Check out the virtual running log a 10-week program that gets them ready for either a final 2 or 5km fun run!
Wrap Up
Finisher Prizes
All participants can receive a prize. Coaches must submit the Finisher Prize Request Form at least 3 weeks prior to completion of the AMA Youth Run Club to receive finisher prizes.
Race Bibs
Before you head out for your final fun run, be sure to download the printable race bibs, that participants can colour in before wearing!
fun run guide
How to host your own fun run: planning, supplies, race distances, race day and tips!
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
Download the Certificate of Participation to give to you runners at the end of the year.
Request a fun run
Click the link below to request the AMA YRC's support in hosting a fun run at your school or in your community!
PARTICIPANT SURVEY
Be sure to get your participants to fill out the year end Run Club survey!
COACH SURVEY
Complete the coach's survey for the opportunity to submit your feedback about the program. For completing the survey all coaches will receive a $5 coffee card.
Inclusion Supports
10 Suggestions
10 simple strategies to help create a more inclusive club for all your participants.
Visual Schedule
Visual schedules organize a sequence of activities and support students in understanding, anticipating and participating in the activities.
All About Me Sheet
This sheet will help you as a coach to foster a deeper connection to your participants.
Additional Supports
Running Log
Logging your runs is a great way to stay motivated to reach your goal. Track your runs and your progress with this log!
Training Log
Download the training log to discover a training program that will have your kids running a 2 or 5 km fun run after 20 weeks of training!
Let's warm up posters
Use this poster as a quick & easy warm up activity. Choose two activities from each column, start some music & go!
top 10 warm up activities
A compilation of some of our favourite warm up activities, tried and tested by AMA Youth Run Club Coaches across the province.
GO! RUN HANDBOOK
Download the GO! Run Handbook for information on implementing a girls only run club, motivating girls and gender diverse participants, talking tips, games and more!
Running Shoes Donation
Fast Trax has generously donated a number of new running shoes to the AMA YRC and we would love to get these shoes on the feet of some of our run club participants. If you have a student in need of a new pair of shoes please fill out the form below.
Youtube playlist
A library of video resources to support your club! There's something for everyone: coaches, runners, physician volunteers, parents & more!
Ever Active Schools
Want to find more ways to support a healthy school community? Check out Ever Active Schools!
AB Active After School
Looking for more supports for your after-school run club? Check out AB Active After School!
Healthy Schools Alberta Map
Want to find other AMA Youth Run Clubs in your area? Check out the Healthy Schools Alberta Map!
