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Coach's handbook
Download the Coach's Handbook for information on implementing the Youth Run Club, motivating participants, proper technique, and more!
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!
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.
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!
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 Schedule
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!
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.
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!
