August 14/99 12:26 pm - New Coaching Program, Mississauga Results

Posted by Editor on 08/14/99
 

Bronze Training Group Program

Victoria August 13, 1999 - Junior and developmental riders to be eligible for annual program of coaching and athlete services at PacificSport National Cycling Centre.

Top young cycling prospects from across Canada will be eligible for a new developmental program to be offered this fall at the PacificSport National Cycling Centre in Victoria. The program was announced today by former Olympic champion Yury Kashirin, who is the National Team Coach, and Director of the PacificSport National Cycling Centre. Kashirin said applications will be accepted immediately for a limited number of openings in the PacificSport National Cycling Sport BRONZE TRAINING GROUP.


"We are committed to providing world-class athlete services, quality coaching and long term sport development programs as part of PacifcSport." said Kashirin. "This new offering allows us to expand our reach and help identify and develop future national team talent for Canada."

"This program will allow us to increase the level of support for qualified riders. " added Kashirin. "We believe there are great benefits from frequent contacts between promising riders and high level coaches, and we want to open the door each year to more motivated riders."

As head coach and director of the centre, Yury Kashirin will supervise the program, with Assistant National Coach Steve Lund as the lead coach.

"We have had great success with our first Talent ID program last fall which brought athletes like Erica Drew (National Track, silver, bronze, Western Canada Games, bronze and gold), Erinne Willock (National Track, bronze, Western Canada Games, gold), and Claire Townsend (MTB Canada Cup, currently 4th overall), to the Center. Now, we want to make a greater commitment to athletes who are ready."

The program is partly funded by the Province of BC Regional Training Centre program, the PacificSport national Cycling Centre and coaching fees. "We expect to announce scholarships for interested athletes shortly." said Bill Fosdick, Chair of the Regional Training Centre Management Committee.


PacificSport National Cycling Centre BRONZE Training Group Services:

(Maximum of 10 Athletes )

Supervised annual training program, including
1.. consultations with coach
2.. coach evaluation at events as possible
3.. SportWorks "Bronze" card (includes access to all greater participating Greater Victoria strength training facilities, and all PacificSport Sport athlete support programs)
4.. Invitation to December national team camp in Victoria

Selection Criteria:
a.. Priority to BC Athlete Assistance Program athletes
b.. Be based or willing to move to Victoria
c.. Competing in an Olympic or World Championship event
d.. Willing to train within the guidelines of the PacifcSport National Cycling
e.. Centre, programs prescribed or monitored and approved by CCSD National
Cycling Centre coaches
f.. having achieved the following performance standards:

1.. National MTB and /or Road results
a.. Junior Men and Women Top 3
b.. Senior Men and Women Top 10
c.. Espoir Men Top 10
2.. National Track Results
a.. Junior Men and Women Top 3
b.. Senior Men and Women Top 3
3.. Canada Cup MTB standings
a.. Junior Men and Women Top 3
b.. Senior Men and Women Top 5
c.. Espoir Men Top 5
4.. BC Provincial Championships, Road, Track or MTB
a.. Junior Men and Women Champion
b.. Senior Men and Women Champion
5.. CCA Approved athletes from other Provinces attending University or high school and residing in Victoria
6.. Athletes who show exceptional potential to achieve National and International results

Coaching Fee: $600 per year, October 1 1999 to September 30 2000

Scholarships:

A limited number of scholarships up to 50% are available for selected athletes needing support. Please contact Steve Lund at cycling@ampsc.com for an application for a scholarship.

Opportunities for Sponsors of Scholarships:

Companies, cycling clubs, or other organizations wishing to provide a scholarship for a deserving athlete should contact Steve Lund at cycling@ampsc.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How does participating affect my club or trade team?

A. The Bronze Training Group is a training group, not a competition teams. Riders will remain with their club and race for them.

Q. Can I join for part of the year?

A. No, the program is for a full year, and the fee is payable October 1, with the option to pay the second half of the year April 1.

Applications:

Athletes interested in being considered for one of the places in the BRONZE Training Group should send a cover letter and cycling curriculum vitae to Steve Lund at cycling@pacificsport.com. by August 30. The selected athletes will be announced September 7.


Mississauga Midweek Wednesday Results
(courtesy Mike Barry)

Wednesday August 11th. 1999

Distance 55km (25 laps). 66 starters. Time: 1-35-10
Two groups. Scratch group at 2 minutes.

1 Heath Cockburn Jet Fuel Coffee
2 Matthew Hansen Jet Fuel Coffee
3 Don Zuck Pavan Cycles
4 Steve Lessey Jet Fuel Coffee
5 Pat Shea Saeco Canada
6 Andrew Pinfold Jet Fuel Coffee
7 Rob Mann KHS
8 Mathias Schmidt Exit Realty
9 Kevin Speacht Kiro
10 Greg Cavanagh Mississauga C.C.
11 A.N. Other
12 Ben Ayson Mississauga C.C.
13 James Wadden Kiro

Primes.

5th lap. Steve Cooper. Jet Fuel Coffee
10th lap Gary Skully Halton
10thlap (scratch group)Dave Britnell Hummingbirds.
15th lap Steve Lessey Jet Fuel Coffee
20th lap Andew Pinfold Jet Fuel Coffee.


1999 Ontario Provincial Championships - Photos
(courtesy Rob Naish)

A hundred Photos from the 1999 Ontario Provincial Road Championships are now available at www.eagle.ca/cobourgcycle/99provrr/

If I didn't include a picture of you and you want one email me at ran@eagle.ca and I will try and find one to send.