February 23, 2006 – The OCA is happy to announce Derek MacNeil as the new staff person responsible for SPROCKIDS Growth and Development.

Combining a passion for cycling, coaching, and event coordination with over eight years of project management experience, Derek will lead the planning and implementation of the SPROCKIDS program throughout Ontario.

Welcome aboard Derek!

All Sprockids inquiries can be directed to Derek at the OCA office 416.426.7416 or sprockids@ontariocycling.org

February 14, 2006 – The OCA is happy to announce Derek MacNeil as the SPROCKIDS Growth and Development Officer. Combining a passion for cycling, coaching, and event coordination with over eight years of project management experience, Derek will lead the planning and implementation of the SPROCKIDS program throughout Ontario.

Welcome aboard Derek!

What is Sprockids…?
CCA Sprockids National Introduction to Cycling Program is a program which develops young people’s self-esteem, empathy for others, anger management and provides kids with a strong feeling of belonging to a positive group while introducing them to a healthy activity they can be involved with for the rest of their lives.

It addresses the basic needs of youth to belong to a group and feel a collective sense of security and power. This develops self-esteem. Young people have the opportunity to come together to train and develop their cycling skills.

Throughout the program the concept of FUN is never forgotten. This is not a program of success or failure. The participants enjoy a feeling of success on all levels.

All Sprockids inquiries can be directed to Derek at the OCA office 416.426.7416 or info@ontariocycling.org
More information on Sprockids can be found at www.canadian-cycling.com/sprockids/english/about/philosophy.php