October 26, 2017 (Sherbrooke, QC) – Anyone with questions about the 2017-18 Canadian Cyclo-cross Program is welcome to a brief information session at the Canadian cyclo-cross championship in Sherbrooke, QC, this weekend. Cyclo-cross program manager Scott Kelly will host the info session on Friday, immediately after the manager’s meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Armand Nadeau Pavilion.

For the location of the Pavilion, please see the tech guide for the Canadian championships here.

The 2017-18 program and selection criteria can be found on the Cycling Canada website here.

Donations
Cycling Canada does not receive government funding for Cyclo-Cross programs. This means all projects are funded through sponsorship, private donations or by the athletes themselves. Any amount donated has a direct impact on the development of this sport in Canada. As a not-for-profit organization, Cycling Canada can issue tax receipts for any donation greater than $25.

Please click here to donate.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Scott Kelly at scott@dundasspeedshop.com.

About the Canadian Cyclo-Cross Working Group:
The Canadian-Cyclo-cross Working Group is made up of various stakeholders from the Canadian Cyclo-cross community. The objective of this initiative is to improve communications and planning around the Canadian Cyclo-cross program. The working group has been tasked with developing a sustainable cyclo-cross program, exploring funding opportunities and identifying and engaging leaders in the Canadian Cyclo-cross community to help drive these initiatives.

Working Group members:
– Program Manager: Scott Kelly
– NSO Rep: Kris Westwood
– PSO Rep: Jayson Gillespie
– Elite Female Rep: Maghalie Rochette
– Elite Male Rep: Michael van den Ham
– Industry Rep: Craig Richey
– Member at Large: Aaron Schooler

(Note: Mical Dyck has stepped down from the group, but Michael van den Ham has stepped up. We would like to thank Mical for her contribution over the last 18 months.)