January 23, 2004 – The first Conference on Women's Cycling in BC will be held on Saturday, February 7th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, at the Sport BC Building, located at 1367 West Broadway.
The goals of the Conference include: – Identifying ways to reduce the barriers to entry for women's cycling – Identifying other women's cycling issues at both the grassroots and elite levels – Electing three women representatives for Cycling BC Committees; one for each of the High Performance, Junior, and Road, Track & Cyclocross Committees – To develop and prioritize action items
Discussion topics will include all issues facing women's cycling; including participation and growth of the sport at the grassroots level, athlete development, and the pursuit of high performance excellence. This Conference needs your input on these discussions! Your attendance is integral to its success.
The Conference Chair will be Pamela Egger, Masters National Road and Time Trial Champion and successful corporate finance lawyer. Key guest speakers expected are Olympic medalist and National Team Member, Alison Sydor and former Olympian and National Team Member, and current CCA board member, Leslie Tomlinson, speaking on their experiences as pro cyclists. Another key speaker expected is Heather Johnston, founder of Northwest Womens Cycling, speaking on the Seriessuccesses and challenges experienced in growing womens cycling in Washington State.
Don't miss this critical opportunity to make a positive change in the current conditions and opportunities for women in cycling! It will also be an excellent opportunity to network with other women involved in bicycle racing as athletes, coaches, and club members.
The BC Women's Cycling Conference is part of Cycling BC's effort to stimulate participation, development, and excellence in the sport of women's cycling in BC.
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2004 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Sport BC, Room 106 Address: 1367 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC Cost: Free (donations to cover facility costs appreciated!)
Questions about the conference should be directed to Allan Prazsky at road@cycling.bc.ca