October 09, 2012 (Burnaby, BC) – Cycling BC is excited to announce the return of the highly popular fall/winter camps at the Burnaby Velodrome. The first camp will be held over three days from November 9-11, 2012, and will be run by Cycling BC and Burnaby Velodrome coaches.
Included in the camp will be multiple track training sessions in addition to the weekend racing event hosted by the Burnaby Velodrome Club. The main focus of the camp will be learning essential track skills with an emphasis on team pursuit and team sprint. This camp is the first in a nation-wide program to serve as talent identification for the national track program, with an eye towards identifying possible 2016 and 2020 athletes.
Any riders interested in taking part are asked to send an application via email to Cycling BC development coach Jeff Ain at jeff[at cyclingbc.net. Space is limited, and these camps have sold out for the past three seasons.
Dates: November 9-11, 2012
Where: Burnaby Velodrome, 7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby, BC
Age Range: 13-18
Cost: TBA – will be approximately $70/rider, includes camp, race entry, bike rental (if required)
Contact: Jeff Ain jeff@cyclingbc.net