June 11, 2004 – The Ontario Summer Games (OSG) form an integral part of the
OCA’s strategy to develop younger riders. One of the primary targets of the
High Performance program is to develop riders who are competitive at the
Canada Summer Games (CSG). Ideally we want to see young athletes compete in
the Ontario Summer Games as a prelude to the Canada Summer Games, as the
athletes in the CSG are typically 16-23 years of age. The ages that have
been selected to participate in the 2004 Ontario Summer games are males and
females, 13-16 years of age.

The 2004 Summer Games will get underway on August 19, 2004 at Boler Mountain
in London, Ontario, and the OCA wants to send 48 athletes representing 12
regions (listed below) from across Ontario to the games. In order to reach
our goal of sending 48 athletes we need our affiliate clubs to assemble a
team of riders made up of a minimum one female. The teams will compete over a
two day period in three events. The events that have been selected are
Mountain Bike XC, Mountain Bike points – short track and Mountain Bike Team
Relay. Teams must participate in all three events.

The 12 Regions which will be represented are:

1. Barrie
2. Bruce/Collingwood
3. Hamilton
4. Kitchener/Waterloo
5. London/Woodstock
6. Niagara/St. Catherines
7. North Bay/Sault Ste. Marie
8. Ottawa/Kingston
9. TD East (Durham, Uxbridge, Peterborough)
10. TD West (Mississauga/Milton)
11. Thunder Bay
12. Windsor/Sarnia

In order to send a team from each area we need to ensure all teams are
accompanied by a team leader. The OCA highly recommends the team leader be
a minimum Level 1 NCCP certified. (A screening process is in place for
individuals not certified.) This individual can be a coach, manager or
volunteer. The team leader must accompany athletes at all times. (Rooms
are provided for these individuals.)

The fee for athletes and team leaders is $50/person
The fee will include:
* Food for the duration of the event
* Housing for the duration of the event
* Entry into all three events
* Recognition at the 2004 Cycling Celebration
* Souvenir OCA clothing (which should be worn during opening ceremonies and
when not in team uniform.) The OCA is subsidizing the remaining costs.
* Transportation – Transportation is limited, but there are options. If
transportation during the games is needed the OCA will have to be notified
well in advance of the games.

For applications, further information or questions please contact:

Jamie Beblow
High Performance Coordinator
The Ontario Cycling Association
1185 Eglinton Avenue East
North York, Ontario M3C 3C6
Phone: 416.426.7401
Fax: 416.426.7349
E-mail: racing@ontariocycling.org