February 4, 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 Male and Female ages 13-16.

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 twelve 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. 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 (includes: food, housing and entry in all three events).

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.