April 23, 2004 – The Ontario Summer Games (OSG) form an integral part of the OCA's strategy to develop young riders and teams. 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 take place August 19-22, 2004 at Boler Mountain in London, Ontario, and the OCA wants to send 48 athletes representing 12 regions (listed below) from across Ontario. 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
Level 1 NCCP certified (minimum). 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 (includes: food, housing
and entry in all three events). The OCA is subsidizing the remaining costs.
Transportation is limited, but there are options. If transportation during
are provided for these individuals.)
The fee for athletes and team leaders is $50/person (includes: food, housing
and entry in all three events). The OCA is subsidizing the remaining costs.
Transportation is limited, but there are options. If transportation during
the games is needed, the OCA must be notified well in advance.
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
Telephone: 416.426.7401
Fax: 416.426.7349
E-mail: racing@ontariocycling.org