March 29, 2004 – The Canadian Cycling Association has approved the Ontario Track Championships as a Pre-Qualifying event for the Junior Track World Championships to be held in Los Angeles this July. In an effort to revitalize track racing in Ontario, the CCA has taken steps in helping the province bring young cyclists back to track racing. Should a rider meet a standard layed out by the CCA, That rider will automatically be invited to the National Selection Camp in Victoria BC (July 9-11).

The Standards:
200m Men 11.5; 200m Women 12.85
1000m Men 1:11.3; 500m Women 39.55
3000m Individual Pursuit Men  3:44.5; 2000m  Pursuit Women 2:47.55
4000m Team Pursuit 4:34.5
Olympic Sprint          TBA

The Ontario Track Championships will be held at the very fast 200m Velodrome in Detroit,  Michigan.  Events kick off with the Kilo on Friday night June 18th. Finishing on Sunday June 20th with the Can- Am Madison.

The competition is open to licensed riders from all provinces. All events will be timed with electronic scoring for the most accurate results. Coaches, there will be training sessions in May & June leading up to the Track Championships. For more information contact:  Rob Good: rob.good@ypg.com 1-888-508-3944