Jim Anderson
USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camps:
USA Cycling's Talent ID Camp celebrates five years of developing youth
cyclists throughout the Northwest. The camp takes place July 27 - August 1,
2014 and provides a unique opportunity for cyclists ages 14-22 to learn
from coaches, develop skills, train and become better cyclists.
Portland, Ore. (February 4, 2014) -- This summer, USA Cycling is hosting a
Talent ID camp designed for riders ages 14-22 at. This Northwest camp is
one of 12 USA Cycling Talent ID Camps nationwide and is set to take place
July 27-August 1, 2014. The camp takes place in Washington County at
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
The camp will consist of unique opportunities for younger riders to learn
the fundamentals of bike racing. Basic bike and training skills, nutrition
and bike mechanics will be among the instruction topics. There will be
multiple presentations to give participants a well-rounded view of bicycle
racing, such as racing as a junior internationally, strength training,
recovery methods and nutrition. As with any cycling camp, there will be
some amazing riding! Rides will be around the Washington County area, which
has some of the best cycling in the north valley.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
http://www.usacycling.org/regional-talent-id-camps.htm
Registration for the USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camps is now available.
To register for a camp, sign in to your USA Cycling account and click on
the "Register for an Event" button. There you will find all the camps
listed for online registration. Registration for each camp closes one week
prior to the start of each camp. If you meet the age qualifications but do
not see ability to register, please email camp manager Jim Anderson (
pwnllc@gmail.com)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2014:
Scholarships: Washington State Racing Association
(WSBA)- Will provide scholarships to a
group of riders who have residence in
Washington State. Application, details and more info will be posted on WSBA
Email list and website. Please look for this in the coming weeks! For
additional support or for riders not in Washington State please see details
about USA Cycling Development Foundation Grant Program at www.usacdf.org
Rapha Northwest Juniors Classic Stage Race: Coordinated for 2014 to take
advantage of riders attending the camp and continue up to Washington State
for this fantastic stage race "only for Juniors" - a unique one of a kind
event - not to be missed by any Junior in the NW! Stage race is organized
as a separate event from the Talent ID Camp. Rapha Northwest Juniors
Classic Stage Race Presented by Tyler Farrar takes place on August 2-3,
2014 in Elma, WA. More info at:
http://ssvr.weebly.com/northwest-juniors-classic-stage-race.html
ABOUT:
Riders participating in the camp will be overseen by some of the most
experienced coaches in the United States. The staff includes professional
coaches who specialize in working with younger athletes and in developing
the skills and confidence to become great riders.
Riders from the Northwest who have participated in similar camps have gone
on to represent the United States in World Championship events,
international junior events in Europe and Canada and professional races. A
selection of riders from all nationwide camps will be nominated by the USA
Cycling coaching staff to attend the USA Cycling National Talent ID Camp at
the United States Olympic Training Center. These camps provide a way for
riders to progress through the USA Cycling pathway, develop skills,
training and receive national recognition.
The camp is designed for male and female cyclists ages 14-22 years old.
Participants will have some racing and training experience. The camp will
be based on the beautiful campus of Pacific University in Forest Grove,
Oregon from July 27-August 1, 2014. Camp tuition ranges from $750-$850,
depending on the date of registry. All riders need to be current USA
Cycling members. For more information see USA Cycling Talent ID website:
www.usacycling.org/regional-talent-id-camps.htm and for more information
about USA Cycling Junior Programs: www.usacycling.org/juniors
Camp participants can apply for grants to offset the cost of the camp
through the USA Cycling Development Foundation. All participants are
encouraged to apply for the Edmund R. Burke Fund for Cycling Development.
Note that the award money will not cover the entire costs of the camp, so
other fundraising activities should be explored. Riders should contact
their team manager or president about financial scholarships and may want
to reach out to local racing associations about any scholarships or
fundraising opportunities available. More info about USA Cycling
Development Foundation at: www.usacdf.org
Questions about the camp can be directed to Jim Anderson, Camp Manager at
503-975-8229 or pwnllc@gmail.com
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About USA Cycling:
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste
Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all
disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road,
track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based
organization, USA Cycling comprises 66,500+ licensees; 2,200 clubs and
teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions
2,650 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year
and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of
American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org