Dan Kaempff
Speaking of junior racing, did you happen to read this post from Fast Eddy, about the state of junior development in the US? Thoughts?
http://www.flandriacafe.com/2012/03/premier-pas-dunlop.html
> From: eric939@redshift.com
> To: jim-anderson@comcast.net; obra@list.obra.org; juniors@list.obra.org; obrarace@list.obra.org
> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:38 -0700
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] [OBRA Race] Northwest USA Cycling Regional Development Camp (Ages 14-22 yr olds) in Oregon - July 8-13, 2012
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>
> For Juniors, on March 25 will be the Salinas Junior Development Criterium in
> Northern California. It is part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Road Series
> (ie, USAC). Further information is available from www.USACycling.org, or
> www.GrassRootsCycling.net.
>
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obrarace-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obrarace-bounces@list.obra.org]
> On Behalf Of Jim Anderson
> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 6:43 AM
> To: obra@list.obra.org; juniors@list.obra.org; obrarace@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Race] Northwest USA Cycling Regional Development Camp (Ages
> 14-22 yr olds) in Oregon - July 8-13, 2012
>
> Registration will open soon, see next email for details, general info is
> below:
>
> See details below about the OBRA Scholarship....
>
>
>
>
> USA Cycling Regional Development Camps - The pathway to the future starts
> here
> In the summer of 2012, USA Cycling is hosting 11 nationwide Regional
> Development Camps designed for riders aged 14-22 years old. The
> Northwest (Oregon) is hosting one for the forth year running and will
> be on these dates: July 8-13, 2012.
>
> The camp will consist of unique opportunities for younger riders to
> learn the fundamentals of bike racing. Basic bike and training skills,
> nutrition, basic bike mechanics, and nutrition will be amongst the
> instruction topics. There will be several presentations that will give
> the riders a well-rounded view of bicycle racing, like racing as a
> junior internationally, track racing and other disciplines of the
> sport. As with any cycling camp, there will be plenty of riding with
> fantastic rides scheduled around the Washington County area, which has
> some of the best bike cycling in the north valley!
>
> 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 giving them the skills and confidence to become great riders.
>
> The camp is designed for female and male cyclists, ages 14-22 with
> some racing experience. The camp will be based on the beautiful campus
> of Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon July 8-13, 2012. Costs
> for the camp are $750.00 for the week, which includes room, board and
> all instructional fees. Early and team discounts are available. More
> detailed information on how to register is on the camp website. All
> riders need to be current USA Cycling members.
>
> For more information see Northwest USA Cycling Regional Development
> Camp website: www.nwcyclingcamp.com and for more information about USA
> Cycling Junior Programs: www.usacycling.org/juniors.
>
>
>
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Scholarship:
> OBRA is giving 5 riders partial fee support available for camp
> (contact Kenji Sugahara kenji@obra.org OBRA Executive Director). Open
> to any rider age 14-22 (chronological age/not racing age) who resides
> in the state of Oregon (Vancouver, WA residents please inquire). All
> riders need to be have current USA Cycling license.
>
> Steps to apply for the OBRA partial fee support for the camp:
> Step #1: email kenji@obra.org with a subject line of: OBRA
> Scholarship. In a short, clear and concisely written email include
> contact information phone and address, current GPA if in school, name
> of school and any other specific details.
>
> Step #2: You will be contacted by June 1, 2012 regarding if you were
> selected.
>
> Step #3: You will then need to register through www.usacycling.org.
> You will need to email confirmation/receipt to kenji@obra.org that you
> have registered before your scholarship money is sent.
>
> Please Note: If you are considered a "non-automatic qualifying rider"
> please get a hold of Jim Anderson, NW Camp Manager,
> info@nwcyclingcamp.com
>
>
> USA Cycling Development Foundation Grant Program:
> Camp participants can apply for grants to offset the cost of the camp
> or travel to the camp. USA Cycling Development Foundation Travel and
> Training Grant Program. Eligibility is based, in part, on financial
> need. Please read the instructions and eligibility requirements
> carefully. Note that the award money will not cover the entire costs
> of the camp, so other fundraising activities should be explored. Also,
> Contact your team manager or president about financial scholarships
> from your team. You may want to talk to your local racing association
> about any scholarships available or fundraising ideas. More info about
> USA Development Foundation at: www.usacdf.org
>
> ##
>
> About the USA Cycling Regional Development Camps
> Serving as entry points into USA Cycling's National Development
> Program pathway, USA Cycling's Regional Development Camps aim to
> identify talent and, in some cases, select riders for national
> development camps and/or international competition. Each of the camps
> are open to athletes between 14 and 22 who have at least some race
> experience and are looking to improve their skill sets. For more
> information about USA Cycling's Regional Development Camps, click here
> .
>
> 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 70,000 licensees;
> 2,400 clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national
> governing body sanctions 2,900 competitive and non-competitive events
> throughout the U.S. each year, manages 17 national championship events
> and is responsible for fostering the identification, development, and
> support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit
> www.usacycling.org .
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