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NCCP Training to Race Workshop
Velo NB would like to know of any members from New Brunswick that are participating in the upcoming course. If you are participating in the course please contact executivedirector@velo.nb.ca. Registration information is listed below.
We would like to invite any coaches who would like to register for the upcoming online workshop, as we continue our ongoing coaching development opportunities.
Prior to the first scheduled session, we will provide additional information and web access for the participants. If there are any questions, please direct them via email to Andy Wilson –andy.wilson@cyclingcanada.ca
For dates and times, please see the information list below:
Learning Facilitator: Paul Jurbala
Level: NCCP Training to Race workshop
Language: English
Schedule: *Eastern Time* (coaches must be present at all sessions to receive credit)
Monday, December 2: 7:30-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 3: 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, December 5: 7:30-9:30pm
Monday, December 9: 7:30-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 10: 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, December 12: 7:30-9:30pm
Registration: All coaches who want to work toward Ready to Race! Introduction to Competition certification are welcome to register here.
Cost: $175
Organizers: Cycling Canada
Description: Ready to Race! Introduction to Competition (R2R) is the context for coaches who will primarily work with new competitive cyclists at the community and club level. These athletes will likely be in the Learn to Train to Train to Train stages of LTAD, although the context could apply to any new racer of any age. These athletes have basic but developed cycling skills and the desire to begin competing within a structured training and competition program.
Please note that this course requires a minimum of 5 participants, and has a maximum of 20. Coaches will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
A Leader of the Pack
Velo NB is pleased to make an announcement today on the road to the Niagara Region for the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
Leading our MTB Team will be Coach Jane Mckeown.
Jane has been involved at Canada Games and the cycling community for a number of years. She has held various roles in the past, and continues to be an active leader in the cycling community.
We look forward to the preparation she will bring to the team in the build up to the games, as well as leadership in competition.
Summer in Review
As many New Brunswickers prepare to leave for Mount Ste. Anne, and the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships this weekend, here’s some interesting info for those who didn’t follow what happened in Kentville at the Canada Cup this month or with the XCO Canada Cup series and Canadian Championships this year.