Cycling High Performance Program
The Cycling Performance Program is open to Espoir (U23) and Elite athletes who have extensive racing experience. Athletes of this program have specialized in specific cycling disciplines (road, track or mountain bike). The program works towards facilitating athletic growth and development in specific cycling disciplines, preparing athletes for competition in national and international.
Training Schedule
Training schedule is personalized to help meet athletes training objectives, while taking into account post secondary education and other obligations the athletes may have. As these athletes often train by themselves, and fallow an individualized training program, there is no set training time. Coaching is delivered one on one, appose to a group setting.
Cost
46 week program: October 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012 – $2,200 for the season (first payment of $1100 due November 1, 2011 and remainder due April 1, 2012)
Please Note Extra fees will be required for travel to competitions, velodrome bookings, group outings and cross training activities
Information Session
An information session will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 5pm for athletes and 7pm for parents in the Olympic Oval Lounge.
For more informaton please contact Phil Abbott at 403.220.7987 or by email at pabbott@ucalgary.ca
High Performance Program Forms 2011-2012.pdf
Cycling Performance Program
The Cycling Performance Program is open to athletes (14+) and older, who have experience in bike racing or other competitive athletic experience. Athletes of this program have mastered the fundamentals of cycling, and are beginning to specialize in specific cycling disciplines (road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross). The program works towards facilitating athletic growth and development in specific cycling disciplines, preparing athletes for competition in Alberta races.
Athletes take part in coached sessions and are required to have their own road bike, rollers (and/or trainer), and heart rate monitors. Athletes are also required to bring athletic shoes and clothing for strength and agility practices.
Training Schedule
- Monday: Weights and agility training 5 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: indoor riding sessions at the Oval from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Weights or cross training at the Olympic Oval from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday: indoor riding sessions at the Oval from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Weights and group ride
- Sunday: Non-bike aerobic activity
Cost
46 week program: October 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012 – $2,000 for the season (first payment of $1000 due November 1, 2011 and remainder due April 1, 2012)
Please Note Extra fees will be required for travel to competitions, velodrome bookings, group outings and cross training activities
Information Session
An information session will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 5pm for athletes and 7pm for parents in Olympic Oval Lounge.
For more information please contact Phil Abbott at 403.220.7987 or by email at phil.abbott@hotmail.ca
Performance Program Forms 2011-2012.pdf
Cycling Development Program
The Cycling Development Program is open to kids (ages 11-16) of all abilities who share an interest in learning and developing cycling and athletic skills. Through this program we explore the fundamentals of sport, placing emphasize on continued fun, knowledge, fitness, and technique. The program works towards facilitating athletic growth and development in all cycling disciplines, including road, mountain bike, track, and cyclo cross. The program will also develop the athlete through cross training in other sports such as cross country skiing, speed skating, hiking, and other indoor and outdoor team activities (i.e., soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, etc.) During the summer, the program shifts towards providing experience in local racing of all the disciplines. The Cycling Development Program is a direct link to Cycling Performance Program.
Athletes take part in coached sessions and are required to have their own bike (MTB and road). The Olympic Oval National Cycling Centre will provide rollers for use during indoor training sessions. Athletes are also required to bring athletic shoes and clothing for strength and agility practices.
Training schedule
- Tuesday: Guided Coaching Sessions at the Oval from 5 to 7 p.m. (bicycle skill development – outdoor rides in the fall and indoor bike skills in the winter on rollers or trainer)
- Thursday: Guided Coaching Sessions at the Oval from 5 to 7 p.m. (aerobic development on bike as well as various outdoor and indoor cross training activities. This could include soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, floor hockey, speed skating and xc-skiing)
- Saturday or Sunday: Guided Coaching Sessions at the Oval from 10am to ~2pm (outdoor aerobic activity such as hiking, cycling, xc-skiing)
Cost
46 week program: October 18, 2011 to September 17, 2012 – $1,600 (two equal payments of $800 due November 1, 2011 and April 1, 2012)
Please Note Extra fees will be required for travel to competitions, velodrome bookings, group outings and cross training activities
Information Session
An information session will be held on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 7pm for athletes and parents in the Olympic Oval Lounge.
For more information or to register please contact Stephen Burke, Head Coach at 403.220.8008 or by email at sgburke@ucalgary.ca
Development Program Forms 2011-2012.pdf