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Provincial Performance Team
Cycling Nova Scotia is committed to providing guidance, skill development, leadership to ensure our athletes are prepared for competition. Members of this program will form the provincial performance cycling team and work closely with an NCCP Competition Development coach throughout the season. The goal of the program is to provide the province’s top developing athletes with the necessary support to help them achieve successes at national and international competitions; Canada Games and/or complete for National Team Selection. This program follows the LTAD model set out by Cycling Canada and is part of Cycling Nova Scotia’s High-Performance Plan. Athletes are expected to progress through the Learn-to-Train and Train-to-Compete stages of the LTAD while participating in the program.
Selection to the team is based on an athlete’s ability to meet provincial benchmarks. In addition, athletes must complete an application outlining their past achievements, future goals, and commitment to cycling. The team will focus on those athletes that have made cycling their primary sport and who demonstrate development potential and desire to pursue athletic excellence. This program is not intended to replace or substitute an athlete’s involvement with their local club, but further enhance their development and training opportunities.
The Provincial High Performance Team is the second step towards Athletic Excellence and access to National competition
Team Size
4 – 6
Program Prerequisits
- Road or XCO athlete
- Ages 16-22 (for the current cycling season)
- Previous competition experience of 2 years (minimum)
- Attended at least 4+ races in previous season (Road or MTB)
- Racing in the U17, U19 U23/elite (MTB) or Cat A/B (Road)
- Own proper equipment for primary discipline
Program Requirements
- Work with the Provincial Team Coach
- Committed to yearly training plan
- Participate in provincial calendar for selected discipline (minimum 75%)
- Participate in National Championships for selected Discipline
- Attend winter endurance training camp (Nordic for 2024/Winter endurance Camp)
- Attend bi-weekly team skill development training (Mainly Halifax based, other locations TBD)
- Attend/support integrated sport science/ mini camps/project
- Wear Team Nova Scotia clothing on provincial projects/ camps training sessions
- Be a member and in good standing with Cycling Nova Scotia
- Assist with fundraising initiatives (Athlete and Parent)
Program Benefits
- Season Goal setting and development plan
- Yearly Training Plan/ Weekly personalized coaching (Training Peaks and in person)
- Quarterly fitness testing
- Access to Canadian Sport Center Strength and Conditioning program (on-site or remote)
- Bi-weekly skill and development training (in season)
- Access to Winter Nordic Ski training
- Monthly Sport Science opportunities at Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic
- Weekly coach contact
- Access to financial support for provincial team competitions, projects and camps
2024 Program Cost
10 Month program – $800
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Training jersey ($100) + team wear
For more information about the provincial team and how to become involved please contact: [email protected] & [email protected]