Thursday, May 8, 2008

USA Cycling Regional Camp - Sonoma June 15-20

Team Specialized Racing teammate Larry Nolan is taking on the Head Coach position at the June 15-20 USA Cycling Junior Development (and U23) Regional Camp. Teammates, including former 4-time Olympian Leonard Harvey Nitz are expected to make special guest appearances. The camp will be held on the campus of California State Sonoma University. Here are the details:

How to Qualify: West Coast Regional Camp invitations are based on competitive race results from the following: at least one top-5 finish from any LAJORS or similar caliber road event, at least one top-3 finish from any NCNCA Junior Points Series event, or by permission based on race resume from the previous 12 months of racing prior to the camp. 14 year-old racing age athletes are eligible for camp invitation provided they have qualified by racing in the 15-18 age group categories.

How to Register: Riders who have already qualified will find a development camp link in the upper right hand corner of their "My USA Cycling" homepage. Simply follow the link to register on-line. Riders who do not have the link should email their race results to the Camp Manager at the address below as soon as possible in order to update their eligibility.

Staff and Curriculum: The camp will be staffed with USAC certified coaches and mechanics. Daytime training rides, skills clinics, and competitive events will be followed by evening seminars. Camp performance results will be used to qualify top junior athletes to attend the 2008 National Endurance Camp to be held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Cost: The cost for the 6-day camp is $700 and includes all meals and lodging. Teams with 3 or more athletes in attendance pay a discounted rate of $525 per athlete. Grants based on financial need are available from the USA Cycling Development Foundation.

For more information, visit www.usacycling.org or contact:

Claire House, Camp Manager
norcalvelo@gmail.com

Larry Nolan, Head Coach
nolanfive@yahoo.com

Benjamin Sharp, Junior Programs Manager
bsharp@usacycling.org

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