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NextGen training group Development Camp for Junior (U17) Development BMX Athletes

From Cycling Canada:

New for the 2015 season! The athletes in the Junior devo class (14-16 years of age) will be racing for an opportunity to qualify for a NextGen Supercross Development camp and Development team for 2016 World Championships.

The top 3 male and female athletes from the East and from the West plus 2 coach selections will be invited to a NextGen Supercross development camp held in January – February 2016 in Chula Vista, California.

At the NextGen Devo camp a team of 4-6 athletes will be selected to the development team that would be going to the 2016 World Championships. The athletes will then work with the NextGen coach, in collaboration with their club coach, in the lead up to the BMX SX World Championships.

It is to be that selected athletes must demonstrate a commitment to follow the proposed training and racing plan leading to the 2016 World Championships.

Selection Criteria

Eastern Qualifications: Top 3 male and female athletes.*

  • Canada Cup #1 – Toronto
  • Canada Cup #2 – Toronto
  • Canada Cup #5 – Drummondville

Western Qualifications: Top 3 male and female athletes.*

  • Canada Cup #3 – Abbotsford
  • Canada Cup #4 – Abbotsford
  • Canada Cup #6 – Calgary
  • Canada Cup #7 – Calgary * Best 3 finishes

* Best 3 finishes

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