Cycling Canada and Cycling NWT are thrilled to announce that Cycling NWT has become the 12th Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) for cycling in Canada. This partnership marks a significant milestone for promoting cycling across the vast and diverse communities of Canada, expanding an aligned national sport system into the Northwest Territories.
“Community growth is a pillar of Cycling Canada’s strategic plan and to expand the cycling network into a new territory in Canada is not an everyday occurrence,” said Robyn Skinner, Cycling Canada Director of Community Growth and Engagement. “We welcome Cycling NWT to the Canadian cycling community and anticipate learning and supporting our new sport partner in the north.”
Lisa McShane, Member of the Cycling NWT Board of Directors, also expressed her enthusiasm: “We love seeing cycling as a sport but also as a recreational activity in the communities. Involving other sports, sport and recreation partners, and building capacity will be a great journey for all of us.”
As a National Sport Organization (NSO), Cycling Canada is the governing body for cycling within Canada and works closely with its member PTSOs to oversee and develop the sport. PTSOs follow NSO policies and rules, as well as bring national programming to their regional communities in support of a unified athlete pathway and consistent, accessible and safe nationwide sport environment.
Cycling NWT has already made impactful strides by hosting its first National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coaching Clinic, resulting in several trained NCCP Community Coaches and additional candidates currently undergoing training in Mountain Biking Introduction to Competition Coaching. The organization is also in the process of identifying athletes for future competitions, including the 2025 Canada Summer Games, ensuring readiness for upcoming events.
For more information about Cycling Canada’s PTSOs, click here.
Source: Cycling Canada
About Cycling NWT
Cycling NWT is committed to developing cycling in the Northwest Territories in support of small communities through initiatives such as bike safety programs, competitions, coach development and bike repairs. Cycling NWT collaborates with Cycling Canada, its fellow Provincial/Territial Sport Organizations, and other sport and recreation partners in the Northwest Territories to provide opportunities for participants of all ages to find joy in cycling and become the best version of themselves.
About Cycling Canada
Cycling Canada is one of the oldest national sport organizations in Canada and has one simple purpose: to inspire Canadians to cycle. Cycling Canada administers programs to promote and grow cycling across the country, hosts national and international events and manages the National Team in all levels of international competition.