Cycling Canada is committed to long-term athlete development. Our sustainable performance programs work in conjunction with the Provincial/Territorial Sporting Organizations (PTSOs), with a goal of delivering champions to the world stage and lifelong ambassadors to our community.
Cycling Canada’s goal is to develop more experienced, better prepared, resilient athletes who stay engaged with the sport in the long-term. Alignment and integration of educational and operational systems drive greater program balance and consistency, while flowing more athletes into the highest echelons of the sport. This is accomplished through stage appropriate targeted coaching and training interventions as well as meaningful racing opportunities.
Cycling Canada will improve athlete development by enhancing cross-discipline integration and by embracing a more aligned, multi-discipline approach to its performance programs.
Affiliate athletes are those whose primary coach is not a National Team Coach. These athletes are:
- Eligible for selection to National Team Projects, Major Games and World Championship teams;
- Eligible for carding.
Selection Criteria for National Team Projects are published annually and can be found here.
If you have any questions about how to take part in National Team Programming or Projects, please feel free to contact Head Coach Dan Proulx