NextGen Men s Track Endurance

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1 NextGen Men s Track Endurance (Team RaceClean) 2017 SELECTION & MAINTENANCE CRITERIA By Ian Melvin (Track) & Luc Arseneau (Road) Published Sept. 9, 2016 Note: It is to be noted that elements mentioned in this program may change throughout the season due to funding restrictions, race cancellations or other elements that may not be controlled by Cycling Canada. In the case where there are changes to the program Cycling Canada will endeavor to notify all affected persons in a timely manner.

2 1. THE PROGRAM Our vision To create a World Class Men s Track Endurance program that will be medal competitive by Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Underpinning this vision will be a committed U23 endurance program for emerging talent supported by world class infrastructure and ambitions creating a long-term career pathway towards World Tour professional status. It is well documented that track cycling is a leader in youth development and a long term career pathway towards professional road status. Many nations have proven this over the years and continue to do so today; e.g. GBR, AUS, DEN, NZL, SUI, etc. Canada, with the opening of the Mattamy Homes Cycling Center built for the 2015 Pan- American Games, now has the crucial tool to allow us to follow in these footsteps. A World Class Team Pursuit program relies on the identification of young emerging talent with appropriate physiology and skill sets. These riders will have to commit to a year-round training and international racing program leading up to the ultimate goal: a world class performance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo To support the development of the program and to underpin its track performances, a strong road program is required to maximise the physiological preparation needed to deliver on the boards. Such a program will also offer these young cyclists the best possible opportunity to develop towards a long-term professional road career through a developing network of connections with professional agents and Pro-Continental and World Tour teams. Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 2 of 7

3 2. THE PROGRAM In 2017, the planned size of the NextGenMTE program is 10 to 12 riders, all having met the selection criteria as laid out below. Each selected rider will compete for Team RaceClean throughout the 2017 season. They are ineligible to compete for any other team or club during this time. During the year, riders will be presented with a fully supported development program including track endurance training camps and competition in addition to complete road racing calendar split between North America, Europe and Asia. 3. PROGRAM COST Selected riders within the NextGen Men s Track Endurance program will be asked to invest in their respective career. The anticipated self-funding revenue represents a little under 20% of the overall revenue supporting the program (see Appendix A). The expected cost for each rider will be dependent on the number of years within the program: 1 st year in the $7,000 2 nd year in the $5,000 3 rd year in the $3,000 4 th year in the $1,000 Athletes will be invoiced for these fees in equal payments spread through the year. 4. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligibile for the Cycling Canada NextGen Men s Track Endurance Program, each athlete must: a. Be a Canadian Citizen; b. Communicate and demonstrate year-round commitment to the Cycling Canada NextGen Men s Track Endurance program and associated activities. c. Age of eligibility requirements met for U23 racing category for the 2017 competitive season. d. Member in good standing with Cycling Canada. e. Atheletes must sign a Cycling Canada NextGen program Athlete agreement. 5. APPLICATION PROCESS Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 3 of 7

4 Athletes wishing to apply for Cycling Canada s NextGen Men s Track Endurance program are required to complete the online 2017 application form HERE by 5 p.m. EST on Sept. 19, Any questions should be directed at Cycling Canada NextGen Men s Trac k Endurance coach, Ian Melvin ian.melvin@cyclingcanada.ca NOTE: Athletes who were members of Cycling Canada s NextGen Men s Track Endurance program in 2016 must meet the maintenance criteria (see Section 7 below) and are required to re-apply for 2017 selection. 6. SELECTION CRITERIA Men s U23 Core Group The core men s U23 group will be made up of riders who have applied and who meet one or more of the following criteria: a. Any U23 rider meeting either a Cycling Canada Team Pursuit national time standard or Individual Pursuit development time standard (Cycling Canada Track Time Standards ) who the national coaches believe has demonstrated the potential to represent Canada at an elite level b. Any transitioning Junior rider having met the Cycling Canada Junior track time standard, who has shown competitiveness at Junior World Championships and who the national coaches believe has demonstrated the potential to represent Canada at an elite level c. Further discretionary selections may be made as follows: i. Any transitioning Junior rider (track or road focused) who the national coaches believe has the appropriate physiological and psychological potential to represent Canada at an Elite level ii. Any existing U23 rider (track or road focused) who the national coaches believe has the appropriate physiological and psychological potential to represent Canada at an Elite level Men s U23 - Supplemental riders (as required to complete a project roster) d. Riders may be selected who have met one or more of the following criteria: i. Proven International (UCI) race results in 2016/17 ii. Medalist in 2016 Canadian National Road Race or Individual Time Trial Championship iii. Potential to represent Canada at an Elite benchmark event iv. Potential to be selected for 2018 Cycling Canada NextGen U23 program. 7. MAINTENANCE CRITERIA A rider must meet one or more of the following standards each year to be eligible for continued support in the program: 1. Meeting Cycling Canada Team Pursuit International time standard 2. Top-10 finish in a UCI 1.2, 1.Ncup OR 2.2 stage 3. Top-20 GC finish in a UCI 2.Ncup OR Top-5 finish in a European Elite National (UCI 1.12 OR 2.12 stage) 5. Top-10 GC finish in a European Elite National (UCI 2.12) Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 4 of 7

5 Only in exceptional circumstances (e.g. long-term illness or injury) will the program consider on-going support of a rider having not met any of the above criteria. In those circumstances, a case will be put forward by the national coaches to the management team and selection advisory group who will then decide on said riders status. In addition, riders will be reviewed internally with the Cycling Canada #NextGenMTE athlete matrix. Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 5 of 7

6 APPENDIX A: BUDGET OUTLINE These budget estimates are pending confirmation of funding from Own the Podium, Sport Canada and our other funding partners. The budget may vary slightly depending on changes to the internati onal calendar, additional sponsorship and other financial pressures. Estimated NextGen MTE revenues: Own the Podium/Cycling Canada - $120,000 Sport Science (IST) - $50,000 Athlete fees - $60,000 Sponsors / Donors - $105,000 TOTAL - $335,000 Estimated NextGen MTE programming expenses: Track camps / competition - $110,000 Road competition (Europe, North America & Asia) - $95,000 Training camps - $55,000 Equipment - $75,000 TOTAL - $335,000 Expenses covered by Cycling Canada not included in budget: Full-time salary for two coaches Full-time salary for logistics coordinator Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 6 of 7

7 APPENDIX B: 2017 CALENDAR The projected NextGen MTE calendar below is pending changes to the international calendar, invitations from race organizers and other external factors. January Team relocation to new Spanish training base February UCI Track World Cup #3 & #4* Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta, POR; 2.2 March GP Liberty Seguros - Trofeu Alpendre, POR; 2.2 Volta ao Alentejo, POR; 2.2 Scheldeprijs, BEL; 1.12 Gent-Wevelgem/Kattekoers-Ieper, BEL; 1.Ncup* April Le Triptyque des Monts et Chateaux, BEL; 2.2 UCI Track World Championships, HKG; CM* Circuit des Ardennes International, BEL; 2.2 Ronde van Vlaanderen, BEL; 1.Ncup* G-Skin Arden Challenge, BEL; 2.12 ZLM Tour, NED, 2.Ncup* May Eschborn Frankfurt, GER; 1.2U Fleche du Sud, LUX; 2.2 Tour of Berlin U23, GER; 2.2U Paris Arras, FRA; 2.2 Tour de la Manche, FRA; 2.12 June GP Saguenay, CAN; 2.2 Canadian Road Championships July Road Camp; FRA Tour Liege, BEL; 2.12 August Tour de Namur, BEL; 2.12 Ronde van Oost-Vlaanderen, BEL, 2.12 Tour de l Avenir, FRA; 2.Ncup* GP des Marbiers, FRA; 1.12 September Pan Am Track Championships* Canadian National Track Championships October Tour of Yancheng Coastal Wetlands, CHN; 1.2 Tour of Taihu Lake, CHN; 2.1 Tour of Fuzhou, CHN; 2.1 UCI Track WC #1; CDM* * Team Canada selection. Please refer to relevant selection document Published Sept. 9, 2016 Page 7 of 7