Thank you for your interest in Bicycle Nova Scotia's Provincial Development team!

Bicycle Nova Scotia is committed to providing our the youth of our province with guidance, skill development and leadership to help prepare developing athletes for future provincial and national competitions. Members of this program will form the provincial development team/pool and attend team development training camps and competitions led by provincial and developing coaches.

The goal of the this development program is to bring athletes together in a team environment to acquire and perfect critical mountain biking skills. Athletes will be introduced to mountain bike training structure, have the opportunity to learn from our certified provincial coaches, socialize with other athletes, and train for a major event.

Requirements

The Provincial Development Team focuses on youth that will compete provincially and wish to further improve their performance at races. As such we require the following of participants:

• A properly functioning Mountain Bike that is able to tackle cross-country conditions
• Helmets are required when cycling in any discipline in Nova Scotia
• Participants have to be able to ride independently
• Previous experience in a competitive cycling event or short-track competition is not required, but is an asset

9:45am - 10:15am: Registration at Douglas St. Recreation Centre

10:15am - 10:40am: Info Session/Parent Talk

10:40am - 12:30pm: Skill Assessment Session

12:30pm - 1:00pm: Lunch

**Please pack your own lunch**

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Preview of Victoria Secret MTB Race course