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Cycling NSW Weekly e-Letter "Proudly brought to you this week By voyager cycling tours, supporters of cycling in NSW"
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Special AGM Edition
RACING THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK WEEKEND
***Race Entries closing Sunday 21st May
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A WORD FROM THE
PRESIDENT
President’s Message This weekend is SUPER. Well not quite, but we have made reference to it as the AGM Superweekend. So what does a super weekend incorporate? Racing and administration, both equally exciting events! Well ok, that may not be quite right either but the intention is to have a date and time that is more suitable to more people. It is impossible for country members to attend Tuesday nights at 7.30pm thereby limiting the input our country members can have. Yes, it can be argued that they can appoint a proxy but for a once off event it would be better to have them attending personally. We are hopeful that our programme that includes two consecutive days of racing will encourage our country members to make “another trip” to cycling’s home at Bass Hill. A full schedule of events is listed elsewhere in the newsletter for reference and it would be fantastic if you could attend. In fact we need you to attend. Sport, like business can suffer mostly from perception and we are certainly no different. Sometimes I am literally blown off “my saddle” when I hear what is “supposed to have happened” or what the Federation “said” etc. James Bond may have had a “license to kill” but some members must think they have a license to “create”. Mind you, most of it is harmless but it does tell us one thing. Communicate, communicate, and communicate. We believe we have been getting better and better at that and we now have some excellent means of disseminating information. We will always have perception but it will be minimized – attending the AGM is another way of ensuring the correct message is heard. I look forward to seeing you there. AGM Superweekend Schedule Saturday 20th May 9.00am to 1.30pm- Junior Criterium Championship DGV Criterium Circuit 12.30pm to 2.00pm- Commissaires Commission Meeting at DGV Meeting Room 2.00pm to 4.00pm Elite/U19/Womens Criteriums 2.30pm to 4.00pm Junior Development Commission Meeting at DGV Room 4.00pm to 5.00pm Coaches Commission Meeting at DGV Meeting Room 5.30pm to 7.00pm NSW Cycling Federation Annual General Meeting- Bankstown Sports Club (8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown – please, check at reception for room location) 7.15pm to 8.30pm Cyclist of the Year Awards Presentation – Invitation only Sunday 21st May 10.20am Country and Metropolitan Road Championships Waratah Park, Sutherland
Cycling NSW announces Staff Changes Cycling NSW’s CEO is pleased to announce the following staff changes following the recent resignations of Kristina Short and Andrew Grant.
Graham’s focus will primarily cover Cycling NSW’s Regional Junior Development initiatives such as our Junior Membership Participation Program ($5 Kidz licenses for Juniors U13 years) and our Regional Academy Pathways Strategy targeting talented Juniors aged 13 to 18years for positions within our academy programs. Part of Graham’s responsibility will see him provide a structure that will lead to the development of Skills and level 1 coaches within clubs and to establish a Junior Development Mentoring program that will allow for Kidz license holders to undertake organized J – Skills programs within their club environment. Chris Kazub takes over the receptionist duties at Cycling NSW as well as assuming responsibility for the day to day office administrative tasks. Chris has worked with Cycling NSW for a number of years as one of our highly regarded volunteers. Brian Crawford is a member of the Kooragang CC and has decided to make the move to Sydney to join Cycling NSW in what he sees as an exciting time for Cycling over the next couple of years. Brian brings with him experience in Web design coupled with a sound financial background. He takes over from Andrew Grant who has done a great job over the last couple of years automating and streamlining many of our previously manual processes. We extend to Graham, Chris & Brian a warm welcome and trust they will enjoy the many challenges that lay ahead of Cycling in NSW. Kevin Young CEO
CYCLE SKILL
COACHING COURSE.
Cycle Skill coaching courses are just about up and running. The first course at Penrith Regatta Centre on Saturday the 27th this month was full up in no time. The next will be on the Central Coast with another good roll up and courses are planned for Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. The Cycle Skill course is now a prerequisite for the Lev 1 course so if you wish to gain the Lev 1 accreditation you must gain your Cycle Skill accreditation first. If you are interested in gaining your Cycle Skill coaching accreditation please email your interest to Barrie McLean and Barrie will add your name to the list of interested persons, as soon as we have 10 to 15 people in the same area we will organise another course. If country clubs can get 10 to 15 people together Barrie has the gear and will travel. Organiser and Coach: Barrie McLean Bookings are essential,
please contact Barrie McLean: 9738 5850
2006 NSW Masters Championships The Port Macquarie Cycle Club is proud to be hosting the 2006 NSW Masters Championships on our challenging road course and brand new Crit track at the Cowarra Dam Road venue. This promises to be a great weekend of racing and we look forward to welcoming riders, family and friends to our “ little piece of heaven ” on the long weekend in October.
ROAD RACE: Sunday 1st October CRITERIUM: Monday 2nd October
THE BITS BOX If you have any bikes or cycling equipment that you need to sell... Advertise it with Cycling NSW for an easy fee of just $5 per item... Hit a massive audience at FOUND STOLEN BIKES Mount Druitt Police have 2 bicycles in their possession and they are currently searching for their owners.
1 x Merida Extreme 903 White and two tone grey, 62cm frame,
Shimano Tiagra Cranks, 18 Speed (shimano), Frame 7005
1 x Giant TCR Compact Road, White frame and two tone grey, 18
speed shimano, Cateye computer.
If you believe one of these bikes may be yours
or you know who may own either of them please contact: Andrew Bevington
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FNWTR News and Information For Series 5 2006
Pre-season news
It’s great to be back for yet another year of fun, frivolity and fast racing that is FNWTR.
What is new for 2006? First night June 16
DGV under new management
Spectators
Team’s night
Div 1 200m fly
Handle Bar Tavern
Entry fee for 2006
Money troubles?
Featured Wheelrace
Special nights
The FNWTR Website
Sponsors For 2006 As of yet I have not confirmed any sponsors for the series So if there are any would be sponsors don’t hesitate in requesting an info package.
· Veloflex Hand made Tyres
· Zerorh+ sunglasses
· Ivan Colig from Mortgage Maker· Velocraft cycling components
· Cycling NSW
· Hillbrick Racing Frames
And thanks to.
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First week’s Races
Junior Development Starts Week 2 June 23
Points for 2006 series starts week 1
So what is the "NSWCF Time-Blaster Challenge"?
Divisions
Novice Grade / division 5
Race Numbers
Norm Sargent, Bill Clinch, Peter Tomlinson, Ritchie Small at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
COMMISSAIRES CORNER The commissaires clothing has arrived and proving to be an exclusive fashion. Contact Norm Sargent to order additional items.
Special $189.00 Cyclist Fuel Package includes the following: Accommodation for up to two adults in a Deluxe Room. Full Buffet Breakfast in the Kingfisher Restaurant each day. 2 Coffee Vouchers per day. 2 Powerade Sports Drinks per day. 2 Main Size Pasta\Risotto Dish Vouchers on arrival. Stay 4 nights or more and receive two extra vouchers. 50% off all deserts during stay. Room only rate and standard bed and breakfast rates also available. Book Now.
DGV TRACK IS OPEN FOR TRAINING
MONDAY TO THURSDAY Bookings can be made at the Cycling NSW Office. 0297385850
Cycling NSW is proudly supported by the following
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/
For further enquiries contact:
The Australian Institute of Sport Talent Search Program is conducting an exciting project looking to identify females with persistence and determination to succeed in CROSS COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING. We are seeking females aged between 17 to 27 years old (parental consent required if <18 years old) with experience riding a bicycle (road, track, BMX, MTB) and who live in Victoria, NSW or the ACT (ACT residents: if you are willing to travel to Sydney for testing). The “Dirt Roads to London” initiative aims to identify the most talented females who could potentially represent Australia at the 2012 Olympics Games in London and provide them with the opportunities to become nationally and internationally competitive mountain bikers. The Australian Institute of Sport Talent Search Program will provide coaching from some of the best mountain bike coaches in Australia, training and education camps and assistance with access to competition. We are looking for a pool of approximately 20 athletes that have the physical and mental endurance to go the distance!
Log
on to our website for further information
regarding the testing locations
and register
your
interest before 17th April 2006
at:
www.ais.org.au/talent/cycling/
Summer 2006 Commissaires Roster or call 9738 5850 for more information
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