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Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund
Purpose
Ontario Cycling (OC) recognizes that the landscape of youth cycling has changed in recent years and that the challenges facing clubs and event organizers who are focused on providing youth development continues to grow. The Tony Osborne Fund was developed to focus on providing support to those groups who provide these opportunities for youth (18 years and younger) within all cycling disciplines. Youth events may apply for a grant that can be utilized for operational costs such as medals, timing, police, barricades etc. which will enhance the quality of the event or provide for a more robust event.
OC affiliated clubs may also have specific areas of interest that they would like to further develop (for coaches or athletes). This could be focusing on a specific technical skill [e.g., MTB drops] or introducing a new cycling sport into the clubs [e.g., cyclo-cross]. The intention of the grant is to utilize the expertise that is available within the province, increase opportunities for knowledge sharing, and help clubs enhance their training delivery.
Thank you to the Newmarket Eagles Club’s and Ontario Cycling’s collaborative efforts, the “Tony Osborne Memorial Youth Cycling Fund” is open for contributions. This fund welcomes donations from our valued OC and NECC members, passionate cycling enthusiasts from across Ontario, and beyond, as well as anyone who wishes to honour Tony’s memory in this meaningful way.
Reach out to [email protected] if you wish to learn more about how the Tony Obsborne Youth Cycling Fund can support your youth program or event in 2026!
Application Requirements
Event Organizers:
- OC Sanctioned Event – all paperwork must be received and approved by OC Events Department prior to submitting an application
- Risk Management and/or Emergency Action Plan
- Volunteer Screening protocols
- Must have at least 25 registered participants
- Detailed budget required with application
Camps & Clinics:
- All participants must be registered members in good standing with OC
- Clubs must be youth-focused or have a youth-focused program (under the age of 19)
- Camp requests must have a minimum of 8 participants
- Overview of the camp/clinic and purpose with outcome goals
- Detailed budget required with application
- Risk Management and/or Emergency Action Plan
- Volunteer Screening protocols
- Clubs can apply for up to $400 towards:
- Coach/Expert fees
- Coach/Expert travel
- Facility rental/admission fees
Process:
- All applications must be filled out through via: APPLICATION LINK
- Selection Committee will review all applications against a weighted criteria
- Applicants will be notified of their application status within 2 weeks of applying
- OC will arrange payment through the contact person on the application
- Public recognition of the funds on social media, written materials, and website are required by event/club upon receipt of funds
- A final report after the event/camp/clinic must be submitted to the OC.
Checklist:
- Application Form (Google Link)
- Detailed Budget (excel spreadsheet)
- Registration numbers
- Event – Sanctioned application form submitted and approved
- Emergency Action Plan
All questions should be directed to [email protected]
