Ontario Cycling is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Ontario Track Academy.
The Ontario Track Academy is a high performance training program for athletes identified as having potential to represent Canada internationally in the next 1-3 years. Targeted athletes will typically fall between the ages of 15-19 (some exceptions considered on a case by case basis) with the primary focus being on athletes tracking towards junior (U19) World Championship selection.
The program runs from October – April under the direction of Ontario Provincial Track Coach, David Jack, and Sport Science Practitioners from the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario. Athletes train 1-2x/week on-track with supervised strength sessions, nutritional support, and a comprehensive physiological testing. For full programs details/services please see the Ontario Track Academy Program document HERE.
All interested athletes must complete an online application HERE if they would like to be considered for the 2025-26 Ontario Track Academy.
Application Deadline: September 9, 2025
Selection Criteria: See Appendix A of the Ontario Track Academy Document
Required Assessment Dates: Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 (6:30-8:30pm)
Athletes will be required to complete the following during the assessments:
- Flying 200m
- Standing Start 500m/1000m
- Standing Start IP 2000m/3000m (distances based on athlete-age in 2026)
Note: Efforts may be split over the two tryout sessions depending on the number of athletes that are participating.
