Team Ontario – Provincial Female MTB Development Camp

Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Female Mountain Bike Development Camp on Sept 17-18, 2022 (rain dates September 24-25) at Kelso Conservation in Milton, Ontario. This 2-day development camp is a female-only initiative. Riders must be between the ages of 13-17 in 2022, with race experience and the physical ability to complete long climbs.

The 2-day camp will consist of:

• Technical skill sessions
• Mental performance skills
• Yoga for recovery
• Group talks on training and performance related topics
• Group meals
• Overnight hotel accommodations on Sat Sept 17^th.

Please complete the camp application. Applications are due Monday September 5^th at 5pm. Selected athletes will be notified Friday Sept 9^th. This camp will have a subsidized participation fee of $100. Athletes will be sent an invoice following the camp.

Project Objectives

• Provide an intensive learning experience for female mountain bike riders, aged 13-17
• Enhance technical skills in a low-stress and controlled environment
• Learn appropriate mental skills that will improve training and performance
• Engage women coaches across the province to connect, collaborate, and work together

STAFF

• Lead Coach – Roxy Slotegraaf
• Coach – Sue Haviland
• Coach & Guest Speaker – Molly Hurford
• Mental Performance Consultant – Fiona Meikle

*Female apprentice coach roles are available for this camp – please contact Amber Hutchinson at [email protected]