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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 Ontario Cycling Sport Science Lead, Kevin Iwasa-Madge [through partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario]. Athletes train 1-2/week on-track with supervised strength session and other sport science services.
Program Objectives
· To bring Ontario’s strongest track athletes together to create a training environment that facilitates healthy competition and athlete growth
· To provide athletes with regular access to a world class velodrome and structured training under the direction of certified and experienced coaches