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Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund
Purpose
The 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 subsidy that can be utilized for operational costs like medals, timing, police, barricades etc. which will enhance the quality of the event or provide for a more robust event.
In previous years, the OC has organized several camps, across all cycling disciplines, using a variety of coaches and technical experts. While there are plans to offer these types of camps, we recognize that clubs may 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.
Application Requirements
Event Organizers:
- OC Sanctioned Event – all paperwork must be received and approved prior to submitting an application
- Risk Management and/or Emergency Action Plan including COVID safety protocol
- Volunteer Screening protocols
- Must have at least 25 registered participants
- Detailed budget breakdown
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 breakdown of costs
- Risk Management and/or Emergency Action Plan including COVID safety protocol
- 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 criterion
- 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
- A final report after the event/camp/clinic must be submitted to the OC. Template to be provided by OC.
Checklist:
- Application Form (Google Link)
- Detailed Budget (excel spreadsheet)
- Registration numbers
- Event – Sanctioned application form submitted and approved
- Emergency Action Plan
- COVID Safety Plan
All questions should be directed to [email protected]
Support Youth Development In Ontario & Contribute
Thanks 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.
Contributions can be conveniently made online via CCN, CC Donation Page or through traditional mail (details below). When donating online you’ll automatically receive a Charitable Donation Receipt via email.
CCN DONATION DIRECTIONS
If you’ve held an Ontario Cycling Association license or club membership since 2014 or later, you already possess a CCNBikes.com user account. Please log in using the account associated with your OC Cycling License or club Membership. For those without an existing CCNBikes.com user account, don’t worry – creating one is a straightforward process. Refer to the instructions below for guidance on setting up your account.
- Once you have entered your DONATION AMOUNT you must click on “ADD DONATION TO YOUR CART”. You will then be asked to “LOGIN TO YOUR CCN ACCOUNT”
- After LOGIN, you will be directed back to the DONATION PAGE and MUST RE-ENTER the DONATION AMOUNT.
- Click again on “ADD DONATION TO YOUR CART” and then click “PROCEED TO CART”.
- Enter your BILLING INFORMATION and then “SUBMIT AND COMPLETE” your donation.
Various donation amounts are offered in the drop down menu but we urge you to consider clicking on “Contribute a Different Amount” before using the drop down options and contribute as generously as you can. Click here to see a screenshot of the donation page with more background information about Tony.
This is a simple process and DOES NOT INVOLVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. (See next section to donate by cheque)
- Enter your DONATION AMOUNT and click on “ADD DONATION TO YOUR CART”. You will then be asked to “CREATE AN ACCOUNT”.
- Enter the required information to create your account and click “SIGN UP”.
- You will directed back to the DONATION PAGE and MUST RE-ENTER the DONATION AMOUNT.
- Click again on “ADD DONATION TO YOUR CART” and then click “PROCEED TO CART”.
- Enter your BILLING INFORMATION and then “SUBMIT AND COMPLETE” your donation.
This can also be done by printing and completing the attached form and mailing to Cycling Canada. See link below to do this. All mailing information is included on the form. Click here to see some background on Tony’s contribution to cycling.
The fund will be administered by OC and its purpose will be to support youth in the developmental stages of their cycling career up to the age of 18 (junior) cyclists. It will focus on specific bursaries, youth development clinics, youth camps and provide seed money and operational support to youth road, track and MTB events.
With the establishment of this fund, it provides an opportunity for NECC to significantly expand its contribution to youth cycling through a major donation to the Tony Osborne Memorial Youth Cycling Fund from the club’s currently existing youth fund, which has historically been relatively under-utilized.
Long Term Development Model
Throughout his lengthy club cycling career, Tony was an enthusiastic promoter of the sport of cycling to new riders of all ages. Many young riders have given him credit for the encouragement he provided to them in their pursuit of provincial, national, and international success.
We are pleased to be able to offer clubs, teams, and event organizers an opportunity to apply for funding through this fantastic initiative in the name of Tony Osborne and his legacy.