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Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund
Donate Now to the Ontario Cycling 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 Ontario Cycling Youth Cycling Fund in memory of Tony Osborne 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 Ontario Cycling 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]
CCN DONATION DIRECTIONS
If you’ve held an Ontario Cycling 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.
Support Youth Development In Ontario & Contribute
- 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.