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Provincial Team

Introduction

The Team will consist of two sub groups.  These two groups will be known as the Alberta Development Team (Devo Team) and the Alberta Performance Team as outlined below. There will be a total of 40 positions on the team.  The team is a potential opportunity for riders of an Expert level, residing in Alberta, and that hold a current CCA/UCI license obtained through the Alberta Bicycle Association.
 

Alberta Provincial Youth Development Team

The Alberta BMX Youth Development Team to consist of two riders of each male and female in all age groups from age 10-14 inclusive.  2 riders will be coaching selections for a total of 24 riders. 

Team Objective: To prepare riders for national and international competition, identify future talent, and improve rider’s bike skills, and to prepare riders for placement onto the Performance Team.

Value to Athletes: Each rider will receive a Team Alberta, entry into a series of camps and will be supported for entry at the Red Deer UCI and National Championships (Airdrie) in the 20” Classes. 

Selection Criteria:  Athletes will receive a combined points score from each of the following events:
  • AB Championships (this event will serve as the tie breaker, if needed)
  • AB Cup series (Final ranking)
  • Riders with the highest number of total points will be invited to join the team

    Coaching Selections:  Riders age 10 -14 who are ABA members may apply in writing to the coaching staff no later than November 9, 2009.
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Alberta Provincial Performance Team

Team to consist of up to 16 athletes with two riders of each male and female in all age groups from age 15 to 18 inclusive.  Nationally carded riders are not eligible for placement on this team.   Rider’s will be expected to carry themselves will class, maturity and decorum.

Objective: To prepare riders to win the National Championships, be competitive at a high level national and international competitions, and eventual placement onto the Canadian National Team.

Value to Athletes: Each rider will receive a Team Alberta Jersey to be worn at minimum at team projects.  Each rider will have entry fees paid at select UCI races and the Canadian National Championships.  Each rider will receive a personalized training program as well as weekly team practice sessions with team coach.  Riders will also receive funding for travel and accommodation to team projects consisting of Canadian National Championships, select UCI races, and training camps.

Selection criteria:  The top ONE rider from each male and female based on the point total from the table.  The highest finisher in the Alberta Championships will be used as the tie breaker for any ties in points.  A maximum of 8 other spots will be Performance Team Coach’s selection upon consultation with the BMX Committee.  Coach’s Selection athletes may be selected based on dedication to the sport as well as results from UCI and other racing sanctions in Canada or internationally.  

Applications:   The application period for the 2010 season will take place from September 20th to November 9th, 2009. These applications with take the form of a written request letter and resume of race results and history per a typical application for corporate sponsorship.

Coach’s selections will be based on a minimum application/selection criteria of: (must meet one)

  • Top 3 Finish at National Championships
  • Top 3 Finish in Western Series
  • Top 3 Finish at AB Championships
  • Top 3 Finish in AB Cup Series

If an invited rider declines the invitation to join the team then the BMX Committee and coach will pick from their pre-determined ‘short-list’ to fill that spot.  If that spot was initially offered as one of the 8 ‘point-spots’ then the committee is requested but not bound to invite the next rider using the points system.   If a team member declines to attend two team projects (for reasons other than injury) that rider forfeits his or her position on the team.

Performance group application/resume’s to ABA offices at:
Alberta Bicycle Association
Att: Josh Peacock      josh@albertabicycle.ab.ca
11759 Groat Rd
Edmonton AB T5M 3K6

Provincial Team Policies

To be eligible for selection, athletes must be licensed members of the Alberta Bicycle Association, and must carry the designation Canadian on their licenses. (Some exceptions may apply.)

If a selected rider refuses his or her position on the Provincial Team, the Racing Committee may at their discretion choose to replace that rider; in the case that another rider is selected, the position will become a “BMX Committee Selection”.

Most projects are not entirely funded by the Alberta Bicycle Association; selected athletes are responsible to contribute a portion of the costs.

Athletes are required to sign the Team Alberta Athlete Agreement prior to taking part in a project.

Athletes must wear the Provincial Team uniform when competing for Team Alberta. Riders will be given at least one piece of Provincial Team apparel for each project in which they compete.

Athletes may be selected for doping control at any of the races listed above. It is the athlete’s responsibility to become familiar with doping control procedures, and the list of restricted and banned substances. Athletes should consult the Canadian Center for Ethics in Sport (http://www.cces.ca/) for information on restricted substances, therapeutic exemptions, and other doping control matters.


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