East Midlands Youth Development 2012 selection criteria

East Midlands Youth Development 2012 selection criteria

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19 January 2012

The East Midland Region are again funding a youth squad for 2012 to a number of proposed big events.

Supported Events:

6 - 8 April: Youth Tour of Scotland
6 - 9 May: UK School Games, London Road and Track, London
31 August - 2 September: Inter Regional Mountain Bike Championships, TBC
14 - 16 September: Inter Regional Track Championships, Newport

Selection criteria:

Youth Tour of Scotland - Road

Performances in early season events in 2012 and also performances in 2011 will be taken into consideration due to the closing date for these events being only weeks away.

Eligibility: Youth A boys team of four, Youth A and B girls team of four.

UK School Games - Road and Track

Performances in early season events in 2012 and also performances in 2011 will be taken into consideration due to the closing date for these events being only weeks away.

Riders wishing to be considered for the UKSG are also expected to have some indoor track experience.

Eligibility: Youth A and B Boys Team of four, Youth A and B Girls Team of four

For Youth Tour of Scotland and UK School Games, due to the short time scales and early closing dates, riders wishing to be included in either team are strongly encouraged to enter the following events:

10 March - Darley Moor Circuit Race
17 March - Barkston Heath
Inter-Regional Track Champs

We will be using the Northern Rounds of the National Youth Omnium Series.

19 May - Scunthorpe Omnium
20 May - Newcastle under Lyme Omnium
16 June - Manchester Omnium
16 July - Forest Town Track League
10 August - Scunthorpe Track League

Riders are to ride at least three of the five events including one of the track leagues.

(Please note for qualification for National Omnium Final you will need to ride three of the fiveOmnium Series rounds).

Eligibility: Youth A and B boys team of four, Youth A and B girls team of three.

Inter-Regional Mountain Bike Championships

We are still finalising the selection for this event, details will follow shortly.

Eligibility: Youth A and B team of four, Youth A and B girls team of four.

For all events we will take into account riders :

  • Attacking riding – ability to make repeated efforts.
  • Bike handling ability – cornering skills etc.
  • Finish position.
  • Tactical awareness.
  • Riders racing at a level in line with the events we will be attending.
  • Being self-responsible and able to function under their own steam.

* Riders wishing to be considered for the UKSG are also expected to have some indoor track experience.

Riders will be expected to contribute £50 towards the cost of the Inter Regional Track Champs and Inter Regional Mountain Bike Championships. For the Youth Tour of Scotland, £75 due to the higher costs involved. UKSG is free.

To register your interest to be involved with any of the above events as a rider please contact Rob Sharman East Midlands Talent Team Development Coach stating which events you would like to be a part of. Send your emails to robsharman@britishcycling.org.uk.

Closing date for registering your interest in riding for the regional team is 8pm Sunday 5 February 2012.

Only riders who register their interest will be considered for selection.

We also require riders to include a brief response to the following questions:

  • Why would you like to ride for Team East Midlands?
  • What is team?
  • What was your highlight of 2011 for cycling?
  • What was your favourite event to compete in and why?

Should parents or riders require any further information with regards to the squads then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.