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Cycle Speedway Academy Plans Unveiled
News Posted: 30 Jan 2010
British Cycling has released first details of the new Cycle Speedway Academy. News of the academy has been eagerly anticipated during the closed season and this early news, released by the Cycle Speedway Commission's Ian Brown, looks very encouraging.
The academy has been set up initially to prepare under-18 riders before they set off for the Cycle Speedway European Championships In Poland in July and will continue to provide a solid race preparation platform for all Under-18 riders in the coming season.
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The Academy programme starts with three pre-season events, two National and One Regional. The first National is planned for 21st February at Wednesfield's Ashmore Park track. Riders who were born in 1992/1993 and have shown an interest will be invited, along with selected riders born in 1994. Riders will be split into groups in a classroom enviroment: each group will cover and discuss nuitrition, preparation for competition, race tactics and fitness.
The second event will be held on the 28th February and again will be at a regional venue with the same group of riders as the first meeting. The venue will be released very shortly when final details are confirmed.
The third event is planned for 7th March at Sandwell and the number of riders will be limited. More detailed training will be given at this event and it is envisiged this will be where the hard work will begin in preperation for the European championships in Poland.
During the season there will be additional academy training days where coaches will be present to deliver structured training programmes to riders and offer advice to GB managers as they prepare for Poland.
For selected riders coaches will be available at the following matches:
- Norwich Junior Grand Prix
- Wales V England
- England V Wales
- Young England Fixture Poole
- Junior Home International
- First National Round BYJL
Non selected riders will have access to the Academy Coaches at the following:
- Under 19 Club Championships
- Under 16 Club Championships
- Under 19 Individual Championships
- BYJL National Rnd 1
- Ade Gales Laurels Poole
More details will be published during the next few days when released by the Academy Organisers. Applications to join the Academy should be sent to academy@wosskowbrown.co.uk and invites will also be sent direct to all club secretaries.
