TRI-CYCLE SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The Tri-Cycle Program is a schools-based sports program that promotes both the sport of triathlon and cycling in the Hamilton/Ancaster area. With the intention of reaching at least 10,000 individuals in the community this year, the CHCH National Cycling Centre Hamilton (NCCH), and the Hammerheads Triathlon Club have partnered to deliver such a program. The Tri-Cycle Program expands on the CHCH NCCH Cycling Program that has been delivered to local schools over the past 2 years. Working together, the two organizations will see the program promoted to a broader range of schools as well as at local community events.
“The program is designed to bring active, skills-based education in a social environment,” says NCCH president and coaching director Lloyd Fairbairn. “Assessment results will be used to identify participants who will be offered the opportunity to join the Hammerheads Triathlon Club or The CHCH NCCH Youth Programs.” NCCH is using its expertise to support recreational cycling in the community; an activity for everyone to participate in.
THE CHCH NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE HAMILTON
The CHCH National Cycling Centre Hamilton is a not-for-profit corporation created as a legacy organization following the 2003 UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Hamilton. The Centre is one of five nationally recognized cycling centres in Canada and is responsible for identifying, recruiting, testing, coaching and training high performance and development athletes in the Province of Ontario.
The Centre is formally partnered with the Canadian Cycling Association, the Ontario Cycling Association, the City of Hamilton and McMaster University. Since its creation in 2005, the Centre has assisted over 20 athletes win medals at National Championships and/or become members of the Canadian National Cycling Team.
THE HAMILTON HAMMERHEADS ATHLETIC CLUB
The Hamilton Hammerheads Athletic Club offers coached training programs for youth and adults in triathlon (swim, bike, run). The programs are tailored to the participants, depending on whether they’re looking for, whether it be recreational, for fun, or competitive training. The focus is “to be the best that you can be.” Learning proper athletic skills at any age sets the stage for a long and healthy life of continued cycling or triathlons. Currently the club offers swim practices four times a week in city pools, run practices three times a week and cycling once a week.
The Tri-Cycle Program has been supported financially by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. As a leading grant-maker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chris Gray
Tri-Cycle Schools Program Coordinator
E-mail: schools@ncch.ca
Cell: 289-776-5969
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