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JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE. Kevin Young June 2005. Who are we targeting?. Junior riders U13 and younger New members to cycling . Purpose of Initiative. Increase Junior numbers in our sport Bring Parents into the sport Target more officials
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JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Kevin Young June 2005
Who are we targeting? • Junior riders U13 and younger • New members to cycling
Purpose of Initiative • Increase Junior numbers in our sport • Bring Parents into the sport • Target more officials • Create a more social environment • New parents, new ideas • Pathway into J-Cycle Program
What events can these new members compete in? • Kids at this age & new to the sport need to be skilled in a fun environment • Involve Parents in running activities • Activities to develop Bike Skills • Modified race events, time trials • Club Race Events • Interclub Race events
What is the Cost • A low, low $5.00 • This is not a financial strategy • It is numbers driven • Benefits will flow from depth in Juniors • J-Cycle is an optional extra for $40.00
What is the Objective behind this Junior Membership Development Initiative • Increase Junior member numbers • Sign-Up Kids for J-Cycle Program • Prepare new members for racing • Encourage new members to upgrade their licenses to race in open carnivals • Bring more Mums & Dads into the sport & encourage their involvement
J-Cycle Program • Clubs to co-ordinate JDO’s to encourage riders to sign up for J-Cycle program • J-Cycle is a program developed in co- operation between Cycling Australia & Australia Sports Commission • Upon satisfactory completion of J-Cycle program, member is awarded a full racing license at no additional cost and becomes a “J-Cycle Superstar” Member
Benefit of J-Cycle Program • A Sports Commission Accredited Program • Provides basic skill training for new athletes under a structured program • Provides parents with peace of mind their children are receiving sound basic advice at an introductory level to cycling
Summary of the Optional J-Cycle Course • Cost is a low $40.00 What do J-Cycle riders get for their money • 8 Fabulous skill sessions • Session 1 – Bike Basics • Session 2 – Balancing & Breaking • Session 3 – Corners & Turning • Session 4 – Using your gears • Session 5 – Riding with Others • Session 6 – Out & About • Session 7 – Out & About – Hills • Session 8 – Out & About Challenge Award PLUS • A tote bag with bidon, promotional material and in NSW a family ticket to a nominated major track carnival • Full racing license after satisfactory completion of program • A “J-Cycle Superstar” Certificate
What do Clubs get back from J-Cycle Program • Recognition from parents and members • JDO’s receive a percentage of the J-Cycle fee towards coaching expenses • Of the $40 J–Cycle program fee: Club gets $ 8 JDO $ 8 = $40 Total CNSW $ 8 CA $16
What do members get for their $5 • A CA license (with a big red “C” on it in year one! • An “animated” license is proposed for roll out in future years • A welcome pack with freebie offers • A family pass to the next major track open • Free “race entry” into their first Open road race event
Are riders covered by CA Insurance? • Absolutely • Same insurance benefits as full financial members • Risks are deemed low
What types of bikes can be used? • All types of bikes providing they comply with the law
What needs to be done at Club level? • Advertise the new $5 Junior Membership Development Initiative on their website, in newsletters • Licenses can only be issued to non-members of Cycling Australia as an incentive to join an affiliated club • Complete a standard 2005 membership affiliation form, highlighting Affiliationas Junior Development License • Provide a receipt to the rider as per normal procedure • Cost is $5 • Junior Development License is available to Junior U9, U11 & U13 riders in 2005 • Riders issued with a Junior Development license can compete in local club/interclub events, but NOT in open race events. • Membership to encompass skills training and modified competitive activities at a club/interclub level only. Any general competition outside their own club environment will require an upgrade to the existing competitive license for this age group
What needs to be done at Club level? (continued) • Membership cover includes a Junior Cycling License card to be issued by Cycling Australia, includes all benefits of the CA insurance package, including public liability and limited personal accident cover, inclusive of ambulance cover. • New members able to participate on racing and non-racing bikes provided the bikes comply with the law. • Junior membership affiliation forms and payments are to be forwarded to Rebecca Ellis at Cycling NSW for processing. • Cycling Australia will issue a Junior Development License and post to the member • NSW Family Membership Rebate package not available to riders signed up under this program • Reminder: Any Junior rider U9, U11, U13 who is currently or has previously held a standard Cycling Australia license is NOT eligible for this offer