Welcome to Junior Club - 2012

Now into our third year we continue to learn as much as our riders, which
has shape the new and exciting format for this year.

We were delighted by the increased number of Juniors’ who participated in the Saturday Club, which brought with it many challenges for us as coaches – how to manage a wide range of ages and abilities. Our answer is to separate the Junior Club and the Advance Junior Club members.

This year we will continue alternating between riding out in the forest and formal skills training for the Junior Club, although we would encourage the Advance members to join in for fun and to help support other riders.

If any Parent/Guardian or rider has any questions, please refer to the FAQ sheet or better still do speak with any of the coaches – we are a friendly bunch and we are here to encourage cycling and to make it enjoyable & fun for all.

We look forward to seeing all our Juniors’ very soon.

Gary Scott
Head Coach/Go-Ride Coordinator.

Saturday Junior Club

Introduction

Open to Junior members, the Saturday morning Club is free and designed to be fun and enjoyable for all abilities. Please see our FAQ sheet for participation details.

Diary dates

The Saturday Junior Club starts at 10am and finishes at 12noon.  We ask riders to meet at the bike wash area near Quench Cycle shop between 9.30 – 9.45am as we have a 10-15 minute ride/walk to the training area. We depart promptly at 10am. For Parents/Guardians collecting children, please be prompt and collect your children from the meeting point at 12noon.
NOTE: Free drop-off & pick-up parking only last 20 minutes, thereafter a charge will apply.

For all sessions please ensure that you bring snacks, plenty to drink and warm/waterproof clothing in case of bad weather or hat & suncream for hot weather.

Advance Junior Club

Introduction

This year we will be running the Advance Junior Club on separate dates from the Saturday Junior Club, so that a dedicated and specific programme of development can be delivered. We anticipate that this will enhance the riders coaching experience as we continue to develop the Club’s younger talent. Our hope and aim is to identify riders who could be invited to participate in the Regional British Cycling Go-Ride and Talent Team Coaching sessions as their next stage of personal development within the sport.

Participation and expectation

Junior members of the Club will only be invited to join the advance group by our Head Coach. All BFCC coaches will be looking to spot potential future talent within the Saturday Junior Club and to make recommendations based on potential ability, commitment and rider conduct.

The Club is committed to developing young riders and all we ask in return is an equal commitment from riders. As such we will be developing a Code of Expectation shortly that helps explain what this mean to you, the rider, and your supportive family.

Advance Junior Club members

All riders that participated in the Advance group last year must contact our Head Coach (Gary Scott) ASAP to confirm their place this year. We will be keen to know what cycling you have been maintaining during the long winter months and what your aims and wishes are for the sport this year.

Diary dates

The Advance Junior Club starts at 10am and finishes at 12noon.  We ask riders to meet at the bike wash area near Quench Cycle shop between 9.30 – 9.45am as we have a 10-15 minute ride/walk to the training area. We depart promptly at 10am. For Parents/Guardians collecting children, please be prompt and collect your children from the meeting point at 12noon.
NOTE: Free drop-off & pick-up parking only last 20 minutes, thereafter a charge will apply.

For all sessions please ensure that you bring snacks, plenty to drink and warm/waterproof clothing in case of bad weather or hat & suncream for hot weather.