[Sportsandrec] FW: [Acbny-l] please pass on to your members

[Eric Calhoun]

Okay, did this one go through?  The last one didn't.


Original Message: 
From: "Don Moore" <don.moore48 at comcast.net>
To: "NYI-L" <nyi-l at emissives.com>
Subject: [Acbny-l] please pass on to your members
Date: 
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:13:26 -0400

"Learn To Race" Cycling Camps Held For Riders with Disabilities and
Paralympic Hopefuls 

(Colorado Springs, Colorado) - In partnership  with  U.S. HandCycling
(USHF), Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA)  and U.S. Paralympics,  the United
States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), is pleased to host two
Cycling Development Camps for Riders with Disabilities at the U.S. Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Interested riders may apply for one camp, either May 17-23, 2010 or
September (dates TBD). While the May camp is definite, the September camp
approval is dependent on level of interest and available funding. 

Cyclists with physical disabilities ages 16 and up are welcome to apply
for this camp. Athletes will learn bike handling skills, safe riding
techniques and road racing strategies.  Instruction in track riding will
also be provided. 

Athletes eligible for participation include UCI (Union Cycliste
International) sanctioned classifications: blind and visually impaired
cyclists and their sighted pilots who ride tandem bikes, cyclists with
lower mobility impairments who ride hand cycles, cyclists with cerebral
palsy or head injury who use both standard bikes and tricycles, and amputee
cyclists who ride either single bikes or hand cycles. A special invitation
is extended to disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces
who sustained physical disabilities as a result of service in Operation
Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, and are encouraged to apply. 

"This is an outstanding opportunity for cyclists who want to gain cycling
knowledge and experience, and learn to race competitively," said Mark
Lucas, Executive Director of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. 

Camp staff will include certified cycling coaches, a cycling mechanic and
a camp coordinator. Several Paralympic cyclists will join rides and speak
with attendees to share their knowledge and experience. 

Riders attending camp will be on their bikes twice per day participating
in skill drills, practicing safe riding techniques, competing in race
simulations and attending lectures. "We will help network interested riders
into their local riding and racing communities and provide a schedule of
future race opportunities," said Pam Fernandes, camp coordinator and former
Paralympic cyclist. 

Whatever the outcome for each rider, the goal of the camp is to foster a
passion and knowledge for riding and racing. After completing camp, some
athletes will choose to become recreational riders while others will strive
to become Paralympic champions. No matter which road athletes choose, the
camp will open new opportunities for sports and recreation to people with
physical disabilities. In the past, some camp attendees have gone on to
become World and Paralympic champions and have set National, World and
Paralympic records. 

Room, board and transportation to and from the airport will be provided
by the U.S. Olympic Training Center as part of the camp.  Athletes will be
responsible for their own travel arrangements and will be asked to pay a
nominal fee to attend camp. 

Riders are asked to bring their own bikes and gear to the camp.  Tandem
riders are encouraged to bring their own pilots, but if needed, USABA will
assist in finding pilots for visually impaired applicants. 

The Application deadline for the May camp is April 15, 2010. The deadline
for the September camp is August 10, 2010 Applicants are encouraged to
apply as early as possible as space is limited. 

For more information or to request an application, contact Pam Fernandes
at pamala at quik.com or call (781) 449-9563 (EST).  Information about the
camp and an application can also be downloaded from the USABA web site at
http://www.usaba.org 
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