CYCLING NWT JOINS CYCLING CANADA AS 12TH PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL SPORT ORGANIZATION
Yellowknife, NT (Jan. 27, 2025) – Cycling Canada and Cycling NWT are thrilled to announce that Cycling NWT has become the 12th Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) for cycling in Canada. This partnership marks a significant milestone for promoting cycling across the vast and diverse communities of Canada, expanding an aligned national sport system into the Northwest Territories.
“Community growth is a pillar of Cycling Canada’s strategic plan and to expand the cycling network into a new territory in Canada is not an everyday occurrence,” said Robyn Skinner, Cycling Canada Director of Community Growth and Engagement. “We welcome Cycling NWT to the Canadian cycling community and anticipate learning and supporting our new sport partner in the north.”
Lisa McShane, Member of the Cycling NWT Board of Directors, also expressed her enthusiasm: “We love seeing cycling as a sport but also as a recreational activity in the communities. Involving other sports, sport and recreation partners, and building capacity will be a great journey for all of us.”
As a National Sport Organization (NSO), Cycling Canada is the governing body for cycling within Canada and works closely with its member PTSOs to oversee and develop the sport. PTSOs follow NSO policies and rules, as well as bring national programming to their regional communities in support of a unified athlete pathway and consistent, accessible and safe nationwide sport environment.
Cycling NWT has already made impactful strides by hosting its first National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coaching Clinic, resulting in several trained NCCP Community Coaches and additional candidates currently undergoing training in Mountain Biking Introduction to Competition Coaching. The organization is also in the process of identifying athletes for future competitions, including the 2025 Canada Summer Games, ensuring readiness for upcoming events.
For more information about Cycling Canada’s PTSO, click here.
