JOB POSTING – CYCLING CANADA – BMX HEAD COACH

Overview of Cycling Canada

Cycling Canada is the recognized authority by the UCI (Union Cycliste International) on all aspects of cycling in Canada, including BMX, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, Road and Track. Founded in 1882, CC aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal performances. With the vision to be a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, CC manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada.

Job Description

The BMX Head Coach is responsible for the technical direction, leadership and implementation of the BMX high performance development program in Canada. Working with the High Performance Director and the BMX Coordinator, the BMX Head Coach will ensure that the high performance and development stream of athletes and coaches are identified and supported by the national program. 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development of an overall plan for the delivery of the National BMX program including the identification of the 2016 and 2020 cohorts of riders.
• Work with the High Performance Director and IST Manager to identify Integrated Services Team support required by targeted athletes and potential service providers.
• Development of a strategy for coach development and mentorship which would look at specific coaches currently identified as national caliber coaches and a plan for the development of further coaches.
• Oversee the final preparation camps for the respective Junior and Elite World Championships.
• Athlete monitoring and reporting to the HPD/ Program Coordinator as appropriate.
• Develop, lead, implement and monitor the success of the BMX development national program.
• Establish and evaluate performance measures and targets for national development team athletes;
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with national team athletes, personal coaches and provincial coaches.

Knowledge and Skills

Cycling Canada is searching for a BMX Head Coach who possesses vision, energy and a strong international coaching background that has included success at the World Championship and Olympic levels.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in and knowledge of the sport of BMX cycling. Strong consultative, facilitation and decision‐making skills are required. Demonstrated success as a team leader with excellent management, administrative, and financial skills are other key attributes. The ability to communicate in both official languages (English and French) is a strong asset with English as a requirement.

Salary & Benefits

The salary scale for the position is under review and would be negotiable with the successful applicant dependent on experience and previous success. In addition the successful candidate will be eligible for specific benefits at the single or family level.

Relocation support will be considered where required.

This position is subject to six-month probation for a new staff hiring at the end of which a documented performance review will be completed. 

Starting Date: January 1, 2013 (negotiable)

Location: The successful applicant will not be expected to work from the national office.

Application Deadline

Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume in expression of their interest in this position to, not later than September 22, 2012: general@cyclingcanada.ca or by fax to (613) 248-9311, to the attention of: BMX Head Coach Search Committee

All applications will be confidential. We thank all those who apply. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Cycling Canada promotes Employment Equity.

THIS POSITION IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY SPORT CANADA.

Tory Nyhaug and Dutch rider Merle Van Benthem win fifth and final Canada Cup;

(Abbotsford, BC – September 2, 2012) The final and last Canada Cup BMX 2012 race in Abbotsford, British Columbia saw Connor McCormack (Vernon, BC) and Amelia Walsh (Ayr, ON) claiming the top spot of the overall standings, winning the top honours of this inaugural season of the Canada Cup BMX.

McCormack riding for Team Cycling BC set the pace in the first two Canada Cup BMX races of the inaugural 2012 season in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC, the birthplace of the Canada Cup BMX series, and then went to solidify his lead in the second series of events in St-Albert. Today was the icing on the cake for McCormack, as he finished second, behind four-time Canadian Champion Tory Nyhaug.

Manuel Cadle of Alberta took the second place in the overall standings, while New Zealand’s Nicholas Fox ranked in third place.

On the women’s front, Team Ontario’s Amelia Walsh took the series honours. Walsh also started the tour on the right foot, winning both races in Québec. She then went on to increase her lead of the overall tour in St-Albert, and rode today to the third place, enough to secure the titles.

Sarah Biron of Team Québec ranked second in the overall, followed by four-time Canadian Champion Sabrina Millman in third.

In the junior races, James Palmer of British Columbia raced to the overall title, while Alberta’s Elaine McAdam took the women’s crown.

This race today was the fifth of five races of the inaugural 2012 Canada Cup BMX series, organized by Cycling Canada in collaboration with its provincial association. The race also marked the end of the 2012 Canadian domestic calendar for BMX racing in Canada.

Also in Abbotsford, the UCI BMX SuperCross World Cup Finals will be hosted September 13-15 at the Abbotsford BMX Club, an event organized by CyclingBC.

RESULTS – 2012 CANADA CUP FINALS, BMX – ABBOTSFORD

Women

1. Merle Van Benthem (NED)

2. Sabrina Millman (AB)

3. Amelia Walsh (ON)

Junior Men

1. James Palmer (BC)

2. Corey Walsh (ON)

3. Brandon Beauvolsk (QC)

Elite Men

1. Tory Nyhaug (BC)

2. Connor McCormack (BC)

3. Tatsumi Matsushita (JPN)

FINAL STANDINGS – 2012 CANADA CUP BMX (AFTER 5 OF 5 RACES)

Elite Men

1. Connor McCormack (BC)

2. Manuel Cadle (AB)

3. Nicholas Fox (NZL)

Elite Women

1. Amelia Walsh (ON)

2. Sarah Biron (QC)

3. Sabrina Millman (AB)

Junior Men

1. James Palmer (BC)

2. Corey Walsh (ON)

3. Brandon Beauvolsk (QC)

Junior Women

1. Elaine McAdam (AB)

2. Amanda Landers (BC)

3. Marilou Breault (QC) 

Junior Men Development (14-16)

1. Gaby Malenfant (QC)

2. Alexandre Roy (QC)

3. Pol-Emile Doucet (QC)

Junior Women Development (14-16)

1. Erin Kinnie (BC)

2. Mégane Bélanger (QC)

3. Daina Tuchscherer (BC)

Both Nyhaug and Millman take third straight Elite titles

(Abbotsford, BC – August 31, 2012) The 2012 Canadian BMX Championships opened today after exciting time trial at the newly improved track at the Abbotsford BMX Club in Abbotsford, British Colombia.

With significant improvements made over the summer on the track, today riders in the Elite and Junior categories attacked the straights and banks with speed – and lots of it.

Olympian Tory Nyhaug (Cycling BC /Redline Bicycle) took the men’s title, posting a time of 31.48s in the SuperFinals to win his third straight Elite titles since turning Elite last season. At last year’s Championships, Nyhaug swept both the Time Trial and BMX titles.

The 2012 Olympian, who came back from a major surgery that saw his spleen removed a few months ago, was obviously pleased with the results.

“I got some good clean laps today. I made a few mistakes, but it’s all good and happy to come home with the jersey. It’s a little weird but cool to see all the banners and parents out. We usually come here a no one is here. It’s definitely cool to have the Canadian Championships in my backyard and especially the World Cup (Sep 13-15) It’s going to be great,” said Nyhaug, who represented Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games.

“Overall, the experience in London was very positive. I did everything I could do within the timeframe that we had. Even though it didn’t work out the way I wanted, I was really happy on how everything went. I got some good training at home since then, and today I won the jersey.”

Nyhaug, Canada’s best ranked rider on the UCI BMX SuperCross tour, qualified with the best time to race the SuperFinals. The Top 4 riders of the Elite Men advanced to the evening SuperFinals.

National team member Connor McCormack (Cycling BC) posted the second fastest time of 31.87s for the silver medal, while Derek Spiko (Dkoi Bikes/War Clothing) came third with a time of 34.04s to round up the podium.

In the women’s front, Sabrina Millman (Staats Bicycle) also extended her winning streak to three. Millman won both titles in the previous edition of the event, and is establishing herself as a force in women’s BMX in Canada.

Millman sped to the solo victory by posting a time of 37.07s, after qualifying with the fastest time. The victory by Millman is sweeter, since she is still in recovery mode after twice breaking her hand.

“I feel very good. I didn’t really prepare. I hurt my hand in the practice earlier this week. I broke my wrist twice this last year, and then my hand before Worlds. It still hurts. I am just pushing through it. I am very nervous about tomorrow’s BMX races. I’ll give my all”

Amelia Walsh (Team Ontario) took the second place and silver medal stopping the clock at 38.42s, while Sarah Biron (Équipe du Québec) grabbed bronze with 40.89s.

In the junior races, James Palmer (Cycling BC / Yess Bikes) rode away with the victory in the Men’s category, while Chelsea Kingston (Team GHP) took the title in the women’s category.

Racing continues tomorrow for all racing categories. Over 200 cyclists of all ages will be racing for the ultimate Canadian BMX honor, the coveted Maple Leaf jersey awarded to the Canadian Champion.

RESULTS – 2012 BMX CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – TIME TRIAL

Junior Men

1. James Palmer – 33.48s

2. Corey Walsh – 34.43s

3. Brandon Reid – 35.68s

Junior women

1. Chelsea Kingston

2. Morgan McAdam

3. Elaine McAdam

Elite Men

1. Tory Nyhaug – 31.48s

2. Connor McCormack – 31.87s  

3. Derek Sipkoi – 34.04s

Elite Women

1. Sabrina Millman – 37.07s

2. Amelia Walsh – 38.42s

3. Sarah Biron – 40.89s