High Performance & Development Programs
The Alberta Bicycle Association is committed to delivering High Performance and Athlete Development programs that foster excellence in cycling and support Alberta athletes in reaching their full potential. These programs primarily serve athletes in the ‘Train to Train’ through to the ‘train to compete’ stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.
Our goal is to guide and support targeted athletes on their pathway to National Team selection, while helping coaches and athletes achieve podium-level performances at provincial, national, and international competitions.
What the ABA offers:
Athletes selected into the High Performance pathway may have access to:
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Seasonal training camps and partnerships with other provinces
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National level competition and race projects
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Coaching support and mentorship throughout the year
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ABA funded projects and team kit
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Educational sessions and workshops
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Opportunities to support performance and growth
Through these programs, the Alberta Bicycle Association is dedicated to building the next generation of elite cyclists from within our province.
Long Term Athlete Development
LTAD has implications for the transformation of key aspects of cycling’s sport system. Cycling’s Long-Term Athlete Development touched upon 17 key LTAD initiatives to improve cycling in Canada. These initiatives, endorsed by Cycling Canada Cyclisme Board of Directors, are a framework for improvement in five key areas of our sport environment: Organizations, Competitions, Facilities, Coaching, and Leaders.
Cycling Canada has worked closely with the five (5) Olympic disciplines to create cycling sports specific LTAD documents. These documents target the specific pathway for athletes, coaches and officials within the LTAD framework.
Long Term Athlete Development Model -Click Here
Mountain Bike specific LTAD- Click Here
Para-Cycling specific LTAD- Click Here
BMX specific LTAD- Click Here
BMX specific LTAD Brochure- Click Here
Track specific LTAD- Click Here
Other Resources
LTAD for Parents- Click Here
Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway- Click Here
Sport for Life for all Newcomers to Canada- Click Here
10 Key Factors of LTAD- Click Here