This Sunday Callum and Alex’s dads are going up to Kielder Forest with Callum and Alex. They are meeting at 10.00 at the end of the lake car park, (Castle Car Park). They are going to ride along the bottom end of the lake, which is fairly flat, after going on skills loop first, which is situated next to car park. Should be good fun and all are welcome to join them
Mark has produced this great new flyer to let you know what we’ll be doing over the next month or so:
Click here for PDF version of the flyer.
Richard has put together some forms and information on this now and it can all be found on the ‘Club Kit’ section on this web site. Have a look and see all the options which are possible and the prices. He also has some stock of new kit and is running a clearance special offer on some old stock kit pre 2009, which has the old style phoenix on it.
There are order forms you can fill in and either email to him or let him have them on a Saturday morning. Delivery is 4-6 weeks from the order placement, but Richard has to wait till he has 20 items on his list before he can place the order, he’ll comment here when he gets the number required to go ahead.
Strategic Leisure have recently been commissioned to undertake the above study by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. The Council have been considering the scheme for some time and the proposed site under consideration for the new facility is close to the existing sports facilities at Eston Sports Academy and would form part of the Regeneration of Greater Eston.
British Cycling are a key stakeholder in the proposed development and are fully supportive of the scheme seeing it as a much needed facility in the North East region.
The velodrome study is a significant piece of work looking at the potential demand for such a facility not only within Redcar and Cleveland or the Tees Valley, but in the North East as a whole.
As part of the study they are undertaking a consultation exercise to look at the likely demand and need for Cycling facilities needs generally and more specifically what level of club and individual usage there might be if such a facility were to be provided.
They would be grateful if you could complete the survey on line by using the html link http://www.strategicleisure.co.uk/rcindividual.htm by Friday 23rd October 2009
It only takes 5 mins!
(This email arrived this week if any members are interested:)
I am just emailing to see if any members of Newcastle Phoenix would like to take part in the Northumberland Wildlife Trusts’ annual Wildlife Photography Competition.
The deadline is 31st October and we have catergories for all ages. We hoped that perhaps whilst out on your rides your members may be able to take some snaps.
More details can be found on our website http://www.nwt.org.uk/index.php?section=about:awards and an awards ceremony will take place later in the year.
Thank you very much for your time,
Samantha
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Have a look at this YouTube Video of seniors racing in the first round of the Cyclo-cross North East at Hawes…
We are trying to arrange a Club trip to the Velodrome soon, anyone who is interested in this, please use the comments below or contact Mark directly at: Mark Hetherington
A new level 1 coaching course has been booked for November 14th (day 1) and December 12th (day 2) at Redworth Hall in Newton Aycliffe.
This course is being part funded by the Tony Blair Sports Foundation, please see below for details:
In the run up to the 2012 Olympics and beyond, the Tony Blair Sports Foundation aims to increase participation in sport by young people in the North East by helping more young people and adults become trained coaches and officials.
In partnership with British Cycling we are looking to recruit more Level 1 coaches who will work alongside experienced coaches in cycling clubs across the North East.
If you’re enthusiastic and committed to sport then becoming a trained assistant coach, qualified coach or an official is something you should think about doing.will pay 50% of the costs of Level 1 coaching/official qualifications and will then work with you to find a suitable coaching placement within your community if you are not already be attached to a local community club.
Once qualified, members receive a Foundation membership pack which includes exclusive membership number and card which entitles you to full benefits of being part of the Foundation, including the opportunity to do a Disability Inclusion Coaching Course free of charge.
All we ask in return is that you agree to volunteer some of your time in your local cycling club. Working in partnership with British Cycling we will ensure you get full support right from the start to receive full training and qualifications as well as the chance to make a real difference to young people and sport in our region.
Information on the Level 1 course inc. cost and eligibility:
Over view of all BC coaching courses – where level 1 sits:
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/coa/awards_overview_page.asp
Coaching resources – further info:
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/coa/coaching_resources.asp
Sports Coach UK info:
http://sportscoachuk.dnsupdate.co.uk/index.php?login=success