July 15th -19th 2019 – Ages 10-15
Pre-Nationals Youth Development Camp

Guest Coaches:
– Charlotte Batty
– Soren Meeuwisse
– Colton Woods
– Kelly Lawson
– Rob Holmgren
– Other coaches TBA

Join our guest coaches for a week of skill development, mentorship, camp fun and rider development while we gear up for the National MTB Race. Entry into the Wednesday Night Race included.

MTB Skill development
– Corners
– Descents
– Climbs
– Obstacles
– Race Strategy

Other Activities Included
– Archery
– Orienteering
– Foosball
– Beach Volleyball
– Trail Building

$310 plus hst (inc. Facility fees, Wednesday Night Race/plate, all coaching, and activities)

Campers must have a proper Mountain Bike (Rentals Available at $110 per week- call for availability)

REGISTER TODAY

2019 Canadian Championships XC
Ontario Cup XC
presented by Trek Bicycle

SPECTATORS WELCOME!!

July 20/21, 2019
Hardwood Ski & Bike, Ontario

Join us for the 24th Annual National MTB Event!! Cross Country mountain bike races for all levels of riders from Youth and Sport to Canada’s top World Cup racers. Come race, come watch, or come and do both.    See past Champions

Important Entry Information:   Register Now! Click Here
• Early Entry Discount until July 11
• Online entry closes July 18 at 5:00 pm
• Late Entry available at race site July 19/20 for Sunday categories only (cash only, late fee applies)
• Note: Ontario Cup Series entry includes this event. Do not double enter.

Important Links:
• Expo and Team Tech Space reservation – click here
• Volunteer sign up – click here
• 2019 Canadian Championships XCO  Tech Guide (DRAFT)

Schedule of Events

Monday July 15 – Beach Day
Wasaga Beach. Come experience the Worlds longest fresh water beach. Go to Beach 1 for the busiest people watching section with stores and restaurants. Beach 5 or Allenwood for quietest sections and kiteboarders on windy days.

Wednesday July 17
9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride*
7:00 pm – Hardwood Wednesday Night Races. Fun races for everyone. Choose any 6 Hardwood trails to ride and race.

Thursday July 18
9:00 am to 8:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride*
Online Registration closes at 5:00 pm – NOTE: All Championship Riders must register by 5:00 pm. UCI/CCA rules state it is mandatory for these riders to pre-register at least 48 hrs in advance, and sign in and pick up race package by 5:00 pm Friday July 19.

Friday, July 19
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Late Registration for Citizen/Youth/Sport (cash only, late fees apply)
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Number Plate and Package Pick-up, Rider Sign-in.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Official Training Time, Cross Country course open for inspection/pre-ride*
5:00 pm – Cross Country Managers/Riders Meeting

Saturday, July 20 – Canadian Championship Races
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Late Registration for Citizen/Youth/Sport (cash only, late fees apply)
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Number Plate and Package Pick-up, Rider Sign-in. Sunday races only.
9:00 am – Master Expert Canadian Championships, Senior Expert Canadian Challenge
11:00 am – Cadet Expert, Junior Expert Canadian Championships
1:00 pm – Elite, U23 Women Canadian Championships
3:00 pm – Elite, U23 Men Canadian Championships
5:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Sunday Cross Country course open for inspection/pre-ride*

Sunday, July 21 – Canadian Challenge Races/Team Relay
7:00 am to 11:00 am – Number Plate and Package Pick-up, Rider Sign-in. No Day-Of Entry.
9:00 am  Citizen Youth Races, presented by Caterpillar
10:00 am  Youth Sport Races
12:00 pm  Senior/Master Sport Races
2:00 pm  Team Relay, Canadian Championships/Canadian Challenge

Don’t know what category to enter?
Click here for Category Description and Race Length

Volunteers:
Volunteers are the key to the successful organization of any event. Please register HERE if you would like to volunteer for any part, or all of this event. Volunteers all get race T-Shirt, lunch and snacks, and we will try to make your day as fun and rewarding as for the racers.

Want to part of the amazing Volunteer Team for the Canadian Championships?
Sign up as Volunteer here: https://app.initlive.com/JE/v3qvrl24r47nrl 

Suggested Accommodation:
This is a prime holiday time so we suggest you make your accommodation bookings early!)

1. Horseshoe Resort is the Official Accommodation Partner of the Canada Cup/Ontario Cup.  Rooms and Condos both available at special pricing. Bike and Pet friendly. Use booking code PULRACINC –  Click Here for details.

2. Georgian Residence and Conference Center. Click here for Info and Booking

3. See Ontario’s Lake Country  or Tourism Barrie for full listing of Accommodation options, places to visit, things to do, etc.

Important Race Notes:
• *Pre-riding. All riders must purchase a pre-ride ticket from Hardwood Ski & Bike. Cost per rider is discounted $12/day tax incl for pre-registered riders.
• Licencing. All riders must have proof of appropriate licencing to participate. See  Insurance page for details
• All Non-Ontario riders must hold a valid UCI International Licence. Contact your provincial federation for details. Non-Ontario riders cannot purchase a one-day permit.
• General. All OCA/CCA and UCI rules and regulations will apply for this event. It is the riders responsibility to be aware of these rules.

Important Entry Information:  Register Now! Click Here
• Early Entry Discount until July 11
• Cross Country Online entry closes July 18 at 5:00 pm
• Late Entry available at race site July 19/20 for Sunday categories only (cash only, late fee applies).
• Note: Ontario Cup Series entry includes this event. Do not double enter