Ontario Youth Cup Road Series
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2012 Calendar
| Date | Race | Location |
| May 19 | Barrie Youth Race | Barrie |
| June 16 | Tour of Speed | Queensville |
| August 6 | le Tour de Terra Cotta | Terra Cotta |
| September 1 | Windsor Youth Race | Windsor |
| September 8 | CHCH Youth Tour | Hamilton |
Bridging the Gap
A gap in youth cycling opportunities was identified two years ago. To address this issue the OCA created a brand new road series that allows youth between the ages 9-16 to experience the speed and thrills of road racing. The series focuses on participation and fun. The series continued to grow in 2009 with more youth riders and higher quality events around the Province. The series is driven at the grass roots support from racers, parents, clubs and officials.
Regulations
Open to youth aged 9 – 16 as of Dec. 31, 2012
| CATEGORY* | AGE | BIRTH YEAR | ROAD DISTANCE** | TT DISTANCE** |
| U17 Boy/Girl | 15-16 | 1996-1997 | 25-30KM | 2 – 4 KM |
| U15 Boy/Girl | 13-14 | 1998-1999 | 20-25KM | 2 – 4 KM |
| U12 Boy/Girl | 11-12 | 2000-2001 | 10-15KM | 1 – 2 KM |
| SQUIRT Boy/Girl | 10 | 2002-2003 | 5-10KM | 1- 2 KM |
* Age and boy/girl categories may be combined depending on field size.
** The distances are suggested and may be adapted to individual courses.
Licencing
The participants shall be members of an affiliated cycling club or possess an OCA citizen permit. One day permits may be available at some events.
Series Format
Youth Cup – Stage race for youth featuring a time trial and road race. Placing is based on combined points from the TT and road race for a general classification (GC) result. These races will be awarded maximum series points. In the event that the points are tied the winner will be determined by who has the higher result in the road race.
Series Points per Race
| Placing | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th |
| Youth Cup | 25 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Awards Series
The series winner in each age group will be mailed an engraved plaque. Any ties will be decided by the rider’s result at University Heights.
Championship
As is usual in other cycling sports the final race or a designated “championship” race determines the champion in each age group. This season the “Championship” race is the CHCH Youth Tour September 8th.
Club Challenge
Points earned by youth racers count towards the OCA Club Challenge. Clubs wishing to be the top road team in Ontario are strongly recommended to encourage youth racing.
Equipment
The wearing of an approved helmet is mandatory. However, aero helmets are not permitted. Cycling gloves are strongly recommended. The participants are encouraged to ride on a road-racing bicycle however other suitable bicycles may be utilized. No aero bars are permitted. All equipment must be in good repair, have adequate tires and operating brakes.
Gearing
No restrictions are in place as this is an introductory series. However racers and parents are encouraged to learn about gear restrictions and adapt bicycles used by riders under the age of 19 to meet the requirements. Gear restrictions are in place at regional and Ontario Cup road races. Youth series gear restrictions are under review. Click here for more info on gear restrictions.
Finale
The series will end Saturday, September 8th with the CHCH Youth Tour in Hamilton. Winners of this race will win a Champions jersey and have their names engraved on the George Terry Cup. Series points will be doubled.
Important Links
Results
2011 Series Standings
2010 Series Standings
2009 Series Standings
2008 Series Standings
2007 Series Standings
Video
2009 Tour of Speed
2008 Tour of Speed
2007 Tour of Speed
