Free training for SPROCKIDS instructors available

Ottawa, ON - Due to the overwhelming response and, to ensure that all those interested will have the opportunity to become Sprockids leaders leading into the 2005 cycling season, the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) has decided to extend its offer to provide free instructor training for Sprockids through to May 31, 2005. In making this decision, the CCA’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Lacelle, had this to say. "We are extremely pleased with the cycling community’s response to trial free training. Recognizing that grass roots and youth development are extremely important to the CCA and our provincial cycling partners and that an extended commitment to this investment will generate even more opportunities for kids to learn how to ride safely, we are excited to formalize and extend this opportunity".

To make the opportunity even more convenient, baseline instructor training is now available on-line in English with French language set to be launched within weeks. For complete details, please log on to the Sprockids website at www.sprockids.ca and visit the leader registration page. For best viewing performance, the CCA recommends a Pentium 3 processor or better (350MHz or better), Windows media player 7.0+, Microsoft internet Explorer 5.5 with Service Pack 2 or better, Screen resolution set to at least 800 x 600 pixels, Cable or DSL internet connection and Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0+.