On 7th November 2014, BC published a consultation paper outlining proposed changes to the youth rider development pathway from 2016. The changes proposed are significant and cover a range of topics including rider age-group eligibility for regional and national racing events, equipment restrictions and changes to the points & reward structures in junior competition. Whilst elements of the proposals would affect all riders, the impact would be most significant for the younger age groups (U8, U10, U12).A working group is in the process of crafting a club response to this paper. In seeking to make this response representative of the membership, we invite your comments and feedback. Please direct these to Phil Coleman as soon as possible – the deadline for submission of a club response is 30th November so the earlier we receive these, the better. Of course, if you prefer to respond individually to BC, details are on the link provided below.
The consultation paper can be accessed by clicking this link here.