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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Olympian Jennie Reed to support the Marymoor Velodrome Association’s junior program.

REDMOND, Wash, May. 9, 2013- Olympic Silver medalist Jennie Reed will be playing an instrumental role in the development of the Marymoor Velodrome’s Junior Program. Jennie Reed’s experience and passion offers a unique opportunity for developing racers to learn from a World Champion and Olympic medalist.

            New for 2013 is the addition of the Jennie Reed Foundation Junior Track Camp taking place over the weekend of June 29^th and 30^th. This $100 10-hour camp will allow experienced junior racers a chance to spend an entire weekend on the velodrome learning tactics, agility, nutrition, skills, and much more. This camp will prepare junior racers to move up from the junior ranks and will develop the skills and techniques needed to advance as a velodrome racer. Coached by Jennie, these juniors age 13-18 (under 13 need two years of track experience) will receive world-class tips and training advice that will greatly benefit their cycling.

            In addition to the Junior Track Camp, the Marymoor Velodrome Association is proud to announce the name changing of the junior track classes from “VeloKids” to “Jennie Reed Juniors”. The formats of these three-week classes stay the same, but new for 2013 is the presence of Jennie at one class a session! For six 1.5-hour classes, juniors aged 9-16 will learn to ride the track, learn basic skills, and near the end of the class learn how to race! In addition to the skilled class instructors, Jennie will provide excellent tips, and maybe even show off her Olympic Silver medal!

For additional information about the Jennie Reed Foundation visit http://www.jenniereedfoundation.org.

For additional information or any questions regarding the Junior Track Camp:

Flyer and Registration: http://velodrome.org/mva/sites/default/files/files/JRF%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf

Contact: Stewart at stewartbowmer@gmail.com

For additional information or any questions regarding Jennie Reed Juniors:

Visit: http://velodrome.org/mva/content/youth-classes

Contact: velokids@velodrome.org

To Register: http://velodrome.org/mva/content/youth-classes-registration

Congratulations on deciding to take a track class, enjoying the track class, and deciding that you wanted to race. We understand people like you, and we want to do everything that we can to ensure that you have a successful, stress free, and exciting introduction into track racing.

First of all, welcome. We recommend getting to the velodrome with plenty of time to spare. Our suggestion is to plan on a 5:40 arrival for the 7:00 race start on a Thursday night. This will give you ample time to rent a bike, complete the registration process, get your number pinned, and take a few laps on the track to get the body loose before racing starts at 7:00. It’s better for everyone if you show up early!

If you have a track bike, that’s great. Just remember that you must remove any brakes that may be on, it must have drop handlebars, horizontal rear dropouts and it must be in the correct gear (86inch, 22’3″ rollout, 48×15). If you are renting a bike, remember the size that you rode at your class and meet us at the garage and we’ll get you set up. Rental bikes are first come, first serve. We’ll start renting bikes around 5:40. If you ride a 52cm, 54cm or 56cm, come early! Those are our three most popular sizes.

Once you have your bike, you need to get yourself registered for racing. If you do not have a USA Cycling racing license, you will need one of those to compete. You can get a one-day license for fifteen dollars a race night, or you can purchase a yearlong license on http://www.usacycling.org for $60.00.

There will be a table set up outside of the registration window. Here you’ll need to fill out two different forms. One is the waiver, and another, the colored form, is our way of knowing who you are. You need to fill out the waiver form EVERY time you come to race. We’ll save the colored form: next time you race it will be in a folder sorted by last name.

Now you bring your two waivers to the registration booth and you are almost done! Now is the time to get settled on all the fees. For taking the class, you get two free race nights. What that means is that your race entry is covered. You’ll still need to pay for the rental bike (if you need one!), licensing fee, and once you upgrade the MVA membership fee ($75).

Make sure and bring cash or a check, and one dollar for parking!

Fees:

Rental bike: $10 (women/juniors u18: free)

Racing: Free for two nights, then $20

                -A year long MVA membership is not required for Thursday night racing, but will be required upon upgrading.  Cost is $75.

USAC License:  One day- $15, Yearlong- Available at http://www.usacycling.org

Once you’re registered, you’ll get a number and you are almost ready to race. Please remember that you will use the same number until you upgrade to Wednesday nights, so please remember to bring it back when you come race again!

We’re glad you decided to come out and give racing a try! We know that you’ll have a blast. See you out there!