Saint Francis Tulsa Tough: Junior Development Criterium Camp

Dates: June1- June 5

 

Location: Tulsa, OK (University of Tulsa)

Mileage: 25 - 65 miles daily

Terrain: Flat and Rolling Hills

Racing Age Range: 13-18 

Cost: 1350

 

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights

Discipline: Road and Criterium

Elevation Gain: 1000'- 3000'

Includes: Dedicated Junior Camp Viewing Area on Friday at the McNellie's Blue Dome 

New Junior Development Opportunity in Tulsa, OK

Source Endurance is proud to announce the production of the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Junior Development Criterium Camp in conjunction with the University of Tulsa. Regional Camps are a crucial step within the Athlete Development Pathway (ADP). Accessible and attainable to all athletes, aspiring junior cyclists aged 13-18 can join a regional camp to improve their skills, receive good coaching, and be identified for further race opportunities.

The Saint Fracis Tulsa Tough Junior Development Criterium Camp will serve as a race preparation camp for the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough and as a Talent ID camp for USA Cycling.

Athlete Junior Development Road and Criterium Camp will be guided by the following curriculum:

  1. Education: Discussions and seminars on multiple topics to improve athletic performance.
  2. Skills: Sessions designed to increase understanding of skills and foster safe methods for improvement.
  3. Training: Solid training and testing protocols to increase fitness.

Camp Mission Statement: To provide the education, resources and inspiration to the next generation of American junior cyclists.

What sort of athlete is best suited for Junior Development Road Camp?

Consistently active athletes aged 13-18 (racing age) will benefit greatly from this camp. These athletes consistently accomplish 3-6 training sessions per week. 2-4 rides at an endurance pace for 2-3 days in a row are no problem and even some long training sessions are common. These athletes should strive to compete and feel comfortable riding in groups and should be able to their bikes at speed in their peer groups of riders.

 

Standout Resutls from Junior Campers

What to Expect at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Junior Development Criterium Camp

On Bike

  • Skills and bike handling sessions
  • Group riding etiquette
  • Tactics workshops, recognizing opportunity
  • Mock races
  • Fitness Test
  • Support vehicle
  • Nutrition and hydration products

Off Bike

  • Appearances by PRO Racers
  • Training, strategy and tactics presentations
    • Directly applicable to the ensuing weekend of racing.
  • Daily power file analysis for every athlete
  • Q & A with coaches and ride leaders
  • Nutrition presentations for on and off bike
  • Strength training presentations

Amenities

  • Safesport Compliant All inclusive facility
  • Housing included
  • All meals are included
  • Linens
  • Laundry facilities
  • New lifelong friends
  • Custom MuMu jersey with registration prior to 1 April
  • Includes entry to FC Tulsa Arts District Criterium

Details

Recommended Equipment

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare
  • Transportation to/ from airport
  • Bike shipping/ rental/ packing

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Saint Francis Tulsa Tough and Source Endurance

The Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Junior Development Criterium Camp is about inspiring the next generation by immersing athletes in a learning environment rich with experienced coaches as well as some current and former pros.

 

Partnering with the University of Tulsa gives athletes not only equipped with top notch dorm style housing, but also the environment at the facility embodies what it means to be a “pro” athlete.  Not only will you feel like a professional athlete, you will also eat like one as well. 

 

 

Source Endurance Camp Experience

Beyond the amazing facilities, Source Endurance comes equipped with a staff of high-level professional coaches that not only aim to impart coaching wisdom but also to connect athletes with teams and high-performance directors through our extensive professional network. Having great coaches and outside instructors who have worked with numerous USA and foreign national camp teaching champions interacting with the athletes will be an integral part in the camp experience. At the end of the camp, the coaches will come together and present each athlete with an end-of-camp “report card.” This will allow the athlete to have objective feedback that they can take with them and have an assessment of what skills need work to make it to the next level.

Source Endurance strives to execute a professional level camp at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough that will inspire the next generation of cyclists and give them the tools they need to succeed.

 

Source Endurance emphasizes the holistic education, coaching, and experience that a multi-day camp can provide. Instead of learning by trial-and-error in one-off race scenarios, athletes can receive guidance and instruction from knowledgeable coaches working with direct assessment. With a camp experience, athletes of all abilities will walk away with an accurate understanding of their level (fitness, tactics, skills, etc.), know where to race at the next level, and have opportunities to race internationally.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Sample Only. Specific Itinerary will be delivered to registrants prior to the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Junior Development Criterium Camp

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Day 1

  • Check-in
  • Bike check
  • Skills session and games
  • Lunch
  • Strength Session
  • Dinner
  • Athlete Success and Knowledge Series: Part 1
Junior road ride

Day 2

  • Breakfast
  • Endurance Ride with race specific exercises
  • Lunch
  • Skills Session and Games
  • Dinner
  • Athlete Success and Knowledge Series: Part 2
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Day 3

  • Breakfast
  • Long Endurance Ride + more skills, expanding on previous lessons
  • Lunch
  • Skills Session and Games
  • Dinner
  • Athlete Success and Knowledge Series: Part 3
Tyler Reynolds

Day 4

  • Breakfast
  • Athlete Success and Knowledge Series: Part 4
  • Lunch
  • Ride with the Pros
  • Dinner
Brody McDonald Team USA

Day 5

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Spin
  • Lunch
  • Check out
  • Meet and Greet at the dedicated junior camp viewing area during the races

THE NITTY GRITTY

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