Cycling BC, in partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific), is pleased to announce that the eligibility criteria for the 2026/2027 High Performance Targeted Athlete Program are now available, and applications are open until January 20, 2026.

Through a coordinated approach, this program is a key part of the Canadian cycling development pathway and is designed to identify, support, and develop athletes and coaches who are committed to progressing toward national and international performance levels.

Who is the Program For?

The program is open to competitive athletes and their coaches who demonstrate performance potential, commitment to training, and readiness to engage in a structured high-performance environment.

You may be a good fit for the program if you:

Are a member in good standing with Cycling BC
Compete at a provincial, national, or international level
Have a designated coach responsible for your training program
Aspire to represent Canada at major competitions
Are motivated to follow a performance-focused training program
Are ready to engage with coaching, sport science, and performance services

Athletes accepted into the program are divided into four levels based on their current performance status and development needs,

Canadian Elite (currently carded through Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program)
Canadian Development (part of the National team athlete pool, but are not carded or receiving AAP funding)
Provincial Development 1 (tracking towards Canadian Development by achieving results at the National level)
Provincial Development 2 (emerging competitors at the Provincial or National level)

Program Benefits & Services

Depending on the classification level, targeted athletes will receive support and access to a range of benefits and services that can contribute to thousands of dollars in annual savings for athletes, including, but not limited to:

Performance coaching and support
Individualized training and competition planning
Access to CSI Pacific experts, including:

Sport science and sport medicine services
Strength and conditioning guidance
Performance planning and monitoring

Athlete education opportunities, including workshops and resources
Alignment with the national high-performance pathway

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How to Apply

Athletes interested in being considered for the 2026 program must review the eligibility criteria and application form & apply by January 20, 2026. Only athletes who meet the eligibility criteria and who have submitted complete applications by the deadline will be considered.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements yet but might later in the season, you are still encouraged to apply and reach out to the Athlete Development Manager, tara@cyclingbc.net, who will review your application for future eligibility throughout the season.

View Targeted Athlete and Coach Criteria

View Targeted Athlete Application Form

For more information, visit our High Performance webpage.