VOLUNTEER WITH THE CCAP
2019 CCAP Events
The CCAP Short Track series is back for 2019 and we need your help! The 2019 School Short Track Series is a MTB series for middle school and high school racers ONLY with Middle School, Highschool Junior Varsity, and High School Varsity categories available. It is a four-race series that is split evenly between schools and local race venues. The 2019 series is as follows:
Race #1: Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 - Moran Middle School, Wallingford, CT
Race #2: Sunday, April 28th, 2019 - Fat Tire Classic, Farmington, CT
Race #3: Sunday, May 5th, 2019 - Team Red Dragon MTB, Berlin, CT
Race #4: Wednesday, May 22nd - Ledyard Middle School, Ledyard, CT
Please sign up below to help out at the first race of the season at Moran Middle School. Please feel free to contact volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com with any questions!
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Team Red Dragon MTB is back and better than ever in 2019 and the CCAP needs your help to make it happen! Team Red Dragon MTB race is a partnership between the CCAP and the Berlin High School Cycling Club that benefits the Berlin High School team and others like it around the state. This race is a full day USAC sanctioned race with a wide range of categories. For more information, please visit our BikeReg Page.
Please sign up below to help out at the Team Red Dragon. Please feel free to contact volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com with any questions. Arrival information below.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Arrival Information:
Please park on Linden Drive in Berlin (2 Linden Drive, Berlin, CT 06037). You will need to cross Orchard Raod to access the start finish area. The race start/finsh area address is 685 Orchard Rd, Berlin, CT 06037.
Please Arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled volunteer time. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to the Official volunteer sign-up sheet for the 2019 TNC Series at the Rent. We need your help to ensure we can keep this race going! Please sign up for your desired position for each week you plan to help out. Everyone who signs up will receive free registration for the day. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift start time to allow for briefing. Reach out to volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com with any questions.
The TNC Series is hosted by the CCAP from 05/07/19 - 08/13/19 with NO RACES BEING HELD on 5/14/19, 5/28/19, and 8/06/19. Here is some more info on the CCAP's mission.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills, and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
The Breakaway Benefit Ride will take place on Saturday, May 11th at A Villa Louisa in Bolton, CT. The Breakaway Benefit Ride is the Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's flagship fundraisers and remains a staple in our ability to provide the youth in Connecticut the opportunity to ride his or her bikes. This event cannot happen without the help of dedicated volunteers. Please sign up and join us on May 11th!
For more information on our event please visit www.ctcyclingadvancement.org
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
The CCAP Short Track series is back for 2019 and we need your help! The 2019 School Short Track Series is a MTB series for middle school and high school racers ONLY with Middle School, Highschool Junior Varsity, and High School Varsity categories available. It is a four-race series that is split evenly between schools and local race venues. The 2019 series is as follows:
Race #1: Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 - Moran Middle School, Wallingford, CT
Race #2: Sunday, April 28th, 2019 - Fat Tire Classic, Farmington, CT
Race #3: Sunday, May 5th, 2019 - Team Red Dragon MTB, Berlin, CT
Race #4: Wednesday, May 22nd - Ledyard Middle School, Ledyard, CT
Please sign up below to help out at the last race of the season at Ledyard Middle School. Please feel free to contact volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com with any questions!
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Welcome to the Official Volunteer Sign-up page for the 8th Annual CCNS Kermis on June 14th. We need your help to make this event a success! Come out and join us for the 8th Annual CCNS Kermis p/b the CCAP. Please sign up for your desired shift and ALL racers or those who are volunteering for a racer will receive a $10 cash rebate for their registration for every two hours they volunteer (up to the total cost of the entry fee).
This Friday evening event will be a true Belgian Hardman's style race, with a challenging course around the Rentschler Stadium in East Hartford. In addition to this being a great bike race, it's also a great time for the whole family! Join us for a spirited night of family-friendly activities, food, music, and more. All proceeds from this event benefit the CCAP.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills, and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Oyster Cross races are on Tuesday nights, starting in August and continuing into September. Race dates include August 27th, September 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
If you sign up to help set up the course, you'll get your race fee waived. You only get it comp'd if you sign up ahead of time though. There is a huge set-up that takes place EVERY week because we aren't allowed to keep the course in place.
Set-up starts around 2:30-3PM, which I know is difficult for many to get out of work but maybe once or twice, if you can cut out early to help make this event successful, it is very much appreciated.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills, and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Volunteer questions? Contact volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com
Series location: Oyster Shell Park, 77 N. Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Rocky Hill Cross races are on Wednesday nights, Starting in August and going into September. Race dates include August 28th, September 4th, 11th, and 18th.
If you sign up to help set up the course, you'll get your race fee waived. You only get it comp'd if you sign up ahead of time though. There is a huge set-up that takes place EVERY week because we aren't allowed to keep the course in place.
Set-up starts around 2:30-3PM, which I know is difficult for many to get out of work but maybe once or twice, if you can cut out early to help make this event successful, it is very much appreciated.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Below is a list of volunteer positions for the weekend, as well as a brief outline of what each position entails. We thank you in advance for your support!
Pre-event Prep - Assist the CCAP staff in decorating the race course with banners and signage. Help the announcer get set-up and ready for the first race. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Registration for Grand Prix: Help riders get signed in for their races, complete all necessary paperwork, and assign them their race number. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Registration for Gran Fondo: Help riders get signed in for their specific route, complete any necessary paperwork, and assign them their number. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Officiating Assistants - You will help communicate information from the race officials to any other location around the race. This job will involve walking around the course/race area so wear comfortable footwear. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Beer Garden Assistant – Help keep the beer garden clean, check I.D's, and serve beer to the spectators in the beer garden. ONLY if you are over 21 years old, please! You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
VIP Dinner Setup and Breakdown – On Friday night there will be a private dinner for important donors and sponsors. We need a few volunteers to assist in both the setup and the breakdown of the dinner. This will require setting up tables, chairs, decorations, etc. We also ask that you wear nice(r) clothing, such as a polo or button up shirt. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Course Marshal - Help ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely for everyone. You'll be assigned to a spot on the course to monitor spectator traffic and prevent spectators from entering the course. At a few key locations volunteers, we act as crossing guards, allowing spectators to cross the course after racers have passed through. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Breakdown Crew – Assist in breaking down and removing tents, barricades, tables, chairs, banners and all other supplies that were brought to the race. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Rest Stop Assistants - Help to operate and manage rest stop areas on each route. This involves setting up supplies (including tents, tables, chairs, and food/drink), restocking and refiling food supplies, breaking down supplies, and of course, cheering on the riders. You will meet your volunteer team captain at the registration tent.
Additional Info:
Volunteers will get a T-Shirt and a food coupon! Once you have registered to be a volunteer you will receive an email with a more detailed set of instructions specific to your role. If you have any questions concerning please do not hesitate to ask! Contact Brian Wolfe : volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com
Newtown Cyclocross is coming back in 2019 and the CCAP needs your help! Events are impossible without the help of our dedicated and motivated volunteers and we want you to be a part of that. Please sign up below if you are interested in helping out. Newtown CX will be held at the Governors 2nd Horse Guard in Newtown on Sunday, September 22nd.
The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program's mission is to ensure that Connecticut's youth and their families have access and exposure to an organized state-wide youth cycling league. Additionally, youth and their parents should be able to see a clear avenue that allows them to develop as far as their ambition, skills, and abilities can take them. The sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills, and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life, and the CCAP is proud to provide kids across the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe and positive team-based environment.
Arrival Instructions:
Race Address: 4 Wildlife Dr. Newtown, CT 06470.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift and check in at the volunteer tent on-site.
THANK YOU for volunteering! Looking forward to seeing you there.
If you have any volunteer questions, please contact volunteer@ctcyclingadvancement.com
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