SCF Children's Academy

SCF Children’s Academy Fundraising campaign

Please email president@singaporecycling.org.sg for more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities.

Promote and develop the sport of cycling and offer pathways for the athlete's development through a series of academy and developmental programs.

Objectives

A progressive and year-long programme for school students, targeting those from primary to secondary school levels.
Outreach and mass participation activity
Talent Identification – Technically gifted students will be invited to train as part of a national youth squad for higher-level competitions.

School Benefits

It is in line with the nation’s call for school-going children and youth to be exposed to organised outdoor and adventure-type activities.
It is an added opportunity to keep our kids “off the streets” and being engaged in an organised and healthy activity.
Through the programme, your students will learn about resilience and can build bonds and friendships outside of school.
It is a progressive, four-year programme.

Student Benefits

They will learn a life skill.
They will pick up a new sport that they can carry to adulthood.
They will become healthier, fitter, stronger and more confident young adults.
They will learn basic bike maintenance skills.They will be taught about the science and mechanics of cycling – where possible, we will highlight “coachable” and “teachable” moments where what they have learnt in their science class makes sense through their cycling activity.
Among other things, they will learn about,
– The physics behind speed and cadence
– How the various bike parts work
– Basic biomechanics – the symbiotic relationship between the body and bike to optimize performance
– Physical preparation – the importance of warm-up, cool downs and its role in physically preparing you for a sporting activity, the importance of hydration

Critical Success Factors

Programme Outline

For registration and enquiries, please contact us.