Woodward Becomes Home for USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Team Through 2028

April 12, 2022

Camp Woodward to Host the USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships and the USA Cycling Olympic Development Academy Led by Coach Ryan Nyquist

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Cycling and Woodward – a global experiential action sports company – create a pathway for riders of all abilities with their new partnership lasting through 2028. From beginner BMX riders all the way up to Team USA, this partnership provides a constant platform for learning and progressing year-round. In addition to hosting the USA Cycling BMX Freestyle Nationals Championships and the USA Cycling Olympic Development Academy, Woodward becomes the official training facility and sponsor to the BMX Freestyle National Team.

“This partnership between Woodward and USA Cycling furthers my commitment to coach and support U.S. BMX athletes and encourage riders of all ages and abilities to pursue their dreams,” said professional BMXer, former Woodward camper, and USA Cycling National Team Coach Ryan Nyquist. “I have been on the other side as a young, up-and-coming rider who didn’t have access to a formal coaching program. Leading the ODA program and growing this sport is a dream come true and an amazing opportunity for the next generation of riders.”

Olympic Development Academy (ODA)

USA Cycling’s Olympic Development Academy exists to elevate young riders to the elite ranks of international cycling across all disciplines. Providing world-class coaching,

comprehensive training curriculums, and immersive competition schedules, the Academy is meant for riders who have a desire to take control of their future across all cycling disciplines: BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Road, and Track.

Woodward will host the BMX Freestyle ODA weeks at both Woodward PA and Woodward West. Led by Nyquist, the program will allow amateur riders between both locations to receive elite-level coaching support from USA Cycling and Woodward’s coaches and staff. The ODA will offer exclusive programs including interactive classroom education, multiple daily training sessions, daily competitions, with social and recreational activities.

2022 Olympic Development Academy BMX Freestyle Schedule:

June 26-July 2: Week #4 ODA – Woodward West

August 7-13: Week #10 ODA – Woodward PA

“Woodward has been committed to being a training ground for BMX campers for over 25 years, we have fostered riders of all levels creating a community of collaboration and progression” said Brian Varner, Woodward Programming Director. “Hosting the USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships and ODA, is the next step in that commitment. This partnership with USA Cycling shows our emphasis and vision to grow the sport and support the next generation of future Olympians.”

USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships

The USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships will crown champions and award the prestigious stars and stripes jerseys for Elite and Junior categories. Junior National Champions will be awarded during a week of camp at Woodward. This event will coincide with Round Four of the USA BMX Amateur Freestyle Series.

2022 National Championship Schedule – Woodward PA:

May 20: USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships (Elite and Junior 17-18)

May 21: USA BMX Freestyle Series – Round Four

May 22: USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Championships (Junior 13-15 and 12 & Under)

USA Cycling’s Director of BMX, Jamie Staff, has seen the sport of BMX Freestyle progress to the Olympic Games and, with this partnership, we are able to create a better pipeline for young athletes to make their dreams a reality. “Our BMX program is super excited about partnering with Woodward. Woodward is freestyle and so this partnership made perfect sense from the get-go. Woodward will be the pipeline for BMX Freestyle which will make it easy for the riders to understand and this is what Woodward does on a day to day basis, so from every angle this was a no brainer. I can’t wait to watch the program grow!,” said Staff.

Watch the full video announcement with Ryan Nyquist, here.

About CAMP WOODWARD

Woodward is a global experiential action sports company on a mission to inspire the next generation of action sports and athletes. For nearly 50 years, Woodward’s been a positive force for youth sports and a leader in popularizing and sustaining the action sports category. Woodward PA and Woodward West are THE summer camps to stoke passions, empower personal growth and elevate core skills across a range of sports such as BMX, skate, scooter, gymnastics, cheer and parkour. Experience Woodward’s innovative environments and dynamic programming at one of its 10 destinations across North America. Learn more about Woodward’s one-of-a kind facilities, programming and culture at www.woodwardpa.com and www.woodwardwest.com. Woodward is part of the POWDR portfolio.

For more information, please contact Katie Moses Swope at katie@moswopr.com.

About USA CYCLING

USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, and BMX. USA Cycling’s mission is to champion accessibility, participation, and excellence in the sport of cycling to make more Americans healthier, happier, and better on two wheels while achieving sustained international racing success. USA Cycling supports cyclists at all levels, from those just beginning in the sport and participating in fun rides to international caliber racers. The organization identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition through the support of kids’ and interscholastic programs, amateur bike racing and grassroots development programs, and the provision of critical infrastructure to run organized racing. USA Cycling has a membership of 100,000, annually sanctions over 2,500 events, and is a proud member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

For more information, please contact Angelina Palermo at apalermo@usacycling.org.