Association commits funding to underwrite a portion of training costs for up to 200 coaches in 2027
BLUE RIDGE, GA – The Georgia Cycling Association, the state’s youth mountain bike non-profit, announced today an additional investment in coach development and student-athlete safety with the launch of a new initiative to help reduce the cost of CPR and First Aid training for coaches participating in its TeamMTB and Trail Rangers programs.
As part of its ongoing commitment to providing a safe, high-quality experience for student-athletes, Georgia Cycling will dedicate financial resources to subsidize CPR/First Aid training costs for up to 200 coaches during the 2027 season.
Georgia Cycling is a youth development association that uses mountain biking as its tool. Through its TeamMTB and Trail Rangers programs, the Association serves students in grades 2 through 12 on teams across the state, helping them discover they can do hard things when they put their minds to it and have a community behind them. Coaches are at the center of that community, and the Association believes investing in them is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure a high-quality experience for every student-athlete.
"Our coaches make an extraordinary commitment to the young people we serve, and that commitment extends well beyond the time they spend on the trails," said Kenny Griffin, Executive Director of the Georgia Cycling Association. "Coaching comes with real financial responsibilities, and we believe it's important to find meaningful ways to reduce those costs whenever possible. By investing in training, we're putting money back into our coaches' pockets while strengthening their ability to recognize and respond to emergencies. That's a win for our coaches and for the families who trust us to make safety a priority."
The first discounted training opportunities will be offered in conjunction with Georgia Cycling's 2027 Leadership Summits. Coaches can complete a comprehensive eight-hour CPR/First Aid training for $60, a 50% savings off the standard price of $120.
Complete Leadership Summit details are expected to be announced to the public on Tuesday, November 17. Discounted training registrations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while subsidized spots remain.
Georgia Cycling is looking to host additional training opportunities, with details of those trainings to be announced sometime in early 2027. At this time, the discounted training initiative will apply exclusively to CPR and First Aid sessions organized by the Georgia Cycling Association.
Discounted training courses are available to ALL coaching levels in both programs. While those at the “Assistant Coach” level are not required to have formal CPR or First Aid Training, the organization wants to expand access for those individuals who may wish to pursue additional training opportunities.