Promising cyclist Pip Hindmarsh has thrown her support behind a talent-spotting initiative to be hosted at CQU Rockhampton next weekend (May 26).

Ms Hindmarsh took a break from training for the world junior championships in Mexico in August, to take part in a media preview for the event.

Coach Ken Tucker, Pip Hindmarsh and Morwenna Kirwan

In a glass-slipper approach, Rockhampton Cycling Club is keen to give every young person in Rockhampton the chance to be talented-spotted as a
potential cycling champion of the future - even those who may never have ridden a bike.

Since Rockhampton has been a springboard for national, world and Olympic champions in the past, the Club has been awarded funding from the
Australian Sports Commission's National Talent Identification and Development Program to search for the next generation of talent.

High-school PE classes are already being searched for talent, with teachers helping with pre-testing of their students.

But the Club is also keen that all interested people aged 13-23 get a chance to be considered for a quality coaching and mentoring system. The
Club is home to Ken 'Reggie' Tucker, who is one of Australia's high performance coaches, and approximately 10 - 15 Level 1 Coaches.

Rockhampton Cycling Club will host a special testing day at CQU Rockhampton athletics oval on Saturday May 26 (8am - 11am or 2pm - 5pm).

Pip Hindmarsh and Morwenna Kirwan

Participants will be tested for their endurance, power, height and weight, with activities including vertical jumps, sprints and multi-stage fitness courses.

The process will be coordinated by CQU Human Movement Science (HMSC) Masters researcher Morwenna Kirwan, with help from HMSc undergraduate students.

Ms Kirwan said all people aged 13-23 were welcome, although those under 18 would need their parents to be present to provide informed consent.

Details are available from Morwenna via m.kirwan@cqu.edu.au or 4930 6421.