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1 Table of Contents Who is USA Cycling Certification program Types of bike races Who is who at USA Cycling Permitting an event Insurance basics Best practices Officials Volunteers Appendix Glossary Resources Level C Race Director Certification Manual

2 Who is USA Cycling USA Cycling is the official national governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX, and cyclo-cross. Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cyclists Internationale, USA Cycling is a membership-based organization that strives to grow the sport domestically and also foster the identification, development, and support of American cyclists in international competition. Sources of revenue for USA Cycling include annual license fees, permit fees, event surcharges, grants from the USA Cycling Development Foundation and the United States Olympic Committee, corporate sponsorship and generous gifts from individual donors. Unlike most other national cycling federations around the globe, USA Cycling receives no government funding. Sustaining International Success As the body responsible for identification, development, and support of American cyclists, USA Cycling strives to breed competitive excellence at the world-class level. To accomplish these objectives, we maintain a proven athlete development pipeline for men and women in all disciplines of competitive cycling. This pipeline consists of several programs, including talent identification camps, instructional clinics, European-based programming, regional development camps, direct athlete funding initiatives, and access to superlative equipment, facilities, and coaching. USA Cycling is also responsible for the selection and organization of national teams which represent the United States at major international events like the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, Continental Championships, and World Cup races. Growing Cycling in America As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling is comprised of clubs and teams, officials, coaches, mechanics, and competitive cyclists of all ages and abilities across the sport s five disciplines. In an effort to grow the sport on the domestic front, USA Cycling supports grassroots initiatives at the local level by reinvesting a significant portion of its membership dollars into its 34 local associations. The national governing body also works to grow the sport by working with a comprehensive network of certified coaches and officials, administering eight national-level calendars, and managing 17 national championship events for all ages and skill levels. We provide regulation, education, and structure Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 2

3 to our many constituents, which include amateur and professional athletes, race directors, coaches, clubs, officials, mechanics, and local associations. Ultimately, with the goal of growing bicycle racing in America, USA Cycling strives to provide its members with impeccable service, valuable benefits and a second-to-none racing experience. The purpose of this manual is to provide race directors with best practices. This is by no-means a set of requirements or guidelines. Each event is unique and the race director should apply eventspecific safety measures. Race Director Certification Level C race director certification is the first of three levels of educational training for people responsible for organizing bicycle events. This introductory-level course will provide race directors with information and current best practices to maximize the efficiency of time spent on processes such as permitting an event with USA Cycling, provide a base knowledge of management of a bike event, and prepare race directors for meeting with city officials. USA Cycling considers this course the first step toward becoming a professional race director. The purpose of this manual is to provide race directors with best practices. This is by no-means a set of requirements or guidelines. Each event is unique and the race director should apply event-specific safety measures and other considerations. Level C certification is an online self-study course. Race director Level C certification will be awarded to individuals who complete the curricula and pass the online exam with a grade of at least 80%. The exam questions are based on the online manual and the USA Cycling website including the USA Cycling rulebook. Certification is valid for two years and expire at the end of the second year. A certified race director must maintain a current race director license to actively organize sanctioned events. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 3

4 The USA Cycling race director license is not a racing license nor can it be purchased as an add on to any other type of license. At the end of two years, certified race directors must recertify at their current level or certify at a higher level. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for maintaining current level of certification. If certification lapses for two consecutive years the certification class and exam must be re-taken with a passing exam. After successfully completing Level C a race director may certify at the next level, Level B. Level B is a two-day, in-person seminar that will provide race directors with information to improve events through enhanced event design and by teaching volunteer recruitment and retention solutions. The curriculum also includes best practices and methods to increase sponsorship of events and provided participants with more opportunities to network with other race directors. The highest level of certification a race director can obtain is a National/International (Nat/Int) level. This is a two-day, in-person invitation only seminar with industry experts. Continuing Education USA Cycling conducts additional continuing education opportunities for race directors through webinars and clinics which offer CEUs. Some third party seminars and clinics can be used for CEUs as well. One contact hour will count as 1.0 CEU. USA Cycling reserves the right to value an activity as it sees fit. A list of approved CEUs is maintained on the USA Cycling Race Director webpage, but is not an exhaustive list. If you are interested in attending a seminar for credit not listed here please the Race Director Certification Manager for approval. The seminar must be approved for CEU s or no credit will be given. Please note CEU s will only be given for education related to event directing and management. Race directors must provide proof of completion of education classes to submit at time of recertification. Not only do certified race directors need to complete 10 CEU s within two years, they must also meet other criteria outlined below. Requirements to recertify at current level 1 1. Race directing: Must direct at minimum, one USA Cycling permitted event per year; one event for first-time directors Permit compliance: Must comply with all permit requirements including pre- and post-event deadlines, fees, and materials. 3. Continuing education: Race director must complete 10 hours of approved education or programs. 5 hours of which must be USA Cycling owned education, such as USA Cycling webinars or clinics. 4. Current race director license. 1 If certification lapses for two consecutive years, certification class and exam must be re-taken with a passing exam score. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 4

5 2 In the occasion that an event loses a critical sponsor such that the event cannot run that year, an exemption may be granted. Requirements to certify at a higher level 1 1. Race directing: Must direct at minimum, one USA Cycling permitted event per year; one for first-time directors for Level B certification. At minimum one USA Cycling permitted event per year for Nat/Int level certification Permit compliance: Must comply with all requirements including pre- and post-event deadlines, fees, and materials. 3. Current race director license. 4. Race director must attend next level certification seminar or conference and pass that level s exam. 5. Nat/Int level certification conference is on an invitation only basis. Anyone interested in attending this level certification will have to submit an application and be accepted into the program. 1 If certification lapses for two consecutive years certification class and exam must be re-taken with a passing exam score. 2 In the occasion that an event loses a critical sponsor such that the event cannot run that year an exemption may be granted. Types of Bike Races Bike racing encompasses a diverse group of sporting events. USA Cycling oversees five different disciplines: road, mountain bike, track, cyclo-cross, and BMX. Within those disciplines there are different types of events that allow a large number of possibilities for competitive and non-competitive events. USA Cycling s rule book is a whopping 278 pages which outlines all the rules for all the disciplines. Road Racing Road racing takes place on paved roads and is generally divided into three types of racing: road races, time trials, and criteriums. Road races typically take place on public roads and can be point-to-point races or multiple circuits of a loop generally from five-25 miles in length. They are team-oriented, mass start events that are either one-day or multiple-day stage or omnium races. They can be held on closed, partially-closed, or open roads with or without controlled traffic safety measures in place as determined by local authorities. The race director should ensure feeding stations are correctly located, and that police and marshal facilities have been established to ensure the safety of the riders. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 5

6 A time trial is a timed event completed by an individual or a team. The individual time trial is often called the race of truth, as it pits individuals against the clock with riders starting one-by-one at specific intervals, usually one minute apart. It s the most basic form of competitive cycling and the rules are simple: the athlete with the fastest time over a given distance is the winner. Like road races, the time trial usually takes place on public roads in a point-to-point, out and back, or a circuit format. The team time trial is like the individual time trial, but with one slight difference teams race one at a time and work together to complete the course in the fastest possible time. A criterium is one of the most common forms of competitive cycling in the United States. Designed for spectators, criteriums are races held on short, typically urban, circuits between 800 meters to five kilometers. These fast-paced events are usually miles and usually last between 30 minutes and two hours. The relatively short, closed course features several corners and gives spectators the opportunity to view the majority of the course and see competitors many times throughout the race. Primes, pronounced preems are sprints within a race for all riders in the main field including breakaway riders who have lapped the field. Riders who win the prime are awarded prizes even if they do not win the overall race. Primes are used to create excitement in the middle of the race. A circuit race is a general term used for road races that are contested on a course that is more than three miles and has at least two laps. Track Racing Track cycling is conducted on a velodrome, a special track made for cycling on which competitors race on a fixed gear bike. A velodrome has two banked turns and two straights. Velodromes are usually between 150 meters and 500 meters and can be indoors or outdoors and are made of wood or cement. The two most common sizes of velodromes in the U.S. are 250 meters, which is often used for international competition, and 333 meters. There are individual, team, and mass start sprint and endurance events in track racing. In the sprint, riders first compete in a 200-meter time trial to determine seed times and placements in a sprint tournament. Riders then ad- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 6

7 vance through the bracket by winning a two-lap sprint beginning with single elimination rounds and moving into best two-of-three following a repechage round. A repechage round is where eliminated riders from qualifying rounds have a second chance to qualify for the next round. The winner of the sprint is usually considered the fastest man on a bike across all disciplines of cycling. The sprint, along with the team version of this event, is a part of the 2012 Olympic program. The individual pursuit is a relatively short endurance event that pits riders against both the clock and each other. The competition is typically four kilometers for men and three for women and usually begins with a qualifying round. The fastest eight riders advance to the first round where, in seed order, riders start on opposite ends of the track and the rider with the fastest time, or that is able to catch and pass the opposing rider wins. The individual pursuit was dropped from the 2012 Olympic program, but the team version remains. The points race is a mass start event which typically features up to 36 riders. The winner is the rider who accumulates the most points. In this event, elite men will typically compete over a distance of up to 40 kilometers and elite women 30. Intermediate sprints occur every 10 laps as riders sprint for the finish line to earn points. Points in intermediate sprints are awarded to the first four riders across the line and any rider or group of riders that lap the main field is awarded 20 points. Any rider or group of riders that is lapped by the main field loses 20 points. In the event of a tie, the rider who placed highest in the race s final sprint is given the advantage. Another sprint-oriented event, the keirin pits riders against each other in mass sprints after initially being paced by a motorized bike called a derny. The pacer will begin at about 30 kilometers per hour and gradually increase the speed to over 50 kilometers per hour. With 600 meters remaining, the derny pulls off the track and leaves the competitors to battle it out for a massive sprint to the finish. A typical field of 28 riders is first organized into four seven-man heats for the first round of competition. The fastest two riders from each heat automatically advance, while the remaining 20 riders are sent to a repechage round. In the ensuing repechage, riders are organized into four five-man heats and given a second chance at advancing to the second round. Here, only the winner of each heat advances. Next, the eight riders who originally advanced, plus the four repechage winners are organized into a pair of six-man heats for the second round. The top three finishers in each second round heat advance to the finals while the last three in each heat are sent to the consolation round. In the finals, a field of six riders Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 7

8 then battles it out, shoulder-to-shoulder, in a furious sprint for the medals. The madison is a team endurance event and is somewhat similar to the points race for teams of two riders. In this mass start event, two-man teams race over a distance of 50 kilometers. The winning team is determined by scoring the most points over the greatest distance. Intermediate sprints are contested every 20 laps and are scored in the same way as the points race. During the madison only one rider on each team is actively competing while the other rests while in motion at the top of the track. Once a rider is ready to make an exchange, his teammate descends from the top of the track and is literally slung into the race. The constant exchanges from rider to rider allow the pace to remain considerably higher because of the brief rest periods involved. Typically, the better sprinter of the pair is slung into action just before an intermediate sprint while the better endurance rider attempts to cover as many laps as possible. Of the teams who covered the most laps throughout the race, the pair who accumulated the most points is declared the winner. A miss-and-out event or elimination race is an event where the judges pull riders on pre-determined laps from the back of the field to pare down the group of riders. The last rider across the line is removed from the race on these predetermined laps until the field shrinks to a small group. A sprint then determines the winner. One of the simplest track events is the time trial where riders start from a standstill and complete one kilometer for men and 500 meters for women. The rider with the fastest time over the distance is declared the winner. The scratch race is the simplest form of mass start racing, fields of 24 riders race over a predetermined distance. Men will contest 15 kilometers and women 10. The first rider across the finish line is declared the winner. This is essentially a criterium on the velodrome. The omnium is best described as the decathlon of track cycling as it features several events to determine a best all-around rider. The competition includes the following events in order: the flying lap, the 20-kilometer points race, the elimination race, the 3,000-meter individual pursuit, the 10-kilometer scratch race, and the 500-meter time trial. Following the completion of each event, a rider is assigned a point value based on where he or she placed in that event. After all events, the rider with the lowest cumulative point total is declared the winner. Mountain Biking In mountain bike races, participants compete on larger bikes with suspension components able to handle the rough terrain which can include rocks, trees, sand, dirt, mud, and large drops. Mountain bike races are typically divided into endurance and gravity events. Mountain Bike Endurance Events Cross-country races are mass start competitions Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 8

9 usually between five and nine miles long, with the length of the race varying with the racer s category. The course is typically not extremely technical and these races usually last minutes. Bicycle Moto-cross (BMX) BMX is an abbreviation for bicycle motocross. It has evolved from motorcycle motocross events. BMX is administered at the grassroots level by a separate sanctioning body, USA BMX. Short track cross-country is a shorter, faster version of cross-country racing timed to last minutes. Cyclists race laps on courses which are generally no longer than one mile with plenty of passing opportunities. Mountain Bike Gravity Events Downhill races are usually held on ski slopes and are intense races not more than six minutes long. Runs can be highly technical and the extreme terrain and hazardous conditions mean racers must wear special safety equipment including full-face helmets and body armor. Mountain cross or dual slalom races are in elimination format, with two racers competing simultaneously in the dual slalom and four racers competing in mountain cross. BMX racing features head-to-head competition typically with eight riders taking the start on a dirt track. The top four riders competing in each heat advance to the next round. BMX race circuits are usually over 350 meters long and contain jumps and berm turns. BMX racing was added to the Olympics in 2008 and the new Supercross track was born. This track has an eight meter starting gate leading to jumps as much as 40 feet from point-to-point. Supercross is now the accepted elite form of BMX. Super D races consist of one timed run, with both small climbs and downhill often included. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 9

10 Cyclo-cross Cyclo-cross is a unique, non-olympic discipline of cycling that can best be described as a cross between road cycling, mountain biking, and steeplechase. Cyclo-cross races generally take place on a closed circuit between 2.5 km and 3.5 km in a park or other open land with competitors racing multiple laps for a set amount of time. Since the cyclo-cross season traditionally takes place from September to February, races are often plagued with adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, and mud. Riders begin in mass start fashion and must navigate through both paved and offroad terrain, often times dismounting their bikes to hurdle barriers, climb steep hills or stairs, or traverse other man-made obstacles. These events can take place on a closed circuit in an area as small as a moderately sized city park and they are very spectator friendly. Para-cycling Para-cycling events are open to athletes with physical disabilities such as amputation/ limb loss, blindness/visual impairment, spinal cord injury/wheelchair-users and cerebral palsy/ brain injury/stroke. Para-cycling events are contested on the velodrome and roads. Track events are sprints, time trials, and pursuits from 200 meters to four kilometers. Relay races in three-person teams are also contested. Road racing consists of time trials and road races. Distances for these events range from five km to 65 km. Cyclist who use a trike or handcycle only race on the road. While those that compete on standard bikes or tandems race both road and track. Both road and track national championship races are held every year and integrated with USA Cycling national championship events. US Handcycling coordinates a national race series where riders earn points for top finishes. For more information regarding para-cycling please visit the below references. US Paralympics UCI rule book US Handcycling Gran Fondo A Gran Fondo is a timed road event that is open to all. These events are rides that recreational cyclists and competitive cyclists take part in. They are mass start and can be timed throughout the whole ride or only cer- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 10

11 tain sections. No awards based on relative performance are allowed. No cash awards may be given, but raffles and participation awards, such as t-shirts, ribbons and certificates are allowed. Usually they offer a challenging course and a festival like atmosphere. Who is who at USA Cycling When you permit your event with USA Cycling several individuals in the company will help you throughout the process. The main department you ll work with is the membership department which includes member services coordinators, regional coordinators, the collegiate and high school manager, the Local Association manager and Local Association (LA). By taking this certification you ll be working with the events department. You may also work with the event department s technical director who oversees the officials program. The membership staff handle regional license sales, permit applications, club renewals, category upgrades, results, insurance, and online registration for non-national championship. The collegiate and high school manager s primary responsibility is to grow and improve collegiate and high school programs and is also responsible for appointing collegiate conference directors. Figure 1. Member Services Coordinators Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 11

12 The LA manager is the liaison for the LAs and USA Cycling. Our LAs work to better serve our membership, in the regions where they live and race, for the disciplines of road, track, and cyclo-cross in regards to licensing, events, and officials. The LAs are funded by a portion of racing license fees and they use these funds to reinvest in programs that best meet the needs of members in their area. LAs can also help with upgrading or downgrading licenses, permit approval, officials assignments, race schedules, maintaining the race calendar, and networking. Your LA can be a huge resource for any local or regional issues for these three disciplines. Some provide additional services to permitted events such as discounted timing services, equipment, and staffing. For mountain bike events the membership department has five regional coordinators, Figure 2, who review and approve mountain bike permits, upgrades, and officials. Regional coordinators also work with race directors, LAs, and other volunteer groups to grow various types of cycling events. Figure 2. Regional Coordinators events, rankings, officials, and the race director certification program. The race director certification program will certify individuals who complete the education modules and pass an exam at one of three levels. The certification program lasts for two years after which time the race director must recertify at their current level or certify at a higher level. CEUs are required for recertification. Our technical director offers education, training, mentoring, evaluation, and opportunities for advancement for officials throughout the country. Officials assignments are made following Policy IV: Officials Assignment Guidelines, though how many officials are needed will be determined by discipline, category, and size of the race. For races where the LA is assigning the crew, local officials should be assigned from within that area. When the regional technical committee (RTC) makes the assignments, the officials should be taken from the region s pool of officials. Any significant variation from what is shown must be approved by the next higher authority in the table. Most races have the potential for extra officials to be assigned as a learning opportunity. These officials will incur no cost to the race director, but they might receive reimbursement from the LA, RTC, or even the national technical committee (NTC) as part of the mentoring program. The National Events Department works with all top-tier national racing calendars, national junior series, national championships, UCI-inscripted If you wish to showcase your event there are opportunities for you to hold a state or a regional championship. State championships for Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 12

13 road, time trial, and criteriums are selected by your LA. The criteria for the designation depend upon the LA and if you are interested in having your race named please contact your LA. State championships for mountain bike are selected by different methods depending on the state, though generally the race director must have organized at least three successful mountain bike events in the last three years, be in good financial standing with USA Cycling, and be either a registered club, registered race director organization, or hold a race director license with USA Cycling. If you have questions regarding how to be selected as a state mountain bike championship contact the regional coordinator for your state. While, the criteria for state championships vary per discipline and state, all state championships must be a category D event at a minimum. USA Cycling manages 17 national championships throughout the year that are available for cities to bid on for one to two year increments. The events often attract national and international press with family-friendly entertainment that receives positive feedback from local businesses. If your convention and visitors bureau or city sports commission is interested in hosting a national championship to showcase your city, please visit the host city page for information. Permitting Did you know USA Cycling can permit and insure fun rides, training rides, and bike clinics as well as races? Permitting your event with USA Cycling means access to insurance programs that provide coverage to your event and licensed athletes. USA Cycling boast an easy online permitting process which offers an optional online registration system that ties to permit information for seamless data integration and a national rankings program. Your event will be listed on USA Cycling s event calendar which appears on all local licensed riders My USA Cycling page as an additional benefit. When you are ready to permit your event you should have some details finalized including the date of the event, location, race category, and if it is a competitive event. A completed medical plan, event name, and land use permission or local permits with contact information will be required and preparing these up-front will streamline the process. A permit will be invalid if land use permission is denied. The USA Cycling online permit process takes approximately 30 minutes, but you can start the process, save your data, and return at your convenience. Be sure to complete the USA Cycling permitting process at least six weeks prior to the event date for all the processes to be completed and to avoid a late fee. Starting the permit process also places your event on the events calendar allowing members in your state to see the event in advance. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 13

14 How to permit To start a permit you will need a USA Cycling account. To create an account go to the USA Cycling homepage and click the My USA Cycling icon on the left hand side or the Sign in link on the top right side where you ll complete the required account fields. To permit an event you will need to hold a race director license or be associated with a race director organization or registered club. You can purchase a race director license on the home page of your My USA Cycling account using the Purchase/ Renew License button above your name. After you have an account set up and have a race director license, or are a contact in a race director organization, or are a club contact you can permit the event using the Enter a New Event link under the Register for an event button under Special USA Cycling Tools on the right hand side of your My USA Cycling home page. To edit information on an existing permit you will click Event Permits which shows all open permits you have entered. coordinator to approve and then to USA Cycling membership staff for final approval prior to going to our insurance company. When you finish submitting your permit and permit fee online the permit contract must be signed and mailed or ed to USA Cycling. Once the permit has been approved no changes can be made unless approved by the LA, regional coordinator, or USA Cycling membership department. Post event forms packets and insurance certificates are ed to the provided address. This permit process takes approximately 14 business days to complete which does not include the processing of insurance certificates. The time needed for producing insurance certificates varies seasonally depending on the number needed, and whether any changes are required after initial submission. Please allow 30 days for this entire process. If you are holding clinics prior to the event to prepare participants make sure you permit them as non-competitive events separate from the main event to offer more insurance coverage for your entire event. If you are permitting a road, track, or cyclocross race, the completed permit automatically goes to your LA for approval and then to USA Cycling membership staff for final approval. After final approval the permit then goes to our insurance company to produce insurance certificates. If you are permitting a mountain bike race, the permit goes to USA Cycling s regional Figure 3. Rule 1I2. The race flyer Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 14 The race flyer is something you will need to complete a permit application. You can create a flyer through the online permit system or upload one you have already created with your own publishing software. If you are considering posting the event flyer on the event 1I2. The official race announcement must be approved by the administrator before publication [up to $500 penalty for publication without approval], may include the USA Cycling emblem and must contain the following:

15 website please remember that the flyer must be approved by an administrator (USA Cycling, LA, regional coordinator) prior to being publicized see Figure 3 Rule 1I2. The flyer must contain the following and be distributed 30 days prior to an event: Z Z Held under USA Cycling event permit or Applied for a USA Cycling permit and the permit number ZZ ZZ number of places that will receive prizes. If cash is to be awarded, the minimum value must be shown For each race, the amount of the entry fee and the existence of any surcharges and what they are for, including fees for online entry The order of events and the starting time of at least the first event ZZ The date and location of all races ZZ Any restrictions on entrees, such as entry ZZ A list of races that identifies which classes and categories are eligible for each closing date, registration closing times, and minimum and maximum field size ZZ For each race, the specific kind of event, the distances, the total amount of the ZZ Any plans for cancellation or postponement of the event in case of bad weather prize lists, the nature of the prizes, and the Table Permit Fees Category MTB Category Description MTB Permit Fee Road/Track/CX Category Description A participants $700 per day $10,000 highest payout per category B participants $250 per day $5,000-$9,999 highest payout per category C participants $100 per day $2,000-$4,999 highest payout per category D participants $50 per day $500-$1,999 highest payout per category E 1-49 participants $25 per day $0-$499 highest pay- Road/Track/CX Permit Fee 7% of total event prize list* 7% of total event prize list* 7% of total event prize list* $50 per day $25 per day out per category Collegiate only $25 per day $25 per day Collegiate + non-col- Standard MTB per- Standard road/ legiate USA Cycling mit fee track/cx permit fee race * Total event prize list is the sum of cash prizes, primes, merchandize, and general classification payout Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 15

16 Fees Fees to permit in 2012 are listed in Table 1. In addition to permit fees there are additional fees as outlined below: received within two weeks prior to the event. Paper processing fee: A $50 fee will be charged for all event permits submitted in hard copy versus online. ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Competitive events have a $3 per rider per day insurance surcharge Permit applications must be submitted no later than six weeks in advance of the event date to avoid late filing fees Set-up and tear down days can be covered for an additional $25 per day Non-competitive events defined as training rides or camps and clinics are $15 for 1-3 days and $50 for 4-30 days. $1 per rider per day insurance surcharge ZZ Non-competitive fun ride or tours are $25 ZZ per event. $1.50 per rider per day insurance surcharge A Gran Fondo is a non-competitive timed event open to all riders. Fees are $25 per event with a $2 per rider per day insurance surcharge In order to streamline processes and ensure that all insurance requests are made with adequate time to make changes, there are several deadlines that must be met or a financial penalty will be incurred. Permit late fees: A late fee of $100 will be applied if the permit is received within six weeks prior to the event and $150 if the application is Failure to comply: Post-event reporting and fees are due to the USA Cycling office within 21 days after the event. Failure to submit will result in additional fees: $50 if after 21, but if before 30 days after the event, $100 if within days after the event, $150 if within days after the event. An organizer who fails to publish an official race announcement shall pay an additional 7% of the total prize list, or $50, whichever is greater. Non-compliance or lack of full payment may result in future cancellation of permits and/or suspension. Cancellation: If an event is cancelled there will be a $50 cancellation fee. If the permit was submitted and a late fee charged, the late fee will not be returned. Insurance: In all cases an event must be permitted at least seven days prior to the event date to ensure insurance coverage. Occasionally your local association may collect a surcharge. This will be paid to your official the Cy- in- sur- In all cases an event must be permitted at least seven days prior to the event date to ensure insurance coverage. along with USA cling surance charg- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 16

17 es. please note that you will not be assigned to officiate the race you are organizing. Post event Officials Table 2. Officials Fees After the event several items need to be turned in to USA Cycling to complete the permit process. These items are: 1. The chief referee report 2. Post event payment report 3. Annual and one-day licenses sold onsite (white copy) 4. Insurance surcharges 5. Report(s) of occurrence 6. If there was an occurrence, the signed standard athlete s release form 7. Post event payment made out to USA Cycling If you are organizing a competitive event you will need officials. Licensed officials are paid a daily fee by the race director as listed in Table 2 based on the race category. These fees apply to officials assigned by an authority at USA Cycling. In addition to these daily fees there are additional fees associated with overtime races, site visits and expenses an official may incur. Please see Appendix A Schedule of Fees for a full breakdown of costs. Officials are generally assigned according to Policy IV: Officials Assignment Guidelines, though this is just a guideline. A fee associated with permitting an event is the per-rider insurance surcharge. While using the USA Cycling online registration system is the easiest way to sell licenses you may sell USA Cycling licenses during the onsite registration process using the current USA Cycling annual license application or one-day license from. The original or white copy must be returned to USA Cycling while you must keep the pink copy for 10 years. The chief referee calculates the insurance surcharge and license sales amount and submits the race director payment to USA Cycling along with the post-event report. This may also be done using the online post event payment form. Please see Appendix A for membership fees. If you are both a race director and an official If you are organizing a competitive event you are Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 17

18 required to submit results from your race towards the national rankings program. This is a program that shows riders how they are ranked against same age and category racers. Part of the rankings is a race predictor which displays all current registrants for a particular race in ranking order, allowing members to see who is favored to win based on previous results. We encourage you to submit your results as soon as possible after your race. Participants will be looking for their results immediately after the event. Timing companies that send results same day to participants are usually given high praise along with the event. These results must be turned in within 21 days of competition in the USA Cycling approved format using Excel or any comma delimited file with at least the following fields: Race Discipline, Race Category, Rider First Name, Rider Last Name, and Rider Place. Click here for the results submission guide. Having correct data and, at minimum, the fields previously listed is important to link your customer s result to their license. If you have the rider s license number please include this. We receive phone calls about missing results that are most often due to missing information in the results file. The results can be submitted directly to the website via your My USA Cycling account by clicking the Submit Race Results link or to rankings@usacycling.org. When you upload your results file if there is missing information a window will pop up requesting the missing information. At this point you can edit and correct the errors identified in red. If a license number comes up blank you will have the ability to lookup that rider. Result submitting tips: Results need to be consistent Every result must be reported the same in a column for instance Cat/Sex/Age Group/Class Dialogue box for rider lookup will give results that exactly match the name The only way to save changes is to hit Save Results at bottom or top of page A change order of a finish can only be done by the person responsible for the results, mainly the chief judge Athletes can claim results if the system is unable to match a license to them and the name shown is exactly as the name on their membership account Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 18

19 Insurance basics A major benefit of permitting your event and adhering to USA Cycling agreements, rules, and regulations is that you receive access to high-quality insurance programs for a small cost compared to what you would be able to obtain on your own. Good insurance is critical to mitigate your potential personal financial risk associated with bicycle events. Most people who are injured while participating in a bicycle event will not seek retribution for their injuries, understanding that they accepted the risks associated with their participation in the activity. However, there will be times when that injured person seeks to find someone responsible for their injury and will sue the event organizer. If this does happen with a USA Cycling permitted event, and the incident involved was a covered activity, then USA Cycling s insurance company may provide legal defense and the indemnification according to the terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of the policy. The insurance programs available to a permitted event are competitive event general liability insurance and non-competitive event general liability. Coverage is for member clubs, officials, USA Cycling licensed coaches, USA Cycling licensed mechanics, volunteers, and race directors against claims that result from an event for which a USA Cycling permit has been issued and is limited to only the cycling activity of the event. If you have set up before the event Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. date and tear down after the event date, insurance coverage is available for these additional dates for an additional fee. These dates must be included on the permit application. The variety of insurance programs that USA Cycling offers is intended to reduce financial risk in regards to liability, medical, motorcycle, and auto, while also transferring risk by using waivers. These programs provide affordable coverage, however not all events are the same nor do they have the same risks. You, as the race director, should evaluate your event s risks and decide whether you need to purchase additional coverage for risks not covered by the USA Cycling insurance programs. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 19

20 Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. against you or your business, in regard to an invasion of privacy, is also commonly covered. General liability policy coverage General liability covers liability for both property damage and bodily injury caused by an accident. It is important to understand what is included and excluded to determine if you need additional coverage not provided by the general liability policy. The general liability insurance provides the following coverage: Participant legal liability: Protects the insured, the entity(ies) listed on your permit application against suits brought by participants in covered activities. Premises-Operations liability: Includes liability for injury or damage arising out of the insured s premises or out of the insured s business operations while such operations are in progress. Products and completed operations: Includes liability for injury or damage that occurs as a results of completed operations. This rarely comes into play with regard to cycling events, as accidents occurring after an event is concluded are not part of the event and are not covered. Personal injury liability: Personal injury liability insurance protects you as a business owner from lawsuits filed over issues like defamation, libel, and slander. It also commonly covers issues regarding false arrest, unlawful imprisonment and spiteful prosecution. Claims made Limited worldwide liability: If an event is permitted by USA Cycling, and is not in a location that the carrier is precluded from offering coverage (location sanctioned by the government), our carrier has agreed to provide coverage. This provision does have restrictions, so if your event is outside of the United States, its territories and possessions, please contact us to discuss. There are several policy exclusions 1. Employee bodily injury or job-related injury; i.e., this policy does not provide the race organizer s employees or volunteers with workers compensation, nor will it pay related medical expenses 2. Participant vs. participant claims involving rider vs. rider are excluded 3. This policy does not provide coverage for any automobiles or motorcycles except for hired/ non-owned vehicles specifically scheduled and additional fee paid. For more information please see Non-Owned/Hired insurance information 4. Non-cycling related activities including but not limited to fireworks, concerts, vending, moon walks, festivals, or stunts, big air contests, etc 5. Terrorism 6. Professional liability for medical professionals 7. Liquor liability For coverage to be valid, the race director must obtain and keep from all participants for a minimum of 10 years, including volunteers, a hand-signed (original signature) USA Cycling release form with a minimum 10 point font. Electronic waivers are not valid unless elec- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 20

21 conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. tronically signed using USA Cycling s on-line liability limit. However, race directors do have registration system. The insurance carrier has an option to purchase an additional $4 million only approved USA Cycling s electronic signature system and use of electronic waiver by any ity coverage for an additional $500 per event (per occurrence/per policy aggregate) of liabil- other service is not approved or valid because (up to 10 consecutive racing days). This additional fee is required with the permit of compliance requirements. This process also applica- provides protection to race directors by ensuring the integrity of the electronic waiver. In addition, all participants must have an annual or one-day membership for race director s general liability insurance to be valid, except for USA Cycling sanctioned Fun Rides/Tours and Gran Fondo events. Policy limits The base policy limits are $1 million per occurrence with a $3 million aggregate per permitted event. This means that the maximum limit for one loss is $1 million and the maximum limit for multiple losses is $3 million. For road, track, and cyclo-cross competitive events, there is an excess policy that provides an additional $4 million per occurrence with a policy aggregate of $4 million. This means the total maximum limit for occurrences is $5 million and a maximum limit for multiple losses is $7 million for these events. If you would like to have the excess policy shown on the insurance certificate you must indicate this on the permit application. In order to offer mountain biking and non-competitive race directors a reduced cost insurance, mountain biking and non-competitive events only have a $1 million per occurrence general Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, tion and will not be refunded unless the event is cancelled. Hired/non-owned automobile and motorcycle coverage As mentioned above, coverage for hired and non-owned automobiles and motorcycles is not covered by the general liability policy. This is optional coverage that must be elected and paid for prior to the event during the permit process. This coverage is for liability only and not physical damage. The liability coverage is an excess policy for $1 million and is excess to the primary insurance policy. The vehicle must have primary insurance for road use. The owner of the vehicle will be covered only if he or she has primary liability insurance and is an official or marshal driving the vehicle during the race at the specific event. Even if the driver has insurance, this coverage is important because most auto policies have an exclusion for racing, even bike racing. Automobiles may only carry a maximum of the number of seats with safety restraints or nine people, whichever is less, for the coverage to be valid. Coverage is not provided for state financial responsibility. The coverage period is the term of the event on the permit and applies only while officiating or marshaling during the race at that speci- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 21

22 conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. fied event. This coverage will defend a lawsuit within 30 days of the covered accident. An ac- related to damage to others, but it will not pay for damage to the covered car or driver. All drivers must be 19 years of age or older, have a valid license for vehicle type, must sign an authorization to conduct a motor vehicle report, and be approved as drivers. Applications to conduct a motor vehicle report must be received a minimum of 10 business days in advance of the event. Volunteer drivers must sign the USA Cycling volunteer waiver. For auto coverage there is a $25 per driver per event fee. Motorcycles are $100 per driver per event for the first five drivers, after five drivers the fee is $50 per driver per event. The insurance covers both the race director and the driver. The coverage is per vehicle/per driver per event up to 10 days of consecutive racing days. This does not apply to a permitted series. If you are interested in coverage for a series each permitted series is considered a separate application. Rider accident policy This policy provides excess medical coverage for USA Cycling licensed riders for dates specified on the permit application. Coverage only applies when the rider participates in a USA Cycling permitted event, or participates in training programs of USA Cycling under the direct supervision of USA Cycling staff. For coverage to apply, the rider must, notify a race official about their accident when it happens, even if they do not think they are badly injured, and must receive medical care and treatment Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, cident claim form must be filed with the insurance company within 30 days. Once again, this coverage is excess - not primary. This means the rider must file the claim with their health care policy, Medicare, Medicaid or any supplemental insurance available. After the primary policy has paid, the excess coverage will assist with the costs not covered by the primary policy. There is a matching deductible per accident if the rider has primary coverage (minimum of $1,000/maximum of $5,000) and a $5,000 deductible per accident if the rider does not have primary coverage. Once the primary carrier has paid their portion of the medical expenses, the USA Cycling carrier will pay 70% of the reasonable and customary remaining expenses above the deductible, up to a limit of $25,000. Reasonable and customary expenses are the amount determined to be the normal range of payment for a specific health-related service or medical procedure. The benefit provisions include medical expense maximum of $25,000 and an accidental death and dismemberment of $1,000. There is a maximum benefit of $500 for dental, orthopedic, physical therapy, and transportation. Rider accident insurance does not apply to loss caused by or resulting from an insured person who is in, entering or exiting any aircraft owned, operated or leased by USA Cycling, an insured person acting or training as a pilot or crew member, emotional trauma, mental or physical illness, disease, pregnancy, childbirth Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 22

23 Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. or miscarriage, bacterial or viral infection, expenses from adverse weather that could alter or bodily malfunctions, suicide or attempted the expected results of your event. suicide, or self-inflicted injuries, or declared or undeclared war. The weather (non-rain) insurance provides coverage for a list of weather related perils other than rain which could alter the expected results of your event. Additional insurance products for purchase For an additional premium you can purchase liquor liability, ancillary event insurance, event cancellation insurance, rain insurance, and weather (non-rain) insurance. The ancillary event insurance provides you with protection for third party bodily injury and property damage arising out of an event, except for lawsuits brought by participants. The event cancellation insurance protects your revenue or expenses from an event against cancellation due to circumstances beyond your control. The rain insurance protects your revenues or Insurance certificates Insurance certificates are proof of the insurance coverage that property owners, service providers, and/or government entities may ask to see. The certificates show the limits of each policy, the dates the policy covers, the insurance policy numbers, and who the insurance provider is (Figure 4 below). This is the same form you would request if someone is providing you with product or services and you want to see that they have insurance so if they cause a loss there is coverage to pay for that loss. By your request you can add an additional insured to the insurance certificate. An additional insured means that the named entity is also protected by the insurance policy. This is something that property owners and government Figure 4. Sample Insurance Certificate Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 23

24 Note: The information contained in this section is only an overview of the policy coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies). Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy (ies), the policy (ies) terms, conditions and exclusions will prevail. entities often ask so they are also protected by of the medical expenses, the USA Cycling carrier will pay 70% of the reasonable and custom- the insurance policy. It is important that this be on the permit application if additional insured ary remaining expenses above the deductible, up status is required. The first five additional certificates are free and any over five are $5 each. medical insurance coverage the USA Cycling to a limit of $25,000. If the rider has no other carrier will pay 70% of the reasonable and customary medical expenses after the $5,000 out- Insurance certificates will be ed to the contact listed on the permit once the permit of-pocket deductible up to a limit of $25,000. is approved. Be sure to look them over in case anything needs to be changed. If you are sued Filing a claim If an incident does occur at your event, the accident must be immediately reported to a race official at a competitive event, and/or the race director at a non-competitive event. If the injured rider wishes to file a claim, he or she must call The claim form must be filed with the insurance company within 30 days of the accident. The injured rider needs to: 1) file a claim with their primary insurance carrier if they have one, 2) call Specialty Benefits, Inc. at the number listed above, 3) submit copies of their medical invoices and an explanation of benefits from their primary carrier to: Yes, this thought is awful, but if you are sued you do need to respond to the notice as soon as possible. Please notify USA Cycling immediately, so the insurance company can be placed on notice to determine if the suit is covered and if the carrier will provide legal counsel. Do not respond to the summons yourself or speak to anyone unless authorized by the insurance company. You should never admit guilt; if you do, it is possible you could void the policy. Your best response, is I will turn this in to our insurance company and let the insurance company respond from there. USA Cycling c/o K & K Insurance Group Claim Department 1712 Magnovox Way PO Box 2338 Fort Wayne, IN Once any primary carrier has paid their portion Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 24

25 It is best to do as much as possible in the preevent phase. Remember, most race directors give a time frame of a year to 15 months to properly prepare for an event. Pre-event Give yourself plenty of time to organize a new event. Often times this process takes 15 months to a year. Best practices You are thinking about organizing a bike event or maybe you already committed to organizing one. You probably envision a sun filled day, mild temperatures, a good turnout, and smiling racers after their efforts telling you they had a great time. Such an outcome requires close attention to many details. As the race director you are responsible for the following: Safety of the competitors, spectators, volunteers, and race staff Fair play (meaning to obey and implement proper bike racing rules) Proper permissions and permits from local authorities or land owners Payment of officials, staff, vendors, and insurance fees Proper notice to all necessary parties of traffic impact Accommodating requests for USADA antidoping staff The things you need to do to get to this point can be divided into pre-, day of, and post-event. This is when most of your effort should be spent so come race day you are free to deal with last-minute items. This is when you ll develop the outline of your event, choose a time frame, work with your LA or regional coordinator to pick the event date, pick a course, and secure permits. When you have the general gist of your outline, you can begin to fill it in with more of the details. Operations manual The operations manual is the binder where everything pertaining to the event goes. In this binder you should include contacts, staff, volunteer plan, medical plan, police plan, equipment, budget, vendors, schedule, course map, permits, etc. This will be a useful resource leading up to, during, and after the event. It can be useful year-to-year or passed along if someone else is planning the following year s race. An important part of the operations manual is a contingency plan in case something happens that disrupts the event or the race director. Writing out a plan ahead of time is important so action can be taken by anyone who may need to know what to do, such as another staff mem- Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 25

26 ber. Some occurrences that may need a contingency plan are a medical emergency, inclement weather, and/or a venue disruption. The course When picking out a venue, think about how the course would work on event day. By picturing all the moving parts such as parking, staging, traffic, weather, how medical vehicles can access and exit the course, and the rural or urban advantages or disadvantages you will be able to determine if that course works for the event. The make-or-break question for a course is whether the land owner will give permission to use the land or road. Even though you re doing something good for the community, the land owner may not say yes. Be sure to get permission from all landowners for everything including parking lots, driveways, and any land you ll be using for the event. One way you can find out who owns the land is to go to your local government offices. Many cities have departments or divisions called Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Here you can find parcel maps that include information on the owner and their mailing address. Sometimes these departments have interactive maps online showing the same information. Once you have verbal permission from the land owner, be sure to get permission in writing. If you plan to use a road you must determine if this requires approval of the town or city and usually a permit from those authorities. Some permit applications will take several weeks to approve and larger events take even longer so be sure to submit your request early. Have several date options approved for land use if you are organizing a road, time trial, or criterium because your LA will schedule it to fit it in the local race calendar which may already have events confirmed. Most LAs have pre-season calendar meetings that race directors must attend to get their race on the calendar. Check with your LA to see when this is. If you have pre-race set up days or post-event tear down days be sure to include those dates in the note of permission and the permit application so you can insure them. After the owner has given permission there are two scenarios that could derail your course, namely, construction or a change in ownership. There have been situations where a city has permitted road construction at the same time or prior to the race, but the construction wasn t completed on time and caused a late course change. Also make sure the land owner is not planning on selling the land. Continue to check on this as you get closer to race day. With permission and a date confirmed for the event, make sure you alert any businesses or people living along the race course in person or with a letter. This is not only important for the safety of your participants, but it may get you some volunteers and spectators. Budget Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 26

27 Figure 5. Sample Budget Creating a budget allows you to see what you can and can t afford with your event. The budget should include an estimated and actual cost of each item. Include even the smallest details in your budget such as pins, printing costs, etc. These all add up in the end and you ll want to have an estimate of costs before you have to start writing checks. Once your budget is complete you can move funds around from line item to line item though it is necessary to make sure fixed expenses aren t moved. Fixed expenses are expenses that don t vary with the number of participants, such as barricades. Be sure to include all revenue and expenses including any charity donations and sponsorship. See sample event budget in Appendix B and Figure 5. Website and online registration The event website is the face of your event prior to participants arriving on-site. People will go here for information about the event, registration, and information or changes leading up to the event. The website should give the important details at the top of the page or immediately where someone can see them. The important details should include the five W s: who, what, when, where, why, and how. You should include the link with a call to register on the homepage. Online registration is a platform that can make life a lot easier for a race director. This enables you to have a cash flow leading up to the event, making it easier to pay any bills associated with the event such as equipment rental. This also enables you to make adjustments to your plans, if need be, in regard to participant numbers. USA Cycling s online registration system is an easy-to-use tool for the race director and racers. This allows participants to purchase licenses and electronically sign waivers during registration, saving them time and your staff headaches the day of the event. You can print registration lists, assign bib numbers, and print out packet labels to make packet pick-up easier and faster. USA Cycling also provides a rebate if your event meets the criteria listed here. Event pricing While there isn t a general or ideal price to charge people for a race, you should take several factors into consideration when arriving at a number to reduce your financial risk. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 27

28 Do you have a target number of participants or target revenue? Take into consideration what other nearby races are charging and whether there is another race on the same day that your market could travel to. An important strategy for event pricing is creating a sense of urgency around registering so people register before race day which will help with the planning of the event. While you want a reasonable entry fee to entice riders to your event, remember that you are creating an event that has value. It may be better to find ways to create more value and in turn charge a higher entry fee instead of cutting corners for a low entry price. Event day Arrive at the venue site before your staff or volunteers. This allows you to prioritize tasks before anyone gets there and be ready to delegate tasks when they do arrive. One of the first things to check when you arrive onsite is the generator if you are relying on one for power. If for some reason it does not work or has run out of gas you now have time to deal with it. Volunteers and staff should arrive on site at least 30 minutes before you need them in position. For volunteers this allows enough time for signing waivers, distributing shirts, communicating duties, and transport to locations. For staff this allows you to have them for an extra 30 minutes for unseen duties. Place venue signage out the day before if you can, but know that in some cases signage has disappeared or been altered overnight leaving a race director scrambling or worse, stranded on race day. Besides course markings, set out signs for parking, registration, and how to get to the race venue from the closest major intersection the day before. Nothing can be more frustrating to an athlete than not being able to find the venue or to get around inside the venue. On the day of the race, you should expect some race competitors to show up unregistered, but ready to compete and willing to pay the late registration fee. Open registration at least an hour before the first race starts to allow those Registration hints and tips: Provide adequate supplies of each form and pens in a separate area away from registration table Create lines for each category, or only do one category at a time (schedule permitting) Have the competitors complete the proper forms before they get in line to register Current year standard athlete s entry blank and release form available at separate table USA Cycling license applications if they are expired or need to buy Have course maps, event schedule, prize list, and rules posted in a visible area Have a separate express line for pre-registered riders to pick up entry packets Have one line dedicated to the next race to be staged Print out signs/flow chart indicating process Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 28

29 in the first race who aren t registered to get registered and then warm up. Have a registration system and area that is easy and quick for competitors to sign up and pay. Race day registration is an easy component to overlook and something that can have consequences on the results if not done properly. Make sure you have several knowledgeable volunteers for the registration process, ready to answer any questions that may come up, and give them access to someone who may have more information that they need. or delay the start, but don t delay the start unless it is necessary. Competitors expect an on time schedule. However, always remember back to the race director s responsibilities: safety is a priority. If there is a safety concern do not start the race! No race is allowed to start earlier than what is stated in the race announcement. Providing a warm up area is something for which your participants will be grateful. Place it outside of the competition area so people can warm up without disrupting racing. If you have an announcer, they should be provided with: a start list, course map, any sponsor info that needs to be given, a schedule, and final results. Make sure you know in advance whether they will have a need for a power source, what equipment they can bring or what they will need. Before you start the race there are a couple things that need to be in place. Walk the course or have a staff member make a final run of the course before the start to ensure it is set and clear. Medical staff, officials, and the timing system should be in place. If the course has road closures, make sure they are in place. If something needs to be done, make sure it gets done Post event After a race is over, have a podium for competitors where you hand out medals, trophies, or other awards. Everyone enjoys getting their picture taken on a podium. The podium doesn t have to be anything more than Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 29

30 boxes. If you do have a large podium you can use this area to highlight sponsors as well. Something to consider for post event is fluid and food for competitors, maybe even spectators, and definitely for officials. If officials are on site all day, be sure to give them food and water. Fluid may be something that you need to consider for the race as well. Having five-gallon jugs of water and a sports drink for competitors to fill their bottles after or prior to their race is a good idea, especially on hot days. Having food for participants after the race is a nice touch; if you can, try to get food that is easy to eat and clean up, this will reduce the amount of trash left after a long event day. Food and beverage is an amenity that racers will talk about afterwards. Once the race and awards are completed there are still tasks that have to be carried out. Listed below are some items to finish as soon as the race is over: Send results to USA Cycling in approved format according to the national results and ranking system so participants can get valuable rankings points Develop a post-race report that includes the five W s: who, what, where, when, and how 00 Results 00 General overview of race 00 Highlights 00 Mention of riders Sponsors 00 Volunteers 00 Include photos Be sure to send post-race information to any available press 00 Local newspapers 00 Regional sports magazines 00 National publications/websites (VeloNews, USA Cycling, Cycling News) The following must be submitted to the USA Cycling offices after the event: the chief referee report, post-event payment report, insurance surcharges, fees for licenses sold, and a report of occurrence (accident). If there was an occurrence, the report and the original waiver must be sent to USA Cycling. The chief referee will complete and turn in this paperwork. The officials at your event must be paid after their duties are over on event day. The chief referee will prepare and give you an invoice for the officials. Be sure to have a check book or other means to pay the officials that day. Send results, photo links, and information about the following year s event to participants as soon as possible. Remember to send a note of thanks to volunteers because without them it would be difficult to put on a race. Every time you thank them it almost guarantees their help at your next event. 00 Rider name Team Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 30

31 Officials The USA Cycling officials program offers education, training, mentoring, evaluation, and opportunities for advancement and assignment to bicycle races throughout the country. The officials of a race oversee the rules and regulations of USA Cycling and make sure that the event is conducted in a safe and fair manner. Officials allow the race director to handle the event operation while reinforcing good sportsmanship and proper conduct amongst participants. Officials work in partnership with the race director to create a successful event. and are empowered to interpret and enforce the rules of USA Cycling and to make a ruling on any point not specifically covered in the rules. At times they may neutralize, shorten, suspend, or cancel any race if dangerous conditions or hazardous weather arises. The chief referee has the power to penalize or recommend suspension for any licensee. The chief referee also assigns duties for each event to other officials. At the end of an event they prepare an invoice for payment of officials of the event, USA Cycling insurance surcharge, and on-site license sales. They also submit any incident report on approved forms. An assistant referee acts in an advisory capacity to the chief referee. During the race they observe and report any infractions of the rules to the chief referee at the end of the race. They also inspect bicycles as needed before the race and, if a mishap occurs during the race, report it to chief referee. Types of officials The different types of officials have different responsibilities at events. Below are the main duties of each official. The chief referee oversees the officials crew and is the main point of contact for the race director before, during, and after the race. Additionally, they supervise the general conduct of each race, The chief judge oversees the overall results process. They certify the finish order of the race, finish times, number of laps completed, any Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 31

32 mid-race competitions, and any additional rankings such as during an omnium or stage race. If of start lists and race results. They also help company and are responsible for the accuracy there is a timing company, the results will be staff and volunteers handling registration and given to the chief judge to approve. They will handle any problem licenses or situations a also maintain a record of riders entered in the volunteer should not handle. They keep a log race and work with other officials to develop of the identifying number assigned to each of start list. the communiqués generated including start lists, race results and race jury or chief referee The assistant judge assists the chief judge in communiqués. Additionally they work with the results process. A timing or photo-finish the race director to ensure all communiqués are operator is considered to be an assistant judge. distributed appropriately. While they can help They are to judge the order of finish, score the troubleshoot, they are not there to run registration for the event. amount of laps covered by each competitor, time the competitors, ensure the lap cards display the correct number of laps to go, and ring There are also categories of officials that indicate how much experience they have had which the bell for sprints and the final lap. determines what types of races they may work. The starter has the responsibility to see that The lowest category is a Cat C official who riders are called at the appropriate time and to works to support officials at most races. Cat B inform them of the distance and of any special officials work to support officials at bigger races rules governing the race. They ensure riders and may serve as chief referee or chief judge at are properly attired with their numbers in good smaller races. Cat A officials may serve as chief condition and properly placed. They shall judge referee or chief judge at large races. National whether there was a valid start and shall stop commissaire (NC) may serve as chief referee the race when called for by the rules. or chief judge at national championships and all domestic events. International commissaire The registrar or race secretary is responsible for ensuring the starts lists are gener- be the chief referee at an international event. (IC) may serve in any capacity at any race and ated. They work closely with the results There are also specialty courses to certify offi- Figure 6. Officials Assignment Guidelines for Mountain Bike Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 32

33 cials as motoref, starter, and race secretary. How officials are assigned Officials are assigned using Policy IV: Officials Assignment Guidelines, example shown below in Figure 6. Policy IV is a guideline subject to modification depending on the event. Who makes the assignment depends on the discipline, category of event, and number of participants and/or number of races. When a LA is making the assignment, officials should be taken from the LA s area when possible. When the RTC makes the assignment the officials should be taken from the region. If there is a dispute or lack of response from any of the listed authorities, the USA Cycling regional coordinator or technical director will assist. What to expect Officials are expected to act with a high degree of professionalism, fairness, integrity, consistency, have good rapport, decisiveness, poise, judgment, and confidence. Officials are to work with the race director to conduct the race while enforcing USA Cycling and/or UCI rules to create a fair field of play for all participants. Any major decisions that impact the overall event should be made in conjunction with the race director. What they need pre-race Developing a relationship with your chief officials should be done pre-race to help prepare them for the event. They will need information such as number of classes, places, classifications, expected number of competitors, race announcement, photo finish, and whether there is clerical support. Along with these details it is important to let the officials know the objective of the event, top sponsors, and any political hot buttons. Cost The cost for officials at your race depends on a number of different factors. The number of officials you ll need depends on size of the race, number of fields, length of the race, and the existence of photo finish software. Officials are also reimbursed for their travel which will attribute to the cost as well. Please see Appendix A Schedule of Fees. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 33

34 Event day The chief referee is responsible for the sporting aspects and compliance with the rules, including pre-event. The officials expect that you as the race director are responsible for the overall operation and conduct of the event. The chief referee will arrive on site one to two hours before the start. Expect to meet with the chief referee to review important details; and the chief referee may also want to check permits so have these on hand. The chief referee will inspect the venue and may make a couple of minor tweaks to the course. If there are law enforcement officers on site, the chief referee will want to meet with them to discuss length and location of stations. The chief referee may also want to meet with the medical team, marshaling crew, drivers for officials and support vehicles, announcer, timing company, mechanics, and the other officials. Prior to the race start the chief referee may want to do a radio check ensuring all key personnel have functioning radios. The chief referee is a key member of the event and needs to be aware of things that may impact the event. If at all possible give the officials a location where they can talk privately. The officials will also need registration sheets, results, and a volunteer to run these items to the result posting area as well as start lists from registration. Payment The chief referee will prepare an invoice for the officials fees and expenses as well as an invoice for the insurance fees based upon the number of entries on the chief referee race report form. The chief referee is also responsible for submission of the chief referee report form, collection of insurance surcharge fees, race day license and one-day license sales, first report of occurrence and, if there is an occurrence, gathering a copy of waiver and submitting these to USA Cycling. Volunteers Volunteers have the ability to make or break your race. Well-versed volunteers can make a good event become an outstanding event. Volunteers can have a hand in all phases of the event. They can help set up, break down, give athletes race numbers, be course marshals, and much more. As they gain experience they can hold more critical roles such as registration, course, or volunteer coordinator. Volunteers can help save manpower expenses and keep your budget in the black. There are several methods to obtain volunteers, use them wisely, and keep them coming back year after year. On the opposite side of that coin are pitfalls that will turn an eager volunteer away. Not having enough volunteers is very stressful so consider this a point of focus of your pre-event efforts. Outreach Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 34

35 Volunteers can come from truly anywhere in the local community. Yes, the local bike clubs and shops are more likely to support the event, but there are many other places in the community to conduct your search. Not only will you increase the number of volunteers by casting a wider net, you may also end up with more spectators or even a racer or two at future events. Often times an to the below groups may generate interest, however if you don t receive a response follow up with a phone call. Asking clubs to add your event to their calendar or volunteer opportunity page makes the information available to even more people. Some places may need a flyer, such as a library, to post to their community board. Anytime you have an article going out about the event include a blurb about volunteering and how to find more information or sign up. Here are some places to ask for volunteers: Friends Family Local cycling community, stores, clubs asking if they know anyone who would like to volunteer Local library Key clubs Job descriptions The most efficient way to utilize your volunteers is to clearly designate their duties. It is important to pre-determine how many volunteers are needed for each task and when the volunteer should arrive and leave the event. This should all be done after the course and schedule for the day has been solidified. Allowing Table 3. Volunteer Positionsa volunteer to pick the duty they are most interested in, with the understanding that come race day this may change, can help them have a satisfying experience. Most people who are willing to volunteer don t mind switching positions, but it is always good to put that disclaimer on your volunteer information page. By assigning volunteers specific duties (Table 3), you will be able to determine if you are low on numbers prior to race day and what positions absolutely need to be filled with those that are signed up. Running clubs Triathlon clubs Rotary clubs Boy and Girl Scout troops Local CVB/Sports Commission Local Universities; sports clubs, social organizations, athletic departments Put a note in your pre-event participant Entry level Set-up/tear down Marshalling Food Results posting Event cleanup Skilled Escort vehicle Lead and follow vehicles Media/photography Race course set-up Registration personnel Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 35

36 Entry level Feed zone marshal to control parking and keep people in the designated feed zone area Aid stations- both for first air and for nutrition/feeding stations Sweep debris off course and mark potential hazards Skilled Course marshals to control traffic and keep riders headed in the right direction Start/finish line traffic control miss something important. With that said you should always over-estimate your volunteer numbers because there will always be no-shows and you need to account for this before event day. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. George Bernard Shaw If the volunteer position requires training, set enough time aside prior to the race start to train your volunteers. Putting an experienced volunteer with a new volunteer is a good method to ensure duties are being performed correctly. One thing that is important is to put the right volunteer with the right task. If the volunteer is hard of hearing and soft-spoken this may not be the right person to put at an intersection. While many duties can be handled by volunteers at an event, some jobs require a high level of ability and trustworthiness. Other positions may require advanced training. These positions should not be filled randomly, but with a selection process to find the right person for the task. Sometimes the role can only be filled by someone with specific training and past experience. The more volunteers the better, but be wary of having volunteers standing by doing nothing. Bored volunteers don t stay alert and may What information do volunteers need? This quote is not only important when giving information to participants, but most important when giving information to volunteers. Not only is critical race information necessary to give to your volunteers, you should also tell them where to park, what to wear, how to get in contact with you on race day, and how they will be relieved when their shift is over. Another piece of critical information to give to volunteers is what to do in an emergency or in the case of an incident. Have you provided volunteers with radios or cell phone numbers in Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 36

37 case something does occur? If you did, did you tell them when it is necessary to use a radio or what information they need to relay to you? If you have volunteers controlling secure areas, inform them of who can enter or pass through that area. If someone is trying to get past a volunteer and they are unsure of what they should do, make sure you have given them access to someone who can make that decision. Make sure all your volunteers, officials, marshals, police, and any other race staff personnel have a copy of the race course map and tech guide. One question that every volunteer will be asked is where is the restroom. Be sure to give your volunteers critical race information! What information do you need? As important as it is for you to give information to volunteers it is equally important to get information from them. Make sure you know the basics such as name, , phone number, nickname or what they would like to be called, emergency contact, and obtain a signed USA Cycling volunteer waiver. It is absolutely critical to obtain a signed volunteer waiver as part of the risk management of the event. You must retain these waivers for ten years. Knowing where volunteers are located on the course is also important. See Appendix B for a sample chart that can be used during an event, but don t hesitate to change this to be useful for your event. You can use this chart in case a volunteer calls you regarding an incident at their location. You immediately know the location of the incident and if there is medical nearby. Knowing whether there is any communication to a location allows you to determine if you need to give out a cell phone number for volunteers to call if they need something. Consider a one page info sheet with phone numbers that you can give out. Leading volunteers When event day comes it takes even more communication to get volunteers in place and understanding their duties. It takes a very organized person to coordinate volunteers; if you are not the person handling volunteers make sure you put this in the hands of someone who is detail-oriented, can multi-task, and likes to communicate with strangers. Volunteers can make or break an event, but having a good leader will be key to utilizing volunteers to the advantage of the event. Level C Race Director Certification Manual Page 37

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