USA Cycling Club of the Year Award applications now available
Attention All USA Cycling Registered Clubs:
It’s time again for the annual “USA Cycling Club of the Year” Awards. USA Cycling will award three “Overall Club of the Year” designations and seven special awards on December 15.
USA Cycling’s “Club of the Year” Awards are designed to recognize USA Cycling clubs that have made exceptional efforts to develop programs and promote all aspects of competitive cycling. “Overall Club of the Year” awards will go to USA Cycling clubs in three different divisions:
Division I (76+ members)
Division II (30-75 members)
Division III (1-29 members)
Winners will be determined in accordance with level of activity and balance of programs in the 2007 season in proportion to its number of members. Factors include the number of cycling events held, competitive results, member clinics and seminars, as well as club and community activities.
Special awards will also be given to clubs for the following seven categories:
Junior Programs
Master Programs
Track Programs
Mountain Biking Programs
Women Programs
Collegiate Development Programs
New Programs
Club of the Year pplications are available online by clicking here. Special award applications are also available here.
Applicants may call USA Cycling’s front desk at 719/866-4581 to request a mailed copy. For more information on how to apply click here. The selection points criteria can also be viewed here.
All clubs wishing to be considered for a “USA Cycling Club of the Year” award must submit an application to:
USA Cycling, Club of the Year
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
All applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 5. Winning clubs will be announced on December 15 and will be featured on the USA Cycling website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact USA Cycling between 8:00 and 4:30 pm (Mountain Time) at (719) 866-4581 or membership@usacycling.org.
Good Luck and Best in Cycling!
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based organization and sanctioning body, USA Cycling consists of 64,000+ members, including 57,000 competitive cyclists, 1,500 coaches, 4,000 student-athletes, 2,200 officials, 350 professional cyclists, and 200 certified mechanics. USA Cycling also sanctions 2,500 competitive and non-competitive organized cycling events throughout the United States annually, as well as 1,800 clubs and teams. Associations of USA Cycling include the United States Cycling Federation (road, track & cyclo-cross), the National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), the BMX Association, the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the United States Professional Racing Organization. USA Cycling is also responsible for the identification, development, support and promotion of American cyclists through various athletic initiatives and programs including the USA Cycling National Development Team, the USA Cycling Women’s National Team, the USA Cycling Junior Development Team, Talent Identification and Regional Development Camps, domestic and international race calendars, direct athlete funding and support programs, and educational camps and seminars. USA Cycling also fields and supports U.S. National Teams for various international events, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, Continental Championship and World Cups across all levels and disciplines of competitive cycling. USA cycling further supports grass roots and locally-based initiatives through its 32 Local Associations and comprehensive network of licensed and certified coaches and officials. Additionally, USA Cycling conducts National Championship events for amateur and professional cyclists, awarding more than 600 national titles annually to men and women in junior, U23, masters, elite, professional and paralympic categories throughout the various disciplines of competitive cycling. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org. For media-related or general inquiries, please contact USA Cycling Director of Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867 or alee@usacycling.org.
This Article Published 2008-10-31 14:36:55
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