2009 UCI BMX World Challenge qualification criteria announced
Attention USA Cycling BMX Members:
USA Cycling released today the qualification procedures for the 2009 UCI BMX World Challenge in Adelaide, Australia July 23-26, 2009.
Automatic nominations to the U.S. Team will once again be awarded based on performance at the USA Cycling BMX National Championships scheduled for March 21, 2009 in Desoto, Texas, as well as performances from last year’s UCI BMX World Challenge from Taiyuan, China.
Eligible participants MUST hold a USA Cycling BMX International License and be U.S. citizens.
All qualified USA Cycling members who plan to compete at the 2009 UCI BMX World Challenge must have both a valid passport and Australian visa or, if eligible, through Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The ETA replaces a visa and allows a stay of up to three months. It may be obtained for a small service fee at http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/. Airlines and many travel agents in the United States are also able to issue ETA’s. More information about the ETA, other visas, and entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Australia at 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone (202) 797-3000, or via the Australian Embassy home page at http://www.austemb.org/. Visa inquires may be directed to the Australian Visa Information Service at 888-990-8888. See http://australia.visahq.com/ for the most current visa information.
For athletes who qualified with a top-eight finish at the 2008 UCI BMX World Challenge, registration for the event will begin on March 1, 2009 and will be available at www.usacycling.org under the “My USA Cycling” link.
Entry for riders qualifying via the 2009 USA Cycling BMX National Championships will begin on April 6, 2009.
For complete qualification criteria, entry instructions and guidelines, visa information and fees, click here or visit the team selection portion section of www.usacycling.org.
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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 2009-01-22 15:15:35
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