Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 1, 2009) -- It’s that time of the year again – time for USA Cycling clubs to apply for the annual “Club of the Year” awards. USA Cycling will award three “Overall Club of the Year” designations and seven special awards on December 18, 2009.
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 2009 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 in the following seven categories:
Junior Programs
Masters Programs
Track Programs
Mountain Biking Programs
Women’s Programs
Collegiate Development Programs/div>
New Programs
Club of the Year applications are available online by clicking here. Special award applications are also available here.
Applicants may call USA Cycling’s front desk at (719) 434-4200 to request applications by mail. For more information on how to apply, click here. The selection criteria can 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
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
All applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 4, 2009. Winning clubs will be announced on December 18, 2009 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 719.434.4200 or
membership@usacycling.org
