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Annual USAC Officials Update March 3, 2013

Annual USAC Officials Update March 3, 2013. Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA. Update Organization. New rulebook overview New rules for 2013 VA Cycling assignment procedure How to upgrade (B modules) Free lap rule- Pit referee Steve Stone-Leading an Officiating Crew

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Annual USAC Officials Update March 3, 2013

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  1. Annual USAC Officials UpdateMarch 3, 2013 Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

  2. Update Organization New rulebook overview • New rules for 2013 • VA Cycling assignment procedure • How to upgrade (B modules) • Free lap rule- Pit referee • Steve Stone-Leading an Officiating Crew • Officiating and Social Media

  3. Rulebook Changes Chapter 1. General Regulations has been reorganized.

  4. Rulebook Changes • 1A. Definitions is moved to a new section called GLOSSARY. • The GLOSSARY section has expanded to 11 pages.

  5. Rulebook Changes 1B. Rule Applications, Exceptions, Additions and Violations is now called Racing Rule Generalities.

  6. Rulebook Changes 2013 Section 1H called Races now includes: • Event Permits • Entry in Races • Mixing of Classes and Categories • Prizes and Payments

  7. Rulebook Changes Penalties for rule infractions are no longer in brackets following the rule. All penalties are moved to a new Chapter 8. DISCIPLINE. Ex: The drafting penalty for time trials is rule 8I

  8. Rulebook changes Stage Race rules are now a part of the Road chapter.

  9. Rulebook changes • New Appendices are: • Organization of Sprint Events • 2.Mountain Bike Seeding • 3.Collegiate National Championship Points Tables

  10. Rulebook changes • Appendix 5. USA Cycling Policies includes: • Helmets • Medical Control • and links to other policies

  11. Rulebook changes The 2013 Rulebook currently available on the USAC website does not allow access to: Table of Contents Index Glossary The pdf file available for download on the website does contain the complete Rulebook.

  12. Important Rule Changes for 2013

  13. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1E1(c) Rider UpgradeA new rule allowing riders to finish a limited series in the same category if they have mandatory upgrade points. (c) Riders who are more than halfway through a series may request a waiver of a mandatory upgrade so that they may finish out the series under the conditions below: (i) The series is covered by a single permit and one race director. (ii) The request is approved by the race series director and USA Cycling. (iii) The waiver is granted for a maximum of three event days. (iv) Such a waiver may only be used once per rider per category. Note that for MTB series, subsections (i) and (iii) are not applicable.

  14. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1E2(a) Road Upgrade • Road upgrade procedures changed so that the voluntary upgrade points no longer need be acquired in a 12 month period. Starting with January 2012!

  15. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1E6 (a) Cyclo-Cross Upgrading • Category 5 established for men in cyclo-cross and upgrade system changed to resemble the road. There will be voluntary upgrades and mandatory upgrades based on points. Cat 5 to cat 4 upgrade by experience only.

  16. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1E6 (a) Cyclo-Cross Upgrading • Requirements for upgrading: • 5-4: Experience in 10 races is a mandatory upgrade. • 4-3: Voluntary upgrade with 10 points. Fifteen points or two wins if the field had at least 30 competitors is a mandatory upgrade.* • 3-2: Voluntary upgrade with 15 points. Twenty points or two wins if the field had at least 30 competitors is a mandatory upgrade.* • 2-1: Voluntary upgrade with 20 points. Twenty-five points or two wins if the field had at least 40 competitors is a mandatory upgrade. • *Juniors are exempt from this mandatory upgrade

  17. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1F3(c) Clubs and Teams • Registered clubs may have commercial advertising. This eliminates the old concept of active or sponsored clubs. Only registered clubs and teams may have clothing bearing commercial sponsorship in addition to the manufacturer’s logo and club name.

  18. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1H4(c) Races Riders may choose to enter single-day individual time trials in their proper category or any higher category, but not a lower category.

  19. Important Rule Changes for 2013 • 2013 Rule 1H4(i) Entry into Races Electronic signatures on entry forms and waivers are acceptable if and only if USA Cycling’s online registration system was used. NOT FOR JUNIORS

  20. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1H7(a) Race Registration In order to compete in USA Cycling races, riders must present a valid racing license from USA Cycling or an international license from another national federation that is affiliated with the UCI. However, the Chief Referee may approve admission of a rider known to be currently licensed or whose licensed status is confirmed by authoritative documentation, including accessing the member’s USA Cycling online account.

  21. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1H10 Prizes • The requirements for prize breakdowns have been deleted. It is now up to the race directors to decide how to best distribute the prize list at their events.

  22. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1I5 Bicycles No aero equipment for 14 and under juniors All riders aged 14 and under are restricted to massed-start bicycles as defined in 1I1(g). These bicycles must also have at least 16 spokes and no wheel covers may be used.

  23. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1N13 Conduct No person with official responsibilities at a race (including, but not limited to, race officials, marshals, race directors, timing or results companies, and race announcers) shall consume alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants while races are in progress and any such person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances shall be promptly relieved of responsibilities.

  24. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 1O3 Protest and Hearings Clarifies 15 min protest rule (b) A protest regarding the final results must be made within 15 minutes after the announcement of results in order for riders to be eligible for prizes. (c) For any protests made after the awards ceremony, any rider’s right to prizes is waived. (d) Once the results have been finalized onsite and the awards have been given out, any further results protests may be submitted directly to USA Cycling, who will consider them at its discretion. Any such results protests must be submitted at the latest 30 days after the results are posted on the USA Cycling website.

  25. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 3E6(c) Road – Individual TT Changes passing rule to favor the overtaking rider No two riders may ride abreast other than when attempting to pass and such attempts shall not be maintained beyond a distance of 500 meters. If the pass is not made cleanly within 500 meters, the caught rider must drop back to a distance 25 meters behind the rider who caught him.

  26. Important Rule Changes for 2013 2013 Rule 3H3(a) Road – Stage Racing Defines prologue A prologue individual time trial may be conducted and is included in the count of competition days, as long as the following conditions are met: (i) It may not exceed 8 km. (ii) If more than 60 riders are involved, the interval between the start of any two riders shall not exceed one minute. (iii) The results are used to determine individual general classification. (iv) Any rider who suffers a mishap during the prologue and is unable to complete the distance shall be permitted to race the following day, shall be placed last and given the time of the last rider completing the course. (v) No rider may participate or be made to participate in a second race on the same day as the prologue.

  27. (Less) Important Rule Changes for 2013 Track No bike computers allowed on track Define elimination (2 riders at end) vs. miss and out (3 riders at end) What happens when rider passes the pacer in keirin Flying start TTs based on length of track Changing places in team sprint Points race scenarios International omnium Additional national championship events for juniors

  28. (Less) Important Rule Changes for 2013 MTB MTB rules for cross country eliminator MTB 4x rule MTB Enduro definition Full face helmet for dual slalom

  29. (Less) Important Rule Changes for 2013 Collegiate chapter totally rewritten New rules for national collegiate championships Points distribution- don’t worry, leave it to Kevin Long;-) If you’re working a collegiate race, check with Kevin for anything to watch for (primes, uniforms, etc.)

  30. New Officials New Policy Beginning in 2012, new officials will be expected to work as apprentices at three events prior to being put on the official crew. However, the three mentored experiences do count for their B upgrade if they accomplish various tasks on the B modules.

  31. VA Cycling assignment procedure USE THE USAC-OFFICIALS WEBSITE http://www.usac-officials.org

  32. Indicate your availability

  33. How to upgrade to B • No more “B” clinics • Upgrade is through a “module” system • Series of modules, most required, some are elective • This may be changing- stay tuned…

  34. Free Lap Review • Primary Responsibilities of the Pit Official • Administer the Free Lap Rule • Reinsert rider into the race • Score the Race • Watch the race • Work with the mechanics

  35. Free Lap Review • Primary Responsibilities of the Pit Official • Administer the Free Lap Rule • Reinsert rider into the race • Score the Race • Watch the race • Work with the mechanics

  36. Free Lap Review Primary Responsibilities of the Pit Official • Manage how riders approach the pit • Control re-entry of rider into the race • Anticipate the release • Free lap determinations are called tighter late in the race • Be decisive!

  37. Free Lap Review • Available when: • Leaders are more than 8 Km from the finish • Racer has crashed • An essential piece of equipment has broken • NOTE: Adjustment error or failure to adjust does not count

  38. Free Lap Review Available when (cont.): • The racer has reported to the pit • The pit official has reviewed the facts and permits the free lap. • Don’t penalize the rider for a mechanic’s mistake

  39. Free Lap Review Examples • Flat tire - OK • Broken spoke - OK • Broken chain - OK • Post crash damage of any kind – OK • Dropped chain – Rarely OK • Loose seat post or handlebar - No

  40. Free Lap Review Examples (cont.) • Rolled tire – No • Flat tire changed before arriving at the pit - No

  41. Free Lap Review Other Considerations • Fast, fair, consistent decisions • When in doubt (more info required) get the racer back out. Free lap can be awarded while the rider is back in the race. • Make sure the rider knows his/her status before leaving the pit. Undecided pending more info is a valid status

  42. Free lap example #1 Typical 1 km crit course. Prime bell rings with 8 laps to go. Big crash on back side of course. Riders start coming into the pit. Rider has a rolled tire as a result of going down in the crash. Does the rider get a free lap? • Yes • No

  43. Free lap example #2 You are working the pit at a big NRC race. Rider comes into the pit with 30 laps to go with a “soft tire”. Team manager comes over and immediately wants the wheel. Do you: • Put the rider back in the race and give the wheel to the manager. Give your report to the CJ at the end of the race. • Check to see if the tire is really flat before putting the rider back in the race, then hand the wheel over to the manager. Give your report to the CJ at the end of the race. • Put the rider back into the race, then pump up the tire to see if it’s really flat and refuse to give the wheel back to the manager until the race is over. Give your report to the CJ at the end of the race.

  44. Free lap example #3 Big crash on the backside of the course in the first 2 laps so you cannot see who actually went down Ride comes to the pit with no apparent damage to either body or bike and claims he was “mixed up” in the crash Do you: • Put the rider back in the race with no questions asked • Put the rider back in the race telling him “you may get a free lap pending further info” then ask the motor ref for his report • Tell the rider he doesn’t get a free lap because he doesn’t appear injured and he has to chase

  45. Free lap example #4 Rider comes into the pit halfway through the race with his computer dangling by it’s wire and wants a free lap to fix it Does he get a free lap? • Yes • No

  46. Free lap example #5 Rider has a flat on the back side of the course and desperately asks the crowd for a wheel. One of his buddies is standing there with a wheel and gives it to him. Rider comes into the pit and wants a free lap because he had a flat. Free lap? • Yes • No

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