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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
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Support the Nebraska Cycling Association!
“Support the Nebraska Cycling Association? Never heard of it.” That is the common response among cyclists in Nebraska when asked about the Nebraska Cycling Association (NCA). What is the NCA then?
The NCA is what USA Cycling refers to as a “Local Association” or “LA”. USA Cycling is the central governing body and information repository for cycle sport in the United States and is affiliated with the worldwide sporting authorities the UCI and the USOC. The NCA serves as the first point of contact for athletes in Nebraska for any of these national or global entities.
The NCA approves race permits, coordinates rider upgrades, gathers and submits results, and disseminates important information from USAC to local riders and teams. The NCA also conducts promoter’s clinics and stands as a resource for anyone wanting to promote a race or cycling event in Nebraska.
The NCA maintains a pool of experienced and licensed officials to serve at Nebraska races. In addition, NCA staff coordinates the assignment of officials to Nebraska races ensuring quality events each and every time. These officials are trained by NCA staff and kept current via periodic updates and communications.
Finally, the NCA helps coordinate and schedule races and other events in Nebraska. The goal is to ensure a full and well-rounded schedule with opportunities for cyclists of all tastes and skill levels to participate and excel.
The NCA is funded via membership to USA Cycling. A percentage of every road, track, and mountain annual license is returned to the local associations. Consequently, every Nebraska resident with a USAC annual license is a member of the Nebraska Cycling Association. The NCA uses these funds to train promoters and officials, to communicate information back to riders, and to help foster quality events in Nebraska.
The NCA board holds regular meetings and a general membership meeting will be held annually. The first NCA annual membership meeting is set tentatively for December 2008.
The NCA board is made up of the following individuals:
• John Lefer Jr. – NCA President and Permit Coordinator
• John Peterson – Vice President/Webmaster
• Kelly Soden – Treasurer
• Jon Downey – Secretary
• Kevin Burke – Upgrade Coordinator
• Sean Weide – Officials Coordinator
• Ryan Feagan – MTB Advisor
• Rozxanne Abbott –Promotional Advisor
• Cheryl Gerkins – Women’s Racing Advisor
• Marco Vasquez – Omaha Metro Area Representative
• Dan Spray – NE Area Representative
• Dan Schuldt – Tri-Cities Area Representative
Anyone can be involved and everyone is encouraged to get involved in the NCA. Membership is easy – just join USA Cycling and membership in the NCA will be counted. Membership has perks in the form of a package of NCA-branded items such as water bottles and other items that are given to each member of the NCA.
Communication is always the key and is encouraged by the NCA. Call, write, email, or grab a NCA staff member at an event and communicate concerns and ideas freely.
The NCA belongs to the riders and race promoters. It exists to help riders and promoters and to further cycle sport in Nebraska. Be a part of it!
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 February 2008 )
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