Iowa
Race Officials Needed!
Are you a fan of bike racing and want to make some extra cash?
Are you a race director
who wants to learn more?
Are you a bike racer who wants a better
understanding of the rule?
The Iowa Bicycle Racing Association needs
you. We are hosting a New Official's Clinic on Sunday March 9th in
Grinnell. Please contact me if you are interested in learning and giving
back to the sport you love, I will give you all the details!
What does it take to be an official?
It
is easy to get started. The IBRA will provide a clinic wherever there
are at least three interested candidates. The introductory clinic takes
about six hours, culminating with an open-book test.
Who can be an official?
Anyone can be an official. Those who
are not yet eighteen years of age are restricted to assistant
judge/scorer/timer positions. Prior experience in bicycle racing is
helpful, but not required. You should be willing to spend long days in
the hot sun or cold rain.
Why should my club have officials?
Knowledge of the rules
among racers is relatively low. Having an official in the club should
help your riders avoid penalties and help your club put on better races.
It can reduce the club’s cost for organizing a race if club officials
volunteer their services.
How many races must I work?
You are not required to work at all! You should work at least three races per year to maintain your category.
What do I get out of all this?
Officials
are paid based on the prize list of the race, ranging from $50 for a
race with no prize list, to $100 for a full-day category A race. Chief
referees and chief judges receive slightly more. All officials receive
$.46 per mile for travel to and from the race. Besides all that, you get
a warm feeling in your heart knowing that you helped to provide a safe
and fair competition for the racers.
More details posted soon.
Jeff Mertz
Iowa Race Official
President of IBRA