Fwd: [NEBRA Promotors] On site USAC officials training opportunity

[Alan Atwood]

An FYI for those that would be interested in officiating track races in Londonderry, NH.

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Alan Atwood

President

New England Bicycle Racing Association

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From: Atwood Racing Services <fastal...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [NEBRA Promotors] On site USAC officials training opportunity
To: Benjamin Kramer <benjamin.a...@gmail.com>
CC: David Lafond <da...@newenglandtrackcycling.com>, <nebra-p...@nebra.us>

Ben,

Track meets are usually in the 2-3 hour range, depending upon the schedule and number of riders.

Alan Atwood
Atwood Racing Services
http://www.fastalracing.com

On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM Benjamin Kramer <benjamin.a...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi David,

Can you please tell us what is necessary to be a USAC Track Official? As the most barebones technical basic tasks they do. That may help in encouraging people to travel for a thirty minute event at $90/day plus mileage

For example, I would list a USAC CX Officials technical basics are:

- uphold the rulebook

- use math to determine how many laps

- certify results

- make sure the event is up to quality standard

Considering how there are not enough USAC Officials as it is in the northeast, cracking that puzzle of “more officials makes everyone happier” and then coaxing the increased pool to do track may be a better sell. That or a BBQ, a thirty minute event to officiate is certainly a pitch and anything to sweeten the deal helps

Benjamin

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On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM David Lafond <da...@newenglandtrackcycling.com> wrote:

Hi All,

Just doing a temperature check.

USAC has approached all the velodromes about ways to eliminate barriers to having USAC sanctioned events.

One thing that was offered was FREE onsite training at our location (New England) provided we had 10 new officials to train.  This would be geared towards track specific events but would qualify anyone for a C level official.  So you’re likely to get more comprehensive training here.  They are offering to cover the 1st year cost of new officials licenses.  Similar to what NEBRA just offered.

This might be an opportunity for example to get track officials to a CX race offseason & vice versa?

Full disclosure, getting officials for over 30 events is a pain point for us despite offering stipends & being non-USAC.

Interest?

Questions?

I know I’m short on some details as I’m just gauging interest right now.

Sent from my iPhone

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[Mark Bowen]

I'm retired in Florida, so helping out at the NH track is not possible for me, but I want to say to anyone who hasn't gone to Londonderry that they owe it to themselves to at least pay it a visit. Track is a ton of fun and a great learning experience for both the riders and officials. As Alan said, the events are usually only a few hours and the venue never moves, so if you live within an hour of it, you could be a regular. Depending on how many officials you have on hand, you might even be able to ride a few events. 

The offer USAC is making is an incredible opportunity for anyone thinking of becoming an official. 

Again, track is a TON of fun. Check it out.
    

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[Sara-Jane Griffin]

Hello!

I had the wonderful experience of officiating a few races in Londonderry.  It is a great experience!  It was also terrific to watch another type of cycling event.  Who knows, if I ever heal from all my recent surgeries, I may just get out there again.  Please keep me in the loop.

Thanks and best wishes for a lovely holiday season,

Sara-Jane Griffin

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