The New York City area is facing a severe shortage of USAC officials. USAC officials play a critical role in every race in the area and without officials those races simply cannot happen. To read more on the background for this issue you can read "The NYC Official Shortage."

Want to be part of the solution? The NY/NJ/PA region is looking for motivated individuals interested in joining the ranks of this elite corp and will be hosting a clinic in Bethlehem, PA on Feb 18, 2018 @ 9am - 3pm ET. 

Officiating is a great way to give back to the cycling community...and it's fun!  There is no minimum number of races an official is required to work, so even if you only have time to work a handful, it's still worth it. 

If you would like to join, have questions, are curious but aren't sure if you want to join, or want to come but can't make it,...or any combination of these, send an email to Liz Marcello at NYSBRAOfficials[at]gmail.com

Details, registration and contact information are below:

NJ Introductory Officials Clinic - Category C Northeast - Feb 18, 2018 - 9am to 3pm:

LVH Muhlenberg Hospital
2545 Schoenersville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Registration closes:
Feb 13th, 2018 1:00AM

The Category C class involves training in Road, Track, Cyclocross and Mountain Bike, as well as the basic organizational structure of cycling and principles of officiating. The class is taught in a live classroom environment and is the entry level class for new officials.

At the end of the class, there is an open-book exam which will test your knowledge of basic rules and concepts. Please bring laptop and or electronic  device to download the rule book.  Passing score is 70%.

Review of new and changed rules for 2018. This class will count for the returning official’s for their necessary CEU credit. 

Registration / Information:

Registration for this class will be handled directly through the Local Association - please contact Liz Marcello at NYSBRAOfficials[at]gmail.com for more information.