MEMBERSHIP

MISSION
1.) Promote racing in our area.
2.) Provide support for local racers in the form of . . .
a. Benefits and Discounts
b. Reimbursements
c. Organized Training

MEMBERSHIP
In order to be a member of SGC, an individual must commit to participate as a racer, support, or volunteer in a minimum of 5 local/regional event. Members will receive discounts on team apparel and accessories and will be eligible for race reimbursements.

First time members must pay a $20 membership fee. *Sponsors are exempt from paying membership fees.

If an individual is unable to fulfill the 5 race minimum, he or she will not be eligible for reimbursement, but will still be able to receive team discounts and purchase apparel and accessories.

Membership is renewed yearly and is effective from December to November.

REIMBURSEMENT
In order for individuals to receive reimbursements, he or she must participate in 5 events before December 1st.

This year, reimbursement will be on a graduated percentage scale. In layman’s term, the more you race, the more reimbursement you are eligible to receive. The percentage is based on the number of races done. The racer will then receive that percentage of total entry fees paid back as reimbursement. The scale may have to be altered at the end of the year to fit the budget.

* Due to the high costs of some endurance races, there is an $80 max for entry fee submission. For example, if Racer “A” does a 24-hour mountain bike race that costs $200 per entrant, Racer “A” can only submit an entry fee of $80 but is encouraged to list and explain the additional costs of the event. The officers withhold the right to alter the reimbursement if deemed reasonable.

If you qualify for race reimbursements you must submit a reimbursement / participation form within 30 days of the event. If you do not submit a form within 30 days you will forfeit your reimbursement.

Our reimbursement plan expires if/when our funds run out. Reimbursements will not carry over and there is NO back-pay. Hopefully, as we encourage more members to race, we will encourage more racers to help in the effort to gain sponsorships.

RACING
You must start and finish the race. If you have special circumstances as to why you didn’t finish, please use the comment section of the reimbursement form to explain them in full when you make your request. DNF’s are an unfortunate but understandable part of racing. Signing up and NOT racing does not warrant reimbursement.

You must race in the current team uniform for the entire event. If you do 24 hour races or stage races, make sure you buy enough clothing at the beginning of the season to accommodate.

You must be scored in a category according the level, gender, and/or age. We do not reimburse for charity or fun events (Nut Roll, Six Gap, etc).

SUPPORT & VOLUNTEERING
Members will receive credit for attending an event as a member of the support crew or as a volunteer. Taking pictures, handing out water bottles, working a wrench, helping with children, and cheering on the team is considered support. Registration, wheel truck, TT starters, etc. is considered volunteering. You receive participation credit towards membership if you are at the event, with the team, and visible. It’s that easy!

In order to receive credit, you must submit a participation form within 30 days of the event.