Introducing the 2021 WSBA TWO FOR NONE race rebate program!

• Do you remember how intimidating it was to line up for your FIRST bike race?
• Do you remember the person who shepherded you to that first start line?
• The most intimidating part of starting the bike race journey is lining up at one’s first event!

 
Bring a new rider to their first race and the WSBA will reimburse BOTH of your entry fees after the event has occurred.

Details:

Who counts as an existing rider? 
Anyone who has previously lined up for a race and is a 2021 DUES paying WSBA Member.

Who counts as a new rider/racer?

• A new rider/racer is any rider who has never lined up for a bike race IN the specific bike race discipline and enters the novice/beginner category for the first time.
  • For example, a rider does their first mountain bike race & road race. Both events are eligible for the new rider to receive the rebate.
• The WSBA will be reviewing each new rider name submission across numerous result platforms to confirm the new rider/racer meets this definition.

What events are eligible for this offer?

• Any WSBA event that has a beginner/novice category including Master beginner categories.
  • WSBA event is defined as a bike event that is eligible to be included on the WSBA calendar. (Calendar eligibility can be found here.)

 
Do we both have to start the event?

• Yes, both of you must start to race in your registered category. If one of you does not start the offer is no longer valid.

What about Stage Races?

• Both riders will receive the value of the entry fee divided by number of stages.
• Both riders MUST start the first stage of the event to be eligible for the prorated rebate.

What amount is rebated?

• The only element of the event eligible for this offer is the actual ENTRY fee.
• Riders are responsible for transaction fees, number rentals, one-day license fees (if required), parking, ferry fares, etc.

How do we apply for the rebate?

• Both riders must PRE-REGISTER
• WSBA member must fill out this form prior to event day and include a copy of the registration receipts (showing amount paid) for both riders from the registration system.

 
When do we get reimbursed?

• The WSBA will issue reimbursement within 10 days after the event to the paypal or venmo account each rider supplied on the entry form.

How long will this offer last?

• We hope to extend this offer through the entire 2021 calendar year. However, if we are overwhelmed with submissions, we may create a Spring/Summer cutoff date as to have dollars available for the CX season. 

Guidelines effective as of March 23, 2021

The latest state of Washington COVID guidelines for Ride/Run events can be found here:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19%20Racing%20Guidance.pdf on page 3

Do you think you are one of the best CX riders in the PNW?

Prove it through this unique bracket formatted event and be one of the first to experience a venue that is assured to become a PNW favorite.

Port Angeles in partnership with the WSBA and Peninsula Adventure Sports is excited to introduce an exciting new cyclocross course and unique format to the region at the PNW Extreme CX Challenge.
Event will meet all State, City & County Covid19 event guidelines in place on day of event. 

REGISTER NOW: https://www.bikereg.com/pnwcx
FAQ & More Event Details 

The BASICS for the Category groupings:
(See bracket images for further detail & Master/Junior rounds)

• First Round
  • 10 riders per wave.
  • 4 waves for Women & Men.
  • 4 laps (estimated 8-9 min laps).
  • No warmup laps.
  • Top 3 from each wave advance to Semi Final Round.

 

• Semi Final Round
  • Top 3 from previous round each gender.
  • 2 laps.
  • Top 3 from each wave advance to Championship Round.

 

• Championship Round (1 wave)
  • Top 3 from previous round each gender.
  • 2 laps.
  • Fastest rider is crowned the PNW CX Extreme Champion!

 
Trophies and medals for individuals who make it to the championship round.
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Did not make the cut? Stick around and fill out a survey about the venue and experience and have a beer on us!
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Port Angeles welcomes you to try your luck!
 

The Washington Governor's office released new guidelines for ride/race cycling events on January 7th, 2021. 
Changes from the previous guidelines are highlighted in yellow. 
Additional reopening phases will be announced at a future date. 

Ride/Run Event Guidelines Document -- Draft

Final Ride/Run Event Guidelines as of January 11, 2021. 

Tips for Renewing Your WSBA Membership for 2021:

• Renew or purchase your WSBA membership at https://www.bikereg.com/wsba2021
• Membership is $30 for 2021.
• Verify your correct address with bikereg when you renew.
• Your WSBA membership is separate from your USAC membership and is voluntary.

When You Renew Determines When You Receive Your Race Numbers:

• Renew or purchase your WSBA membership by February 7, 2021, to receive your numbers by early March 2021. The first shipment of numbers will be sent to teams and individuals starting March 1, 2021.
• Renew or purchase your WSBA membership between February 7, 2021 and March 10, 2021 and receive your numbers after March 25, 2021.

Some Fine Print:

• Race numbers will be sent to each team for members whose bikereg accounts indicate membership in that road team.  Team leaders will receive an email confirming the address on file for their team.  Please update the team information no later than January 15, 2021, to insure proper delivery of your team members’ numbers.  Numbers for members without a team affiliation will be individually mailed to the member’s address attached to your bikereg purchase.
• Renewals received after February 7 and before March 10 will be shipped in late March.  For memberships purchased after April 30, allow at least 3 weeks to receive race numbers.  After June 1, new and renewing members should email joinwsba@gmail.com to indicate membership purchase or the membership may not be processed due to so few new members in this time frame.
• Numbers returned due to incorrect addresses will be resent after all new memberships are processed. Any member whose numbers are returned for an incorrect address more than one time will be subject to a $5.00 handling fee.  Please verify your address on file with bikereg is correct when you renew. 

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If you missed the WSBA 2020 annual meeting the presentation can be found here:
Slides
Zoom recording of meeting.  Meeting starts 15 minutes into recording. 

The WSBA 2020 annual meeting will be held on:
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Virtually on Zoom (information below)
5:00-6:30pm

​The meeting will review the work and financial results of the organization during 2020 and discuss the varying plans in place for a return to competition in 2021.

The Board of Directors presents the following slate of candidates for the open board positions:

Southwest Region Position - David Chipchase
East Region Position – Ty Driskel
Junior Development Position - TBD

Directors on the Board are elected for three-year terms by a vote of the membership (one vote per USAC club in Washington, North Idaho, and Oregon who are present at the meeting), conducted at the annual meeting.
The current WSBA bylaws allow additional nominations from any two directors or ten individual members, "by written petition addressed to the Secretary of the corporation at least 10 days prior to the date of the annual meeting." If you have anyone else you would like to consider for a director position, please send the written petition described above via e-mail to the secretary at wsbainfo at gmail.com.

The Board of Directors elects officers of the WSBA Board. If you are interested in being, or know of someone who is interested in being, an officer, feel free to contact the WSBA secretary (address above). Officer positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer and may be held by individuals who are not members of the Board of Directors.
Join Zoom Meeting
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