Nebraska Cycling News

The Nebraska Cycling Association sponsored the annual USAC Officials Clinic, Saturday in Omaha. The eight participants attended the half-day session to learn more about bicycle racing and for some this was the first step in progressing up the various officiating levels and ranks.

Led by USA Cycling Class “B” official, Jon Downey of Norfolk and facilitated by NSA Officials Coordinator, Cheryl Gerkins, the seminar included a combination of USA Cycling course material with specific examples of the “ups and downs” of officiating a race. All of the major disciplines of bicycle racing were covered including road, track, mountain, and cyclo-cross.

The majority of the session was devoted to discussing the role of the official at a race and the importance of post-event paperwork. With the race official being the representative of USA Cycling at all races, the official is responsible not only for scoring for race but protecting the interests of the promoter and the racer.

After completing a USA Cycling exam, those who attended will be able to apply for their license and start officiating races.

Attendees:

Robert Skiba, Omaha
Cole Skiba, Omaha
Glenda Skiba, Omaha
William Soeffing, Sioux Falls SD
Mike Farrell, Omaha, NE
David Randleman, Omaha
Darrell Webb, Bellevue
Nancy Stirek, Omaha (USAC Official)
Brian Kerl, Omaha, NE (USAC Official)

To learn more about becoming an official, visit www.nebraskacycling.org