Colavita Racing, Inc. ( USCF CLUB# 10022) Purpose of Colavita Racing, Inc.
Colavita Racing, Inc. (the “Club”) is a non-profit New Jersey corporation. As stated in
the its adopted bylaws, the Club is organized and operated to promote cycling throughout
the United States. Specifically:
• All Club rides are designed to promote the enjoyment of cycling in a friendly group
atmosphere
• The Club is dedicated to introducing cycling to young people through the education and
development of essential bicycling skills which promote road and trail safety and
encourage enjoyment of the sport
• The Club encourages those who race at any competitive level to achieve their personal
best through advanced training and race participation as a team
• The Club supports and encourages family participation in recreational bicycling for the
promotion of physical fitness and development
• The Club provides opportunities to participate in a broad range of cycling events and
cycling related activities at the local, national and international level
• The Club supports USA Cycling, Inc. and its affiliated organizations through paid
membership and participation in sponsored events
• The Club supports the development of amateur racing throughout the United States
Amateur Team Mission Statement
As part of its activities, the Club has established local and regional racing
teams. In addition to their other purposes set forth below, these teams are
created to promote a positive image for the Colavita USA family of products
and the Club’s other sponsors. The Club offers members opportunities to
experience interpersonal growth, social development, improve physical and
mental health and develop a lifetime skill for a healthier lifestyle. Through
competition, the Club provides an environment for social interaction and
team building, all while providing a marketing base for the companies that
underwrite and sponsor the team(s).
Rules and Regulations
• All amateur riders on any Colavita Racing Amateur team will be required to execute a
form of the attached application and indemnification, and agree to abide by these Rules
and Regulations.
• All amateur riders on any Colavita Racing Amateur team will be required to pay annual
Club dues as fixed by the Club’s Executive Board. (updated information on website)
• The Colavita Racing Club is registered as sponsored with the United States Cycling
Federation (“USCF”) and USA Cycling, Inc., and is subject to their Rules, Bylaws and
Policies.
• All amateur riders on the Colavita Racing Amateur team(s) will be required to be
licensed under the USA Cycling, Inc. (“USAC”) organization. These licenses will
need to be in good standing in order to ride for Colavita Racing club no. 10022.
Riders need to apply for the license under the club name “Colavita Racing.” These
licenses can be obtained directly from USAC’s website – www.usacycling.org.
• All riders must obey all rules and regulations as published in the USCF Road and Track
Rulebook. Copies of the Rulebook may be downloaded from the USAC website at
www.usacycling.org. Members may request a copy by sending a self-addressed mailing
label and a note that says “Rulebook” to the following address:
USA Cycling, Inc.
Attn: Technical Director
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5775
• All riders must behave in a manner appropriate to the Club and the sponsors they
represent (see USAC Rule 1O1). This means proper sportsmanship at all times (both
before, during and after an event or training ride). Any violations of this rule could mean
disciplinary action to the regional team (i.e., loss of sponsorship funds or termination of
the regional team). The Club and each regional team will honor any disciplinary action,
including but not limited to suspensions, taken against any rider(s) by USAC and its
associations, the United States Olympic Committee (“USAC”) or the Union Cycliste
Internationale (“UCI”), provided that due process was provided in imposing the
discipline.
• Riders shall not discriminate against or harass any club member, sponsor representative,
supplier, rider, official or spectator based upon race, sex, religion, disability, or
affectional preference.
• Each regional team will be required to designate one (1) team manager who will be
responsible for organizing regional team members that will represent the Club in a
professional manner. Riders violating these Rules and Regulations will be subject to
disciplinary action, including suspension or termination. Any disciplinary action by the
team manager will be honored by the Club as long at it is warranted under these Rules
and Regulations. Should action be taken against a rider, the team manager will notify the
Regional Team Director or John Profaci (Club President) or Rich Bauch (Club Vice
President) prior to any suspension or termination.
• All equipment, including but not limited to bicycles, wheels, components, bags, racks
provided by the Club to any rider(s) without cost, will at all times remain the sole
property of the Club. At the end of the racing season or when the rider ceases to be a
member of the Club for any reason, whichever is sooner, the rider will be responsible to
return such equipment to the Club in good working order, subject to reasonable and
expected wear and tear. This excludes tires and perishable items (energy bars, beverages,
water bottles). While riders will not be responsible for damage occurring during races or
training as a result of a mishap, they will be responsible to loss or damage caused by the
rider’s own negligence.
• Any rider suspended by USAC for violation of USAC Rule 1O2 or 1O5(c), or for
similar conduct proscribed by any other sanctioning athletic body with jurisdiction over
bicycle racing in the rider’s home state, will be subject to immediate termination from
Colavita Racing Amateur team.
• The Club’s riders are subject to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (“USADA”)
protocol for Olympic movement testing (“USADA protocol”). The USADA protocol is
adopted and incorporated herein by reference. The USADA protocol and the official and
most updated list of the “Prohibited Classes of Substances and Prohibited Methods” may
be found on USADA’s website at www.usantidopingagency.com. Any rider found by
USADA to have violated the USADA protocol will be subject to immediate
termination and exclusion from any Colavita Racing Amateur team.
• All riders must wear proper Colavita Racing uniforms at all times (unless provided
written approval from the club officers) while in any race or competition. These uniforms
must be clean (see USAC Rule 1L1). Category 1&2 riders who are on the team must
wear identifiably similar uniforms when competing in a massed start race (see USAC
Rule 1L3). No rider riding for Colavita Racing as a member in any USAC category, will
be allowed to wear another club or team jersey during the year.
• ALL RIDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS WHICH COMPLY WITH USAC
POLICIES (SEE USAC POLICY I, SECTIONS 1 AND 2) AT ALL TIMES WHEN RACING OR
TRAINING WHETHER THE RACE OR TRAINING RIDE IS SANCTIONED BY USAC OR NOT.
• ALL RIDERS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK. NEITHER THE COLAVITA RACING AMATEUR
TEAMS, THE CLUB, ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICIALS AND ATTORNEYS ASSUME
ANY LIABILITY TO THE REGIONAL TEAMS OR ANY RIDERS RIDING AS MEMBERS OF
ANY REGIONAL TEAM. CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS SPORT WHERE
SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH CAN AND DOES OCCUR. THUS, ALL TEAM MEMBERS
ASSUME THEIR OWN RISK WHEN RIDING FOR ANY REGIONAL TEAM. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT ALL RIDERS HAVE SOME FORM OF MEDICAL INSURANCE
BEFORE RACING ON THE TEAM. THE CLUB DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL OR
ACCIDENT INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS.
• All riders will be given a copy of these rules and regulations and are required to sign at
the bottom of the statement. Two (2) copies should be made. One to be:
1- retained by signed rider;
2- sent to Colavita Racing Club’s Membership Director at the following address:
Membership Director
Colavita Racing, Inc.
2537 Brunswick Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
• All rider applicants must pay their annual dues at the time they hand in or mail this
application or show sufficient proof of payment. Benefits of club membership can be
found on the team website on the “Join The Team” section.
• No team may sponsor or promote a race or non-competitive event that is not sanctioned
by USAC without the written consent of the Club’s Executive Board. The Club’s
Executive Board will consider the insurance provided in connection with any such event
as a primary factor in determining whether to issue an approval. All approvals provided
will be conditional upon the regional team providing the Club with a Certificate of
Insurance naming “Colavita Racing, Inc., its sponsors, directors, officers, members,
attorneys and employees” as insureds. Documentation must be provided confirming
insurance coverage for the event at least equal to that provided by USAC for such events.
• These Rules and Regulations will be posted on the Club’s website at www.teamcolavita.com.
They are subject to periodic change upon the decision of the
Club’s Executive Board. Riders will be subject to any such changes once notice of the
changes is posted on the Club’s website.
Download team rules and regulations and the team member application document here.