Dear Potential 2012 Club Team Racers:

With our third season under our belts, we want to recruit the most motivated and dependable teammates for the 2012 season. Not only will you be required to race in three mountain bike events but you will be an important part of WMBA, assisting with ride leadership at the weekly group rides and being an integral part of the smooth running of WMBA. We have 15 spots on our Club Team. We are seeking women who wish to race, serve our members, and fulfill leadership roles in the organization.
Requirements

• Fee: $40 membership dues
• Races: Complete 3 mountain bike races. A race is defined by one entry fee that is paid out of your pocket. If a race includes multiday events or has one race entry fee, that is considered one race. If you are on a relay team, that counts toward your 3 races.
• Group Rides: Lead or assist 1 group ride a month during the season. If you sign up for a group ride and an emergency presents itself you are responsible for finding someone to cover for you.
• Service: Contribute one article or recipe of your choice for the newsletter, help with main WMBA events: For example, Season Kickoff Event, Halloween Costume Criterium. 10 hours of WMBA or community service (i.e. additional group rides, writing additional article for newsletter, trail work, skills rides, etc.)
• Character: Wear WMBA kit on group rides, training rides, and races. Always be a courteous rider and know trail etiquette. Be supportive and nice to other women riders on the trail, at races, and group rides. Promote WMBA and our sponsors when possible.

Benefits

• WMBA Jersey
• Other special events and discounts from our sponsors are currently being negotiated
• Being an important part of a wonderful non-profit organization

Evaluation

• Goals- why you want to race and be a part of WMBA
• Commitment- pledging to compete in at least 3 races
• Endorsement- willingness to wear team jersey at all race events, group rides, and a majority of your training rides
• Involvement- supporting the WMBA of COS association through leadership and attendance at group rides and events.

Ideal racers are women who wish to endorse WMBA of COS through participation in the development of the organization by participating in WMBA events and the organization’s goals. If racing for WMBA in 2012 sounds like something you are interested in, please review the requirements and benefits, fill out the 2012 Club Team Letter and Application document and email it to us by Thursday, January 19, 2012.

Sincerely,
Jessica, Betty, Hillary and Tracy WMBA of COS Board of Directors www.wmbacos.org