Sunday, April 29, 2007

Synergy Kit - Update

Team Kit
Here's what's still remaining (with value (120/member) in parenthesis):

Bib shorts (60)
Small - 3
Medium - 5
Large - 10

Jerseys (60)
Small - 0
Medium - 5
Large - 7

Skinsuits - short-sleeves (120)
Small - 1
Medium - 0
Large - 3

Skinsuits - LONG-sleeves (120)
Small - 1
Medium - 2
Large - 0

Winter Jackets (120)
Small - 2
Medium - 2
Large - 1

Rudy Project Helmets

Ayron road helmet (60)
Large - 1

Syton Open time trial helmet (120)
Small/Medium - 1

Make arrangements with Colin to collect your gear anytime this week by emailing synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Considerations on Entry Fee payments

I just want to clarify a few things since it appears that there is some confusion on how to pay entry fees for races.

1. For races that have in-person race-day registration, you are required to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca before race day to confirm your attendance and arrange to pick up a club cheque to take with you to the race to cover the entry fees. If there is more than one racer attending, we can arrange this between the group of you that are going. If you didn't communicate your intent to race a particular event ahead of time, didn't arrange for a club cheque and you end up paying your own fees, don't expect a reimbursement. Of course, unique situations will be reviewed.

2. For races with pre-registration (either through the ABA or the organizing club), you are required to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca before pre-registration starts or when you pre-register so we know ahead of time that you are planning to attend the race. Payment for entry fees is typically done on race day by cheque which will need to be arranged with the Exec members. Typically the races requiring pre-registration are larger and the chances that an Exec member will be attending are quite high. In this case you will not need to be concerned about payment since the Exec member will take care of it. If an Exec member isn't attending, we will need to make arrangements to get a club cheque to you in order to pay the entry fees.

3. For races requiring online registration and e-payment, please contact synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca to see what payment form will be applied. We are encouraging people to register and pay themselves and then submit a receipt to Reid (no receipt, no reimbursement!), however in certain cases e-payments will be done with the club credit card (e.g., Nationals).

Clear as mud? Here are some other considerations:

4. For club trips to races in Alberta where either or both travel and accommodation are being prepared by the Execs, you need to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca clearly stating whether you need to travel in the team transportation, whether you need hotel accommodations, or both. We can only plan vehicle rentals and room reservations accurately when we know how many Synergists are going (and not the day before the race either, please!). Use common sense and courtesy when planning your provincial races.

5. For races outside of Alberta, U22 riders will need to fill out the 'Out of Province' travel forms to be submitted for approval, preferably as soon as you know what your expenses will be. This is the only way you can get your expenses reimbursed, no exceptions. O22 riders cannot get their expenses reimbursed by AGLC rules other than race entry fees (with a submitted receipt).

Monday, April 16, 2007

Velocity Stage Race/Bikes On Broadway

Yes, it's hard to believe, but we're only weeks away from the start of the 2007 season.

For those that would like to stay with the team and take club transportation up to Edmonton on Friday night, May 4th for the Velocity Stage Race on May 5 & 6 to return late on Sunday, we will be reserving vans and booking rooms at the University of Alberta Residences very soon. I urge you to consider whether you are going soon and send a response to here as soon as possible. Deadline to hop on the Synergy Love Train will be April 27th.

As well, for those planning on going to Saskatoon we will need to know soon in order to do our ol' AGLC funding requests. The Bikes On Broadway Stage Race takes place on Victoria Day long weekend, May 19-21. If you are interested in going with the team to this event, please send an email here.

Thanks!
Reid

Monday, April 02, 2007

CBTL Registration

In person registration wil be taking place at the Glenmore Velodrome on the following dates:

Thursday, April 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, April 22 from 3 pm to 6 pm

The track will be open for use begining April 19.

You must join the CBTL if you wish to rent a track bike, participate in the Thursday night race series, or train on the track when the CBTL booked time on it.

Check out the CBTL website for more details.