Resources & Contacts
For Event Directors & Officials
Everything you need to sanction an event, assign officials, and connect with UCA resources in our region.
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The UCA's Role in Your Event
The Utah Cycling Association is the official USA Cycling Local Association for Utah, southeast Idaho, and western Wyoming. For event directors, that means the UCA is your primary point of contact for USA Cycling sanctioned events in the region — helping coordinate officials' assignments, guiding you through the sanctioning process, and helping to connect you with resources to help your event run smoothly.
We work with events of all sizes and types, from competitive road and mountain bike races to gran fondos, gravel events, team camps, and fun rides.
For Event Directors
Get in Touch
The UCA Event Coordinator is your first call for questions about sanctioning a new event, adding an existing event to the UCA calendar, or navigating USA Cycling's permitting process.
Sanctioning Your Event with USA Cycling
Any cycling event — competitive or non-competitive — can apply for USA Cycling sanctioning. Being sanctioned means your event is officially permitted and insured through USA Cycling, which provides liability coverage for the event and its participants.
Competitive Events
Road races, criteriums, time trials, MTB races, cyclocross, track, and some gravel. Requirements:
- → A USA Cycling race director license
- → Licensed USA Cycling officials on site
- → Participants to hold valid annual or one-day race licenses
- → Participants can earn USAC upgrade points
- → A sanctioning fee of $125 per event day
Non-Competitive Events
Gran fondos, some gravel, fun rides.
- → No race director license needed — USA Cycling offers complimentary race director licenses for this category
- → No licensed officials required
- → Participants sign a USA Cycling Release of Liability waiver — no race license required
- → Participants cannot earn USAC upgrade points
- → A sanctioning fee of $150 per event day
For more details on the sanctioning process, fees, and insurance requirements: Start the Sanctioning Process | USA Cycling
USA Cycling & UCA Event Organizer Resources
USA Cycling maintains a library of resources specifically for event directors. The UCA offers grants and other information.
- → Submit Your Event to the UCA Calendar — add your event to the UCA events calendar
- → Event Organizer Advancement Fund | USA Cycling — funding support for event development
- → UCA Event Director Grant — funding for creative ideas that attract more riders and create memorable events
- → Event Organizer Resources | USA Cycling — permitting guide
- → USA Cycling Rulebook — official rules for all competitive disciplines
- → UCA Social Media for Event Organizers — suggestions for scheduling social media about your events
- → UCA Guide to Automatically Connecting Your Event with UCA Social Media — guide to posting for your event on UCA social media
Local Permits & Government Resources
If your event uses public roads, trails, or land, you'll likely need permits from one or more of the following:
- → UDOT Special Event Permits — required for events on Utah state highways
- → Utah Sports Commission — RFP — for larger events seeking state support or promotion
County and municipal permits may also be required depending on your event location. Contact the UCA Event Coordinator early in your planning process — we can help connect you with the right contacts.
For Race Officials
Get in Touch
The UCA Officials Liaison coordinates official assignments for all sanctioned competitive events in the region. If you are a licensed official seeking assignment information, or an event director who needs officials assigned to your event, contact:
Officials Assignment Policy
USA Cycling officials are assigned to events according to official policy. Assignment for events in the UCA's region is normally coordinated through the UCA Officials Liaison.
Full policy details: Policy IV: Officials Assignment Guidelines | USA Cycling
Officials Resources
- → USA Cycling Officials Resources — points of contact and links for officials
- → USA Cycling Rulebook
Becoming a USA Cycling Official
Interested in becoming a licensed official? USA Cycling offers training and certification for commissaires, referees, timers, and other official roles. Starting out as an official is one of the most valuable ways to give back to the sport and support your local racing community.
Contact the UCA Event & Officials Coodinator for information on how to get started, or visit USA Cycling Officials | USA Cycling.