Washington Blvd Cycling Oval

Sponsored by the Allegheny Cycling Association.
Sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation.
United States Cycling Federation Race Permit 2008-558.
0.5 mile banked oval.

Series Schedule

• Every Tuesday beginning April 15 through September 9, 2008.
  
• Registration begins at 5:15pm and closes at 6:00pm.
  
• Required new rider training and clinic program begins at 6:00pm very promptly.
  
• Races begin at 6:20pm (Women) and Immediately following (Cat C).
  

Entry Fees
Entry fee $10..includes USCF and City of Pittsburgh surcharge.

Categories

• Beginners Instructional Program, Women's Open Race, USCF Cat 4-5 (C) Race.
  
• You will be able to purchase a one-day Cat. 5 license to race.
  
• Categories are strictly enforced.
  
• Distances depend on light conditions.
  
• Field sizes of 35(C), 35(Women) are strictly enforced

NOTE: Season pass holders are considered "pre-registrants" whose entry in the first race is "guaranteed" until 15 minutes prior to the start of the first race and in the second race until 10 laps remaining in the first race. After that time, their place MAY be given away to a "waiting list" racer IF AND ONLY IF the field is already filled and there are additional racers "waiting" to enter the race.

Series Points and Awards

• Series points begin June 5
• Points awarded to top eight in the Class C and Women's races - 10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1.
  
• Team points for C's and Women awarded to top eight finishers on registered teams 10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1 (max three team members can score points per event)
  
• NEW for 2008! If a non-ACA member places in the top 8 places, those points are discarded, they are not passed down to the next ACA member.
• 1 prime worth 1 individual series point each evening in each race*.
  
• Series Most Aggressive Rider Class C and Women
  MAR points awarded to top three in the Class C and Women's races - 3,2,1**
  Rider with most MAR points at end of series is the series MAR winner.
  
• MAR points do NOT count toward regular series points.
  
• Trophies to top six at annual ACA Awards Banquet.
  
• Only currently-paidup 2008 ACA members may accumulate points. (No retroactive points!)
  
• You must register as an ACA member BEFORE the race in which you participate in order to score points
  (You will be able to join the ACA by contacting Jack Neyer, John Fite or Chris Popovic at the race...but WE PREFER THAT YOU JOIN ONLINE!)

* Prime series points are individual only. They do not count in the team competitions.
** Tiebreaker is the rider's place in the final sprint.

Prize Money

• Class C: $10 (1st), $5 (2nd thru 5th), $5 (Most aggressive rider)
  
• Women: Depends on field size
  
• Nominal cash prizes for fields fewer than 15 riders.
  
• Primes will be awarded as they're available.

Directions
The Washington Blvd Oval is located at the site of the old driver's training course at 1401 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

If you're coming across the Highland Park Bridge toward the zoo, skip the zoo exit off the bridge and take the next exit onto Allegheny River Blvd (Rt 8 south). At the first light, make a right and proceed 1/2 mile on Washington Blvd to the next light. Make a right into the Pgh Housing Authority Police parking lot. You'll be able to see the course from Washington Blvd.

If you're coming from Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill area, follow Fifth Avenue until it becomes Washington Blvd. Continue on Wash Blvd past the Pgh Fire Fighters Training School. At the next light, make a left into the Pgh Housing Authority Police parking lot and park in the lot to the right of the building.

Notes
All USCF Rules apply.
Standard Athletes Release must be signed at race registration.
ACA members can sign one waiver for the entire season.
Please be on your best behavior!!! Abusive or Foul language WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

Rules and Regs and etc.
This is a Pittsburgh City Park. ACA does not own or have exclusive use of this facility.
The ACA does have a permit from the city to use this course on Tuesday evenings. However, please be courteous to other citizens who may be using the course when you arrive. There are restroom and vending facilities in the police building adjacent to the course which we are permitted to use. So, please use the toilets there instead of the woods. Wash. Blvd is busy and there will be persons and police coming and going from the parking lot, so the last thing we need is an irate motorist complaining of public urination. This year you'll be DQ'd for this violation.

Do NOT use the parking lot for warmups or cooldowns. The police complain (and enforce this) every week about this, so either warmup in the infield, use the roads or bring trainers or rollers.

Weather Conditions

• Event is held rain or shine, except in downpour/dangerous weather situations.
  
• Promoters reserve the right to combine classes in inclement conditions.
  
• Check the web site for cancellations at 5:00pm.
  
• The ACA mail list will also be used to announce cancellations or changes.

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