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Non Resident Racing Policy, Cycling British Columbia
Cycling BC is affiliated to the Union Cycliste International through our membership in the Canadian Cycling Association. International and national regulations require that our association uphold the license regulations of the UCI and respect the license requirements of other national federations. Given the close proximity of US cities to the Canadian border, the Canadian Cycling Association has requested that we remain cognizant of all regulations pertaining to participation of US residents in races sanctioned by Cycling BC. The following information is provided to assist clubs and race organizers determine the race eligibility of non-residents.
1. UCI License Holders: A rider holding a 2007 UCI Race License regardless of origin are eligible to participate in any race in British Columbia that is sanctioned at a multi-club level or higher.
2. USA Cycling Regulations: USA Cycling requires US residents to hold a UCI License before competing in races outside the USA. Consequentially, a rider holding a Domestic Race License (USCF, NORBA) or a non UCI License (e.g. ORBA license) can NOT participate in any sanctioned or club level event in British Columbia, this existing policy is referenced on the USA Cycling website:
3. Non Resident Medical Coverage: Non-residents of Canada are ineligible for Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Coverage under the Cycling BC/Canadian Cycling Association policy. Consequentially, riders that hold a UCI License issued by another country (USA, Mexico, etc) are required to provide proof of medical insurance valid outside of their country or residence to Race Organizers prior to competing in a race.
4. Club Activities & Membership: As non-residents of Canada are ineligible for AD&D coverage from our insurance program, US residents are ineligible to become members of clubs affiliated with Cycling BC (i.e. Associate Members).
5. Race Sanction Level: As US Residents are not eligible for Club Memberships, Race Organizers must sanction their race at the Multi Club level or higher if they wish to open registration to non-residents and those non-residents must hold a 2007 UCI Race License.
6. Commercial Event Insurance: the purchase of a Commercial Event Insurance by a club or race organizer does not provide the clubs or race organizer with the ability to allow participation from non-residents of Canada.
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