Rules & Code of Conduct

GHCF & Alkek Velodrome RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Rules of Riding the Velodrome:

1.) Helmets must be worn and secured at all times when riding on the Velodrome or its grounds.
 

2.) Only track bikes are permitted to ride on the track unless strictly specified. Other bikes may be ridden in the infield.
 

3.) Riders shall not use headphones, earbuds, earplugs, etc., while riding on the track.
 

4.) Riders should ride a generally straight line and check behind before changing position on the track.
 

5.) Pets must be leashed at all times and it is the owner’s responsibility to clean up after their pets.
 

6.) Outside of competition, slower riders should always leave faster riders sufficient space to pass above and below unless a prior arrangement has been made that session.
 

7.) Faster riders should pass below (to the left) of the blue line.
 

8.) If a supervising rider/steward is present, cyclists must follow his or her directions.
 

9.) No smoking in the stands, on the track or infield.

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Rules of Conduct:

No Velodrome facility user while on the premises shall engage in any of the following:

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• Theft, fraud, or grossly unsportsmanlike conduct;
 

• Enter into competition or membership under an assumed name;
 

• Act disrespectfully (which includes using foul or abusive language) toward officials, organizers, spectators, or other riders;
 

• Commit assault (threaten to do bodily injury) or battery (do or attempt to do bodily injury); or,

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• Share the Velodrome lock key or combination.

 

In addition they shall follow USA Cycling Code of conduct
 

Enforcement and penalties for violation -

• During an event conducted under permit of USA Cycling or other permitting organization, violators are subject to the enforcement procedures of that organization; and,
 

• At all other times, any member of the Board of Directors may issue a warning, suspend riding privileges for the day, suspend riding privileges for a longer period, or terminate the membership, depending on the nature, severity, or frequency of the violation; in the absence of a member of the Board of Directors, the race director, track steward, or coaching member, may issue a warning or suspend riding privileges for the day, subject to review by the Board (which has the discretion to reverse, uphold, or increase the penalty).

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SafeSport and MAAAP Compliance

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To help create and foster a safe environment that is free from misconduct and abuse at all USA Cycling events, please review USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program Policies, including reporting requirements and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). All Participants at USA Cycling sanctioned events must abide by these policies.  
 

Prohibited Conduct 
All Participants at this event are expected to refrain from engaging in Prohibited Conduct as defined by the US Center for SafeSport Code. Prohibited Conduct includes but is not limited to the following: sexual misconduct, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, bullying, harassment, hazing, and violations of the MAAPP. 
 

MAAPP 
These policies have been adopted by USA Cycling to establish clear boundaries between participants in cycling and to reduce isolated one-on-one interactions between minors and adults in cycling and apply during all USA Cycling events, including before, during and returning from the event. Please familiarize yourself with USA Cycling’s MAAPP. 
 

Reporting Requirements 
Adult Participants are required to report violations of USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program, including violations of the MAAPP. The mandatory reporting requirements apply to Adult Participants, but USA Cycling encourages anyone who becomes aware of, or experiences misconduct or abuse, to report those allegations. While USA Cycling is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants, the organization can’t address behaviors or problems it is unaware of, so your engagement in reporting is instrumental in ensuring safety for all. 

Report suspected or known incidents of sexual misconduct directly to the US Center for SafeSport: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/ 

Report other forms of misconduct, including physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, and MAAPP violations, to USA Cycling: https://usacycling.org/safesport/report-other-misconduct