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OBRA Annual Meeting
Ecotrust Building
February 11, 2005
I. Review of 2004 statistics and financial records.
II. Review of OBRA Programs and recommended changes
A. Best All Round Rider Competition.
Riders must compete in 4 out of 6 disciplines. Riders that compete in
greater then 4 will have the top 4 rankings count for overall and then be
awarded 50 points for each additional discipline.
B. Oregon Cup will continue to be held with a greater emphasis on publicity
and points.
C. OBRA obtained 501(c)3 non profit status in 2004. This means that all
contributions to OBRA are now tax deductible. In 2004 we allowed teams to
ask sponsors to donate to OBRA to obtain this deduction and then we passed
the funds along to the teams. In 2004 we received over $38,000 in donations
that were then passed along for team sponsorship.
III. Rule Changes
Requiring teams to host events was discussed and voted down. Instead we will
raise the amount of the 2005 annual club/team dues to $100 for $35 and will
waive the fees for teams that put on an event OR volunteer at one in 2004.
Hopefully this will encourage small clubs to help at more events.
Road
- Add:
"17.1.3 Field passing - Should a field catch another field of racers that
started separately (except in a Handicap Race) the slower field will slow
and ride at a neutral speed as soon as practical after they are caught by
the faster field or its lead car to allow the faster field to pass. They
will then continue to ride at a neutral slowed pace until the faster field
is 300 meters ahead or until they are released by an official attending
their race. The field being passed will stay to the far right of the road
allowing room for the passing field unless instructed by an official
otherwise. Passes will not occur in the final 2 kilometers of a race. Riders
will not pass unless there is clear space to pass subject to rule 17.1.2."
-Add:
"17.2 - CARAVANS ...
- Riders behind the last vehicle in the caravan shall ride as close as
practical to the right of the road to allow other riders and vehicles to
pass safely on the left.
- Riders approaching the back of the caravan will pass the caravan vehicles
on the right when at all possible. The vehicles in the caravan should slow
and move left to facilitate the riders passing."
Mtn Bike
(New rule, adding a centerline rule to Mtn bike cross country events that go
out onto a road)
20.2.9 Federal, state, and county laws and ordinances must be abided by at
all times. This includes but is not limited to traffic laws. When using open
roads with a centerline, all riders must stay to the right of the centerline
or another point on the road designated by the Chief Referee.
(New rules pertaining to long distance mtn bike races)
20.8 - ULTRA ENDURANCE
Any event in excess of 75 miles or scheduled for 12 or more hours is
classified as an Ultra Endurance Event. All OBRA rules will apply with the
exception of the following:
20.8.1 Pit Areas - The race promoter will establish a single or multiple pit
areas (aka Aid Stations). Racers may change or repair any equipment in the
pit area(s). All forms of race support and mechanical support are allowed in
the pit area(s). Cannibalizing bicycle parts is legal. However, the race
promoter may require the use of the same frame throughout the duration of
the race.
20.8.2 Support on the Course - Support on the course may only be supplied by
other registered racers. Supporting racers must access the course by foot or
bike and that access can only be achieved by following the course in either
direction. Short cutting the course is not allowed. Supporting racers must
stay clear of all competing racers. Supporting racers may take any food,
water, equipment and tools with them, and may provide any mechanical
assistance.
20.8.3 Race Number Display - In case of a bike swap (if allowed), racers
must swap the bike number to the new bike prior to continuing the race.
20.8.4 Progress Logging - Progress logging is done at designated areas on or
near the course. Racers may be required to slow, stop, or even dismount in
order to facilitate the progress logging. This is normally done at pit
area(s) and/or the Start/Finish area.
20.8.5 Canceling a Lap - A relay team may decide to cancel the active
rider's lap at anytime. The lap must then be restarted by another teammate
and racing continues as if the cancelled rider never started the lap.
Administrative Rules
-move:
" 17.6.5 An organizer may use "special rules" for their event as long as
they are approved, in advance by the Chief Referee and the OBRA Executive
Director."
to 1.5
-change all "Administrative Assistant" to "Executive Director"
IV. Election of Officers
Jeff Lorenzen and Mike Murray were elected to a three year term. They join
Brad Ross, Jeff Mitchem, Ed Garfield and Ron Magnus
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<P>OBRA Annual Meeting</P>
<P>Ecotrust Building</P>
<P>February 11, 2005</P>
<P>I. Review of 2004 statistics and financial records.</P>
<P>II. Review of OBRA Programs and recommended changes</P>
<P>A. Best All Round Rider Competition. </P>
<P>Riders must compete in 4 out of 6 disciplines. Riders that compete in greater
then 4 will have the top 4 rankings count for overall and then be awarded 50
points for each additional discipline.</P>
<P>B. Oregon Cup will continue to be held with a greater emphasis on publicity
and points.</P>
<P>C. OBRA obtained 501(c)3 non profit status in 2004. This means that all
contributions to OBRA are now tax deductible. In 2004 we allowed teams to ask
sponsors to donate to OBRA to obtain this deduction and then we passed the funds
along to the teams. In 2004 we received over $38,000 in donations that were then
passed along for team sponsorship.</P>
<P></P>
<P> </P>
<P>III. Rule Changes</P>
<P>Requiring teams to host events was discussed and voted down. Instead we will
raise the amount of the 2005 annual club/team dues to $100 for $35 and will
waive the fees for teams that put on an event OR volunteer at one in 2004.
Hopefully this will encourage small clubs to help at more events.</P><U>
<P>Road</P></U>
<P>- Add:</P>
<P>"17.1.3 Field passing - Should a field catch another field of racers that
started separately (except in a Handicap Race) the slower field will slow and
ride at a neutral speed as soon as practical after they are caught by the faster
field or its lead car to allow the faster field to pass. They will then continue
to ride at a neutral slowed pace until the faster field is 300 meters ahead or
until they are released by an official attending their race. The field being
passed will stay to the far right of the road allowing room for the passing
field unless instructed by an official otherwise. Passes will not occur in the
final 2 kilometers of a race. Riders will not pass unless there is clear space
to pass subject to rule 17.1.2."</P>
<P>-Add:</P>
<P>"17.2 - CARAVANS ...</P>
<P>- Riders behind the last vehicle in the caravan shall ride as close as
practical to the right of the road to allow other riders and vehicles to pass
safely on the left.</P>
<P>- Riders approaching the back of the caravan will pass the caravan vehicles
on the right when at all possible. The vehicles in the caravan should slow and
move left to facilitate the riders passing."</P>
<P></P><U>
<P>Mtn Bike</P></U>
<P>(New rule, adding a centerline rule to Mtn bike cross country events that go
out onto a road)</P>
<P>20.2.9 Federal, state, and county laws and ordinances must be abided by at
all times. This includes but is not limited to traffic laws. When using open
roads with a centerline, all riders must stay to the right of the centerline or
another point on the road designated by the Chief Referee.</P>
<P>(New rules pertaining to long distance mtn bike races)</P>
<P>20.8 - ULTRA ENDURANCE </P>
<P>Any event in excess of 75 miles or scheduled for 12 or more hours is
classified as an Ultra Endurance Event. All OBRA rules will apply with the
exception of the following: </P>
<P>20.8.1 <I>Pit Areas</I> – The race promoter will establish a single or
multiple pit areas (aka Aid Stations). Racers may change or repair any equipment
in the pit area(s). All forms of race support and mechanical support are allowed
in the pit area(s). Cannibalizing bicycle parts is legal. However, the race
promoter may require the use of the same frame throughout the duration of the
race.</P>
<P>20.8.2 <I>Support on the Course</I> – Support on the course may only be
supplied by other registered racers. Supporting racers must access the course by
foot or bike and that access can only be achieved by following the course in
either direction. Short cutting the course is not allowed. Supporting racers
must stay clear of all competing racers. Supporting racers may take any food,
water, equipment and tools with them, and may provide any mechanical
assistance.</P>
<P>20.8.3 <I>Race</I> <I>Number Display – </I>In case of a bike swap (if
allowed), racers must swap the bike number to the new bike prior to continuing
the race.</P>
<P>20.8.4 <I>Progress Logging </I>– Progress logging is done at designated areas
on or near the course. Racers may be required to slow, stop, or even dismount in
order to facilitate the progress logging. This is normally done at pit area(s)
and/or the Start/Finish area.</P>
<P>20.8.5 <I>Canceling a Lap – </I>A relay team may decide to cancel the active
rider's lap at anytime. The lap must then be restarted by another teammate and
racing continues as if the cancelled rider never started the lap.<I> </P></I><U>
<P>Administrative Rules</P></U><I></I>
<P>-move:</P>
<P>" 17.6.5 An organizer may use "special rules" for their event as long as they
are approved, in advance by the Chief Referee and the OBRA Executive
Director."</P>
<P>to 1.5</P>
<P> </P>
<P>-change all "Administrative Assistant" to "Executive Director"</P><I></I>
<P>IV. Election of Officers</P>
<P>Jeff Lorenzen and Mike Murray were elected to a three year term. They join
Brad Ross, Jeff Mitchem, Ed Garfield and Ron Magnus</P>
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