Jim Anderson
If you are considering putting on an event in 2003 OBRA is suggesting that you serve on this years
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Race Committee. Why? Because it will give you an idea of what it
takes to organize an event. Plus you get the satisfaction of seeing the event happen and being part
of the process. Also you would be involved in one of Oregon's largest civic and community celebrations.
Committee guidelines are outlined below.
Please seriously consider this committee, i'm willing to work with Portland and Eugene area people.
Race Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions:
Rider Logistics (1 position):
Organize and manage registration volunteers, assist in data entry of registration information and
oversee hospitality (ex. water, general information, directions, course information) for racers.
Course Management (2 positions):
Coordinate communications equipment with caravan, volunteer corner marshals and race officials,
manage placement and shifts for volunteer corner marshals, and assist in course development and
implementation of course signage.
Transportation Management (2 positions):
Organization and implementation of race caravan (mechanics, lead and official vehicles), development
of parking plan for racers, volunteers and spectators, and coordinate volunteer parking attendants
and finish line monitors.
Awards Coordinator (1 position):
Manage the acquisition, inventory and presentation of awards and the ceremonies and materials
involved therein (ex. results, checks, prizes, awards), development and design of awards ceremony;
coordinate and communicate with race officials and announcer regarding results.
Information about Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic and Downtown Events Management, Inc:
The Eugene Celebration was created in 1983 to bring together the Eugene community for three days of
fun. In 1997, the City offered the management of the Celebration to the public and private sector.
Downtown Eugene, Inc. stepped forward to accept the offer. In April 1998, Downtown Events
Management, Inc. (DEMI) was created to manage the Celebration as well as create and manage a
year-round calendar of events.
Today the Celebration is the largest and most celebrated civic event in the southern Willamette
Valley and attracts nearly 100,000 participants during the three-day period. The Celebration is
anchored by eight performance stages located throughout the streets, parks and open spaces of
downtown Eugene. The stages are linked by street performers, face painters, food vendors, beverage
gardens, a marketplace, a special venue showcasing up to 100 non-profit groups, an extensive KidZone
area, the Celebration Parade and Pet Parade, Sporting Events and much, much more.
Brief History of the Eugene Celebration and the Cycling Classic:
"The Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic is one of Oregon's biggest bike races and marks the close of
the Oregon cycling season..." - Cyclingnews.com
The Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic has grown to be the 3rd largest bicycle race in the state,
and the most exciting event of the year. In years past it drew racers from the NW, including Canada
and California. It has been part of the celebration events for more than 15 years. I took over as
race director in 199. In 1999, the event drew 200 racers. Then in 2000, drew 320 + racers. This
great turnout made Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic the second biggest race in Oregon for 2000,
just behind Tour of Willamette. Majority of racers came from Oregon, but a huge number came from
Washington, Canada and California. This is mostly because of the history and quality of the event,
along with very little races at this time of the year. It was a great success for the race and an
inspiration to make it even bigger in 2001. The dates for Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic this
year are Sept. 21-22.
www.eugenecelebration.com
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Jim Anderson
spa-@teleport.com
503-975-8229
Race Director
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic (Sept 21-22, 2002)
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