| Tier 1 Athletes
What is a Tier I
athlete?
A tier I athlete (T1A)
is a member of the group that has been recognized as having
successful performances in multisport that benefits or promotes the
club, the community, and the sport. Being designatied T1A is
meant to encourage and support club members in achieving increasing
levels of athletic success.
How
do you become a T1A?
Every year, the HRC
Board members determine what criteria a T1A athlete must have as
well as what benefits and responsibilities they will receive.
There will be a a Committee that consists of one Board Member and
two HRC members to review all applications and make recommendations
to the board before the final vote.
What qualifications are there?
• USAT All–American designation
for the previous year in Triathlon, Duathlon, or X-terra.
• USAT Honorable Mention All-American designation for the previous year in
Triathlon, Duathlon, or X-terra.
• Three top 10 overall gender finishes in USAT sanctioned races in the
prior year.
– Top 10 overall
finishes must be in the top 20% of gender finishers, otherwise top
five overall gender finish is required.
• Qualified for Ironman
World Championship during the prior year.
– Qualification is
defined as either ‘direct’, or through the ‘roll-down’ process.
• Injury Exemption:
– Athletes who have
been members of T1A, but were unable to compete in the previous year
because of injury may be admitted to the T1A program after review
and approval of the applicable circumstances by the Committee.
What are the
responsibilities of T1A members?
T1A members should do at least one of the following:
• Mentorship of HR club members.
• Volunteering time at races, fund
rising, etc.
• Serving as an active member of a club
committee.
• Conducting how-to/improvement clinics
for club members.
• Serving as a Board member.
As a T1A, you must wear the
High Road Cycles uniform to all races, during competition,
and at award presentations. The T1A athlete is encouraged to
wear team gear at all club training and team functions where
appropriate. The exception to this rule would be USAT
Worlds, where athletes are required to wear the Team USA
uniform.
Tier 1 Benefits
High Roads Store
Benefits
1. 25% off
accessories.
2. 10% off wheels.
3. 10% off wetsuits.
4. One discounted
premium priced bike purchase.
5. Labor discounts
and priority services - store call required.
6. One free HR jacket
during first season on the T1A Team.
Multisport Club
1. Up to 50% entrance
fee reimbursement (not including late fees) at Mid Atlantic
USAT races for podium finishes. (overall and/or age group).
2. 1 free tri uniform
(two pieces).
How do I
apply?
Members who meet the criteria listed above are invited to
apply for T1A status. You may do so by clicking here and filling out the application form and submitting it to
the Tier 1 Committee member here.
Club members are encouraged to recruit new members who meet
the T1A criteria and invite them to apply for this program.
Application for full-season T1A status must be submitted
within two weeks of the publishing of the USAT All-American
and Honorable Mention rankings. Club members accepted in
this initial group will be eligible for a full season of
event fee reimbursement, including those that had taken
place prior to acceptance onto the T1A team.
Club members submitting applications after the initial
deadline will be considered for T1A status if team slots and
economic resources are still available. Benefits for this
group will start at the time of approval and last for the
remainder of that year. |
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