Applications Accepted for 2007 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team
31 January 2007

Applications are now being accepted for the 2007 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team. The application deadline is 14 March 2007.

U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team members will be licensed as, and will represent, the "U.S. Armed Forces" in local, regional, national and international events throughout the 2007 season. Selections may include up to ten men and up to four women.

All candidates must be active duty military, guard, or reserve. Men must hold a USA Cycling (USAC) category one license, while women must hold, at a minimum, a USAC category two license. Cyclists must possess and maintain a USAC International Racing License and meet all eligibility requirements of USAC, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), and CISM. Selection will be by resume and will consider: potential of top performances in elite category races, history of strong teamwork, history of performance at the national and international level with priority given to recent performance that shows a trend of continued improvement.  The ability to lead or support the team leader in the U.S. Elite National Championships, the main focus of the 2007 season, will be given the highest consideration.  Team members are expected to compete in a regular schedule of local, regional and national races.

Financial support is at the discretion of each service branch sports office.  Remaining support, to the extent possible, will be given to the athletes through corporate sponsorship. Expenses beyond this will be borne by the athlete.

Projected Mandatory Schedule
26 April Travel to Sierra Vista Arizona
27-29 April Compete in the Vuelta de Bisbee stage race, Bisbee Arizona
2-6 May Compete in the Tour of the Gila stage race, Silver City New Mexico
8 May Return travel
9 July Travel to Champion Pennsylvania
11 July U.S. Elite National Time Trial Championship
15 July U.S. Elite National Road Race Championship
16 July Return travel
Each service branch has a different procedure for sports applications. All can be found online:
ARMED FORCES SPORTS http://www.armedforcessports.com
AIR FORCE SPORTS: http://www.usafsports.com
COAST GUARD SPORTS: http://www.uscg.mil/mwr/Armed%20Forces%20Sports%20Homepage.htm
ARMY SPORTS: http://www.armymwr.com/portal/recreation/sportsandfitness/application/
NAVY SPORTS: http://mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/sports.htm
MARINE SPORTS: www.usmc-mccs.org/sports
Every service sports application, regardless of service branch, must be accompanied by a "U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Standard Application Form" (attached). Email a completed copy of this form to the team manager (debra.ponzio@sembach.af.mil) and also include it with your service sports application. Applications will not be considered until approved by the appropriate service branch sports office.

The US Armed Forces Cycling Team requires a qualified bicycle mechanic and soigneur. For further information on required qualifications, and position duties for these two positions contact Debra Ponzio, debra.ponzio@sembach.af.mil.