How to host a NAUCC

Step 1: Attend a NAUCC and read over the USA Rulebook.

Step 2: Create a NAUCC Committee to help with planning. Expect to meet at least monthly during the planning phase.

Step 3: Consider your venues.

The required events include:

• Track Racing – 400 meter track venue (indoor or outdoor) with at least 6 lanes with metric measurements
• Road Racing – outdoor, rider-safe paths/roadways, generally 10k and full marathon
• Muni (Mountain Unicycling) – generally held on mountain bike trails that offer varying lengths and difficulty
• Freestyle – indoor gym with a second gym for practice
• Flatland – 11m X 14m smooth, cement outdoor area with additional space for spectators and judges
• Trials – large outdoor area which provides plenty of room for multiple obstacles
• Team Games – basketball (multiple courts) and hockey (multiple rinks)

Some venues may worry about damage from unicycles. These letters of recommendation for track and freestyle are available to help ease concerns a prospective venue owner.

Step 4: Select NAUCC dates based upon venue availability AND the following guidelines:

• On Unicon years (even numbered years), early- to mid-July
• On non-Unicon years (odd numbered years), late July

* Note that registration numbers are generally much higher on non-Unicon years; therefore it is recommended that new hosts choose non-Unicon years in which to host.

Step 5: Contact the USA Board with your intent to host ~1.5 years prior to the desired host date. Ask for a USA liaison to oversee all aspects of planning. Prepare a short presentation for USA members, and be prepared to present your basic plans (possible dates/venues, for example) at the NAUCC prior to the desired host date.

Step 6: Work with USA liaison to create a budget and registration fees.

• The USA, Inc. can establish a startup fund for any NAUCC, if requested, as some venues require payment prior to NAUCC registration.
• Create a timeline for registration dates, staffing, and materials.

Step 7: Create a NAUCC website that offers NAUCC registration payments.

Step 8: Find (or ask the USA to find) experienced folks for the following roles:

• Registration
• Merchandise
• Awards
• Website
• EMT
• Workshops
• Volunteers
• Food availability during events
• Lodging
• Program Book
• Advertisement
• Fun rides
• Final Dinner/Awards Ceremony/Raffle/Public Show
• NAUCC Logo for T-shirts and Awards
• Track
• Road
• Muni
• Freestyle
• Flatland
• Trials
• Basketball
• Hockey

Step 9: One or 2 months prior to NAUCC:

• Order awards and T-shirts/merchandise
• Secure insurance certificates
• Finalize final dinner, lodging, program book, etc.
• Be sure all officials are in place

Step 10: Just prior to NAUCC and during NAUCC:

Handle all emergencies; expect to drop-the-ball a few times. (No one is perfect.) When a crisis arrives, contact the USA liaison.