EVENT CERTIFICATION KEY BENEFITS

For full requirements please see Application Form.
 
LEVEL KEY REQUIREMENTS BENEFITS AND COSTS
Cycling New Zealand Recognised Event
  • Able to demonstrate previous (and relevant) organisation experience and outline the events safety commitment statement to keep cyclists, staff and volunteers safe before, during and after the event. 
  • A Safety Management Plan (SMP) that demonstrates your plans to keep people safe and meets all legal requirements including HSWA2015.
  • Approved Traffic Management Plan (TMP) if operating on public roads
  • Applicable consents/permits/approvals
  • Appropriate Event Liability Insurance
  • Gender Equity Prize purse (if applicable)
  • Agreement to the Event Certification Terms and Conditions and Licensing Agreements.
  • Placement and recognition on the Cycling New Zealand online Event Calendar
  • Use of Cycling New Zealand Event Certification mark
  • Letter of Certification (to support funding, council and sponsor applications) if requested
  • Pre Event promotional content on Cycling New Zealand Social Media Platforms
  • Cost: $250 + GST (Free for Cycling New Zealand affiliated clubs and centres)**

Cycling New Zealand Sanctioned Event

  • As per Cycling New Zealand Recognised event, plus:

  • All riders (and Event Organiser) hold a current Cycling New Zealand licence or International UCI Licence
  • Event operates under specific Rules, Regulations and Guidelines (including UCI and Member Organisation)
  • Adherence to Cycling New Zealand key policies and objectives including (but not limited to) Membership Terms and conditions, Constitutions of Cycling New Zealand and relevant member organisations, Anti-Doping Policy, Transgender Policy, Child & Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy, Calendar Management and Age/Distance Guidelines.
  • Support the appointment and attendance of Cycling New Zealand Commissaires
  • Provide results in an agreed format to Cycling New Zealand
  • Agreement to the Event Certification Terms and Conditions and Licensing Agreements.
  • As per Cycling New Zealand Recognised event, plus:

  • Listed in ‘Upcoming Events’ in Cycling New Zealand Newsletter
  • Article on Cycling New Zealand website (content provided by Event Organiser)
  • Post Event Report provided by attending officials
  • Cost: $250 + GST (Free for Cycling New Zealand affiliated clubs and centres) 


 

UCI Sanctioned Event and National Championships
  • As per Cycling New Zealand Sanctioned Event, plus:

  • Has been a Cycling New Zealand Sanctioned event for a minimum of 2 years / or the Event Organiser can demonstrate their ability to deliver an international standard/level event.
  • Delivers to the requirements set out by UCI in any organisation guide or as directed by attending officials.
  • Demonstrates a high level of risk mitigation across all aspects of event management and financial viability.
  • Support the appointment and attendance of Cycling New Zealand Commissaires and any International appointed Commissaires.
  • Supports Cycling New Zealand, Oceania Cycling Confederation and International event calendar planning.
  • Supports Cycling New Zealand’s High-Performance Objectives.
  • Receives endorsement from relevant Member Organisation.
  • Receives endorsement from Cycling New Zealand.
  • Receives endorsement from Oceania Cycling Confederation (For International events).
  • Receives endorsement from UCI (for International events).
  • Agreement to the Event Certification Terms and Conditions and Licensing Agreements.
  • Any organiser looking at opportunities at this level should contact Cycling New Zealand in the first instance.
  • As per Cycling New Zealand Sanctioned Event, plus:

  • Use of any applicable UCI marks
  • ‘On the day’ content on Cycling New Zealand social media platforms
  • Featured in Cycling New Zealand Member Newsletter
  • Media Release sent to national media by Cycling New Zealand
  • Cost: Free

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • Step 1: Click here to access the online application
  • Step 2: Complete and email your documents to Cycling New Zealand 
  • Step 3: Cycling New Zealand will review your application and be in touch to ask any questions
  • Step 4: Demonstrate through your documentation an appropriate degree of health and safety planning
  • Step 5: Start promoting your Certification Standard!