Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial

March 29th, 2025
Cummings Research Park West

We are so excited to welcome back paracyclists from across the country to Huntsville, AL to compete! Join us as a volunteer for the 2025 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial, March 29! Paracyclists will compete in a one-day time trial as they try to make one of the coveted roster spots to represent Team USA at this spring's World Cups in Europe. Racing will begin with warm-ups at 8:00 am, and the first athlete will depart from the start house at 9:00 am. Racing will conclude by Noon. 

What is a time trial? A time trial is where each athlete races individually against the clock. Cyclists will begin from a start house and each cyclist will depart in one-to-two minute intervals. Fun fact: Time trials are often referred to as the 'race of truth'. 

We need ~50 volunteers for this event. Please consider volunteering!

ALL volunteers are required to do the following:

  • Sign a volunteer waiver

  • Watch the volunteer orientation video

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (except anti-doping chaperones which must be at least 18 years old) and will be required to wear a red colored t-shirt of their own during their shift. If you have someone younger who would like to join you, such as a child, you’re welcome to bring them to cheer on the racers and they can sit near you as a fan.

Please arrive for your shift at least 30 minutes in advance of the shift. Some of your specific assignments may require you to travel by foot a short distance to your assigned position. 

If you are signing up as a duo or group, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed as a group due to volunteer needs, but we will do everything we can to place you in close proximity to one another (next to, across the street from each other, etc). Also note that any volunteer position that has regular or active engagement with athletes could require additional screening.

If you have volunteered with us before you will notice that we are using a different system for volunteer sign-ups this year. Additionally, we have divided the course in CRP West into quadrants with volunteers being divided among one of four locations to park and access their part of the course. We will email all volunteers with their individual course placement with corresponding map, once the position is full or no later than the Monday before the race. We believe these changes will better serve our volunteers. Please make special note of your location details once you receive them. 

We ask for your patience as we navigate this new system. We think it will be easier for volunteers in advance and on the day of the event. We also believe that it is the right system to lead us into our 2026 Paracycling World Championship as well. 

All contact information must be completed during your sign-up. 

Please scroll down to see volunteer needs and available shifts.

Thank you in advance for volunteering!!

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Who is this registration for?

In response to requests from event organizers, USA Cycling, Inc., has implemented use of the following Volunteer Liability Form. The intent of this form is to be sure you understand you are not covered by USA Cycling’s accident insurance or worker's compensation insurance. If you are injured, you are responsible for your own medical expenses. You are also assuming the risk of any injury, you are waiving claims arising from your volunteer work and association with this event, and you are agreeing not to sue USA Cycling, Inc. and others as a result of any injury or damages you may suffer as a volunteer for a program or event associated with USA Cycling, Inc., even if you are volunteering for some person or entity other than USA Cycling, Inc. THIS RELEASE COVERS ALL FUTURE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH USA CYCLING, INC. AS WELL AS THE SPECIFIC EVENT OR PROGRAM IDENTIFIED BELOW.

Volunteers are covered by the USA Cycling, Inc. policy covering event liability so long as they sign this form, which means that, subject to the terms and conditions of that policy, the insurance carrier will defend against any claims against the volunteer that are covered by the policy (some claims are not covered, such as claims arising from intentional or deliberate acts or as a result of their professional occupation). USA Cycling, Inc. makes no assurance, warranty or representation as to what claims might be covered by its liability policy and gives notice that not all claims are covered. VOLUNTEER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK, AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE.

PROGRAM/EVENT NAME: 2025 U.S. PARALYMPICS CYCLING TIME TRIAL
TYPE OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: ANTI-DOPING CHAPERONE, COURSE MARSHAL, SECTOR CAPTAIN
EVENT DATE: MARCH 29, 2025

In consideration of the event or program organizer allowing me the opportunity to participate in the above named program or event: I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES THAT I MAY SUFFER OR INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM OR EVENT IDENTIFIED ABOVE OR ANY FUTURE PROGRAM OR EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH USA CYCLING. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, TO HOLD HARMLESS, AND NOT TO SUE USA CYCLING, INC. (USAC), USA CYCLING DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (USACDF) OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, INSURERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, SPONSORS, EVENT DIRECTORS, LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY "RELEASEES") FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES THAT I MAY SUFFER OR INCUR. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AND BINDING CONSEQUENCES AND IT APPLIES TO ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE EVENT, REGARDLESS WHETHER LISTED OR NOT ABOVE. I HAVE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING, AND I UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS AND WHAT I AM AGREEING TO BY SIGNING.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS SPORT AND FULLY REALIZE THE DANGERS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE BICYCLE PROGRAM OR EVENTS, AND FULLY ASSUME THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, by way of example, and not limitation: the dangers associated with man-made and natural jumps; the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, riders, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from surface hazards, including pot holes, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, use of equipment provided by the event or program organizer and others, THE RELEASEES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, the negligence of others and weather conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury, or death associated with a cycling event or program.

For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively "Successors") I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE TO INDEMNIFY AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees and all sponsors, organizers, promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, public entities, special districts and properties that are in any manner connected with the USA Cycling program or event, and their respective agents, officials, and employees through or by which the event or program will be held, (the foregoing are also collectively deemed to be Releasees), FROM ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASEES' OWN NEGLIGENCE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me, and from any and all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the program or events, or travel to or return from the program or events.

I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the course of the program or events, the Releasees’ rules, and any special regulations for the program or events and agree to comply with all such rules and regulations. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the program or events which may be beyond the control of Releasees, and I must participate so as to neither endanger myself nor others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment, any equipment provided for my use, and my conduct in connection with the program or events. I have no physical or medical condition which would endanger myself or others if I participate in the program or events, or would interfere with my ability to safely participate in the program or events.

I agree, for myself and my Successors, that the above representations are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or my Successors assert a claim contrary to what I have agreed to in this contract, the claiming party shall be liable for all expenses (including legal fees) incurred by Releasees in defending the claims. This contract may not be modified orally, and a waiver or modification of any provision shall not be construed as a waiver or modification of any other provision herein or as consent to any other waiver or modification. I acknowledge and participate in the program or events subject to the limitations and conditions of insurance coverage stated in the beginning of this contract. I consent to the release by any third party to Releasees and their insurance carriers of my name and medical information that may relate solely to any injury or death I may suffer arising from the program or events. Every term and provision of this contract is intended to be severable. If any one or more of them is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions, which shall remain binding and enforceable.

In the event that I am unable to do so on my own because of an injury, I consent to administration of first aid and other medical treatment in the event of injury and agree to pay the costs of any such treatment.

I ATTEST THAT I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER [19 IN ALABAMA] (OR THAT IF I AM YOUNGER, MY PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN HAVE EXECUTED THIS WAIVER BELOW), AND THAT I AM PHYSICALLY FIT AND SUFFICIENTLY TRAINED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM OR EVENTS AND MY PARTICIPATION IN SUCH PROGRAM OR EVENTS IS VOLUNTARY.

I hereby state that I have read and understand the above stated terms and conditions.