COACHES: Please review the following policy before placing an order for your team racing apparel.

One of the goals of the Arizona Cycling Association is to establish mountain bike racing as a “real” interscholastic sport in the near future. Jerseys or uniforms in traditional sports like football, basketball or baseball don’t have sponsors’ logos or company names featured. We want student-athletes to build pride in their teams by representing their schools or communities, and not be subject to any commercialization of the sport.

Only team names, logos and mascots, the ACA logo, and a small apparel manufacturer logo may be featured on racing apparel worn in ACA races. Company names and logos, including team sponsors and bicycle equipment brands, are not allowed on jerseys and shorts. Riders who race in apparel that violates this policy will be subject to disqualification.

All jerseys designs must be submitted for approval to the executive director.

Frequently Asked Questions

CORRECT: Mountain View High School Jersey

COMPLIANT: This jersey features only the team name, team logo, ACA logo, and jersey manufacturer logo. It does not include any sponsors or outside organizations. (click image to enlarge)

In bicycle racing, the word “kit” is used to describe the matching jersey and shorts worn by racers. There are a couple of options available to teams and individual racers. We’ve listed them here.

  • Team specific jerseys – There are numerous other apparel manufacturers who make custom cycling kits. Our teams will have the opportunity to order custom made jerseys or complete “kits” from league sponsor Pactimo at preferred pricing. Your local bike shop may also be able to recommend a company that they work with.
  • No jersey – Jerseys aren’t required, although bike racing jerseys often come with handy pockets in the back for spare tubes, energy bars, etc. You can race in a t-shirt if you choose, however, all team members must wear the same color t-shirt. In addition, t-shirts and shorts worn in ACA races must meet the ACA’s Racing Apparel Policy guidelines. You don’t need bike shorts, either, but because they’re heavily padded, we recommend using them. Your local bike shop will have a selection.

Yes, you can race in t-shirts to save costs. However, the same policy applies – no manufacturer or company logos on t-shirts or shorts worn during the races.

Not having sponsor logos on the jerseys, which may vary year to year, makes the race wear have a shelf life longer than just one season, thereby reducing the costs to the student-athletes and teams. At the same time, we’re not against having sponsors – we want to give exposure to your teams sponsors,  just not on racing apparel. Our goal is to mimic the current practices of official high school sports and have apparel worn during the race that features only the school name or mascot. At our races, every team will have a large space within the pit area where a team tent, tools, bikes, coolers, etc. will reside. Within this space, you can display logos on a team tent, or put large placards or banners on display in your team pit area. You can also display logos prominently on your team website and in newsletter updates or presentations. You could also sell team t-shirts to be worn at school, in practices, around town, etc., that could display whatever logos you want.

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