Little 500 Coach Tutorial

Code of Ethics

Little 500 teams may seek the assistance of a coach. This individual should be an experienced and knowledgeable person in the sport of cycling and/or the Little 500. It is the team’s responsibility to secure his/her services. Teams must understand the following criteria and policies for coaches:

• IUSF and the Little 500 are first and foremost student events, and, as such, the coach should restrict his/her contribution to coaching and should refrain from activities involved in IUSF’s management.
•  It is the team’s responsibility to oversee the coach and the coach’s actions.
• The selection of any coach must be made known to the IUSF staff by completing a Coach Information Form.
  •  Coaches must be selected and submit a new Little 500 Coach Information Form and Little 500 Coach Waiver each academic year. Continuation of coaching is not assumed from year to year.
  • This form must be completed and on file at the Wilcox House with the Little 500 Race Director before any coach may begin his/her duties.
  • The coach should be aware of and follow all IUSF procedures relative to the Little 500 as outlined in the Little 500 Riders Manual.
• Alcohol, non-prescribed controlled substances, and hazing are not permitted.
  •  Attending official IUSF sponsored events under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances is prohibited.
• All coaches present at Bill Armstrong Stadium or at any official Little 500 event, meeting, etc. must hold an official Little 500 Coach Credential. In order to receive and maintain a Little 500 Coach Credential, all coaches must:
  •  Complete and submit a Little 500 Coach Information Form.
  •  Complete and submit a Little 500 Coach Waiver.
  •  Maintain adherence to the Little 500 Coaches Code of Ethics.
  •  Student coaches must also:
    •  Complete and submit the Little 500 rider registration form and waiver.
    • Attend 3 of 4 student coaching clinics during the spring semester.
• This credential must be worn at any official Little 500 event, meeting, etc.
• The following may result in the cancellation of Coach Credentials, removal of a coach from the premises, expulsion of the coach from all Little 500 activities, and/or a race day penalty assessed to the Little 500 team associated with said coach at the discretion of the IUSF staff:
  • Acting in any manner deemed inconsistent with the best interest of the IUSF and/or the Little 500.
  • The violation of any Indiana University, local, state, and/or federal law.
  • Any violation of the Little 500 rules and regulations as outlined in the Little 500 Rider Manual.