Club Sport Programs
USMES supports a robust club program for cyclists, triathletes, runners, adventure racers and wounded veteran/adaptive athletes. This year-round club program is open to all abilities and is focused on helping athletes set and meet goals, improve health, fitness, and resiliency. Club athletes are supported by their team managers (Cycling, Triathlon, Running, Adventure Racing, and Wounded Veteran/Adaptive) and through our geographically based Regional Coordinators (RCs). Club members receive access to great deals and discounts, education programs, and community building opportunities.
Interested? For more information on adaptive athletics within the Club Sports Programs, visit the Club Sports Programs page.
Elite Athlete Program
USMES supports an elite men’s road cycling team; a men’s and women’s para-cycling team; a men’s and women’s adventure racing team; and a men’s and women’s sponsored athlete program that supports athletics that are more individual in nature, including, but not limited to: triathlon, track cycling, mountain biking, women’s road cycling and running. Each program has a slightly different target candidate pool and focus based on the nature of the sport. The primary focus of our elite programs is to support top amateur athlete development; as such, selection to the Elite programs is highly competitive, and athletes must meet minimum requirements and adhere to professional standards throughout the season. The application window typically opens in September and teams are announced in November.
Interested? For more information on adaptive athletics within the Elite Athlete Program, visit the Elite Athlete Program page.
Team Chronos Program
The USMES Team Chronos Program expands opportunities for regionally influential masters athletes and para-athletes. These athletes have dedicated themselves to achieving success in their athletic passion as well as their military and/or civilian profession. While achieving lofty personal goals, these athletes also support others in their community.
Interested? For more information on adaptive athletics within the Chronos Program, visit the Team Chronos Program page.
Adaptive Athletics
Wounded, ill or injured veteran and adaptive athletes in USMES participate within the full span of USMES clubs and teams. The USMES Elite Adaptive Athletes are also supported through the USMES Elite Athlete Program and all other adaptive veteran athletes participate as club athletes. Within the Club Program, USMES provides additional support to adaptive veteran athletes that may have specific equipment, logistical, or mentorship/coaching requirements. USMES typically will host four (space limited) skill development camps for wounded, ill, or injured veteran cyclists in places like San Diego, Tucson, Washington DC, and Colorado Springs. Additionally, adaptive veteran athletes interested in learning more about Paralympic and adaptive competition, official classification, and event participation can receive direct assistance and information.
Interested? For more information on adaptive athletics within the Elite Athlete Program, visit the Elite Athlete Program page. For more information on adaptive athletics within the Club Sports Program, visit the Club Sports Program page.