The National Governing Body for Obstacle Course Racing
 
in the United States of America

Committees

The organization of USAOCR includes the following committees:

  • Advancement
  • Athletes 
  • Competitions 
  • Development 
  • Communications 
  • Medical 
  • Para Athletes 
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

All USAOCR work is performed by volunteers who help carry out national and regional tasks and put on events and training programs. Committees advise the USAOCR Board of Directors and work to manage all aspects of USAOCR to guide the sport of OCR in the United States. All Committees report to the Board of Directors, and all Committee members have the right to attend Board of Director meetings. It is the responsibility of the members of each Committee to support USAOCR´s efforts to develop obstacle sports and events in the United States. 

If you’re interested in joining a USAOCR committee, please reach out to us at info@usaocr.org to apply! 


Advancement Committee 

The Advancement Committee works to support USAOCR's brand, membership, fundraising, and sponsorships to support the work of the entire organization.


Athletes Committee 

The Athletes Committee manages the selection of the USAOCR National Team for each calendar year. Members of the USAOCR National Team are eligible to compete for the United States at the elite and age group level at international OCR competitions.  


Competitions Committee

The Competitions Committee supports the development of the sport. Its duties are to:

  • Supervise the application of the Competition Rules and Operations Manual
  • Manage event sanctioning requirements and implementation
  • Manage USAOCR National Championships
  • Prepare resolutions concerning amendments to the Competition Rules and Operations Manual.


Development Committee

The Development Committee manages coaching, training, coach certification and athlete development along with official training and certification. It also works with the Medical Committee to ensure the health and wellness of Junior, Youth and Adult athletes.  


Communications Committee

The Communications Committee manages all aspects of marketing and media, including social media and public relations. 


Medical Committee

 The Medical Committee is responsible for working with the Competition Committee to establish conditions at USAOCR sanctioned competitions, which ensure the health and safety of all participants. It controls all Anti-doping policies and activities of USAOCR, making sure that USAOCR complies with the World Obstacle Anti-doping policies, the WADA code and the IOC anti-doping rules. 


Para Athlete Committee

The Para Athlete Committee ensures compliance of races to para-athlete accessibility. It represents para-athletes and ensures compliance of USAOCR with USOPC and IPC standards.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee establishes a dedicated focus on diversity and inclusion priorities, develops and promotes policies to improve recognition and representation of athletes with a more diverse array of backgrounds and identities in the sport of Obstacle Course Racing.


If you’re interested in joining a USAOCR committee, please reach out to us at info@usaocr.org to apply!

USA Obstacle Course Racing is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Colorado, USA

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