Our mission is to promote an interest and passion for women’s high-level cycling. We are committed to offer young and talented Canadian cyclists the opportunity to compete in the Canadian, continental and international elite arena. Our professional attitude in all our activities, races, training and promotional activities, prove that we are true ambassadors of this sport.
Our aim is also to convey a great range of visibility as well as customized and successful marketing solutions for all our sponsors.
Vision
We wish to start and build upon a new tradition by creating the first professional cycling team in Quebec. Furthermore, the team is committed to setting up an athlete development program which aims, among others, to sponsor young riders for the Olympics and provide support for long term goals.
Our objective is to adapt our partnership with sponsors by comparing our development program with our partners sponsors needs. A wonderful visibility tool!
Philosophy
We believe that solidity can only be built with time. Our desire is to associate ourselves with an ambitious and successful team like yours and create a long-term partnership.
Ethics
We implemented a code of ethics for the team and focus on prevention.
Each team member as well as all leaders abides by our code of ethics. The SAS-Macogep – Acquisio powered by Mazda professional cycling team promotes a clean and healthy sport environment.
Charter
Preliminary : Based on the ethical principles of the sport, the charter provides general guidelines and expectations between athletes and their team (team leaders, sponsors).
The rights and obligations of each party are established according to the unalienable principles of individual freedom of all citizens.
All team members, including leaders, must abide by these principles and values as indicated on the charter.
CHAPTER I: THE CYCLISTS
RULE I
Each member must maintain a proper conduct throughout her sporting career, and training.
RULE II
Within the principles of freedom of opinion and freedom to communicate information or ideas, the athlete agrees to preserve the image of her discipline, team and sponsors as well as Canadian sports in general.
RULE III
Athletes are diligent in the fight against doping and support all initiatives taken by the team and other bodies towards prevention in this field. They abstain from using any prohibited substances or methods.
RULE IV
Athletes define their training programs, and competitions, in agreement with the management team. To preserve their physical integrity, athletes must undergo statutory preventive medical exams.
RULE V
The team is directly and exclusively under the authority appointed by the President. Members must abide by all rules of the sport, including punctuality. All members may be required to participate in events featuring sponsors.
RULE VI
The team can agree to a contract between the two parties for the duration of one or more seasons.
RULE VII
Team selection is solely the responsibility of the leaders. All licensees must honor the selections established by their assigned leaders. In case of refusal, without a legitimate reason, the athlete may be excluded from the collective.
RULE VIII
Athletes must abide by all rules and respect referees and judges throughout all participating competitions. They must also, and at all times, show their loyalty and tolerance towards their partners and competitors.
In case of non-compliance with any rule described here above, the cyclist is exposed to immediate dismissal from the team.
CHAPTER II: LEADERS
RULE I:
To maintain a positive image for the team and sponsors, each leader must maintain a proper conduct and behavior during all activities.
RULE II
Within the principles of freedom of opinion and freedom to communicate information or ideas, the leader agrees to preserve the image of her discipline, team and sponsors as well as Canadian sports in general.
RULE III
Leaders are diligent in the fight against doping and support all initiatives taken towards prevention in this field. They therefore do not promote any illegal products whatsoever. They must also ensure that all supplements, recommended and suggested to the team, reflect and abide by rules against doping.
RULE IV
Leaders respect and abide by decisions taken by the team. Leaders must abide by all rules of the sport, including punctuality. All leaders may be required to participate in events featuring our sponsors.
RULE V
Leaders must abide by all rules and respect referees and judges throughout all participating competitions. They must also, and at all times, show their loyalty and tolerance towards their partners and competitors.
RULE VI
All communication tools are the team’s property, including Web, Facebook and other social media. No one can intervene in any of these media without approval from the management team.
RULE VII :
Leader may not, under any circumstances, use his position in the team for personal gain. This includes internal recruitment of athletes following a departure or the use of team property (including Web and social sites).
In case of non-compliance with any rule described here above, the cyclist is exposed to immediate dismissal from the team.