ft_critical wrote:Our club has nearly 300 members. Usually they put in an order, and lots of people miss out. This gives them an accurate measure of what to get for a second round plus an estimate for new members. Now even a 300 member order for custom kit must be tightly controlled. From my memory and I could be wrong, the club gets like $20 from your licence. So all the kitty if you like comes from the sponsors. And they are not a Pro-tour club right. It is mostly a bunch of good Samaritans giving up there time for the benefit of others. Another thing to bear in mind is that sponsors change and new kit is required about every two or three years. And you can't clear the old stuff once new kit is out.
Third, you can race in non club kit, but not everywhere. The minimum standard at higher level races is a club jersey and sometimes it is enforced.
Good Info.
ft_critical wrote:Finally, don't email the poor club sec, give the guy a call. Be a human being. If you call him I am sure he will find a way to get something for you.
Wish I had done this months ago. Up until now everyone has been telling me to email the guy who handles ordering kit. I didn't realise ringing the secretary was the way to get things done.
ft_critical wrote:but I suspect at the moment you are an unknown. Done any club rides?
Point is? If I train with the team I get preferential treatment?
I haven't named the club. I'm not looking to blame anyone. Just wanted to know if I could get a jersey and when.
Also, to let other people who are getting into or thinking of joining a club what they can expect. It seems that if I was a Medium or Large, there would have been one in stock. But because I am small/extra small this has created some sort of problem. I consulted the relevant sizing chart, however, the measurements did not pan out right. I've followed the recommended procedures. The club has had my cash for 9 months, not sure what to do.
Thanks!