Unicycling Convention Guidebook

Hosting a NAUCC

The North American Unicycling Convention and Championships (NAUCC) is an annual week-long event held in the summer, typically July, to promote unicycling. This guide has been created to assist with planning, promoting, and hosting. It is not a substitute for the rulebook. Nor is it the intent of the guide to create a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all set of requirements. Each venue is distinct and each set of organizers will undoubtedly have a better approach. Just as the world of unicycling has changed over time, so will this guide. The best events are those in which hosts are able to tap into their creativity and make a unique, fulfilling experience for everyone.

A quote from a number of years ago still resonates today:

“For me, the best part of this event [NAUCC] was the people….I love the unicycling community and the willingness of all to assist each other with true caring.  Thank you to all who attended, for making this event a heart-warming memory.”

The mix of people PLUS what the organizers provide – the venue, logistics, local knowledge, and structure – is what creates a truly great North American unicycling community event.

Ideas for enhancing experience might include:

History of NAUCC

In the past, NAUCC has gone by a number of different names including National Unicycle Invitational (NUI), National Unicycle Meet (NUM), and National Unicycle Convention (NUC). It was held first in 1971 in New York City.

10 Steps in a nutshell

Step 1: Attend a NAUCC and read over the USA Rulebook.

Step 2: Create a NAUCC Committee to help with planning. Expect to meet at least monthly during the planning phase.

Step 3: Consider your venues.

The required events include:

Step 4: Select NAUCC dates based upon venue availability AND the following guidelines:

Note that registration numbers are generally much higher on non-Unicon years; therefore it is recommended that new hosts choose non-Unicon years in which to host.

Step 5: Contact the USA Board with your intent to host ~1.5 years prior to the desired host date. Ask for a USA liaison to oversee all aspects of planning. Prepare a short presentation for USA members, and be prepared to present your basic plans (possible dates/venues, for example) at the NAUCC prior to the desired host date.

Step 6: Work with USA liaison to create a budget and registration fees.

Step 7: Create a NAUCC website that offers NAUCC registration payments.

Step 8: Find (or ask the USA to find) experienced folks for the following roles:

Step 9: One or 2 months prior to NAUCC:

Step 10: Just prior to NAUCC and during NAUCC: