Signing on - only in cycling?

[55by11]

I can't say I've noticed the sign-on procedure in any other sport, maybe it goes on behind the scenes but anyone know? Or is it unique to cycling?

 

[goggalor]

They have it in cross country skiing, though they don't do it up on a stage like in the bigger cycling races.

 

[chrisa77]

They have it in cross country skiing, though they don't do it up on a stage like in the bigger cycling races.

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[MartinGT]

In football & rugby a team sheet signed by the manager is given to the officials before the game, so thats their version I guess.

 

[greenedge]

I think the purpose in cycling ties in with the whole idea of spectators seeing the cyclists in a public affair.

 

[Master50]

We do it to ensure the rider is there. At smaller races we do roll calls.
Sign on is monitored by a commissaire to ensure no one signs for someone else.

 

[jordan5000]

Professional teams in most sports leagues submit a roster before each game, basically the same thing except done with teams. Golfers also sign their scorecards at the end of a round which is similar I guess.