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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Teams Qualify for Nationals?

How does an Individual Qualify For Nationals?

How are conference winners computed?

If I change categories, do I have to get a new number?

How do we apply to host a race?

Useful Forms

Nationals Roster Form 1 - for RMCCC

Nationals Roster Form 2 - for USAC

Race Hosting Application

Category A Upgrade Form - MTB

Category A Upgrade Form - Road

Answers

Which Teams Qualify for Nationals: The top four teams in each division qualify for nationals. Points for nationals are the total of all 'A' points for riders in qualifying races. Each team can take up to 16 qualified riders - with up to 4 riders allowed to race in each event. For the Fall MTB Season all races except Super D are counted for nationals. [top]

How does an Individual Qualify For Nationals: The top 3 category A riders not on a qualifying team also qualify for nationals. These riders are computed off the individual qualifying points (top 75% of results) in each discipline. For Fall, the top 3 men, and women in each division and each discipline will be invited. This is a total of 24 individuals.[top]

How are conference winners computed: Points are awarded based on division, category and place in each race. For MTB, Endurance (STXC and XC) and Gravity (DH, DS, MX) are computed separately. The top 75% of your results in each discipline are counted towards your qualifying points. The top 3 riders in each division and each category will receive medals at conference finals. The top 'A' rider in each division will receive the CONFERENCE CHAMPION jersey.[top]

If I change categories, do I have to get a new number: Yes. Your results are tracked by your bib number. If you want to have results when you upgrade, you must get a new number. If you want to upgrade to the 'A' category, you must qualify to do so. Riders can upgrade to 'A' if they have done well in the 'B' category or if they have an existing USAC license of the appropriate category (see the rule book). Riders wishing to upgrade to 'A' category must fill out a A Categroy Upgrade Form and request an 'A' number from the conference director. [top]

How do we apply to host a race: To apply to host a race, fill out the appropriate Race Request Form (linked above) and bring it to the semi-annual conference meeting which takes place on Saturday night at conference finals. Schedules will be determined based on event offerings and experience / success of the team in hosting races in the past.[top]