March 11/98 22:41 pm - MTB Worlds Qualification Criteria
Posted by Editor on 03/11/98
This posting is for the edification of a few readers who are not aware that the Canadian Cycling Association (and their own Provincial Association) are the proper sources for this information. It will not be posted on the World Championships website, since that website is for information about the World‚s as a whole, not just for Canadian riders. For the most up-to-date information on Canadian selection criteria for any National Team project, contact the CCA. We would like to thank Dave Viney of Hardwood Hills Mountain Bike Centre for this information.
Canadian Team Eligibility and Selection
The following are the number of eligible riders and the selection process for the 1998 World Championships in Mt Ste Anne, Canada.
A funded position does not mean a fully funded position. A cost sharing formula may be developed for the World Championships.
Self funded riders will be required to purchase a National Team jersey ($50.00), and pay a support staff fee ($60.00). All travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of self-funded athletes.
Masters riders will be required to purchase a National team jersey ($50.00), pay their entry fee ($70.00), and a support staff fee ($60.00). Forms will be available at all Canada Cup events. All travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of self-funded Master athletes.
Attendance at the National Championships is MANDATORY for all Junior, Espoir and Senior riders.
Performance standards must be met for any position. These performance standards are based on:
World Cup results
UCI ranking
National Championships results
Canada Cup ranking
and are reflected in the points system which applies to all categories and disciplines.
Cross Country
Elite Men - 7 Athletes, 4 Funded Athletes
1. Best on Points System
2. 2nd Best on Points System
3. National Champion
4. Committee's Choice
5, 6, 7. Points System (self-funded)
Note: If the National Champion is already in the first two positions, the 3rd position goes to the next best on points system.
Elite Women - 7 Athletes, 4 Funded Athletes
1. Best on Points System
2. 2nd Best on Points System
3. National Champion
4. Committee's Choice
5, 6, 7. Points System (self-funded)
Note: If the National Champion is already in the first two positions, the 3rd position goes to the next best on points system.
Elite Espoir (under 23) Men - 7 Athletes, 4 Funded Athletes
1. Best on Points System
2. 2nd Best on Points System
3. National Champion
4. Committee's Choice
5, 6, 7. Points System (self-funded)
Note: If the National Champion is already in the first two positions, the 3rd position goes to the next best on points system.
Junior Men - 6 Athletes, 2 Funded Athletes
1. National Champion
2. Committee's Choice
3, 4, 5, 6. Points System (self-funded)
Junior Women - 6 Athletes, 1 Funded Athlete
1. National Champion
2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Points System (self-funded)
Note: Canada Cup Final Standing and National Championships only will count for the points system.
Masters Men and Women UCI World Challenge Cross Country Categories
Maximum Number of athletes.
| Categories | Men | Women |
| Master 30-39 | 40 | 40 |
| Master 40-49 | 40 | 40 |
| Master 50+ | 40 | 40 |
Selection Process:
1. National Champion
2. up to 19. Points System. (Canada Cup Ranking and National Championships Placing are the only points applicable.)
Remaining Riders to 40. In rank of Canada Cup Final Standing.
Note: Registration Fee, National Team Jersey, and Support Staff Fee must be paid to the CCA prior the World Championships registration deadline of August 30, 1998. This can be paid by Visa or Cash only at the Nationals.
Downhill
As the Downhill event is not an Olympic Event, the funding for this discipline will derive from a source of unrestricted funds outside of Sport Canada and the COA funds. Some specific performance standards have to be met to be eligible for funding.
Elite Men - 6 Athletes, 1 Funded
1. National Champion
2. Committee's Choice
3, 4, 5, 6, Points System
Elite Women -7 Athletes, 1 Funded 1. National Champion
2. Committee's Choice
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Points System
Junior Men - 6 Athletes, 0 Funded
1. National Champion
2. Committee's Choice
3, 4, 5, 6, Points System
Junior Women - 6 Athletes, 0 Funded
1. National Champion
2. Committee's Choice
3, 4, 5, 6, Points System
Masters Men and Women UCI World Challenge Downhill Categories
Maximum Number of athletes.
| Categories | Men | Women |
| Master 30-39 | 40 | 40 |
| Master 40-49 | 40 | 40 |
| Master 50+ | 40 | 40 |
Selection Process:
1. National Champion
2. up to 19. Points System. (Canada Cup Ranking and National Championships Placing are the only points applicable.)
Remaining Riders to 40. In rank of Canada Cup Final Standing.
Note: Registration Fee, National Team Jersey, and Support Staff Fee must be paid to the CCA prior the World Championships registration deadline of August 30, 1998. This can be paid by Visa or Cash only at the Nationals.
MTB World Championships Selection Point System
| Weight | |
| 1. UCI Ranking | 30 |
| 2. World Cup Placing | 20 |
| 3. National Championships | 30 |
| 4. Canada Cup Ranking | 20 |
1. UCI Ranking as of, but not including National Championships
| Placing | Points |
| 1 to 20 | 10 |
| 21 to 30 | 8 |
| 31 to 40 | 7 |
| 41 to 50 | 6 |
| 51 to 60 | 5 |
| 61 to 70 | 4 |
| 71 to 80 | 3 |
2. World Cup Placings
| Placing | Points |
| 1 to 5 | 10 |
| 6 to 10 | 7 |
| 11 to 15 | 5 |
| 16 to 20 | 3 |
3. National Championships Placing
| Placing | Points |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 |
4. Canada Cup Final Standing
| Placing | Points |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 |
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