Folks, just to update you, as well as the main Elite/Masters/Vets categorys, WORC will be running S3 and S4 racing as follows:
With the 2012 XC national Champs coming very soon, I want to also remind you of the Non-Championship categories.
For S3 and S4 Sign on is allowed on the day and 1 day licence holders are welcome, racing is @ 12pm for S3/S4 Men&Women Prizes are Sponsored by cyclesuperstore.ie
There will also be a full race programe for Underage riders, so parents can make a family day out at the event.
Graham now that you're on the commission can you find out about the deal with the numbers of girls required to keep the elite category going and whether we have to have race licences or if day license will count
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
Shona, race licences with an "IRL" code are needed to be eligible for national titles. You can enter under a 1 day licence but not claim the title if you come 1st.
My understanding is that if there are only say 2 in the Elite women's race then it is still a championship race...basically the numbers in the Elite Women's race affects the number of medals that are given, so if 10 Elite women race as opposed to 2 then there will be more medals for the finishers..
4) If less than 6 starters (individual or teams as referred to in 3 above) then whilst the event will still be a National Championship only the following awards will be made,
4 or 5 riders 1st and 2nd place medals only.
3 or less riders 1st place medal only
No jersey awarded in either of above.
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
I'm not bothered about medals or anything like that I just want to make sure that enough ladies race to that it won't be cancelled for next year.
From the rules it says: 10) Championship events with less than 6 entries or less than 6 starters for two consecutive years will be removed from the list of Championship events.
Championship event's being; Senior Championships (Male and Female) 12 entries
So my reading is that if less than 6 people sign up for Elites/Masters/vets (Males&Females) then it won't be the "nationals"...
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I have it from my contacts in road commissions that they are of the opinion that CI would like less Champs events.
money saving on a few medals and jerseys would be spectacular !
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
Thanks Richard - it was the case last week - according to Mr Seymour..
Heres a stupid question but as the CI off road site doesn't explain it - whats the difference between Masters and Vets again?
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I only have some cheapo, no-frills license which I think entitles me to clean the CI toilets, and I can't find it, so can I sign up on the day, get a 1 day license and race Vets? Even it it means no medals for me, ha, ha!
Or do I need to that online by tomorrow before the deadline?!
Folks, just to update you, as well as the main Elite/Masters/Vets categorys, WORC will be running S3 and S4 racing as follows:
With the 2012 XC national Champs coming very soon, I want to also remind you of the Non-Championship categories.
For S3 and S4 Sign on is allowed on the day and 1 day licence holders are welcome, racing is @ 12pm for S3/S4 Men&Women Prizes are Sponsored by cyclesuperstore.ie
There will also be a full race programe for Underage riders, so parents can make a family day out at the event.
Graham now that you're on the commission can you find out about the deal with the numbers of girls required to keep the elite category going and whether we have to have race licences or if day license will count
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
Shona, race licences with an "IRL" code are needed to be eligible for national titles. You can enter under a 1 day licence but not claim the title if you come 1st.
My understanding is that if there are only say 2 in the Elite women's race then it is still a championship race...basically the numbers in the Elite Women's race affects the number of medals that are given, so if 10 Elite women race as opposed to 2 then there will be more medals for the finishers..
4) If less than 6 starters (individual or teams as referred to in 3 above) then whilst the event will still be a National Championship only the following awards will be made,
4 or 5 riders 1st and 2nd place medals only.
3 or less riders 1st place medal only
No jersey awarded in either of above.
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
I'm not bothered about medals or anything like that I just want to make sure that enough ladies race to that it won't be cancelled for next year.
From the rules it says: 10) Championship events with less than 6 entries or less than 6 starters for two consecutive years will be removed from the list of Championship events.
Championship event's being; Senior Championships (Male and Female) 12 entries
So my reading is that if less than 6 people sign up for Elites/Masters/vets (Males&Females) then it won't be the "nationals"...
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I have it from my contacts in road commissions that they are of the opinion that CI would like less Champs events.
money saving on a few medals and jerseys would be spectacular !
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
Thanks Richard - it was the case last week - according to Mr Seymour..
Heres a stupid question but as the CI off road site doesn't explain it - whats the difference between Masters and Vets again?
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I only have some cheapo, no-frills license which I think entitles me to clean the CI toilets, and I can't find it, so can I sign up on the day, get a 1 day license and race Vets? Even it it means no medals for me, ha, ha!
Or do I need to that online by tomorrow before the deadline?!
Folks, just to update you, as well as the main Elite/Masters/Vets categorys, WORC will be running S3 and S4 racing as follows:
With the 2012 XC national Champs coming very soon, I want to also remind you of the Non-Championship categories.
For S3 and S4 Sign on is allowed on the day and 1 day licence holders are welcome, racing is @ 12pm for S3/S4 Men&Women Prizes are Sponsored by cyclesuperstore.ie
There will also be a full race programe for Underage riders, so parents can make a family day out at the event.
Graham now that you're on the commission can you find out about the deal with the numbers of girls required to keep the elite category going and whether we have to have race licences or if day license will count
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
Shona, race licences with an "IRL" code are needed to be eligible for national titles. You can enter under a 1 day licence but not claim the title if you come 1st.
My understanding is that if there are only say 2 in the Elite women's race then it is still a championship race...basically the numbers in the Elite Women's race affects the number of medals that are given, so if 10 Elite women race as opposed to 2 then there will be more medals for the finishers..
4) If less than 6 starters (individual or teams as referred to in 3 above) then whilst the event will still be a National Championship only the following awards will be made,
4 or 5 riders 1st and 2nd place medals only.
3 or less riders 1st place medal only
No jersey awarded in either of above.
I know a lot of people don't agree with me on this (some of them who know a lot more than me!) but I really think that anyone who is capable should step up and ride in their Championship class! It's the biggest XC race of the year and the extra lap is not going to kill anyone! One way or the other, get your arse out there on Sunday week and ride .... it's bound to be a great course and race!
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
I'm not bothered about medals or anything like that I just want to make sure that enough ladies race to that it won't be cancelled for next year.
From the rules it says: 10) Championship events with less than 6 entries or less than 6 starters for two consecutive years will be removed from the list of Championship events.
Championship event's being; Senior Championships (Male and Female) 12 entries
So my reading is that if less than 6 people sign up for Elites/Masters/vets (Males&Females) then it won't be the "nationals"...
I can't as I don't have a "full" race licence so I can only race S4
I know many people who decided not to prepay for a full licence this year due to the cost and the waste of money if
you cant make a race (in kerry for example !) that you've already paid for...
Pity that rule exists for the nationals as it will thin out the field in each cat.
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I have it from my contacts in road commissions that they are of the opinion that CI would like less Champs events.
money saving on a few medals and jerseys would be spectacular !
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
Thanks Richard - it was the case last week - according to Mr Seymour..
Heres a stupid question but as the CI off road site doesn't explain it - whats the difference between Masters and Vets again?
Don't think you're right there Rob! What sort of a licence do you have? At worst you can take out a one day licence and enter the Championship classes (you just can't win!!)
I only have some cheapo, no-frills license which I think entitles me to clean the CI toilets, and I can't find it, so can I sign up on the day, get a 1 day license and race Vets? Even it it means no medals for me, ha, ha!
Or do I need to that online by tomorrow before the deadline?!
