Updated October 03, 2012 14:35
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The Oregon Cup is a year-long points series for senior men.
| Rules |
- Senior 1/2 Men
- Events selected by OBRA Oregon Cup Committee based on Race Selection Criteria (below)
- There is not a minimum number of races to qualify
- Cash Prize List – 5 deep for men
- $300
- $200
- $150
- $100
- $50
- Prizes awarded at the annual OBRA Banquet
- Leaders and champions jerseys will be awarded.
- The OBRA Oregon Cup Committee will conduct ongoing outreach to potential sponsors and media.
- Free entry to OR Cup events for OR Cup leaders.
- Lower category riders competing in Senior Men races will receive
points unless their category is picked separately. Lower-category riders do
still count in individual race placings -- if a lower category rider finishes
ahead of a higher category rider, the higher category rider does not move up
in their placing.
- Only yearly OBRA members are eligible for the Oregon Cup. People who only
purchase one-day licenses will not be counted.
- Ties
- The most first place finishes or, if still tied, the most second place finishes, etc., or if still tied;
- The highest placing in the last race, or the race nearest the last race in which at least one of the tied riders placed.
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| Points |
- 100
- 75
- 60
- 50
- 45
- 40
- 35
- 30
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 18
- 17
- 16
- 15
- 14
- 13
- 12
- 11
- 10
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| Race Selection Criteria |
- No more than eight events.
- Primarily road races. Criteriums will be used as needed to fill schedule.
- Road Race Difficulty Balance - Balance degree of difficulty based on hills vs. flat, distance, etc.
- High Profile Event - Well advertised in advance both with membership and media. High likelihood of commercial sponsorship.
- Geographically Balanced - Southern, central and northwest Oregon based on membership representation.
- Historically Significant - History of success over many seasons.
- Demonstrated Participation - Popular event and/or venue.
- Seasonally Balanced - Monthly, if possible, March through September.
- Quality Venue/Promotion - Highest standards for promoters and OBRA.
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Questions? Contact Steven Beardsley.
