FW: Junior Cyclocross Ages

cmur-@obra.org

2004-10-05









I just reviewed the Cross Crusade organizer's web site and realize that I

missed this previously. It is apparent that this is a bit of left over

information from the '03 National Championships-which at that time would

have made the statement correct.



As Shawn indicates, the UCI regulations are clear and all junior that enter

these UCI events (as well as the USCF) are entered according to their age

for the 2005 season.



Randy Shafer







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From: Farrell, Shawn [mailto:sfar-@usacycling.org]

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Subject: RE: Junior Cyclocross Ages





It isn't just for nationals. They should all be racing their 2005 ages

for all cyclocross races now.



I hope the Portland UCI cross person is not telling people that.





-----Original Message-----

From: michael buckley [mailto:mbuc-@mindspring.com]

Sent: Tue 10/5/2004 10:06 AM

To: Farrell, Shawn

Subject: Re: Junior Cyclocross Ages



Thanks for the info. You might make this explicit. A lot of kids

where I live (Seattle area) are racing thinking they they will ride in

their 2004 age groups at Nationals. On their web site the promoters

of the Portland UCI Race on Saturday (10/9) are telling even the 17-18

year-old riders to race their 2004 ages. Please let people know so

the kids know what to expect. Thanks again. Michael

----- Original Message -----

From: "Farrell, Shawn" <sfar-@usacycling.org>

To: " michael buckley" <mbuc-@mindspring.com>

Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 7:42 AM

Subject: RE: Junior Cyclocross Ages





The easiest way to look at it is this, all of your sons ride in the

age group that would show on their 2005 licenses. They are essentially

one year older in racing age for cyclocross.





-----Original Message-----

From: michael buckley [mailto:mbuc-@mindspring.com]

Sent: Mon 10/4/2004 7:25 PM

To: Farrell, Shawn

Subject: Junior Cyclocross Ages



Hi Shawn...My son is a junior racer. I'm not understanding the rule

for junior cylocross age groups. Last year if your racing age was 16

you raced in the 17-18 category at Nationals (or your 2004 UCI age for

purposes of qualifying for Worlds). All of the other age groups raced

in the 2003 road racing age groups. So effectively, there was age

groups at Nationals of 10-12, 13-14, 15, and 16+.



It seems to have changed this year. Specifically my question is, if

my son's 2004 racing age is 16, what age group does he race at the

2004 Nationals. What if he is 14 or 12? Thanks.

Michael Buckley