Here's some important information from Mountain Bike NZ for Kiwi mountain bikers who are looking at competing on the international circuit.
Athletes are reminded that entry to all of the 2008 UCI World Cup is strictly on the basis of:
1. Being member of a UCI registered trade team,
2. Having accrued at least 20 UCI points in the athletes chosen MTB discipline by the closing date of each UCI World Cup round (for Canberra in August this will be 5th August 2008), or
3. Being selected to enter on the basis of six (6) discretionary entries each UCI National Federation has for each MTB discipline.
The following is in regard to how the six (6) discretionary entries will be allocated.
For DHI, XCO and 4X the six (6) spots in each discipline will be allocated as follows:
1. Priority allocation will be given to selected U19 members of the 2008 World Champs MTB Team
2. Secondary allocation will be given to selected U23 and Elite members of the 2008 World MTB Team
3. Remaining allocation to U19, U23 and Elite categories will be given on the basis of:
(a) misfortune through injury or other reasons for non-performance (for instance mechanical problems) in the 2008 National and Oceania Championships,
(b) for riders with previously demonstrated performance, or
(c) for athletes that have been identified as having development prospects.
Important Notes:
1. Discretionary places for the UCI World Cups will be decided by the MTB Selection Panel.
2. As there is no selection policy for UCI World Cups these positions can not be appealed.
3. UCI MTB World Cup entry forms are to be processed through Hughie Castle at BikeNZ.
4. Once discretionary places have been awarded the MTB Selection Panel will contact the selected athletes - a NZ National Team jersey is required to be worn (at the respective UCI World Cups) by athletes selected and entered through this discretionary process.
For further information relating to selection please contact Chris Mildon (MTBNZ) chris.mildon[at]gmail.com, or World Cup entry to Hughie Castle (BikeNZ) Hughie[at]bikenz.org.nz |
