Ability-based categories
In an effort to create a more inclusive environment and allow for student-athletes to participate in fields that fill their needs, we assign students into ability-based categories.
For returning student-athletes, the placement in our previous race season is used to calculate which ability-based field they’re in. Current categories for returning riders can be seen on the 2024 CPT. For new student-athletes, placement is based on the grade they’ll enter in the fall, unless there is a petition to upgrade to a different category.
LAPS
Each field does a certain amount of laps of the race course. Unless we need to alter the course or schedule for weather or trail conditions, lap counts for each field are usually:
MS1-3 will do one lap with the option of one bonus lap (2 laps total)
HS1-2 will do two laps with the option of one bonus lap (3 laps total)
HS3 does three laps with the option of one bonus lap (4 laps total)
Varsity does three laps with the option of one bonus lap (4 laps total)
Distance
Mileage at each race venues varies, but our courses are usually 3.5-4.5 miles long. Elevation (climbing) is around 300-600ft per lap.
Points
More on our points system can be found here.