2007 NJBA Cyclocross Cup Rules

1. The New Jersey Cross Cup is open to all riders and will consist of a series of events designated by the NJBA Cyclocross Committee. Courses will follow USCF rules and Mid Atlantic Cyclocross Series technical guidelines. In UCI events, UCI rules supercede USCF rules.
   
2. Individual cups will be awarded to the winners in classes designated by the NJBA Cyclocross Committee, as set forth in Table 1. Classes will follow Mid Atlantic Cyclocross Series guidelines as closely as possible. Scoring will be based on the points schedule in Table 2 below. Out of state riders are eligible to compete for the New Jersey Cross Cup.
   
3. A Team champion, known as the Grand Champion, will be designated based on the Team Competition rules in Table 3 below. Riders may score team points in more than one category per race. Only USCF and NORBA teams will be eligible for the team competitions. Sub teams will not be scored separately in the team competition. Out of state teams are eligible to compete for the New Jersey Cross Cup.
   
4. A rider may only score points for one team during each season. A rider changing teams during the season will not receive any team points for the second team, but will keep and continue to earn individual points.
   
5. Scoring is based on the official results issued by the Chief Judge from each event. Protests based on judgment calls by officials must be made to the chief judge or race promoter within the 15 minutes of posting of results. Scorekeepers or officials may correct clerical mistakes at any time. No formal protest is necessary to correct clerical mistakes.
   
6. Results must be submitted promptly to the designated scorekeeper in CSV format and should be posted on the internet by the end of race day.
   
7. USCF categories are guides to assist riders in determining which class to enter. Riders who are racing in categories inconsistent with their ability and experience may be asked to change categories in the discretion of the Cyclocross Committee.
   
8. Decisions concerning scoring or eligibility may be appealed to the Cyclocross Committee. The decisions of the Cyclocross Committee are final.
   
9. In NJCC races with A and B masters events, points will be awarded only in the A event. In NJCC races with A and B women’s events, no points will be awarded. Out of state riders must enter three NJCC events to be eligible for points in UCI events.
   
10. Lapped riders:
    All riders will finish on same lap, regardless of category.
    Riders lapped on leader's final lap will not get the bell.
    All lapped riders will be placed and timed.
    No lapped riders will be pulled.
    Riders who complete less than half of the total laps will be scored as dnf.
    

Individual NJCC Classes
1	Men C (Cat 3, 4)
2	Men B (Cat 2, 3, 4)
3	Men A (Cat 1, 2, 3)
4	Men 10 - 14
5	Men 15 - 18
6	Women 10 - 18
7	Women
8	U23
9	Masters 35+
10	Masters 45+
11	Masters 55+

 

Individual Points Schedule
Place	Points
1	120
2	90
3	80
4	75
5	70
6	65
7	62
8	60
9	58
10	56
11	54
12	52
13	50
14	48
15	46
16	44
17	43
18	42
19	41
20	40
21	39
22	38
23	37
24	36
25	35

 

Team Competition

For each team, the top 5 scoring places of its members at each NJCC race will be counted towards a team total for that race. At each NJCC race, the top ten teams in individual points will score team points as below. The team that accumulates the most team points throughout the season shall be the Grand Champion.

 

Place	Points
1	12
2	9
3	8
4	7
5	6
6	5
7	4
8	3
9	2
10	1