The new ability-based XC race categories for 2011 and beyond will be named Senior 1\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n Women<\/strong><\/p>\n Women\u2019s categories were already ability-based with the existing categories, these categories will be now renamed Senior Women 1\/2\/3.<\/p>\n The composition of these categories is as follows: <\/p>\n \n At riders request we have compiled a list of recommended<\/em><\/span> rider categories for the 2011 season.\u00a0This list is advisory only and is based upon 2010 race performance and input from clubs.\u00a0You can view the list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Do not be concerned if your name is not on the list as you are free to pick whichever category you like in 2011, though it is hoped that riders will enter into the spirit of competing in their suggested categories with riders of similar ability.<\/p>\n All Senior categories will be full NPS categories, with league placings and prizes.<\/p>\n A grading system will be drafted during 2011 and implemented for the 2012 season – riders must ride their designated category in 2012. Grading will be based upon race performance and overseen by a grading panel.<\/p>\n Juniors<\/strong><\/p>\n The ability-based categories apply to senior riders only so Juniors are not affected. However, less experienced riders aged 16-18 have the option of riding in Senior 4 if they wish.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.irishxcmtb.com\/wp-includes\/js\/tinymce\/plugins\/wordpress\/img\/trans.gif\" "\\"More...\\""){kind=spacer}
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\n Ability \u00a0Category<\/strong><\/td>\n Old Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n MEN<\/strong><\/td>\n
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n SENIOR\u00a01<\/td>\n Elites, top-end Masters, Experts, Veterans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR 2<\/td>\n Mid-field Masters, Experts, Veterans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR 3<\/td>\n Remaining Masters, Experts, Veterans and top-end Sports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR 4<\/td>\n Remaining Sports riders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n WOMEN<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR WOMEN 1<\/td>\n Elite Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR WOMEN 2<\/td>\n Expert Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SENIOR WOMEN 3<\/td>\n Sport Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n