MDRS Event Application

2015 USA Cycling Junior Devo
Mountain Bike Development
Race Series (MDRS)
Information & Application Packet
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Contact Information:
Junior Devo/MDRS Calendar / Medals:
Laura Ryan
National Events Manager
P: 719.434.4284
F: 719.434.4316
E: lryan@usacycling.org
Race Results / USAC Rankings:
Tom Mahoney
Technical Programs Manager
P: 719.434.4216
F: 719.434.4316
E: tmahoney@usacycling.org
Official Logo:
*Please replace any other calendar logos with the Junior Devo Race Series logo above.
(Available for download at http://www.usacycling.org/logos/USACycling-JrDevoRaceSeries.jpg and
http://www.usacycling.org/logos/USACycling-JrDevoRaceSeries.eps)
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I. You Are Invited to Participate
A. Overview
The USA Cycling Mountain Bike Development Race Series (MDRS) has a new name in 2015 but has been in existence
under different series and calendars since 2000. Formerly known as the Alison Dunlap Junior Race Series and former part
of the American Mountain Bike Challenge, this program has provided racing opportunities for aspiring junior males and
females across the United States. This series will continue in 2015, and its success will depend upon the continued hard
work of those race organizers who are involved.
B. USA Cycling Goals
The immediate goal for the MDRS is to continue to grow the mountain bike racing opportunities for juniors by developing
long-term partnerships with race organizers who will create safe and fun racing opportunities for boys and girls, young men
and women.
The ultimate goal is to continue to increase the quantity and quality of mountain bike racing opportunities for USA Cycling
licensed junior riders in the United States, to identify potential cycling talent among junior athletes, and provide qualification
for 15-18 year-old athletes for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championship.
C. Regional Talent ID Camps
The MDRS is the first step to having riders qualify for the USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camps. Regional Talent ID
Camps are well staffed with USAC certified coaches and mechanics. These coaches and mechanics teach the basics of
training program design, nutrition, injury prevention, positioning, and mechanics. Camp staff includes the camp manager,
lead coach, assistant coaches, athlete alumni, mechanics, and ride leaders. Information about the camps can be found here:
http://www.usacycling.org/regional-talent-id-camps.htm.
D. National Championship Qualification
MDRS events will be used as qualification events for cross-country races at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National
Championships. The number of rider qualification slots will be 15-deep per gender and age-group for ages 15-18 in
Category 1, 2 and 3.
E. Benefits for Race Organizers
The benefits package for race organizers is designed to reward successful events and to increase promotional exposure for
their events. This can bring valuable exposure to events, which can increase the interest of sponsors and local media.
Benefits are as follows:
 Use of the “Junior Devo” and “USA Cycling” names and logos for event promotion
 Pre-event promotion of the series on the USA Cycling web site (http://www.usacycling.org)
 Increased interest in the event by junior riders and parents because of the MDRS connection with the USA Cycling
Results and Rankings Program and the USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camps
 The top 15 riders in both genders in categories 1, 2 and 3 in age-groups 15 and above will be qualified to compete
at the 2015 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. Qualified riders will be generated from the race
results submitted to USA Cycling. The qualified riders will be posted to the USA Cycling website and extended
invitations to compete via email. Qualified riders must have an annual USA Cycling license in order to compete at
the USA Cycling MTB National Championships.
USA Cycling will provide:
 Medals to top 3 places in each junior category offered
F. Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted until two weeks prior to the event. Applications received within two weeks will not be
considered. Successful applicants will be notified via email. The 2015 MDRS calendar will have the first posting on the
USA Cycling website by February 2015. Subsequent postings reflecting changes to the schedule will be done as necessary.
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II. Requirements for Designation
A. Overview
Along with providing a safe event, which includes races that are appropriate for different ages of riders, MDRS event
organizers will agree to provide as many racing opportunities for riders aged 18 and under as feasible. Details about agegraded races are on page 5 of this packet.
The organizer must also submit the results from the MDRS races electronically to USA Cycling within 48 hours from the end
of the event. We are requiring this prompt and efficient method of submitting results in an effort to better serve the riders.
This will enable us to quickly and accurately post the results on the USA Cycling web site.
B. Organizer Qualifications
USA Cycling event organizers or clubs who are applying for a MDRS race designation must have demonstrated the ability
to organize high quality, professional and safe events. The applicant must successfully follow the guidelines listed below:
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The director must be a member of a USA Cycling Club or an Event Organizer.
The club and event organizer must be in good financial standing with USA Cycling.
The MDRS events must be permitted through USA Cycling.
USA Cycling Mountain Bike State and Regional Championships are encouraged to be a MDRS event.
American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) events are encouraged to apply for MDRS status
C. Organizer Requirements
In exchange for the benefits of MDRS designation, race organizers will be required to meet the following requirements in
service to the participating athletes:
 Provide a safe and fair event
 Provide race courses which are appropriate in length and level of difficulty for the age of riders
 Include the suggested age-graded racing categories (see below for details)
 Submit MDRS results to USA Cycling electronically within 48 hours from the conclusion of the event (see
details below)
D. Event Designation Criteria
MDRS applications will be evaluated and awarded based upon the following criteria:
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A review of the submitted application
Race applications only for Cross-Country (XCO)
The quality and safety of past events
The adherence to the designated requirements in past events
Event location and date
No date conflict with other nearby MDRS events in the same region
Reasonable race entry fees for junior riders
Ability to submit electronic formatted results on a timely basis
Supporting materials, such as event fliers, website addresses and newspaper clippings from past events
Documentation of any extra considerations the race organizer offers the junior riders to help defray race-related
costs. This may include housing in private homes, reduced race entry fees, free meals, special reduced rates at
nearby lodging, etc
Note: It is understood that new races may not meet all of the above criteria.
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E. USA Cycling Results and Rankings Program
Each MDRS race is required to participate in the USA Cycling Results and Rankings Program. Participation in this program
also allows your race’s results to be posted on the USA Cycling website and ensure that riders will be able to utilize your
race toward their national ranking. More importantly, camp qualifiers are based on these results. Further details on the
Results and Rankings program may be found at http://www.usacycling.org/events/rr.php.
F. Required Age-Graded Racing Categories
An official MDRS event should provide the following racing opportunities and separate scoring for the following age groups.
If it is not feasible for an event to have all of the following, the emphasis should be placed on the categories that receive
development camp invitations*:
MALE (“Racing ages” used)
Junior 10 & under
Junior 11-12
Junior 13-14
Cat 1 15-16
Cat 1 17-18
Cat 2 15-18
Cat 3 15-18
FEMALE (“Racing ages” used)
Junior 10 & under
Junior 11-12
Junior 13-14
Cat 1 15-16
Cat 1 17-18
Cat 2 15-18
Cat 3 15-18
*USAC Regional Talent ID Camp qualifications are based on competitive race results from the following:
At least one Top-5 finish from MDRS or other similar MTB events in the Category 1/15-16, Category 1/17-18.
Category 2 riders with a racing age of at least 15 may be considered based on race resume/results. Resumes
should be submitted to Kevin Dessart (kdessart@usacycling.org).
If a junior athlete raced in any 2014 regional mountain bike event (AMBC or any other large event) after June 1 in
2014 and placed top five in 15-16, or 17-18 categories, that athlete is automatically qualified to attend any Regional
Talent ID Camp in 2015.
G. Limited Liability
USA Cycling reserves the right to use information provided in your application to promote your MDRS event in our
member publication and Internet web page. For that reason, it is important for you to be accurate in the date and
description of your event. Please submit any changes in the date(s) and/or name of your event to USA Cycling promptly.
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2015 Junior Devo/MDRS Application Form
1) Complete application. If all the information is not available at time of application submission, please indicate “unavailable.”
2) Include event flier with application.
3) Submit 2015 MDRS application and event flier to Laura Ryan.
FAX: 719.434.4316
EMAIL: lryan@usacycling.org
MAIL: Laura Ryan, Attn: MDRS Application, 210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
***Please print clearly. Applications that are incomplete/illegible will not be considered for the 2015 Calendar.***
A. Event Information
Name of Race:
Race Date:
Race Location:
USAC Organizer/Club:
Race Director:
Number of Medals Requested: Gold
Silver
Bronze
Mailing Address (For medals - NO P.O. Boxes):
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Phone Number (will not be published):
Email:
Event Website:
Has this event been an AMBC (or ADJRS) event before?
 Yes  No
If yes, what years? (please circle appropriate years)
2006
Please indicate the racing categories to be offered: Male:
2007
2008
2009
2010
____10 & under ____Jr. 11-12
2011
2012
2013
2014
____Jr. 13-14 ____Cat 1 15-16
____Cat 1 17-18 ____Cat 2 15-18 ____Cat 3 15-18
Female: ____10 & under ____Jr. 11-12
____Jr. 13-14 ____Cat 1 15-16
____Cat 1 17-18 ____Cat 2 15-18 ____Cat 3 15-18
B. Event Results
Results must be complete and submitted in the electronic format within 48 hours from the end of the event, as described
within the Results and Rankings Program. If you have any problem complying with this, please contact USA Cycling.
USA Cycling requires that event results for MDRS events be submitted to USAC for posting to the USA Cycling web page and for
awarding Results and Rankings Program ranking points to USA Cycling licensed riders. All results should be submitted within 48 hours
following the conclusion of the event.
Do you plan on using an electronic timing and results system?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the name of the event computer specialist or timing company who will be responsible?
Name:
Email Address:
Telephone:
Results Website Address:
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