Additional Information: EVENT INFORMATION Licensing & Eligibility Information Championships are only open to riders who hold USA Cycling rider annual licenses and meet other qualifications stated in these rules. Citizenship: American citizens and permanent residents are eligible to compete in Junior, Espoir and Masters Championships. Only American citizens are eligible to compete in the Elite Championships. Only full-time students at American colleges and universities (regardless of nationality) are eligible for NCCA Championships. Elite Men & Espoirs: Riders competing in the Elite Men & U-23 Men National Championships MUST POSSESS AN INTERNATIONAL LICENSE. Riders will be categorized by their 2004 racing ages for the event, and must present current USA Cycling International License at registration. Elite Women & Juniors 17-18: Riders competing in the Junior Men 17-18 & Elite Women National Championship races WILL NOT BE REQUIRED to possess an International license in order to compete. Riders will be categorized by their 2004 USCF racing ages for the event and must possess a current USCF or NORBA annual license certifying their American citizenship at registration. Age-Group Championships: All age-graded National Championship events will reguire rider to hold an annual USCF racing license. Non-Championship Races (Cat. B, C & Single Speed): An annual racing license is not required to race in a non-championship race. Note: A rider competing in a non-championship race will be required to purchase a one day license for each day he/she is on course (including practice sessions). USA Cycling annual licenses (USCF, NORBA, & UCI International - valid for Nationals & entire year 2004) will be on sale for first-time purchase or renewal during the posted registration times. All new license applications must be accompanied by proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport only) in order to be processed at registration. USAC Annual licenses will be valid from date of purchase through December 31, 2004. Only athletes holding a valid annual license will be eligible to compete in National Championship races. No one-day licenses will be sold for National Championship races. |
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