RIDER ADVANCEMENT

Self-advancement of a rider without the required number of advancement points (as per the CMRC Motocross Competition Rules) or the prior approval of the ADRA Advancement Committee can result in suspension of the rider's CMRC license and/or application.

Riders applying for a CMRC competition license will be required to ride in their highest classification held in a recognized motorcycling organization. Penalty may be denial of license and/or loss of any accumulated points.

Once true rider classification has been established, a rider must have the proper amount of points to transfer to the next highest classification unless otherwise arranged.

The CMRC representative of any sanctioned event has the authority to upgrade individual riders according to their ability as determined by the opinion of the representative and the Competition Advisory Committee. The upgrade of individual riders must first be approved by the CMRC’s Head Office. This rating would be in effect for future races.

All 85cc riders must compete in the Junior division when competing on a 100cc two stroke/150cc big-wheeled four stroke machine or larger unless otherwise arranged by a CMRC Regional Representative.

First time riders are required to enter the Beginner division unless otherwise arranged with a CMRC representative. Rider classification is based on their riding ability, not age or number of years competing.

Riders competing in age classes (Youth, Plus 25, Veteran, and Plus 40) are permitted to participate in the age division one below that in which they are classified (i.e. Plus 40 riders may compete in a Veteran division).

Riders competing in Veteran classes, ranked as a Beginner or Junior are to compete in the Vet Junior class and riders ranked Intermediate or Pro are to compete in the Vet Master class.

"Professional" rider classification and/or participation is considered permanent advancement, and it may be changed. If a rider believes he is not capable of competing successfully as a "Professional" rider, he may appeal in writing to the CMRC national office, asking to be returned to the "Intermediate" class. Each case will be considered individually, and the rider will be notified of the decision in writing. Such an appeal may be submitted only once per season, and the CMRC’s decision is final. Riders returned to the "Intermediate" class are only those who regional officials consider completely non-competitive in the "Professional" class. The district must take care not to return riders who will dominate the "Intermediate" class. Once returned to the "Intermediate" class, a rider again begins accumulating advancement points. A rider may return to the "Intermediate" class only once. Participation in or advancement to a higher class in any region will result in advancement to the higher class in all CMRC sanctioned competition.

Advancement from "Beginner" to "Junior" is permanent and may not be changed.

50cc Pee Wee riders in the 4-6 yrs. category are permitted to compete in the 7-8 yrs. division but cannot move back to the 4-6 yrs. division following the advancement.

Points for Class Advancement:

1) Riders riding in more than one class will have upgrade points combined for both classes.

2) MX1 Beginner to MX1 Junior, 12 points (or voluntary advancement).

3) MX2 Beginner to MX2 Junior B, 12 points (or voluntary advancement).

4) MX2 Junior B to MX2 Junior A, 12 points (or voluntary advancement).

5) MX2 Junior A and/or MX1 Junior to Intermediate, 18 points.

6) Intermediate to Professional, 36 points

Full points are awarded in classes of six or more riders. In classes of less than six riders, the winner will receive 2 points and second place will receive 1 point only.

Upgrade points:

1st overall receives 4 points

2nd overall receives 3 points

3rd overall receives 2 points

4th overall receives 1 point

All upgrade points are dropped by riders accumulating fewer than these totals so that the new season is started with zero upgrade points.

All riders (except Beginners) earning sufficient upgrade points while participating in a CMRC series may remain in the same class until completion of the series at which time the license must be remitted for upgrade. Beginners must move up immediately upon point’s accumulation.

The MX1/MX2/MX3 Beginner classes are considered to be progressive classes and are not recognized as Provincial or National Championship classes. Upgrade points will be awarded to Beginner riders on the day of a Provincial event, but series points will not be tabulated.

No upgrade points are awarded for Arenacross or Supercross events.

In addition to these rules the ADRA will implement the following advancement policies:

The ADRA will screen each application to ensure that sufficient upgrade points have been earned. In the event the rider has not earned sufficient upgrade points their license application and results are sent to the ADRA advancement committee. The committee directors will review the rider results and recommends or denies the request for advancement. If a rider is denied he/she will be notified. The rider has an option to accept the decision or may appeal the decision in writing to the advancement committee. Once an appeal is received the committee will review and hold a second vote and that decision is final for the season or until the rider earns sufficient advancement points.

Top 3 Provincial and SOAB winners have the option to advance to the next level regardless of advancement points earned, except for the Intermediate class. They need the required 36 points to advance to the Pro level. When a rider achieves sufficient advancement points he/she must move up for the next race season. In addition, a rider in the top 3 with not enough advancement points can remain in the same class if he/she chooses for the next season. In any case, points may not be carried over from the previous season.

The top 3 finishers in the Ladies B class in the following series or events will be automatically advanced to the Ladies A class in the following season, as long as the rider is on an 85cc bike or larger:

AB Provincial MX Series
SOAB Spring and Fall MX Series
Western Canadian Amateur National

The top 3 finishers from all Junior classes at the Western Canadian Amateur National Championship will automatically be upgraded to the next level for the following year.

A rider is not allowed to move themselves up in a class without the approval of the ADRA Advancement Committee. Fines and/or penalties may be applied.

Consideration will be given to qualified riders in all classes. If you feel that you are qualified to advance but are not permitted to do so according to the rules please send an email explaining your reasons to adrainfo@telus.net to be forwarded to the ADRA Rider Advancement Committee for review and a decision. Alternatively, if the rules require you to advance and you feel that you are not ready to do so please follow the same procedure outlined above.

THE ALBERTA DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION

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