participation and classes

Competitors participate at their own risk. Third party insurance and personal injury insurance is mandatory and shall be the responsibility of their federation or themselves, according to national regulations.
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World MTBO Championships

• There is one class for women and one for men. There are no age restrictions.
• All competitors represent a Federation.
• In the mass start, middle distance and the sprint every Federation may enter up to 6 women and 6 men and, in addition, the current World Champions for the distance may be entered by their Federation(s) provided they are members of the federation’s team.
• In the relay, each federation may enter 2 women’s teams and 2 men’s teams, each consisting of 3 team members. Incomplete teams and teams with cyclists from more than one federation are not allowed. Under no circumstances may persons other than entered competitors participate in the competition.
• For the long distance, the number of competitors who may enter is limited. The qualification rules are published as Special Rules decided by IOF Council and published at the latest by 31st January 2021.
• A competitor must have a valid IOF Athlete License.
• Each Federation may enter an unlimited number of team officials.

 
Junior MTBO Championships

• There is one class for women and one for men. Only competitors who are IOF MTBO entitled to compete in the classes W20 or M20 may participate.
• All competitors represent a Federation. In each competition every federation may enter up to 6 women and 6 men.
• In the relay, each Federation may enter 2 women’s teams and 2 men’s teams, each consisting of 3 team members. Incomplete teams and teams with cyclists from more than one Federation are not allowed. Under no circumstances may persons other than entered competitors participate in the competition.
• Each Federation may enter an unlimited number of team officials.