As we are about to get the 2025 OTHG National Series underway, we just wanted to remind everyone of the qualification requirements. This is straight from the By Laws:
- 3.1 – Riders must have 2 races in the class they enter at the national within the last 12 months OR 4 races within the last 24 months. Time will be counted backwards from the date of the upcoming National.
- 3.1.1 – If a rider moves up in age class but stays in the same skill level and has ridden at least 2 races within the calendar year, the rider is not required to reclassify (eval) under the new age class.
- 3.1.1 – If a rider moves up in age class but stays in the same skill level and has ridden at least 2 races within the calendar year, the rider is not required to reclassify (eval) under the new age class.
- 3.2 – Classified Riders: To enter their first national series race a rider must have been evaluated in at least 2 races by their chapter race director and deemed in the proper Class.
- 3.4 – Weather Related Race Cancellations: If a new member has completed only one evaluation race due to weather related issues/cancellations; the new member may request an exemption from his race director in order to race the upcoming national.
- 3.4.1 – Any racer who has only completed one evaluation race, but is granted an exemption for a national entry, may be moved to an appropriate class during the national weekend at the discretion of the hosting RD with consultation of the member’s RD.
- 3.4.1 – Any racer who has only completed one evaluation race, but is granted an exemption for a national entry, may be moved to an appropriate class during the national weekend at the discretion of the hosting RD with consultation of the member’s RD.
- 3.5 – Any racer who is considered a Master, and races that class is exempt from the 2 evaluation races required of lower classified members.
Basically, just make sure you’ve had a couple recent races with us and you’ll be good to go! If you’re a Master, the rule doesn’t apply.
Please pass this information along to your friends who have just joined the club or other buddies who are coming back from some time off!