Rider

• Fee includes all disciplines (Road, Track, Cyclocross, BMX, MTB and PARA)
• Categorized by age (Para licences categorized by prior athlete classification):
  - Under 13(10-12) – formerly called Peewee
  - Under 15(13-14) – formerly called Minime
  - Under 17(15-16) – formerly called Cadet
  - Junior (17-18)
  - Elite (19+)
  - Master (30-39)
  - Master (40+)
• Please note that in Road Racing you are only a Master ride once you are 35+ comparied to MTB where you are 30+
• Subdivided by ability (i.e. Beginner, Sport, Expert, Elite in MTB; Senior 4, Senior 3, Senior 2, Senior 1 in Road) and age (i.e. Master 30-39, Master 40-44, Master 60+). Ontario Road and Cross races now are run under Ability Based Categories
  • Master 1- Top Level of Masters in province
  • Master 2- Are competitive but not quite at the level of Master 1
  • Master 3- Entry Level racers and those who wish to ride in shorter races
• New riders must start at the entry level and earn upgrade points to climb to more difficult abilities
• Riders requesting to change their ability categories without earning the required upgrade points the previous year must submit a written request to the OCA Upgrade/Downgrade Committee along with their OCA Membership Application Forms
• Riders requesting to change their designated age categories must submit a written request to the OCA Upgrade/Downgrade Committee along with their OCA Membership Application Forms. (Note there is no changing age categories mid season, NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Riders graduating from age group (i.e. U17 to Junior) will be placed in equivalent ability category. U13 will graduate to U15 Sport. U15 Sport will graduate to Junior Sport. Junior Road will graduate into Senior 3. (Some rules apply)
• Riders graduating from age group and requesting a different ability status (i.e. U15 to U17 Expert, Junior Expert to Senior Elite, Junior to Senior 2, etc) must submit a written request to the OCA Upgrade/Downgrade Committee along with their OCA Membership Application Forms
• Riders requesting to downgrade (and did not appear on the downgrade list) must submit a written request to the Upgrade/Downgrade Committee along with their OCA Membership Application Forms
• Any written request to the OCA Upgrade/Downgrade Committee should contain:
  • what the request is about
  • why they desire the request
  • past results to support the request
  • Coaches letters are also taken into consideration but are not a determining factor
• Riders should read about Citizen Permits before applying for a UCI licence (click here for details on Citizen Permits)

Coach

• Must follow structured course plan as outlined by Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
• Various levels (1,2,3,4,5) for Road & Track and MTB coaches
• Required to have completed Theory, Technical and Practical components of NCCP
• Click here for more information on coaching and coaching courses

Commissaire

• Recognize commissaires at Provincial, National and International (UCI) levels in Road & Track and/or MTB
• Must complete 2 day commissaire course in discipline (Road & Track or MTB) in order to be licenced commissaire
• Commissaires must have a valid licence in order to officiate

Manager

• Can be manager in Road and/or MTB
• Allows member to be able to represent riders at events
• Have access to feed zones and ability to issue protests to commissaires on behalf of riders
• Must complete 2 day commissaire course in discipline (Road or MTB)
• Level 1 coaching is recommended but is not a requirement

Medical/Soigneur

• Can be medical/soigneur in Road and/or MTB
• Can only be registered professional (i.e. Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist)
• Must submit proof of profession (can be a photocopy) along with OCA Membership Application Form

Mechanic

• Can be mechanic in Road and/or MTB
• While experience is necessary, there are no specified requirements to be a licenced mechanic
• BTAC certification is recommended. Please call 905-473-6543 for more information on BTAC courses

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