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Registration Information

Online registration closes at midnight (PST) Sunday, April 15, 2012 On-site registration opens at noon (PST) Wednesday, April 18, 2012 ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP HOURS Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, packet pick-up only at 7 a.m. No race-day registration—no exceptions.   Important Race Information for Athletes   USA Cycling License Requirements

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 20-22, 2012

Same course in 2012 as 2011, featuring classic Sea Otter singletrack for each of the race categories.

Pre-ride/course inspection is available on all courses beginning Wednesday, April 18 at noon.

Having your race number on your bike is required to pre-ride/inspect either of the courses.

Pre-ride/inspection times are as follows:

All Categories – Wednesday, noon – 6 p.m.

All Categories – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CAT 2 (intemediate) and CAT 3 (beginner) Category – Friday, 8 a.m. – noon

CAT 2 (intemediate) and CAT 3 (beginner) Category – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Some sections will be closed due to the UCI Pro XC races.)

• CAT 3 (beginner) course:  All age categories and both men and women. The race finish is near the Dual Slalom. Check out the map, turn-by-turn directions. 16.1-mile course. See the maps and profiles below. 
• CAT 1 (expert) and CAT 2 (intermediate) course:  This is a very challenging course. It combines all the components of a great ride—lots of singletrack, ample passing on the doubletrack/fire roads, and close to 3500' of climbing (per lap). The Sport/Expert cross country course includes a long singletrack climb up the famous "Goat" Trail—TR 41. The first few miles of the course are fire road/double track—Lookout Ridge Road—but include the "Wall.” This may become a hike-a-bike pending trail conditions, transitioning into the descent down TR49, a fun, fast, flowing tight singletrack section. We are using the famous "Ewok" Trail  –TR 43—climbing up to Three Sisters Road. Finally, one of the newer trails in the Fort Ord Trail system is in this course: TR36. This singletrack trail is a ton of fun—a twisty, tight descending trail through the eucalyptus trees. All racers will finish near the Dual Slalom. Check out the map, turn-by-turn directions. Remember: CAT 1 (expert) racers (except 50 and older men, and all women) will complete two laps of the course for a total of 39.8 miles. CAT 1 (expert) men 50 years and older, CAT 1 (expert) women, and all CAT 2 (intermediate) racers complete one lap of the course for a total of 19.9 miles.

 ENTRY FEES

• Professional entry fee: $70 (add $20 effective March 26, 2012).
• All other categories entry fee: $55 (add $20 effective March 26, 2012).
• Sorry, absolutely no refunds.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP HOURS

• Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, packet pick-up only at 7 a.m.
• No race-day registration—no exceptions.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration:  SRAM Cross-Country

• In the case of small fields, the categories/classes may be combined.
• No race-day registration. You must register no later than the day prior to your race day, by 6 p.m.
• This race is USA Cycling sanctioned. All USA Cycling Rules of Racing and licensing requirements apply.
• Professional racers must have a current International license issued by Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).

Registration:  All SOC Races

1. Competitor racing age is determined by the age of the rider on December 31, 2012. Please take care to register for the correct age group, or you will be moved to the correct age group prior to race day.
2. Online registrations only through April 15, 2012, 11:59 p.m.
3. On-site registration begins at noon on April 18, 2012.
4. No phoned, faxed, or mailed race registrations will be accepted.
5. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
6. Prior to April 15, 2012, requests for event changes, and for category changes within an event, will be complimentary and can be done by emailing frosty@seaotterclassic.com. You will be responsible for any increase in entry fee.  There will be no refunds for reduced entry fees.
7. After April 15, 2012, requests for event changes, and for category changes within an event, will only be accepted on-site at registration. (Registration opens at noon on April 18.) A $10 fee will be charged for each event change, and you will also be responsible for any increase in entry fee.  There will be no refunds for reduced entry fees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Info:  SRAM Cross-Country

SRAM Cross-Country Race Schedule

CAT 1 (expert)

Friday, April 20, 1:30 p.m.
Race starts at the Sea Otter Bridge and finishes near the Dual Slalom.
Click here for CAT 1 start times and distance information.
These times are subject to change. Please check back for latest updates.

Professional Men

Saturday, April 21, 12 p.m.  Race starts and finishes at the Sea Otter Bridge. 1 laps/20.2 miles
These times are subject to change. Please check back for latest updates.

Professional Women

Saturday, April 21, 12:20 p.m.  Race starts and finishes at the Sea Otter Bridge. 1 lap/20.2 miles
These times are subject to change. Please check back for latest updates.

Click Here for Pro Athlete Host Housing Request Form-We will start accepting applications January 1st, 2012

CAT 3 (beginner), CAT 2 (intermediate), and Tandems
Sunday, April 22, at 7:30 a.m.
Race starts at the Sea Otter Bridge andfinishes near the Dual Slalom.

Click here for CAT 2 and Tandems start times and distance information.

Click here for CAT 3 start times and distance information.
These times are subject to change. Please check back for latest updates.

Additional Info:  All SOC Races

1. ANSI- or Snell-approved helmets required for all events.
2. All regulations from the USA Cycling Rule Book apply.
3. All participants must sign a waiver/release form at registration. A parent or guardian who is present on-site must sign for participants under 18 years old.
4. Race numbers may not be cut, folded, altered, or defaced in any way. If they are, the athlete will be disqualified and fined.
5. Please verify start times and other critical event issues when checking in at registration.
6. All information is subject to change. Please check this website frequently.
7. Click here for Age Group, Start Times, and Distances.

AWARDS

Awards:  SRAM Cross-Country

• All preliminary race results will be posted on or near the Main Awards Stage.  
• All podium winners (top three in each racing category) will receive a medal.
• Awards presentations will be held on the Main Awards Stage for each category of race as that category finishes, and after the top ten awards results are made final.

Awards:  All SOC Races

1. Preliminary results and protests.  Preliminary results will be posted within fifteen minutes of competition completion. Any protests must be filed with a designated protest official within fifteen minutes of preliminary-results posting.  All signed official results are final. No race protests will be accepted after race day - ALL results are final as posted by midnight of your race day.
2. Complete FINAL race results will be posted online at www.seaotterclassic.com  by midnight day of race. NO PROTEST/CHANGES/EDITS to race results will occur after this point - NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Podium winners may receive merchandise from various Sea Otter sponsors.
4. Athletes must be in attendance at the Awards Ceremony to receive their prizes. Awards will not be mailed; no exceptions.