US MTB SERIES TEAM COMPETITION
Team Rules
Division eligibility, scoring, roster rules, and awards for the US MTB Series Team Championship.
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The Team Championship promotes fair competition, encourages team development, and recognizes both large and small programs by dividing the series into two team divisions based on roster size.
New for 2027 — Podium Requirement
Starting in 2027, a team must field a full podium — at least 3 finishers — in a race for that race to count toward the Team Championship. Races where a team has fewer than 3 finishers will not earn that team any points for the Team Championship standings.
Team Divisions
Summit Division
Large Teams
- Teams with 8 or more registered riders
- Team size is determined by the official roster at the start of the season
- All riders must be properly registered under a single team name
- The top 9 individual finishers from the team at each race will score points
- Team race score is the sum of those 9 riders' individual points
- Individual scoring follows the standard US MTB Series points structure
- Teams get to drop their 2 worst races
Trail Division
Small Teams
- Teams with 7 or fewer registered riders
- Team size is determined by the official roster at the start of the season
- The top 5 individual finishers from the team at each race will score points
- Team race score is the sum of those 5 riders' individual points
- Individual scoring follows the standard US MTB Series points structure
- Teams get to drop their 2 worst races
Team Rosters & Registration
- All riders may represent only one team per season.
- Team rosters are evaluated beginning at Race #1.
- Teams may adjust roster size during the first three (3) races only.
- Rosters and divisions are locked after Race #3.
Division Changes
- Teams may upgrade or downgrade divisions prior to Race #3.
- Any division change must be approved by US MTB Series officials.
- No division changes are permitted.
- All teams remain in their assigned division for the remainder of the season.
Points Reset Policy
If a team voluntarily changes divisions at any point:
- All previously earned team points are forfeited
- Points do not transfer between divisions
- Team standings restart at zero in the new division
This policy exists to prevent strategic manipulation of team size or scoring.
Minimum Roster Requirements
- Summit Division teams must maintain a minimum of 9 registered riders.
- Trail Division teams must maintain 8 or fewer registered riders.
- If a Summit Division team drops below 9 riders after Race #3, the team remains in the Summit Division for the season.
- Teams may not remove riders to avoid an upgrade requirement.
Series Championship Scoring
- Every race counts toward the Team Championship.
- No dropped races unless specifically announced for a given season.
- Team standings are cumulative across the season.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
If teams are tied on total points, ties will be broken in the following order:
- Most team race wins
- Most second-place finishes
- Head-to-head result at the final race
- Decision by Series Officials (if necessary)
Sportsmanship & Integrity
- Teams must compete in the division that reflects their true roster size.
- Any attempt to manipulate rosters, scoring, or division placement may result in penalties or disqualification.
- The US MTB Series reserves the right to review and enforce all team classifications.
Awards
Summit Division
Trail Division
Team Championships are awarded separately for the Summit and Trail divisions at the Series Championship event. Additional team awards may be announced during the season.
Final Authority
The US MTB Series reserves the right to:
- Interpret and enforce these rules
- Make clarifications when necessary
- Act in the best interest of fair competition and rider development