Ever Wonder How Races are Scored?

WCA Cross races have experienced tremendous growth. As is the case, WCA has taken steps to add more officials to accommodate the influx of riders. In the meantime, riders can help themselves by understanding the scoring process. The scoring is a process and riders can help by knowing the process. Here goes:

1) At the end of the race, the judges review their scoring notes and post a copy of the results for rider review. This can take half an hour or more if there are many riders on different laps.

2) The riders have 15 minutes to review the results and take any complaints or questions to the chief judge

3) The chief judge checks and rules on all protests. If needed, a new copy of results may be produced. This takes....as long as it takes.

4) Only when all protests have been answered are the results final. If you check the initial posting and go away, it is entirely possible that those results will change before they are final
5) WCAs Technical director does not make any changes to the results after race day. She relies on what the judges have given her.

WCA strives for 100% accurate results. We've been challenged this year by a huge increase in the number of competitors, and will have additional officials on hand for the balance of the series. Still, riders can help themselves by knowing the process.