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QUALIFICATION

Qualification Overview

Qualification in each country is by the national governing body, known as a national association or federation (OCRA.) 

This is commonly done through a national series, national championships, races sanctioned / approved by the national federation and / or races in their continental region. Many associations use a ranking system that helps them select athletes. If a country fields a full team (5 athletes per category), they will have 90 athletes per event category. Additional athletes may compete in the open category under their country flag.

How to Qualify

Athletes that wish to qualify for FISO World Championships must do so through the national qualifying event or if they reside/compete in another country, through the qualifying event sanctioned by the local national federation

National Teams

Just like Olympics and other international multi-sport Games, national teams are qualified through their national federation. The national federations are non-profit organisations run by, and for their members, the athletes. Official teams are limited to 5 people per competitive race category. Additional athletes may run under their country flag in open categories.

Competitive Categories

Competitive race categories for men and women in Elite (any age) and eight (8) age groups from under 20 (minimum age 18 on race day) to over 50. Age group is the age you are on December 31st, 2020. Competitive categories are provided in each event: 100m, 3km and 12+km.

U20 (18-19), 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+

Results and records will be provided for all age groups up to the oldest person.

Open Qualification

Open (non-competitive) waves will be provided, no qualification is required. There are no awards for Open categories.

IRISH QUALIFYING EVENTS

Winter qualifying event, December 15th, 2024

Other events to follow, please reach out to info@ocra.ie for any and all enquiries regarding the registration.