In summary, the MTBA Junior Policy states for the various age-groups guidelines:

UNDER 10 YEARS

- 1 ride session weekly, no

longer than 30min - Emphasis of fun group

learning outcomes - Limited Competition

11-12 YEARS (U13)

- Total ride time between 2 and 5hrs weekly, with each session no longer than 75min - Emphasis of skill development,

bike handling and race craft - Club level competition only, with

target race time 30-45min

13-14 YEARS (U15)

- Total ride time between 3 and 8hrs weekly, with each session no longer than 2hrs - Emphasis of skill development,

bike handling and race craft - Club, State and National level competition, with target race time 45-60min

15-16 YEARS (U17)

- Total ride time bewteen 6 and 14hrs weekly, with each session no longer than 4hrs - Emphasis of skill development

and physical conditioning - Club, State and National level competition, with target race time 60-75min (XCO)

17-18 YEARS (U19)

- Total ride time bewteen 8 and 18hrs weekly, with each session no longer than 6hrs - Emphasis of skill development and physical conditioning, with specificity of training - Club, State, National and International level competition, with target race time 60-75min (XCO)