RIDING CLASSES

These are the competition classes for NETA events, not training classes
For full class requirements see the NETA Rulebook HERE

Youth A & B:

Youth class is for young riders on small machines learning the basics.

Youth class will be designated as YOUTH A or YOUTH B on signage. Youth A and B are age specific classes, dedicated to minors age twelve (12) and younger who may be younger and/or less experienced than those participating in the Rookie class. Youth riders must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Youth A and B classes will include sections and a loop segregated from all other classes with a dedicated Youth Trialsmaster. Youth A will be the more advanced group, yet their sections will utilize open turns and very small or no obstacles. Admission to Youth A will be at the discretion of the Youth Trialsmaster.

Youth B is the least challenging youth class, designed for small non-trials type motorcycles and very young and possibly inexperience riders. Youth B is recommended for riders eight (8) years of age or younger riding their first event. Although all classes are mandatory at NETA sanctioned events, there are some venues that prohibit non-trials bike tires, thus disqualifying some Youth A and B riders’ bikes. If Youth A and B classes are not offered at an event, event organizers will give notice in the NETA newsletter and on the NETA website. Youth A and B classes will start one (1) hour earlier than adult classes, usually at 10:00 a.m. Parent/legal guardian is responsible to provide appropriate riding gear and size motorcycle for their rider

All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at sign up and they both must sign the Minor Liability Release. Parent or guardian is responsible to supervise the minor to insure his/her safety and the safety of others at any time while at the event site.

Rookie:

Rookie class is for riders new to the sport of trials wishing to work on basics. Rookie class will ride the "C" (easiest) line in the Novice sections. Separate Rookie sections may be used at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course.

Junior:

Junior class is for riders under the age of 14 and under. Junior class typically rides three loops of eight sections. Junior class rides the "C" (easiest) line in the Novice sections.

Sportsman:

Sportsman class is for riders with minimal trials experience. Riders with experience in other forms of off-road competition are encouraged to start riding in the Novice class. Sportsman class typically rides five loops of eight sections. Sportsman sections are designed to test basic skills and typically consist of off-camber turns, slippery rock fields, logs and steps no larger than 24". Sportsman class rides the "B" (easier) line in the Novice sections.

Novice:

Novice class is for riders with minimal trials experience. Riders with experience in other forms of off-road competition are encouraged to start riding in the Novice class. Novice class typically rides four loops of eight sections. Novice sections are designed to test basic skills and typically consist of off-camber turns, slippery rock fields, logs and steps no larger than 12". Novice class rides the "C" (easier) line in the Novice sections.

Vintage:

Vintage class is for riders on older trials bikes with drum brakes and twin shock rear suspensions. Vintage class typically rides four loops of eight Novice sections. Vintage class rides the "B" (easier) line in the Novice sections.

Senior Advanced:

Senior Advanced class is for riders over 40. Senior Advanced class typically rides four loops of eight Expert sections. Senior Advanced class rides the "B" (easier) line in the Expert sections.

Senior A:

Senior A class is for riders over 40. Senior A class typically rides four loops of eight Novice sections. Senior A class rides the "A" (harder) line in the Novice sections.

Senior B:

Senior B class is for riders over 40. Senior B class typically rides four loops of eight Novice sections. Senior B class rides the "B" (easier) line in the Novice sections.

Senior C:: Senior C class is for riders over 40. Senior C class typically rides four loops of eight Novice sections. Senior C class rides the "C" (easiest) line in the Novice sections.

Intermediate:: Intermediate class is for riders who have advanced beyond novice class and wish to ride a higher degree of difficulty. Intermediate class typically rides five loops of eight novice sections. Intermediate class rides the "A" (harder) line in the Novice sections.
Women:: Women's class is a class to allow women to compete against each other. Women's class rides four loops of eight novice sections. Women's class rides the "C" (easiest) line in the Novice sections.
Advanced:: Advanced class is for improving riders who have graduated from intermediate class and are ready for tougher challenges. Advanced class rides expert sections with splits to maintain sufficient difficulty level. Typical sections are approximate national sportsman class level and contain short-approach obstacles, trick-turn areas, odd-shaped obstacles and steps of up to 48". Advanced class rides five loops of expert sections with splits to decrease difficulty. Advanced class rides the "B" (easier) line in the Expert sections.
Expert:: Expert class is for national caliber riders wishing to ride national support type obstacles. Expert sections are approximate national support class in difficulty. Expert class typically rides five loops of eight expert sections. Expert class rides the "A" (harder) line in the Expert sections.
Champ:: Champ class is for national caliber riders wishing to ride national expert type obstacles. Champ sections are approximate national expert class in difficulty. Champ class typically rides four loops of eight expert sections. Champ class rides the "A" (harder) line in the Expert sections plus all "CH" gates. Trialsmasters will provide a minimum of two sections designated as "Champ" sections or two Expert sections with "CH" gates.