QUALIFYING RULES

Best of the U.S. Competition Qualifying and Championshp Rules are straightforward:

• Amateurs only
• Must qualify in their home state (special rules apply for military and student exceptions; contact BOUS for details.)
• May qualify only at their home state's Designated Qualifier Race
• The top  resident amateur man and woman are the Best of the U.S. State Qualifiers, regardless of their age, and are invited to lead their State Team at the National Championship.
• The 2nd and 3rd Place resident amateurs at the State Qualifier Race are also invited to compete on their State Team at the National Championship.
• Best of the U.S. management reserves the right to extend National Championship invitations at their discretion, in special situations.
• Championship Athletes must register for the Championship Race.
• USAT Rules & Regulations govern the outcome of the Championship Race.