The Category Placement Table (CPT) is the sorting algorithm that NICA uses to assign student-athletes’ categories each season. It draws upon data from the previous race season. You can peruse the 2024 Maryland CPT on your own - simply click here - The 2025 CPT will be uploaded once it is available for the new season

If a rider need to change categories for any reason, they can do so by filing a category change petition. This form can only be submitted by a NICA coach. The 2024 petition form can be found here. The deadline for petitions before the race plate order is July 21. Petitions will be accepted for one week after each race weekend.