In Pairs Freestyle, two riders perform together and are judged with an extra emphasis on teamwork and the qualities of a two-person performance. In Group Freestyle, groups of three or more riders are judged with an additional emphasis on the qualities of a multiple person performance. Age groups for racing and age groups for artistic events are chosen separately, based upon the rider's skills and needs. The minimum allowable age groups are listed for each event. Convention hosts are free to add more age groups.
Age group is determined by the rider's age on the first day of the convention.
Junior Expert, if used, is open to all riders 0-14. Expert is open to riders of any age, including 0-14. Riders must state the age group in which they are entering for each artistic event in which they participate. Professionals age 14 or younger may enter Jr. Expert or Expert. This applies only to Individual and Pairs Freestyle.