Based on the UCI allowing Great Britain 16 places per category, the following qualification criteria stands. This is subject to change if the UCI alter the allowance each nation can send. The qualification is taken from the National Rankings here

Elite men, women and junior categories will be selection only.

The championships take place in Medellin, Columbia from 25-29 May 2016

To secure a place, a qualified rider must register by 31 January 2016.

All remaining places will be made available in the 2016 season. The criteria for the second phase of qualification will take the best two of three ranking events in the 2016 season.

The cut-off date will be announced once the British BMX series dates have been confirmed. As a provisional date, March 14th will be the cut off.

Wildcard entries are open to those who have sustained injury and have been unable to compete for a period of eight weeks in the 2015 season. A doctor's note must be supplied. Applications for dispensation can be sent to: bmx@britishcycling.org.uk.

The full list of qualified riders can be found here