diff --git a/rowers/models.py b/rowers/models.py
index 0b5ed03f..a0a74a42 100644
--- a/rowers/models.py
+++ b/rowers/models.py
@@ -3059,7 +3059,7 @@ class IndoorVirtualRaceResultForm(ModelForm):
 
 
     def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
-        categories = kwargs.pop('categories')
+        categories = kwargs.pop('categories',None)
         super(IndoorVirtualRaceResultForm, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)
         if categories is not None:
             self.fields['entrycategory'].queryset = categories