2020 Test Team Qualifier for the New Zealand Leg
The Ultimate Rivalry – Australia v New Zealand
QUALIFICATION EVENT – BMXNSW STATE SERIES ROUND 3 at PENRITH BMX CLUB - SUNDAY 26TH JULY 2020
AN INVITATION TO ALL RIDERS 11 YEARS OF AGE AS AT 20TH OCTOBER 2020
FOR A CHANCE TO QUALIFY TO REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY IN THE TRANS TASMAN TEST TEAM
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – Ride for your Country
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 19TH JULY 2020
Please Note: Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic a final decision between BMXNSW and BMXNZ with be made in the 2nd week of July 2020 as to whether the event in NZ will go ahead.
This will be governed by any travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in place at that time.
We would suggest not entering for the qualifier or pay for travel or accommodation until this announcement is made.
Must be 11 years of age as at 20th October 2020 | |
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Qualification will be held at the BMXNSW State Series Round 3 to be held at Penrith BMX Club on Sunday 26th July 2020 Each rider wanting to try to qualify for the Test Team must enter for the the State Series Event and the Test Team Qualifying Event. When entering for the Test Team Qualifier there is a fee of $5.00 will be payable by riders wanting to try to qualify for the Junior Test Team. This fee is on top of the normal entry fee for the State Series Event. This $5.00 fee will be payable at time of entering for the BMXNSW State Series Event at Penrith. On Sunday 26th July, Riders enter and compete in their normal 20" race class motos. Fastest lap times in the 3 x motos will be used for qualification, with the fastest 4 girls and 4 boys being offered a place in the Test Team. The 5th Fastest lap times for Boys and Girls will be offered the positions of Reserve Riders | Test Teams (boys and girls teams) will compete against New Zealand in the Trans Tasman Test Team event held during the BMXNZ National Championships at Mainland North Region at North Avon Christchurch 24-25th October 2020 |
Team Selection Process - (Australian Qualifier – BMXNSW State Series Round 3 – Penrith BMX Club)
To confirm which 4 male and 4 female riders will represent Australia in the Trans Tasman Test Team Event held at the BMXNZ National Championships at Mainland North Region at North Avon Christchurch 24-25th October 2020, (the fastest single 20” moto lap counts).
Qualification
The fastest individual lap times taken from your age motos will enable you to qualify. (Ties determined by countback on times).
The fastest 4 boys and fastest 4 girls will be offered positions on the Australian Test Team to compete against New Zealand at the June event.
The 5th Fastest lap times for Boys and Girls will be offered the positions of Reserve Riders
Event Entry and Conditions
You Must
Enter the BMXNSW State Series Round 3 at Penrith BMX Club Sunday 26th July 2020 in your age group and pay the State Series Entry Fee.
Enter and Pay the $5.00 fee for the Test Team Qualification when you enter for the State Series Round.
To be eligible to enter this event you need to:
be an Australian Citizen,
hold a current BMXA licence
be 11 years of age as at 20th October 2020
Questions and Additional information
If you have any questions regarding qualification, please contact:
Julia Botfield - email bmxnswtestteam2@gmail.com
Bluey Seaton - email bmxnswracing@gmail.com
Australian Trans Tasman Test Communication and Procedural Guidelines October 2020
Introduction
The intention of this document is to enable all parties involved in the Australian leg of the Trans Tasman Test Team event to be informed of all aspects of the trip, including the responsibilities of Parents, Team members and Team Management.
Please read this carefully and raise any concerns you may have with Team Management as soon as possible.
We ask all to keep in mind that this trip is both a BMX racing event, and an experience that needs to be viewed in a holistic manner.
Communication
We ask that the Team Management are to be treated and communicated with in a polite and professional manner at all times. We are BMXNSW Board Members, BMXNSW Officials and whilst taking part in this event are International representatives on behalf of BMXNSW.
All levels of communication relating to the Team, Training, Team Activities and Race Event matters will need to be presented to the Team Managers only, not your Test Team coach.
Please do not hesitate to ask the Team Managers as many questions relating to the above as you wish, ensuring you have adequate information to formulate a correct understanding of how the trip/event will be experienced by all parties.
It would be greatly appreciated if negative feedback was not raised in front of the riders. Please raise any matters as such in private with Team Management, not your Test Team coach.
Parents will be provided with a condensed version of the overall Itinerary as there may be activities where your attendance is welcome, as well as activities such as training sessions which may be closed sessions for Athletes, Coaching Staff and Management.
Cost
The fee payable by the family of the success riders are as follows;
Qualifying Riders from Non NSW States and Territorials will be required to pay $1500.00 within 14 days of the qualifying event at Penrith.
Qualifying Riders from NSW will be the same fee of $1500.00 but this will be subsidised 50% by BMXNSW. This will be required to be paid within 14 days of the qualifying event at Penrith.
Note: Test Team Management suggests that any intestate qualifying riders and families approach their state governing body for subsidised funding as provided by BMXNSW for NSW qualifying riders
5th Rider
The 5th Fastest lap times for Boys and Girls will be offered the positions of Reserve Riders
Where the 5th rider has not accepted a position or has been injured prior/within the event and is deemed to not be 100% fit to race by the Test Team Management – the 5th rider position will be based on the “next available rider” scenario who had entered the Test Team Qualifier.
The 5th Rider will be a self-funded position.
Injury/Sickness
If injury and/or sickness occur at any time, Team Managers will as required inform Parents of any issues.
If a race injury/incident occurs, it will be the responsibility of the Team Managers to manage the incident. All decisions will be made by Team Managers in consultation with Parents.
COVID-19
If a Team Member or person who live at the same household as the Team Member has been sick with COVID-19, is sick with COVID-19 or has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 the parent of the rider must contact Team Management immediately. All decisions will be made by Team Managers in consultation with Parents.
Injury Prior to a Training Camp – Please understand that both the Team Management and Team Coach MUST abide by rules enforced by our governing body BMX Australia.
The Team Management and Team Coach MUST abide by the CONCUSSION policies and DUTY OF CARE policies.
Please understand it is very likely that if a rider is injured they will be replaced by the 5th / next rider, decisions to replace a rider sits solely with the Team Management and the Team Coach.
Racing Incident / Injury
If a race injury / incident happens during a training camp and/or during the Race Event, it will be the responsibility of the Team Managers to manage the incident. All decisions will be made by the Team Manager in consultation with Parents.
Please understand that both the Team Management and Team Coach MUST abide by rules enforced by our governing body BMX Australia.
The Team Management and Team Coach MUST abide by the CONCUSSION policies and DUTY OF CARE policies.
Please understand it is very likely that if a rider is injured they will be replaced by the 5th / next rider, decisions to replace a rider sits solely with the Team Management and the Team Coach.
Training
Parent’s will be invited to attend training sessions, on occasion training sessions may be considered “closed sessions” – meaning no one other than Management, Coaching Staff and those there on request are to attend these sessions.
We may ride alternate tracks to that of the one we will be racing (competition track) – however we will endeavour to secure as much time on the competition track where possible.
It is paramount that riders understand the main reason they have been asked to attend is to focus on the TEST TEAM OUTCOME, and will need to take instruction only from their Coach – it is ideal that riders have a single understanding of what is being asked of them and not have to manage conflicting information.
Food, Fruit and Water will be provided at every session.
Proposed Training Dates are September Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th 2020 at venues to be confirmed at a later date (note these are subject to change).
Coaching
It would be greatly appreciated if you could leave ALL coaching requirements to the nominated Team Coach. Test Team racing is, to some degree, different to any other form of BMX racing that a rider may have experienced, Coaching Staff should be the single point of experience in helping prepare riders for this level of racing.
The Coach will be available to discuss coaching related items, it is preferred this to occur once the training session and formalities have reached completion.
If you have anything of a negative nature that requires discussion, this should be raised with the Team Managers and NOT the Team Coach.
Your child has secured a position within the team as a result of hard work and dedication, and already has many BMX racing skills. We will not change the way in which they ride, we will however be educating them in relation to “defensive” strategies, team riding and positioning. Test Team Racing is different to every other kind of BMX racing your child will have experienced, or will ever experience again. We have no intention of restricting or limiting a rider’s opportunities, but will work with them to help them ride in a manner designed to achieve the hoped-for outcome – winning the Test Team event.
Please ensure your child has sufficient race clothing to see them through a number of sessions as the weather may not be ideal.
Electronic Devices/Phones
It is highly recommended riders DO NOT bring such items with them to training camps. A great deal of time is spent searching and recovering lost devices.
If riders need to contact their families, Management Team is more than happy to allow the rider to utilise a Managers phone. Management numbers are published below if you need to make contact with your child.
If your child has ANY concerns please make the Management Team aware – we will address the issue and provide you with an understanding as to the resolution/outcome.
Race Day
Race Day will be something that WILL be very foreign to many … parents and riders alike. You will all be in a different Country, with a different race format, being asked to race a different race strategy – this is sometimes a little overwhelming, the Coach and Management Team will assist the riders in dealing with each and every situation.
Parents/Guests will have limited access to the riders on race day, so please do not take it upon yourself to approach the riders unless approved by the Management Team and/or Coach – this is to ensure we provide the riders with a safe and pleasant environment during the event and keep them focused on their goals.
Parents/Guests will not be seated with the team, a separate area will be assigned that will enable you to watch the racing and cheer on our riders.
Food, Fruit and Water will be provided on the day – we may ask that you provide your child’s lunch on this day so as to ensure they eat as they normally would on any given race day.
Team Racing is VERY, VERY different to racing as an individual.
Your child may be asked to ride in a way that does not make sense to most … they will have been asked to ride by their Coach for the best outcome of the Team.
Management Contact Details
Julia Botfield
Email bmxnswtestteam2@gmail.com
Bluey Seaton
Email bmxnswracing@gmail.com
BMXNSW