AUSCYCLING - 2020 Macarthur GRAND "OPEN"ING
- Aaron Mangan
- Martin Ward
Macarthur BMX Club presents
COUNTRY CLUB GLEDSWOOD HILLS GRAND "OPEN"ING
Sunday
COVID-19
This event will be run under COVID-19 regulation set by the Australian Government as outlined within the BMX NSW COVID-19 Safety management plan
*Have you returned from any overseas countries within the last 14 days?
*Have you been in close contact with anyone who has travelled from overseas within the last 14 days?
*Have you had close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days?
*Have you returned from Victoria within the last 14 days?
*Have you attended any of the reported case locations listed on the NSW Health website? https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations-in-nsw
*Have you experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days (to include fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing)?
There are no exceptions to this and you will need to confirm this in the QR code process upon your arrival to practice on Saturday afternoon and racing on Sunday verifying with the COVID Security for your unique wristband.
COVID EVENT DOCUMENT BELOW:
| Entry | Registration (sign-on) |
|---|---|
Entries close: 11.59 pm Sunday Late entries close: 11:59 pm Monday Late entry fee: extra $20 per rider | Registration (sign-on) is mandatory at this Macarthur BMX event. All riders must take their bikes to the transponder checking station to register for the event. Parents, guardians must scan Sprocket licences at the transponder checking station. Failure to do so means the rider will not be able to race. It is the responsibility of the rider/parent/guardian to check all details are correct at the transponder checking station Any amendments need to be made before 08:30 on the day of racing at the score shed Registration closes at 08:30, if you are going to be late you need to call or send a message to 0421362935 |
Transponders will be used at this event, all riders must have a transponder in order to be scored.
(Note: Sprockets are not scored and do not need a transponder)
Open Practice (Sat) |
| Notes |
Gates/Practice (Sun) | Blocks and Times are subject to change based on entry numbers BLOCK 1 Enter @7.50am
BLOCK 2 - Enter @12pm
| Blocks and Times are subject to change based on entry numbers This technical guide is your point of reference for Block and Time changes All riders are responsible to use equipment/clothing that complies with the Australian Rulebook 2020 regulations for practice and racing. Number plates must be used during practice and racing. The fact that any noncompliance was not noticed earlier in an event or a previous event shall not constitute a defence. The assumption that all riders have practised on the Saturday and Sunday is a warm-up only |
Racing (Sun) |
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Location | 130 Camden Valley Way, Elderslie NSW 2570 |
Participation | Sprockets: 5, 6, 7 (no gender division) | Riding up | |
20" | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ | Except at National Championships (CN), National Series (NS), and State Titles (ST), competitors may enter (ride up) above their racing age or ride the opposite gender class equal to or above (but not below) their own racing age. This includes age-on-day and year of birth racing. Sprocket Rocket riders are ineligible to ride up into competitive classes. | |
Cruiser | 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ | ||
Superclass | 16+ | ||
Masterclass | Male: 30+ (Open Wheel) Female: 30+ (Open Wheel) | ||
Special classes | Competitors may also enter (or qualify for) any appropriate Superclass Classes, Composite Classes, Trophy Dashes, Retro Classes or other special racing that may be organised |
Class merge
- Under-subscribed classes will be combined with an older category. However, classes with a maximum age of more than 24 (eg 25-29) shall be combined with the next younger category.
- In the case that any under-subscribed category cannot be combined according to these rules, the race director will use his/her discretion to provide a suitable outcome for riders. If this is not possible then the category shall not be run.
- If the adequate numbers of riders are registered and confirmed during the rider’s confirmation, the category will be run even if fewer riders show up at the start.
- If an inadequate number of riders are confirmed during the rider’s confirmation, the category shall be combined as per these rules.
Class (min 4 riders) | Online entry fee | Awards |
|---|---|---|
Superclass | $49.35 | $2,000 plus payback minus rider levy |
| Masterclass | $39.35 | 1, 2, 3 pays double, all other awards pay the same as Age classes |
Age / cruiser classes | $29.35 | Awards 1-8 |
Sprocket | $29.35 | Awards all riders |
All entry fees include $9.35 rider levy to the club ($8.50 + GST)
Note extra fees changed by the service provider
- $1.70 online entry service fee
- Credit card fee
Racing
Superclass / Masterclass / Age / Cruiser: 3 motos and finals
Sprockets: 4 motos (note: there is no gender division in Sprockets classes)
Racing conducted under ARB 012-1(a), 012-2(b) - See the Australian Rulebook 2020.
Pro sections in all sanctioned events to be traversed only by Superclass riders. The Pro-sections are mandatory for Superclass male riders and optional for Superclass female riders unless otherwise directed by the Chief Commissaire.
Participation class riders are unable to be assisted at the start hill by parents/guardians due to COVID-19 safety management plan requirements. Officials will assist the rider if required.
A protest may be filed by a rider through the Team Manager with the Chief Commissaire for the scoring of a rider. Protests can only be made on the results from the scoring medium showing the order in which the riders crossed the finish line, not the decisions of the commissaires panel that are noted in the results such as DNS (Did Not Start), DNF (Did Not Finish), REL (Relegated).
Transponders
- all riders (except Sprockets) must have a transponder.
- it is a rider's responsibility to ensure the transponder is correctly affixed to their bike and is operational which includes subscription
- in the event of a malfunction or loss of transponder, for any reason, the rider’s finishing position will be determined by the officials
- any rider coming off the gate without a transponder or with a non-working transponder will be scored as DNF.
- if a rider gets a start signal but not a finish signal the commissaires will use best endeavours to find the placing for that rider if this is not possible the rider will be scored last.
In all cases the decisions made by the Chief Commissaire are final
Disclaimer
By entering this event I, for myself and for my heirs, personal representative and assign, do hereby release and forever discharge the controlling bodies, organisers, officials, members property owners, employees and any person, firm or corporation charged with the responsibility or liability from all or any claims, demands, cost expenses, loss of service and any other actions arising from any act or occurrence and particularly on account of ALL PERSONAL INJURY, DISABILITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF KIND that I may hereafter sustain as a result of participation in any event, as a competitor or spectator conducted by any club or organisation affiliated with the official controlling bodies of BMX in New South Wales. I fully understand the nature of the activities to be conducted and acknowledge the hazards of the said activities. I voluntarily assume the risk of injury to my person, property and the property of others. In the event of any injury, I hereby give consent for proper medical treatment to be administered.
I, and those in my company, further agree to comply with and be bound by the Code of Behaviour as it relates to riders, parents, spectators and officials. I am also aware that any photographs, still or moving, that may be taken during the event may be published and used for publicity and promotional purposes.
>>>> Do not leave race entry to the last minute <<<<
Online entry | Enquiries (email only) |
Online entered riders can be checked immediately in the Entered Riders list in OSM. This can be found at the top right of the online entry page. If the rider is not listed here then they are not entered. | For entry, enquiries contact Macarthur BMX Club before the close of entries macarthurbmx@gmail.com For OSM online enquiries contact BMX Australia membership@bmxaustralia.com.au |
Note: No refund is made without a Medical Certificate/COVID-19 test result (max 1 week after the event)
Accomodation
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