2021 AusCycling NSW/ACT State Series 1 - Maitland BMX Club


Maitland BMX Club and AusCycling presents

2021 AusCycling NSW/ACT State Series 1 - Maitland BMX Club

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 Interstate 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.



EntryRegistration (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 AusCycling BMX events.

All riders must take their bikes to the transponder checking station to register for the event. 

Riders entered in 2 categories (i.e. 20" and 24" must take both bikes to register in both categories)

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 09:30 on the day of racing at the score shed

Registration closes at 09:30, 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)
Practice and racing

Open Practice (Sat)

  • 15:00 - 17:00

Gates/Practice (Sun)

  • 8-11s 00 -08.30am
  • 17+ including Superclass 08:30 – 09.00am
  • 12 -16s including Jnr Superclass 09:00 – 09.25am
  • Sprockets 09.25- 09.50am

Racing (Sun)

  • 10:00 am sharp

Location

Maitland BMX Track, Metford Road East Maitland NSW 2323 

Notes

Race Format and Times are subject to change based on Public Health order updates set by the government

This technical guide is your point of reference for the event racing format and time changes

All riders are responsible to use equipment/clothing that complies with the Auscycling Technical Regulations: BMX 2021 for practice and racing.

Number plates must be used during practice and racing.

The fact that any non-compliance 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




Categories

Participation

Sprockets: 5, 6, 7 (no gender division)


Riding up

20"

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 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 categories. 

Cruiser

8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50+ 

Junior Superclass

14-16

Superclass

16+

Masters

Male: 30+ (20")

Female: 30+ (Open Wheel)

Special categories

Competitors may also enter (or qualify for) any special categories that may be organised at the discretion of the club



Class merge

  1. Under-subscribed categories will be combined with an older category. However, categories with a maximum age of more than 24 (eg 25-29) shall be combined with the next younger category.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. If an inadequate number of riders are confirmed during the rider’s confirmation, the category shall be combined as per these rules. 
Fees / Awards

Class (min 4 riders)

Online entry fee

Awards

Superclass

$50

$2,000 plus payback minus rider levy*

Junior Superclass$40$500 prize pool plus payback minus rider levy*
Masters$401, 2, 3 pays double, all other awards pay the same as Age classes

Age / cruiser categories

$30

Awards 1-8

Sprockets

$30

Awards all riders

*Rider levy: $5.50

Note fees changed by the service provider

  • Online entry service fee
  • Merchant fee

Racing

Superclass / Masters / Age / Cruiser: 3 motos and finals

Sprockets: 4 motos (note: there is no gender division in Sprockets classes)

Racing conducted under Auscycling Technical Regulations: BMX 2021 2.03.02(a), 2.03.03(b)

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.

Riders wishing to enter into the Superclass category at AusCycling sanctioned events where an 8m/SX hill or pro straight is available will be required to show a competency certification prior to the commencement of racing

Junior Superclass will always ride the same straights as the Challenge categories

Participation class riders will be assisted by officials at the start to comply with Covid-19 Management plans (No Parents/Guardians are permitted on the start hill)

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 commissaires on a best endeavours basis If this is not possible the rider will be scored last.
  • any rider coming off the gate without a transponder or with a non-working transponder will be scored as DNF.

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.

Entries

>>>> 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 EntryBoss

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 the host club before the close of entries Adam Thomsen – Maitlandbmx@hotmail.com

For EntryBoss online enquiries contact Auscycling NSW BMX

membership@bmxaustralia.com.au


Note: No refund is made without a Medical Certificate/COVID-19 test result (max 1 week after the event)



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