BMX VICTORIA KNOX BMX CLUB 2014

BMX VICTORIA
PRESENTS THE
Approved
2014
BMX VICTORIA OPEN
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
25/14 PC
INCORPORATING THE FINAL ROUND OF BOTH THE DYNAMITE & CRACKERJACK SERIES
See www.bmxv.com.au for rules
FEATURING
THE TOP 8 PRO SHOOTOUT
A Class S event, run under UCI BMX rules with Australian Regional Applications 2014
OPEN TO ALL BMXA OPEN, MINI WHEELER & SPROCKET LICENCE RIDERS
(EXCLUDING 4 MONTH LICENCE HOLDERS)
FRIDAY 21st, SATURDAY 22nd & SUNDAY 23rd
NOVEMBER 2014
At The
KNOX BMX CLUB
Bunjil Way, Knoxfield, Victoria
GPS Position: 145°15'27"E, 37°53'56"S
$6,600 PRIZE POOL
Postal entries close: Friday 10th October 2014
Online entries close: Friday 17th October 2014
NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED WITHIN THE GROUNDS AT ANYTIME
BMX VICTORIA,
with the support of
The KNOX CITY COUNCIL
presents
The 2014 Victorian Open State Championships
at
The KNOX BMX CLUB
$6,600.00 Pro Prize Pool
INCLUDING 30+ MASTERS
 AA Men
$2000
Shootout Top 8 $1,000
 AA Women
$750
Shootout Top 8 $600
 A Men
$800
Shootout Top 8 $400
 A Women
$300
Shootout Top 8 $250
 30+ Masters $500
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Sprocket Rockets
Mini Wheelers
Redline Teams Trophy Competition
2015 National Championships qualifying event (for Vic licensed riders)
Timing and Scoring by MyLaps transponders, BEM & LYNX Camera
AA & A classes will be run under UCI rules with non scrambled motos
– Mini Wheelers, Sprocket and Challenge classes run under ARA Rules
THE 2014 BMX VICTORIA
OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Program
Friday
12:30pm
1:30pm
Saturday
Mini Wheeler, Sprocket, Cruiser Classes racing, Dynamite & Crackerjack series finalists,
Time trials for A & AA Men & Women (for Sunday’s seeding) and Top Eight Shootout for
A & AA Men & Women Saturday night
8.30am
9:00am
Mid Day
Registration until 11:30am sharp at the Knox Athletics Club
Official Practice until Mid-day in class groups – refer to Final Instructions
Official Opening Ceremony
12:20pm
Riders’ briefing
12.30pm
Racing 3 Motos
No Break
Semi-finals
Time Trials A Women, A Men, AA Women, AA Men
No Break
Mini Wheelers & Sprockets 4th Moto
Short Break Finals
Top 8 Shoot Out, A Women, A Men, AA Women, AA Men
Short Break Presentations
Sunday
20inch Age Classes, *AA &*A Men & Women, 30+ Masters
Registration until 4:30pm at the Knox Athletics Club
Official Practice until 4:30pm
(NOTE:*Seeding as per Saturday’s Time Trial)
8:00am
9.50am
10.00am
No Break
Short Break
Short Break
Short Break
Official Practice until 9.45 am in class groups – refer to Final Instructions
Riders’ Briefing and “Riders to Staging”
Racing
3 Motos
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Finals
Presentations - estimated finish approx. 3.00pm
Classes
Mini Wheelers: Participants must be 2-4 years of age & must hold a BMXA Mini Wheeler licence
Sprockets:
Under 5, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, 7 yrs.
Challenge (Age) 20”:
8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50+, 30+
Master
Challenge (Age) Cruiser: 8-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-18,19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50+
All Challenge (age) classes age determination is “Year of Competition minus Year of Birth”, ie. age as of 31st
December 2014
Pro classes 20”:
AA, A Men & Women
 Subject to entry numbers, separate male and female classes will be run in all classes
 No run-offs will be run. In the case of riders with equal points after the motos, positions will be
determined by a count-back on results and if a tie still exists, count back on lap times
 Where there are 8 or less competitors in a Class, a fourth Moto will be run in place of finals (BMXA
ARA Rule E Transfers.4.i).
NO INVITATIONAL FINALS WILL BE RUN.
Entry Fees
Address and Closing Date The mailing address and closing date are shown on the entry form
Entry Fees
CLASS
1st Class
2nd Class
Mini Wheelers
$50.00
Sprocket Rocket
$50.00
Age Class / Cruiser
$80.00
$70.00
30+ Masters
$100.00
A Women 20” Class
$85.00
AA Women 20” Class
$100.00
A Men 20” Classes
$100.00
AA Men 20” Classes
$120.00
Riders entering more than one class pay $10 less per class for their 2nd or 3rd classes.
Pro classes do not count as an additional class
No Transponder = no entry for Victorian Riders
Riders must list their transponder number on the entry form.
Interstate Riders will incur a $10 hire fee
No late entries - no excuses
Postal entries close at receipt of last mail on Friday 10th October 2014.
Please allow ample time for Australia Post
No phone entries will be accepted.
Online entries close at 10pm on Friday 17th October 2014.
Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the organizers. If accepted, the late entry will attract a
late fee of $40 per class
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ANIMAL FREE, SMOKE FREE AND ALCOHOL FREE WITHIN THE
CONFINES OF THE CLUB’S BOUNDARY FENCE
Awards
Mini Wheelers:
Sprockets:
Age 20” & Age Cruiser:
A/AA classes:
30+ Masters:
Awards to all Mini Wheelers
Awards to all Sprockets
Medallions 1-3 Commemorative Plates 1-8
To share Prize Pool totalling $6,100
Prize Pool $500.00
Transponders
 All scoring will be by transponder. All Victorian riders (except Sprockets & Mini Wheelers) MUST
have a transponder of their own. Interstate riders can hire a transponder for $10.
 It is the riders’ responsibility to ensure that the transponder is correctly fitted to their bike. There will be
a transponder fitting & testing station at Registration.
 Riders competing in both Cruiser and 20” classes will use the same transponder for both bikes, (except
Dynamite & Crackerjack riders where a 2nd transponder will be issued at no extra cost).
 If you are sharing a bike with another rider you must notify Registration in advance
office@bmxv.com.au
 Victorian riders needing to purchase their own transponder can do so from the BMXV website
www.bmxv.com.au
Pro Racing Information
Pro Racing
o to be run under UCI format and transfer rules per ARA Rule 4.E.6 (with exceptions as disclosed)
Information on the Format
 The single run Time Trial run on Saturday will be used for moto seeding using the principals from
UCI Rule 6.1.077. Riders not competing on time trial will be given a random moto seeding after all
time trial participants have been seeded
 Gate starting positions per UCI Rule 6.1.021. I.e.
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Motos per UCI annex 2
 Qualifiers and finals by seeding determined by lap time from the previous round (fastest rider has
the first choice on the gate). First stage after the motos determined by lap time from moto 3.
o Where there are 8 or less competitors in a class, a fourth moto will be run
Pro Top 8 Shootout
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One lap final with an eight man gate (if sufficient numbers) in each Pro Class
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Transfer based on Top 8 in time trial
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Minimum class size is five riders
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No additional entry fee
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The shootout has no influence on moto seeding which is based on the Time Trial results.
Registration, Scrutineering & Practice
All riders must register and produce their current BMXA licence
Friday 21st November
Saturday 22nd November
Motos will be drawn after close of Registration.
Registration:
Scrutineering:
12.30pm to 4.30pm
8:30am to 11.30am sharp
Random scrutineering will be conducted throughout the event.
Official Practice:
Friday:
All classes1.30pm to 4.30pm. (See Final Instructions for groups)
Saturday: Sprockets & Cruisers 9:00am to 11.30am (See Final Instructions for groups)
Mini Wheelers
11.45am to 12.00pm (See Final Instructions for groups)
Sunday: 20”
8.00am to 9.45am (See Final Instructions for groups)
Full regulation protective clothing must be worn and all competitors must have the supplied number
plate fitted to their bike during practice and racing.
Conditions of Entry
1. All riders must hold a current Mini Wheelers, Sprocket or Open BMXA licence (NO FOUR MONTH LICENCES)
2. All riders will be provided with a number plate and numbers for this event. Bikes not displaying the supplied number plate will
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not be permitted on the track. It is a condition of entry that this plate be used for the entire race meeting and other than
numbers or stickers supplied by the organisers, no other numbers or stickers may be attached to the plate.
Five (5) riders to constitute a class except in Mini Wheeler & Sprocket classes where any number will be deemed a class. If
insufficient entries are received to form a Class at closing date, riders will be allocated to the most appropriate Class.
Determination of age is age as at 31st December 2014. Riders must enter their natural age class.
No refunds, unless:
a) It is found after the close of entries that a rider’s nominated Class is not available; or
b) A rider is injured or becomes ill prior to the event and produces a medical certificate, in which case an administration fee
will be deducted.
It is the riders’ responsibility:
a) To check if an entry has been received. Entry lists will be progressively updated on the BMXV web site
www.bmxv.com.au.
b) To register, check Moto sheets or Points Café, attend Staging on time and ride in their correct Moto. Riders who fail to
register will not be included in Moto draw.
Invitational finals will not be run in any classes.
No run-offs will be run. In the case of riders with equal points after the motos, positions will be determined by a count-back on
results and if a tie still exists, count back on times.
Section 4.I.4 ARA rule: The Chief Commissaire is the final authority at any competition and riders will be held accountable for
the actions of their parents, team managers and any other persons in their company at a BMX competition or event. Any
misconduct on the part of these persons may, at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire result in the disqualification / fine, the
person removed from the track / venue area and recommendation to BMXA to have the rider’s licence suspended.
Final Instructions
Final instructions for practice groups and times, race format, presentation format etc will be posted online at
www.bmxv.com.au after the close of entries. Riders entering online will receive notification via email.
Redline Teams Trophy Competition
The Redline Teams Trophy competition entry forms and details will be available on BMXV’s website.
Team Managers should check this out.
 Please note that entries for the teams competition closes one week before the event i.e.:
Friday 14th November.
Further Information and Enquiries
1. Check the BMX Victoria web site www.bmxv.com.au
All other enquiries to BMXV’s email: admin@bmxv.com.au
NO ANIMALS ALLOWED WITHIN THE GROUNDS AT ANY TIME
Accommodation
Punt Hill Apartments
*Phone 1300731299
5% off booking when mentioning Knox BMX
At any off their apartments
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Lifestyle Apartments
*Phone (03)97531999
10% off booking when mentioning BMXV
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Cavalier
* Phone (03) 9801 9733
Standard – Queen Bed with bathroom @ $95 per night
Twin – Queen Bed & Single @ $110 per night
Double Twin – 2 x Queen Bed @ $132 per night
Family Room – 1 x Queen, 3 x Singles @ $165 per night (5 available)
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Golden Pebble
*phone (03)9837 8800
Sports Package Deal (Group bookings preferred)
Twin Room $ 129 per night
Deluxe Room $149.00 per night
Rollaway bed $20.00 per night
Breakfast $15.00 per person cereal, yoghurt, bacon, eggs etc.
Bikes can be stored in conference room if clean of all dirt
48 hour cancellation
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quality Inn Baton Rouge
* Phone (03) 97645050
Ferntree Gully Hotel
Phone: (03) 97586544
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BMX VICTORIA PRESENTS THE
2014 VICTORIAN OPEN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS
ENTRY FORM
NO ANIMALS ALLOWED WITHIN THE GROUNDS AT ANY TIME
One Rider Only Per Entry Form. BMXV Prefers Online Entry at www.bmxv.com.au
Rider’s Name
BMXA Licence
Number
Date Of Birth
Age @ 31/12/2014
Sponsor(s)
Transponder #
Race
Number
Class(es) Entered
Entry Fee
$
$
$
Number: _ _ - _ _ _ _ _
If no transponder, hire fee of $10(INTERSTATE
$
RIDERS ONLY)
Total
$
* Own transponder must be MyLaps Compatible
Conditions of Entry
To be read and signed by all entrants 18 and over or the Parent/Guardian of those entrants 17 and under) Persons entering the host BMX Club’s track and its immediate environs do so at their own risk. BMX Victoria and
the host Club, the host City Council, their officials, employees, contractors, and voluntary workers accept no responsibility for any injury, any damage or any loss, however incurred, during the activities associated with this
event. Medical attention will be arranged for any person when deemed necessary, especially in the absence of any responsible parent or guardian.
I/We understand & accept these conditions and the special conditions that apply.
Signatures
Date
Address
Postcode
Phone (
)
Club
E-mail
Post your signed entry and cheque or money order made payable to BMX VICTORIA to:
BMX Victoria “STATE TITLES ENTRY”, PO Box 180 FAIRFIELD, 3078
POSTAL ENTRIES AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY LAST MAIL Friday 10th OCTOBER 2014.
ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES 10:00pm Friday 17th OCTOBER 2014
ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF EVENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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/2014
BMX VICTORIA
2014 VICTORIAN OPEN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS
Volunteer Officials Wanted
Can you help during this event? If so could you please provide the following details?
I can help with:
□ Staging
□ Scrutineering
□ Berms
□ Commentary
□ Scoring
□ Track Maintenance
□ Starting
□ Transponder management
□ Registration
□ Other
Name:
Contact No. BH (
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AH (
)
Email address:
Working with Children Check card number*_______________________ Expiry date ___________
*All Officials must hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check card, (or its equivalent
from interstate for non-Victorian officials)
** All Officials must hold a minimum of a level one BMXA official’s accreditation to work at this
event.
RIDERS COMPETING IN THEIR 10th YEAR OF VICTORIAN STATE TITLES
If this will be your 10th year (or more) of competing in the Victorian State Titles please
enter your details below and return with your entry. If entering online please email these
details to admin@bmxv.com.au
Rider’s Name
Year you first competed in
How many Vic State Titles
Victorian State Titles
competed in?