TECHNICAL GUIDE 2017 BC CUP

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1 TECHNICAL GUIDE 2017 BC CUP Whistler, BC Presented by: Whistler Blackcomb BC Cup Downhill Elite/Expert/Masters and Sport June 24 & 25, 2017 Version 1.0 (April 6, 2017)

2 Table Of Contents I. GENERAL INFORMATION... 3 Event Overview... 3 Participation and Sanctioning... 3 Cycling BC Staff / Officials... 3 Race Staff... 3 II. EVENT INFORMATION... 4 Date... 4 Registration... 4 Onsite Registration and Plate Pick-up... 4 Registration Fees... 4 Waivers... 5 Licenses... 5 Lift Tickets: (Required for all competitors)... 5 Event Schedule... 5 Start Location... 6 Course and Site Maps... 6 Race Numbers and Timing... 7 Results... 8 Awards/Podiums... 8 Prize Money... 8 Additional Information... 8 Staging and Start Protocol... 8 Warm-Up/Pre-Riding the Course... 9 Equipment... 9 Mandatory Protective Equipment:... 9 Inclement Weather... 9 Pits... 9 Parking... 9 Additional Information Doping Control IV. AMENITIES, SAFETY, ETC Washrooms First Aid and Medical Lodging and Other Services Page 2

3 I. GENERAL INFORMATION *** For the most recent and up-to-date information, please check visit bike.whistlerblackcomb.com/events Event Overview Cycling BC, and Whistler Blackcomb are proud to present the first stop of the BC Cup DH series. This race will be held in Whistler, British Columbia. This Technical Guide covers the relevant rules and procedures for BC Cup DH event held on June 25, In case of a divergence between the information found within this Technical Guide and information concerning these events found anywhere else (e.g. the internet), this Technical Guide shall be considered correct. The 2017 Mountain Bike BC Cup Cup Series Rules also form an integral part of this document; they should be consulted together with this Technical Guide. The procedures within that document applicable to all 2017 BC Cup events shall apply equally to these Events. The 2017 BC Cup Series Rules are available on Cycling BC s Website. Participation and Sanctioning By registering for this event, racers agree to follow and be bound by the rules and procedures outlined in the Technical Guide, and also agree to follow the rules of the International Cycling Union (UCI), Cycling Canada, and Cycling British Columbia. Likewise, the policies, rules and procedures of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park apply when participating on Whistler Blackcomb property. The Canada Cup XC and Canada Cup DH events are sanctioned by both Cycling Canada and the International Cycling Union. The rules of the UCI shall apply. Cycling BC Staff / Officials Race Staff Position Name Province Cycling BC Representative Nic Tickner BC nic@cyclingbc.net Cycling Canada Representative Josh Peacock Josh.Peacock@cyclingcanada Chief Commissaire Jim Bratrud BC Jim.bratrud@me.com Asst. Chief Commissaire Geordie Ma AB Geordie.ma@shaw.ca Secretary Claire Bonin BC cyclingclaire@gmail.com Starter Wally James BC wallyjames@shaw.ca Membership / Licensing Vanessa Kroeker BC membership@cyclingbc.net BC Championships Race Organizers Whistler Blackcomb Sebastien Fremont Race Director sfremont@whistlerblackcomb.com Colleen Ikona Reach Race Secretary cikona@whistlerblackcomb.com Page 3

4 II. EVENT INFORMATION Date June 24, 2017 Seeding for Expert Juniors (U17 & U19) and Elite June 25, 2017 Race day Registration Online Registration here: Registration Opens: May 1, 2017 Registration Closes: June 22, 2017 at 8:00am Registration for championship categories requires the presentation of a valid BC, CC or UCI race license. Single Day Memberships will be available at registration for non-championship categories. Pre-register to avoid disappointment, no day-of registration will be available. If there are less than 3 riders in a class, one or more categories may be combined. If 1 or more categories are combined, points are allocated to each rider based on how they would place in their regular category. However, the Award of the Day will be awarded based on the outcome of that particular day. Onsite Registration and Plate Pick-up June 23, 2017 Plate Pick-up and Onsite Registration 10:00am 1:00pm & 4:00pm 6:00pm at Advanced Sales Centre, Basement of the Carleton Lodge June 24, 2017 Plate Pick-up and Onsite Registration 8:00am 11:00am at Advanced Sales Centre, Basement of the Carleton Lodge June 25, 2017 Plate Pick-up - * NO Day-of Registration 8:00am 9:00am at Advanced Sales Centre, Basement of the Carleton Lodge Registration Fees Pre-Registration (Prior to June 22, 2017) Elite Categories - $60 Master, Senior and Junior Categories - $50 On Site Registration (June 23 & 24, 2017) *there will be NO Day-of Registration available Elite Categories - $70 Master, Senior and Junior Categories - $60 Refund Policy Refund (subject to an administrative fee) available if cancellation request received by June 23, :00pm PST. No refunds after this time, even in the case of injury or mechanical problems. Page 4

5 Waivers Cycling BC waivers and Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park Waivers must be signed. For riders under 19 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign on their behalf. Licenses Racers in must hold either UCI, Provincial or 1 day licenses. Please refer to the Category Charts in your discipline to see what Category you are eligible for with the license you have. One-day event license fees are as follows: $10.00 Junior U19 Sport/Senior/Master/Open categories $5.00 U17 Sport/U15 Sport Categories Lift Tickets: (Required for all competitors) Competitor Race Day Ticket 1 day (race day only - June 25) all ages $17.00 Adult Competitor Ticket - 1 day ticket (training day only -June 24) $53.60 plus tax Youth/Senior Competitor Ticket - 1 day ticket (training day only -June 24) $47.20 plus tax Child Competitor Ticket - 1 day ticket (training day only -June 24) $31.20 plus tax *Must show proof of registration to be eligible for discounted lift tickets. Event Schedule Thursday June 22, 2017 All day Friday June 23, :00am 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 1:00pm 8:00pm Saturday June 24, :00am 11am 10:00am 2:00pm 2:00pm 4pm 5:00pm - *6pm 8pm Sunday June 25, :30am 9:30am 10:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12:30pm Course marking in progress Plate Pick-Up & Onsite Registration Course Inspection - no marshals Plate Pick-Up & Onsite Registration Training All categories Advanced Sales Centre Desk The Basement of the Carleton Lodge 4280 Mountain Square Whistler, BC, V0N1B4 Bike Park is Open to Public. You may encounter PUBLIC ON COURES Advanced Sales Centre Desk The Basement of the Carleton Lodge 4280 Mountain Square Whistler, BC, V0N1B4 Closed Course. All racers must complete 2 training runs U17 Expert, U19 Expert and Elite Training only Seeding for U17 Expert, U19 Expert and Elite *bike park open course open (no marshals on course) At the Little Hut at the Bottom of the GLC Sign In / Plate Pick up Stairs/Base of Whistler Bike Park Training All Categories U17 Expert, U19 Expert and Elite Training only Page 5

6 1:00pm 4:00pm Racing 5:00pm Awards Garibaldi Lift Co (GLC) patio Start Location Top of Joyride, Mid-station on the Whistler Village Gondola in the Whistler Mt. Bike Park. Course Description Upper Whistler DH connecting to Old Olly Road -> Lower Whistler DH (Fadeaway jump) into Detroit Rock City -> Connector top of Boneyard to Lower Canadian Open Finishing just above the Skier's plaza To be approved by Cycling BC. Course and Site Maps Page 6

7 Categories, Licenses and other info Categories SPORT CATEGORIES U15 Men Sport U15 Women Sport U17 Men Sport U17 Women Sport U19 Men Sport U19 Women Sport Senior Men (19-29) Senior Women (19-29) Prize Money? Master Men (30-39) Master Women(30+) Master Men (40-49) Master Men (50+) Open Men X 1 day Open Women X 1 day License Type UCI Expert (DME.E) / Sport(DME.S) / Novice(DME.N) or Provincial Race or 1 day UCI Expert (DWE.E) / Sport(DWE.S) / Novice(DWE.N) or Provincial Race or 1 day UCI Master or Provincial Race UCI Master or Provincial Race UCI Master or Provincial Race UCI Master or Provincial Race Seeding on June 24th EXPERT AND ELITE CATEGORIES U15 Men Expert UCI or Provincial Race U15 Women Expert UCI or Provincial Race U17 Men Expert UCI or Provincial Race X U17 Women Expert UCI or Provincial Race X U19 Men Expert UCI or Provincial Race X U19 Women Expert UCI or Provincial Race X Elite Men X UCI Elite (DME) X Elite Women X UCI Elite (DWE) X Race Numbers and Timing Race numbers and timing chips will be distributed at sign-in/ plate pick up Downhill will be timed by the timing company recommended by Cycling BC. BC Cup riders will know him as Henry. We will now be able to offer live timing for the DH. Numbers must not be folded or modified and must clearly show all advertising. Numbers must be completely visible at all times during the race. Page 7

8 Results Results will be posted on the results board following each race. o DH results will be posted on the hut window s at the bottom of the GLC Stairs Please allow 30 minutes for times to be posted after the last racer has finished. There will be a 15 minute window to allow for protests. Awards/Podiums There will be awards ceremonies for each race. All podium finishers are expected to be in attendance. Awards will be held on the GLC patio. Prize Money Rank Men Elite (EUR) minimum Men Elite (CAD) actual Women Elite (EUR) minimum Women Elite (CAD) actual 1st 250 $ $ nd 200 $ $ rd 150 $ $ th 125 $ $ th 100 $ $ th 90 $ $ th 80 $ $ th 70 $ $ th 60 $ $ th 50 $ $75.63 Prize Money in Canadian Dollars, converted from Euros using the 2017 UCI Exchange Rate of CAD/Euro. Additional Information Additional information can be found at: o Cycling BC: o Whistler Blackcomb: or Staging and Start Protocol For Elite and U17 Expert/U19 Expert Seeding, we will run in plate order then run in reverse order for race day. For all other categories, we will run in plate order. Plates are assigned randomly. Page 8

9 Warm-Up/Pre-Riding the Course Warming up on the course while a race is in progress, or at any other unauthorized time, is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. Please respect the other racers by not warming up immediately behind the last place rider in the ongoing race. Helmets must be worn AT ALL TIMES when riding the course & failure to comply will result in disqualification. Equipment Cycling BC / UCI rules apply. It is the responsibility of all riders to know these rules. Riders are required to wear club or team jerseys corresponding to their license. Independent riders are required to wear a jersey with no significant logos, team names or advertising displayed on them. Sleeveless jerseys are not permitted. The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited. Bicycle helmets are required to be worn by riders on or off the course at ALL times when riding a bike. Mandatory Protective Equipment: U16 (15 and Under) o As per UCI/Cycling BC rules: Full face helmet o As per Whistler Mountain Bike Park: knee pads, elbow pads, gloves and body armor Adults (16+) o As per UCI/Cycling BC rules: Full Face Helmet Inclement Weather Race held rain, snow, or shine In the event of unsafe weather (e.g., lightning or cold conditions) on race day, race officials may delay or cancel racing Pits For the DH, there will be limited Pit Space. This will be located next to the Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola, across the village walk-way from the Dublin Gate Pub. Tents must be 10 x10 and all 4 legs must be weighted down. Vehicles will not be able to remain near the pits. Pit space is first come first serve. There is room for approx. 7 or 8 tents in the zone. Parking Parking is available in the day lots. Lots 1-3 are Pay Parking. Lots 4 &5 are free; however, they fill up fast and are further away from the village/base of the Bike Park. Page 9

10 Additional Information Additional information can be found at: o Cycling BC: o Whistler Blackcomb: bike.whistlerblackcomb.com/events or Doping Control Cycling Canada s RaceClean program aims to address and recognize the importance of fair play, clean sport, and the obligation racers have to compete within the rules. It is our hope that all Canadian athletes respect the rules which include not using prohibited substances or practices. For more information on Cycling Canada s Race Clean program, including athlete/coach resources, click here. As this event is fully sanctioned through Cycling Canada and the UCI, all participants in possession of a UCI license are subject to doping control under the UCI s rules and guidelines. It is the riders and team managers responsibility to understand these rules. The doping control station at the venue will be clearly marked. Athletes who are selected for testing will be met at the finish line by a chaperone. All athletes who DNF must report to the finish line. IV. AMENITIES, SAFETY, ETC. Washrooms Washrooms are available near the start and the finish. First Aid and Medical Whistler Bike Park Patrol who are trained, dedicated medical staff will be in place during the event. Emergency Dispatch for Whistler Bike Park Patrol: Patrol will be at the start for all Closed Course Training, Seeding and Race Runs The area is served by 911 service The nearest hospital with full emergency/trauma capabilities is: Whistler Health Care Centre o Address: 4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 o Phone: (604) Lodging and Other Services Please visit bike. whistlerblakcomb.com/events for information on accommodation Page 10