STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

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1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS September 2018 Eastern Goldfields BMX CLUB, KALGOORLIE ENTRY GUIDE

2 CONTENTS CONTACT DETAILS ENTRIES... 3 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY NOMINATIONS FOR PRE STATE EVENTS KEY ENTRY DATES LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTANCE & REFUSAL OF ENTRIES RIDER WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS TEAM ENTRIES ENTRY & RACE FEES ENTRY CLASSES PARTICIPATION CLASSES: SPROCKET & MINI WHEELER... 5 MINI WHEELER... 5 SPROCKET CHALLENGE 20 CLASSES CHALLENGE 24 CRUISER CLASSES MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP 20 CLASSES RACE INFORMATION RACING NUMBERS TRANSPONDERS RACING FORMAT PRE-STATES REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EVENT AWARDS MERCHANDISE EVENT SCHEDULE REGISTRATION: EASTERN GOLDFIELDS BMX CLUB OFFICIAL PRACTICE RACING

3 CONTACT DETAILS BMX Sports Western Australia Phone: (08) Post: PO Box 1387, West Leederville WA

4 1. ENTRIES CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Entry will be open to all licenced riders currently registered with a West Australian affiliated BMX Club and hold a Mini Wheeler, Sprocket or Open Licence only. Entries will not be accepted from any other State. Entries will be available online at: or NOMINATIONS FOR PRE STATE EVENTS Nominations for Pre State Events will be available online. Pre States Wednesday 26 th September KEY ENTRY DATES Please ensure that you comply with the following dates of entry for the 2018 BMXWA State Championships. Entries Open Friday 20 July 2018 Entries Close Friday 24 th August 2018 Late Entries Close Thursday 30 th August 2018 (and will incur a $30 late fee) Team Entries Close Friday 21 st September LATE ENTRIES LATE ENTRIES CLOSE 4PM (WST) ON THURSDAY 30 th AUGUST 2018 and will incur a $30 late fee. Declined credit cards are classified as invalid entries. Entry fees and bank charges incurred as a result of this must be reimbursed to BMXWA prior to close of entries to be accepted. 1.4 ACCEPTANCE & REFUSAL OF ENTRIES It is the rider s responsibility to check if an entry has been accepted. Confirmation of all accepted entries received will be placed on the BMX Sports Western Australia website. At close of late entries on the 30 th AUGUST all classes and plate numbers will be confirmed. 3

5 Please contact BMX Sports Western Australia immediately on (08) if you have a query with your entry. BMX Sports Western Australia reserves the right to refuse entry to any person. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA FAX / OR PHONE Information gathered on the entry form will solely be used for the purpose of the person participating in the sport of BMX 1.5 RIDER WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS Requests for refunds shall be in writing and lodged with BMX Sports Western Australia no later than Friday 24 th August Requests for refunds received after the 24 th August 2018 will not be considered without appropriate medical proof. An administration fee of $15 will be imposed on all granted refunds. 1.6 TEAM ENTRIES Team entries must enter using a manual entry form. The Team rules and entry available at Cost will be $70 per team to enter. Team entries will close on FRIDAY 21 st SEPTEMBER 2018 Note: After close of Team entries, Team Managers may advise the scoring coordinator of a substitute rider to replace a nominated rider who is unable to compete due to injury. Any changes advised later than 1 hour prior to the commencement of racing will not be accepted. Teams covered in the competition: Family / Club Teams: Teams entered either by a registered BMX Club or an unsponsored team entered by a family or group of families. Corporate Teams: Teams entered by Pro Shops, Manufacturers, Business Houses and other interested groups. 4

6 1.7 ENTRY & RACE FEES Mini Wheelers $22.00 Sprockets $39.00 Challenge 20 Age Classes $70.00 Challenge 24 Age Classes $70.00 Secondary Challenge 24 $58.00 Masters 30+ $70.00 Championship Classes Junior & Elite Men/Women $ Transponder Hire $10.00 Team Entries Club & Family Teams $70.00 Corporate Teams $70.00 Late Fee $30 Apart from Team entries, there will be no manual entry forms in ENTRY CLASSES Four (4) paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Entries are open to Western Australian licenced riders ONLY. Under subscribed classes will be combined with the appropriate class. Riders are only permitted to enter one 20 and one 24 class 2.1 PARTICIPATION CLASSES: SPROCKET & MINI WHEELER Sprocket and Mini Wheeler racing will comply with the Junior Sports Policy as noted in the BMX Australia Rule Book. MINI WHEELER Combined Boys and Girls classes. All Mini Wheeler riders will receive equal participation awards SPROCKET Boys- 5 & Under, 6, 7 Girls Sprocket Girls (All ages to 7 years) All Sprockets will receive equal participation awards 5

7 2.2 CHALLENGE 20 CLASSES Riders are only permitted to enter one 20 class and one 24 class. Boys - 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 Girls 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 Men 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+ Women 17-29, 30+ Trophies and Plates CHALLENGE 24 CRUISER CLASSES Boys 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, Girls 12 & Under, 18 & Under Men 17-24, 25-39, 40-44, 45+ Women 19+ Trophies and Plates MASTERS Masters (20 ) Medals 1-3 Plate 1-8 Prizemoney 1-8 Total Prize Pool $ CHAMPIONSHIP 20 CLASSES Men Elite Men Junior Women Elite Women Junior Championship Jersey 1 st Medals 1-3 Plate 1-8 Prizemoney 1-8 Total Prize Pool $3900 6

8 3. RACE INFORMATION 3.1 RACING NUMBERS All Riders will be issued a 2 digit number and plate for use at the 2018 State Championships. All riders must display the number plate provided without modification, showing their designated race number and properly fixed to the front of the bike before being allowed to participate in any practice sessions. Current UCI permanent career numbers and registered State 2 digit allocation will be honoured where appropriate. Riders finishing 1 8 in the 2017 State Championships will be allocated a number relating to their final top 8 position. There shall be no unofficial stickers on the plate. Refer UCI Part 6 BMX Rule Book TRANSPONDERS Transponders will be used in conjunction with a finish line camera system at the 2018 BMXWA State Championships for all riders except Mini Wheelers and Sprockets. It is the rider s responsibility to have the correct transponder fixed to their bike and ensure subscription is current. Riders failing to have a working transponder affixed will be deemed as did not finish (DNF) Transponders can be checked at the Transponder checking station. Hired transponders are $10 per transponder. Hired transponders must be returned to the race organiser at the conclusion of the event or once they have finished racing. Failure to do so will incur the rider a cost of $150 plus recovery costs. Note: Riders who use their own personal Mylaps Transponder must ensure the number is entered on the entry to avoid the cost of a hire fee. Riders must ensure their transponder is working and ACTIVATED to avoid receiving a DNF (did not finish) for the race. 3.3 RACING FORMAT Racing will be conducted where Mini Wheelers, Sprockets and Cruisers will compete on Friday. Challenge and Championship 20 classes will race on Saturday. Gate positions for qualifying heats will be by scrambled moto draw. Classes with 8 or less riders, the last placed rider at the completion of the qualifying moto s will not 7

9 transfer to the Finals. Placings will be awarded for all classes in the order that they cross the finish line in the final. 4 Riders will constitute a class. Classes with less than 4 entries will be combined with the appropriate class at the discretion of the promoter (BMX Sports Western Australia) in accordance with UCI guidelines. MOTO DRAWS The moto and lane draws will be processed after the completion of registration. Only entrants who have attended registration and confirmed their intention to compete in the event will be included in the race draw. AGE DETERMINATION All Classes including sprockets will race year of competition minus year of birth. (eg: a rider who turns 8 in 2018 will rider as an 8 year challenge rider) Sprocket & Mini Wheeler classes will abide by the Junior Sports Policy. All riders 7 years and under will not be scored or ranked. All Mini Wheelers and Sprockets will receive a participation award. 3.4 PRE-STATES Pre State event will be run Wednesday 26 th September 2018 All entries will be available online at: & REGISTRATION Registration will be at Eastern Goldfields BMX Track on Thursday 27 th September from 9.00am 12.10pm and 1.00pm -4.00pm All Competitors are required to confirm their entry and participation by presenting a current BMX Australia Licence (required for Barcode Scanning) no later than 4.00pm Thursday 27 th September NO BIKES or CLIPSHOES in the registration area please. Please ensure you have a CURRENT BMX LICENCE WITH YOU FOR REGISTRATION (If you do not have a plastic licence card, you can get your virtual licence from the BMX Australia APP on your smartphone) 8

10 3.6 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EVENT All competitors, officials, members and supporters are to read and abide by the BMX Rules and Regulations including but not limited to: a. BMX Sports Western Australia Code of Conduct b. BMX Anti-Doping Policy c. BMX Member Protection Policy d. BMX Helmet Policy e. BMX Integrity Gaming Match Fixing Policy f. BMX Concussion Policy 3.7 AWARDS All Athletes that have placed in the finals must attend their respective awards ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a loss of award (including prizemoney) Riders who cannot attend the awards ceremony must advise the Event Organiser or Race Director with a valid reason. Riders MUST wear race apparel to the awards ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a loss of award (including prizemoney) 9

11 4. MERCHANDISE Merchandise is only available by Pre-Order. No orders will be accepted after the close of entries. T-shirts will be available in both Short and Long Sleeve Childs Sizes: 2 to 14 Adults Sizes: S to 5XL Short Sleeve cost: $30.00 Long Sleeve cost: $35.00 (Picture for illustration purpose only may vary slightly) SIZING CHILD ADULTS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL CHEST CHEST SP LENGTH SP LENGTH

12 5. EVENT SCHEDULE 5.1 REGISTRATION: EASTERN GOLDFIELDS BMX CLUB THURSDAY 27 th SEPTEMBER Morning Session am 12.10pm (Lunch Break 12.10pm 1.00pm) Afternoon Session pm 4.00pm Competitors are required to confirm arrival & participation by presenting their current BMX Australia licence (required for barcode swipe) no later than 4.00pm Thursday 27 th September. 5.2 OFFICIAL PRACTICE THURSDAY 27 th SEPTEMBER PRACTICE 9.00am to 4.00pm (lunch break 12.10pm 1.00pm) Mini Wheelers 9.00am 9.15am Sprockets 9.15am 9.40am 1.00pm 1.25pm 8yrs 10 yrs 9.40am 10.10am 1.25pm 2.00pm 11yrs 14yrs 10.10am 10.40am 2.00pm 2.30pm 15+ yrs 10.40am 11.10am 2.30pm 3.00pm Cruiser (ALL) 11.10am 11.40am 3.00pm 3.30pm Jnr & Elite Women 11.40am 11.55am 3.30pm 3.45pm Jnr & Elite Men 11.55am 12.10pm 3.45pm 4.00pm 11

13 5.3 RACING FRIDAY 28 th SEPTEMBER Warmup Sprockets 8-12yrs Cruiser Only 13-29yrs Cruiser Only Cruisers 30 & Over Only Racing Commences 9.00am 9.20am 9.20am 9.40am 9.40am 10.00am 10.00am 10.20am 11.10am Opening Ceremony to commence at 10.30am Mini Wheelers at 11.10am followed by Sprockets & Cruiser. (Mini Wheeler Trophy presentation times to be confirmed) Sprockets and Cruiser racing 4 Motos and Finals Awards for all will be presented approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of racing at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex (behind BMX Track) SATURDAY 29 th SEPTEMBER Warmup 8-10yrs 20 inch Only 11-14yrs 20 inch Only 9.00am 9.25am 9.25am 9.50am inch Only 9.50am 10.15am Jnr & Elite Women Jnr & Elite Men 10.15am 10.30am 10.30am am Parade of Riders commence at 10.45am, followed by 10/15/20 year awards, and Best Club Awards. Racing will commence at 11.15am 4 Moto s and Finals Awards for all will be presented approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of racing at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex (behind the BMX Track) A DETAILED PRACTICE AND RACE TIME SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED AT THE VENUE AND ON THE BMX SPORTS WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEB SITE. ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND UPDATED SCHEDULES WILL BE POSTED AT THE VENUE AND ON THE BMXWA FACEBOOK PAGE 12