BMX VICTORIA PRESENTS THE 2014 BMX VICTORIA OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 21 st, SATURDAY 22 nd & SUNDAY 23 rd NOVEMBER 2014 At The KNOX BMX CLUB Bunjil Way, Knoxfield, Victoria GPS Position: 145 15'27"E, 37 53'56"S Approved 25/14 PC $6,600 PRIZE POOL Postal entries close: Friday 10 th October 2014 Online entries close: Friday 17 th 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 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 Registration until 4:30pm at the Knox Athletics Club 1:30pm Official Practice until 4:30pm Saturday 8.30am 9:00am Mid Day Sunday 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 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 4 th Moto Short Break Finals Top 8 Shoot Out, A Women, A Men, AA Women, AA Men Short Break Presentations 20inch Age Classes, *AA &*A Men & Women, 30+ Masters (NOTE:*Seeding as per Saturday s Time Trial) 8:00am Official Practice until 9.45 am in class groups refer to Final Instructions 9.50am Riders Briefing and Riders to Staging 10.00am Racing 3 Motos No Break Quarter-finals Short Break Semi-finals Short Break Finals Short Break 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 31 st 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 1 st Class 2 nd 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 10 th October 2014. Please allow ample time for Australia Post No phone entries will be accepted. Online entries close at 10pm on Friday 17 th 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: Awards to all Mini Wheelers Sprockets: Awards to all Sprockets Age 20 & Age Cruiser: Medallions 1-3 Commemorative Plates 1-8 A/AA classes: To share Prize Pool totalling $6,100 30+ Masters: 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 2 nd 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 Pro Racing Information 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. 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 o One lap final with an eight man gate (if sufficient numbers) in each Pro Class o Transfer based on Top 8 in time trial o Minimum class size is five riders o No additional entry fee o 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 Registration: Friday 21 st November 12.30pm to 4.30pm Saturday 22 nd November 8:30am to 11.30am sharp Motos will be drawn after close of Registration. Scrutineering: 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 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. 3. 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. 4. Determination of age is age as at 31 st December 2014. Riders must enter their natural age class. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Invitational finals will not be run in any classes. 8. 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. 9. 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 14 th 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
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Rider s Name 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 Race Number Class(es) Entered BMXA Licence $ Number Date Of Birth $ Age @ 31/12/2014 $ Sponsor(s) Transponder # Number: - _ If no transponder, hire fee of $10(INTERSTATE RIDERS ONLY) * Own transponder must be MyLaps Compatible Entry Fee Total $ 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 / /2014 Address 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 17 th OCTOBER 2014 ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL OF EVENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE Postcode $
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 Berms Scoring Starting Registration Scrutineering Commentary Track Maintenance Transponder management Other Name: Contact No. BH ( ) 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 10 th YEAR OF VICTORIAN STATE TITLES If this will be your 10 th 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 Victorian State Titles How many Vic State Titles competed in?