BMX New Zealand 2023 National Championships
BMX Race
BMX New Zealand, the Central Region BMX and the Tauranga BMX Club are proud to host and present the 2023 BMX New Zealand National Championships. New Zealand's premier ranking event for BMX racing.
This event will see the best riders from the Elite fields and amateur age groups, from the 8yr olds through to 50+ seniors battle out in head to head racing for the prized 'NZ' ranking for 2023
The Tauranga BMX Club will be hosting this event at the established Cambridge Park national standard track, that will present an exciting challenge for all levels of riders.
Along with the national challenge class ranking on offer, the event is part of the BMXNZ Individual and Teams National Series.
The event is a designated BMXNZ Category 5 and UCI CN event and will follow the regulations of these categories.
This is a TRANSPONDER event
COVID STATEMENT
The format or the ability to deliver this event could be subject to Health regulations during the lead into the event or at the time of the event. Please be aware that both delivery or event format may change at any time.
ENTRIES CLOSE:
INDIVIDUAL ONLINE ENTRY ONLY via online entry link on front page
ALL CLASSES ENTRY close - 5 FEBRUARY 2023
NO LATE ENTRIES
ENTRY FEES: per Rider per Class
Sprockets 5&under, 6yrs & 7yrs. $50.00 (no transponder needed)
Challenge (20” & Cruisers) $95.00
Championship Classes (Jnr, U23, Elite) $100.00
Entry is complete only when payment is confirmed. Payment process will follow the entry. Use credit card on the site provided or POLi PAY direct transfer.
BMXNZ reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.
No refunds will be given after Friday 17 March 2023 for any reason. Refund prior to this will be given on receipt of medical certificate, less administration fee of $20.
All withdrawals from this event MUST complete the withdrawal form on the following link - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/222445?returnUrl=bmxnz.co.nz
Any rider requesting a refund must complete this form and supply all requested information and documents.
All riders must ENTER THEMSELVES. Supply all detail as requested, check entry detail & confirm entry.
LIVE RIDER LISTS will be shown online at https://bmxevents.nz/rider-lists/ once entries close. Any corrections must be supplied to the entry admin and will result in a $50 change fee.
FINAL entry lists will be sorted by NZ CLUB and will supplied to the Club Managers to organise the collection & distribution of race plates at the event.
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS: All riders MUST hold a active 2023 BMXNZ Licence (Challenge, Championship or Sprocket)
COVID REQUIREMENTS: Please be aware that the sport 'may' need to conform to any Health Requirements. BMXNZ will advise this requirement as it becomes fully detailed from SportNZ and CyclingNZ. This would cover all attendees, covering all riders, family, supporters, spectators, site visitors, officials and volunteers.
CLASSES OFFERED AT THIS EVENT:
20” – Challenge Classes:
Sprocket: 5&under, 6yrs and 7yrs participation only
Male: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 plus
Female: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 plus
Cruiser – Challenge Classes:
Male: 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60plus
Female: 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 plus
Championship Classes:
Female: Jnr, U23 & Elite
Male: Jnr, U23 & Elite
PRACTICE PRIOR TO EVENT:
Access to the track may be available prior to official times listed below.
The club will issue a timetable when available.
RACE PLATE COLLECTION:
Club Managers ONLY to collect with associated rider packs:
Friday 17 March 1:00 pm - 3.00 pm
RIDER REGISTRATION AND TRANSPONDER DETAIL CHECK:
All transponders MUST be checked onsite prior to racing, this check is your event registration process. This will be done at the check point near the Admin hut. The process is a simple roll over of a mat loop & then checking your detail on a screen. Any detail errors must be noted with event admin immediately. This process must be completed prior or during the Saturday morning practice.
FRIDAY PRACTICE: Times and groups to be set after entries close
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder, number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken on a random basis.
MIGHTY 11s TRIAL:
Please see the Mighty11s Section for all trial detail
The Trial will be block raced through out the Friday practice session.
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING:
Friday Approx 6pm after practice finishes
RACE PLATE COLLECTION:
Club Managers ONLY to collect with associated rider packs:
Saturday 18 March 7:00 am - 7.30 am
RIDER REGISTRATION AND TRANSPONDER DETAIL CHECK:
All transponders MUST be checked onsite prior to racing, this check is your event registration process. This will be done at the check point near the Admin hut. The process is a simple roll over of a mat loop & then checking your detail on a screen. Any detail errors must be noted with event admin immediately. This process must be completed prior or during the Saturday morning practice.
SATURDAY PRACTICE: Times and groups to be set after entries close
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder, number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken on a random basis.
OPENING CEREMONY:
Saturday 10.15 am
OFFICIALS MEETING:
Saturday 10.30 am
RACING START TIMES:
Saturday 11.00 am
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING:
Saturday 30 minutes after the end of racing
SUNDAY WARMUP ONLY (GATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE): Times and groups to be set after entries close
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder, number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken on a random basis.
OFFICIALS MEETING:
Sunday 9.30 am
RACING START TIMES:
Sunday 10.00 am
PRIZE GIVING:
This will be held trackside Sunday 19th March, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
RACING FORMAT
MOTO DRAW:
LANE DRAW SELECTION:
MINIMUM CLASS SIZE
CHALLENGE 20” and CRUISER Classes:
KIWI SPROCKETS:
CHAMPIONSHIP Classes (Elite, U23, Jnr): ** SUNDAY ONLY**
TIED POSITIONS:
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS:
TRANSPONDERS:
NUMBER PLATES:
CLIP PEDAL REGULATIONS:
CONTINGENCY PLANS:
SCRUTINEERING:
PRIZE GIVING:
RESULT ALLOCATION:
EVENT MANAGEMENT :
BMXNZ EVENT HEALTH and SAFETY STATEMENT
BMXNZ, The Central Region and Tauranga BMX Club will comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by committing to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all riders, families and visitors to the BMX Event facility. It is the sports policy to “make every practical and reasonable effort to protect all visitors, to prevent accidents or serious harm injuries and promote safety and welfare of all persons while on the event facility”.
BMXNZ, The Central Region and Tauranga BMX Club will take all possible steps to list and evaluate hazards and to determine solutions to eliminate or minimise those hazards as part of the Risk Management Plan (RMP), to meet the sports policy noted above. This RMP will include all requirements under the relevant MOH COVID LEVEL guidelines for a sporting gathering. These requirements will be mandatory for ALL participants.
BMX Racing is an action sport and inherently has risks that are accepted as part of sport. All known risks are noted in the BMXNZ Major Meeting RMP and this is available onsite during the event. Parties wanting to assess the RMP prior to entry must contact the club for detail. Entry to this event confirms an understanding of the risks of the sport as noted in the RMP. In the event of injury to an event participant, a completed entry is consent to proper medical treatment being administered. Event entry also consents to submit to drug testing if required. All entrants agree to be bound by the regulations and general conditions for this event as published by BMXNZ in its latest rule book. Any reference to BMXNZ within this flyer or entry is referring to BMX New Zealand Inc.
COVID STATEMENT
The format or the ability to deliver this event could be subject to COVID Health regulations during the lead into the event or at the time of the event. Please be aware that both delivery or event format may change at any time. BMXNZ will endeavour to advise the sport as soon as possible if changes are made.
Safety and safe practices of the sport including COVID health requirements at all BMXNZ calendared events are not negotiable and failure by anyone to comply by the code of conduct or rules of the sport will result in the removal of such person from the event facility.
2023 BMXNZ NATIONALS SITE MAP - TAURANGA BMX FACILITY
Mighty 11s Boys and Girls - Australian Leg Junior Test Team Selection Guidelines
BMXNZ National Championships - Friday 17 March 2023
Tauranga BMX Club and Facility - 280 Cambridge Rd, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Mighty 11 Boys – 4 riders Mighty 11 Girls – 4 riders
This trial event will be to select Teams to represent NZ in the Mighty 11’s Cultural Exchange and Australia vs. New Zealand - Mighty 11’s Test.
The trial event is open to all riders who will be 11 years old (actual age) on the 1st June 2023.
RACE FORMAT - MIGHTY 11’s:
Gender Split: Separate Male & Female trial will be held
All Riders:4 qualifying motos. Each rider’s 3 lowest moto points will be added, then;
8 or less riders: Points added to 5th (final) moto to determine top 4 placings. 9 - 16 riders: Top 8 riders to 1 final, points added to ‘3 best moto’ points.
17 + riders: Top 16 riders race semi-finals, points added to ‘3 best moto’ points Top 8 riders to final, points added to previous points.
BMX New Zealand moto mix for all qualifying motos. Semi-finals will be seeded snake method per best 3 moto points. Lane draw selection (rule 1.026) will be utilised for semi-finals and finals.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. All riders must compete in the 2023 BMX New Zealand National Championships
2. Selected Riders and Guardians will be required to sign and comply with the BMX NZ Test Teams Contract. Contracts are to be signed on the day of selection.
Copies of the M11s Test Team Contract are available upon request from the BMXNZ Administrator at admin@bmxnz.co.nz.
3. Riders must be available to attend all team training sessions as arranged by BMX NZ Team Management.
4. Riders must be available to travel to Australia – during July 2023. During this period riders will be billeted or accommodated only as arranged by BMX NZ Team Management. (Late returns with family are possible by arrangement).
5. All riders must have current passports and entry rights into Australia, copies of which must be handed in at time of selection (please have copies of passport with you at the BMXNZ National Championships selection to hand over with the signed contract.
6. Riders selected will be required to pay to BMX NZ - New Zealand dollars $500.00 to assist with the costs.
7. All riders must abide by the rules and regulations as set by BMXNZ.
8. Any rider wanting to be eligible for selection for a BMX New Zealand Test Team must permanently reside in New Zealand, for the all of the relevant BMX New Zealand racing season (as published in the annual racing calendar) and up to the date or dates of the events for which the rider wishes to be considered for selection . “Permanently Reside” means have to been living in New Zealand, and intending to live here indefinitely.
OTHER M11s REGULATIONS:
REIMBURSEMENTS: No refunds will be given after Friday 17 March 2022 for any reason. Refund prior to this will be given on receipt of medical certificate, less administration fee of $20.
Submission of an online ENTRY FORM implies acceptance of these and other conditions of entry as provided for within the Meeting Flyer and Rules & Regulations of the sport.
TRANSPONDERS: All riders must run transponders for this event
DRAFT M11s INFO, final timing will be dependant of finalised practice timetable:
FRIDAY ARRIVAL AND REGO: 8.30am
FRIDAY PRACTICE: 9.00am to 9.30am
FRIDAY RACING: From 10.00am
Any practice prior to the event will be advised by the host club.
After racing the top 4 successful riders will be presented with their M11s Plates. Following the presentation, the top 5 riders and parents will be asked to move to a location (tbc) to discuss the pending trip to Australia for the M11s Test Event in July 2023.