Criterium National Championships

Road & Track

16 January 2022

Christchurch

Cycling New Zealand

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The Criterium National Championships are returning to Christchurch again, on the postponement date of Sunday 16 January 2022, postponed from the original date of Sunday 14 November 2021. The National titles are contested by New Zealand’s top cyclists over a multi-lap race circuit through the inner-city.

The postponement date coincides with the Canterbury Track Cycling Carnival on Saturday 15^th January, which creates a great opportunity for a weekend of racing in Christchurch. Keep an eye out on the Canterbury Track Cycling website for more information. Thank you to Canterbury Track Cycling for supporting the postponement of the Criterium National Championships.

The event includes the Koha Fitness Street Race for men and women, Under 17 categories and Under 19 categories prior to the much anticipated A Grade Men's and Women's races.

Challenge yourself and race, or come along to watch the action live - there's something for everyone!

Cycling New Zealand are committed to providing the safest environment for all our cycling community who participate, support and engage with our sport at a national championship level. To enable the best chance for the events to go ahead, Cycling New Zealand will be operating all the 2022 National Championship events as “My Vaccine Pass” events. Please click here to read more.

LIVESTREAM LINK

Click here for the livestream link on Sky Sport Next.

Entries have now closed.

On the day entries will be accepted for the Koha Fitness Street Race only. This will be from 12.30pm – 1.30pm at Event HQ.

Click here to view the final entry list.

ENTRY FEES

Event/Category	Early Bird fee (until 3 October 2021)	Standard fee (from 4 October 2021 - 9 January 2022)
Koha Fitness Street Race Unlicenced (including Special Event Licence)	$55	$65
Koha Fitness Street Race Licenced	$45	$55
U17	$65	$75
U19	$75	$85
A Grade	$75	$85

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 9th January. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 9th January are not eligible for a refund.

Email: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

U17 Boys and Girls are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U17 grade riders, with a 2022 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2022 licence category. Minimum age is 15 and maximum age is 16 as at 31 December 2022.
U19 Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U19 grade riders, with a 2022 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2022 licence category. Minimum age is 17 and maximum age is 18 as at 31 December 2022.
A Grade Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U23, Senior and Masters Riders of Elite/A Grade ability, with a 2022 Cycling New Zealand licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2022 licence category.
Koha Fitness Street Race Men and Women are open non-championship events. Open to all riders with a 2022 Cycling New Zealand licence and/or an International Federation licence OR a 'one day licence' purchased through the online event entry form, racing in their 2022 licence category. Minimum age is 15 as at 31 December 2022.
All riders purchasing a one-day event licence must agree to the One-day license Terms & Conditions here (applicable to riders in the street race only).

LICENSING

All riders are required to hold a 2022 Cycling New Zealand Annual License or One Day event licence. Riders will race in their 2022 category.

Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.

Click here to read the One Day Licence T&C's.

LIVESTREAM LINK

Click here for the livestream link on Sky Sport Next.

FINAL EVENT INFORMATION

Please click here to read the final event information.

EVENT MANUAL

Click here for the provisional event manual (published 21 December)

Please note that this is subject to change.

EVENT PROGRAMME

Please note this event programme is provisional and subject to change.

Race	Race Duration	Approx. Start Time
Race Number collection	From 12.30pm	Until 30 minutes prior to each race start
Koha Fitness Street Race (Non Championship) including a men's and women's wave (dependent on entry numbers)	2.00pm	20 minutes
Koha Fitness Street Race Presentations	2.30pm	10 minutes
U17 Girls (NZ Championship) Presented by Sals Pizza and Myovolt	2.45pm	20 minutes
U17 Boys (NZ Championship) Presented by Sals Pizza and Myovolt	3.15pm	20 minutes
U19 Women (NZ Championship) Presented by Joes Garage Cranford St	3.45pm	30 minutes
U19 Men (NZ Championship) Presented by Lone Star Papanui	4.25pm	30 minutes
A Grade – Women (NZ Championship) Presented by Barberra	5.05pm	35 minutes
A Grade – Men (NZ Championship) Presented by Fiddlesticks	5.50pm	45 minutes
Presentations	6.45pm	15 minutes

*Please note that race duration may be amended if circumstances require it – where possible notice will be given prior to the event, however, any changes will be communicated at the race briefing prior to your event.

All non-championship events are subject to receiving a suitable number of entries, failing which some may be combined or the riders transferred to a different event.

The programme should be considered provisional until entries close and the final programme of events has been published on the website (once entries have closed).

LIVESTREAM LINK

Click here for the livestream link on Sky Sport Next.

EVENT VILLAGE

The 2022 Criterium National Championships is a ‘My Vaccine Pass’ event. A valid My Vaccine Pass is required for all attendees to access the event village including; riders, supporters, officials, volunteers, staff and spectators. (Children under the age of 12 years and 3 months do not need to provide a My Vaccine Pass to enter places with a vaccination requirement).

My Vaccine Passes will be scanned and verified at the entrance to the event village at Remembrance Park. This is a new process for all involved, we ask that you are patient and understanding with the staff and volunteers who will be doing their best to help you have a great experience at the event.

PARKING AND TRAVEL WITHIN THE CITY

Click here for travel and parking tips for event day.

Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.

It is a condition of racing that New Zealand traffic regulations are adhered to. It is also mandatory that helmets are worn at any time a rider is on their bike.

SANCTIONS

The UCI scale of penalties will apply.

Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Centres will be invoiced post event.

EQUIPMENT

In all races other than the Street Races, bicycles must comply with the CNZ/UCI rules.
In the Street races only, the following will apply:
- All bicycles must be “road bike style” fitted with 2 brakes (one for each wheel), freewheel and drop handlebars (no MTB style handlebars permitted).
- Aero bars are permitted if fitted, but must not be used during the racing. They should be removed if possible.
- No Camelbak or similar drink systems carried on the body
- No glass bottles
- No disc wheels or bladed wheels
- All handlebars must be plugged at the end
Disc brakes are permitted in all races.
The Commissaire’s decision on equipment is final
Helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Standards for use on open roads and must be worn at all times when riding. Time-trial style aero helmets are strongly discouraged.

Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.

2022 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results
2021 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results
2020 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results
2019 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results
2018 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results
2017 Results:	Criterium National Championship Results

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place on roads throughout central Christchurch. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Director.

The 2022 Criterium National Championships is a ‘My Vaccine Pass’ event. A valid My Vaccine Pass is required for all attendees of the event including; riders, supporters, officials, volunteers, staff and spectators. (Children under the age of 12 years and 3 months do not need to provide a My Vaccine Pass to enter places with a vaccination requirement).

My Vaccine Passes will be scanned and verified at the entrance to Remembrance Park.

This is a new process for all involved, we ask that you are patient and understanding with the staff and volunteers who will be doing their best to help you have a great experience at the event.

Click here to find out how to access your My Vaccine Pass.

In the case that the region is under Orange in the Covid Protection Framework, the event will operate as advertised. In the case that the region is changes to Red under the Covid Protection Framework, the event’s Covid-19 Response Plan will be communicated to riders and stakeholders.

In addition to My Vaccine Pass, all stakeholders are encouraged to continue with the other protections available:

Stay at home if you are sick (If you have cold or flu symptoms call your doctor or Healthline and make sure you get tested and do not attend the event.)
Stay at home if you are awaiting the results from being tested for COVID-19
Stay at home if you have been in contact with any known/suspected cases in the past 14 days
Stay at home if you have returned or been in contact with anyone else who has returned from overseas in the past 7 days
You must sign in using the Contract tracing QR code that is displayed around the event or via the manual sign in form at reception to register their attendance
You are encouraged to wear a mask when not participating
You are encouraged to maintain physical distancing when not participating
Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
Sneeze and cough into your elbow, and regularly disinfect shared surfaces.
If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately and advise organisers.
If you’re concerned about your wellbeing or have underlying health conditions, work with your GP to understand how best to stay healthy.
If you test positive for Covid-19 following your attendance at the event, please notify the Event Organiser immediately.
People will have had different experiences over the last few months. Whatever you’re feeling — it’s okay. Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.
For more information, click here.

Koha Fitness

A big thank you to Koha Fitness; our naming sponsor of the Koha Fitness Street Race! Koha Fitness is more than a gym. They are your local health club, your third space, your pain cave or your safe haven - you choose! Located on the Criterium National Championships course, we are very lucky to have their support of this event.

Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar

This event is supported by Fiddlesticks! With special deals available for the event day, as well as having big screens to show the race livestream - book your table now!