BMX New Zealand North Island Titles
BMX New Zealand
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BMX New Zealand, the Waikato BMX Region and the Te Awamutu BMX Club are proud to host and present the 2020 North Island Titles. The premier ranking event for BMX racing in the North Island.
This event will see the best riders from the North along with riders travelling from the South to take away the 'NI' ranking plates for each of the age group of offer, from the 8yr olds through to 50+ seniors
The Te Awamutu BMX Club is a well liked, established track that is one of the base tracks for the SHICK Construction BMX Performance HUB. The Te Awamutu track will showcase some of the the best racing in the sport.
Along with the Titles on offer the event a NEW racing feature is the inaugural Inter-Island Test. This yeas as a replacement for the Mighty11s exchange, the North vs. South SUPER11s will duel it out for Island supremacy. Test Team racing is a rarity in BMX and will be a unmissable addition to the racing. The event also is part of the BMXNZ National Series & it is a National Qualifying Meeting (NQM) for the 2021 National Championships. The event is a designated Category 6 event and will follow the regulations of this category.
This is a TRANSPONDER event
ENTRIES CLOSED:
INDIVIDUAL ONLINE ENTRY ONLY via online entry
ALL CLASSES ENTRY closed - Sunday 1st November
NO LATE ENTRIES
ENTRY FEES: per Rider per Class
Sprockets 5&under, 6yrs & 7yrs. $30.00 (no transponder needed)
Challenge (20” & Cruisers) $75.00
Championship Classes $75.00
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 4 December 2020 for any reason. Refund prior to this will be given on receipt of medical certificate, less administration fee of $20.
All riders must ENTER THEMSELVES. Supply all detail as requested, check entry detail & confirm entry.
LIVE RIDER LISTS will be shown online & update daily from the entry detail input by the entrants. Any corrections must be supplied to the entry admin prior to entry close. Changes after entry close will result in a $50 change fee.
FINAL entry lists will be sorted by CLUB and will supplied to the Club Managers to organise the collection & distribution of race plates at the event.
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 & Elite
Male: Jnr & Elite
PRACTICE PRIOR TO EVENT:
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 4 December 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 can be done at anytime during the FRIDAY practice times or 7.15 -10.30am Saturday morning.
PRACTICE WITH GATES (TRACK IS CLOSED for set up until):
Super11s Teams 2.30 - 3.25 pm
20” - 7 & under 3.30 - 3.55 pm
20” + CR - 13yr plus 4.00 - 5.10 pm
20” + CR - 8 to 12yrs. 5.15 - 6.25 pm
Championship Class 6.30 - 7.30 pm
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.
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING:
FRIDAY 6.00 pm
RACE PLATE COLLECTION:
Club Managers ONLY to collect with associated rider packs:
Saturday 5 December 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 during the 7.15-10.30am Saturday morning practice.
SATURDAY WARMUP ONLY (GATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE):
20” + CR - 13yrs plus 7.15 - 7.55 am
20” + CR - 8 to 12yrs 8.00 - 8.40 am
20” - 7 & unders 8.45 - 9.15 am
Test Teams 9.20 - 9.55 am
Championship Class 10.00 - 10.30 am
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.
OFFICAL OPENING CEREMONY:
Opening Ceremony 10.40 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):
20” + CR - 13yrs plus 7.00 - 7.30 pm
20” + CR - 8 to12yrs 7.35 - 8.05 am
20” 7yrs & under 8.10 - 8.25 am
Test Teams 8.30 - 8.55 am
Championship Class 9.00 - 9.25 am
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 6 December, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
RACING FORMAT
MOTO DRAW:
Race system in use defines moto/lane draws. Qtr. and Semi Finals – snake seeding method
LANE DRAW SELECTION:
Quarters, Semis and Main Finals Only. Order of lane choice based on count back to moto points or previous final.
MINIMUM CLASS SIZE
6 riders constitute a class (amalgamations as required). Class sizes will be determined after the close of entries for trophy allocation purposes.
CHALLENGE 20”, CRUISER and CHAMPIONSHIP Classes:
4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday then finals (depending on class sizes)
8 or less riders: 4 motos Saturday, 3 motos Sunday, points aggregated
9 or more riders: 4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday then;
9-16 riders: to deadman final
17-32 riders: to deadman semis and deadman final
33-64 riders: to quarters, semis and final (all deadman)
65-80 riders: to eighths, quarters, semis and final (all deadman)
SUPER 11 NORTH vs SOUTH TEST TEAMS
NOTE: All Super 11s riders are required to enter their Age Class, in addition to the Test Team classes.
Saturday: 3 motos, beginning of rounds 2, 3, 4
Sunday: 2 motos, beginning of round 5 and end of round 6
Points: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
(All points added. Team gate allocation)
KIWI SPROCKETS:
Riders 7yrs and under will be non-ranking participation classes
Riders who are UCI 8yrs will ride in UCI age classes for this event. Standard racing formats apply.
TIED POSITIONS:
All tied positions will be separated by countback. No run-offs will be held.
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS:
TRANSPONDERS:
Transponders will be used at this event. Please update your Online Profile with your transponder number BEFORE the entries close - https://nzbmx.club/riderportal
Sprockets 5&under, 6yrs and 7yrs rider, DO NOT require transponders
NUMBER PLATES:
Number plates will be issued to riders via the Club Manager and must be used within this event, including all official practice sessions.
Ranking Plates - A rider holding a 1 – 8 ranking from the following meetings; Worlds 2019: W1-8, Oceania 2019: O1-8, BMXNZ National Championships 2020: NZ 1-8, North Island Titles 2019: NI 1-8 and wish to use this number at the event, the ranking must be noted on the entry form.
Non-Ranked Plates: Riders may select any number between 51 and 999. If a number is not self selected, a random number will be issued. Riders not choosing to self select or supplying an incorrect ranking will be issued with randomly selected numbers.
CLIP PEDAL REGULATIONS:
All riders UCI12yrs and below cannot use clip pedals .
CONTINGENCY PLANS:
In case of disruption or weather, moto format may be changed, at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire.
SCRUTINEERING:
Officials can randomly check riders and bikes before and during the event, including all official practice and warm up sessions. It is recommended that clubs & managers scrutineer all bikes prior to the event.
PRIZE GIVING:
This will be held trackside Sunday 6th, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
AWARDS AND TROPHY ALLOCATION:
Allocation is determined from the time that entries close for Trophy manufacturing purposes. For trophy placings, a count back method will be used to rank riders on equal points at the end of racing
Challenge and Championship Class
Classes with 8 riders or less: Trophies and Presentation Plates to 3rd place
Classes with 9+ riders: Trophies to 3rd place and Presentation Plates to 8th place
Personalised certificates will be sent to clubs as soon as available.
Sprockets
7yrs and under - all riders will receive an event award
Annual Trophies:
Paul Fisher Memorial Trophy - For Top 16 Male Rider
Interisland Male Trophy - Winning Interisland Male Team
Interisland Female Trophy - Winning Interisland Female Team
Registration form at the PR office for the following Trophies:
Larry Gardner Manufacturers Team Trophy - Top Bike Brand of rider in Finals
NBR Corporate Shield - Top Business Team of riders in Finals
BMX NEW ZEALAND EVENT OFFICIALS
Commissaire Panel: Manawa Mason, Mike Butler , Tony Nelson
Administration Commissaire: Carole Gillions
Appeals Commissaire: Mark Inia & Doug McElhinney
Start Hill Commissaire: Daryn Walker
HOD Camera/Points: Darryll Ranford
HOD Staging: Lauren Walker
HOD Starting: Jenney D’Anvers
HOD Commentary: Stewart Russell
EVENT MANAGEMENT :
Host Event Representative: Ilana Wilks
BMXNZ Event Representative: Dion Earnest - 0212707199
Event Public Relations Manager: Dawne Nelson
SECURITY:
There will be security at the track from 6.00 pm to 7.00 am on Friday, Saturday. However, BMX New Zealand Inc., the host Region and Club accepts no responsibility for theft or damage to property.
Super 11s Boys and Girls - InterIsland Test Teams Selection & Test Guidelines
BMX New Zealand North Island Titles
5-6 December 2020
Te Awamutu BMX Club, Castleton Park, Park Road, Te Awamutu
Super 11 Boys – 8 riders
Super 11 Girls – 8 riders
(4 vs 4 in each gender)
This NEW event will be to select two teams one from the South & one from the North to travel to the North Island Titles Event to represent their Island in the Inter-Island South vs. North - Super 11’s Test.
Selection to the teams is open to all riders who would have been 11 years old (actual age) on the two M11 trials for 2020 1 June 2020 or 1st October 2020
All trialists must enter into their age group class
TRIAL FORMAT - One trial per Island:
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 - 24 riders: Top 8 riders to 1 final, points added to ‘3 best moto’ points.
25 + riders: Top 16 riders race semi finals, points added to ‘3 best moto’ points
Top 8 riders to final, points added to previous points.
Count back system to determine semi final and final positions. Semi finals placing, last ‘counted’ moto placing, if necessary.
Finish position in Final will determine team selection if points tied. Riders select lanes for Semi finals and Finals
POINTS: 1 ,2 ,3 ,4, 5, 6, 7, 8 BMXNZ Moto Mixing.
TEST FORMAT:
Saturday: 3 motos, beginning of rounds 2, 3, 4
Sunday: 2 motos, beginning of round 5 and end of round 6
Points: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (All points added. Team gate allocation as per M11s)
TEAM MANAGEMENT:
Coach: Each Island allocates a Coach to direct the team after trial through to the test event.
Manager: Each Island allocates a Manger to assist with logistic of the team through training & test event.
Team management for both island is through expression of interest by BMXNZ via e-mail please see separate document & application.
EVENT LOGISTICS:
Trials: Delivered by the host club. Entry online with BMXNZ
Trial Tees: BMXNZ will supply trialist Tee to all trialists to commemorate trial
Test Uniform: BMXNZ will supply a Nth or Sth Team race jersey for each team to be worn at the test event
Test Plates: BMXNZ will supply both a Nth & Sth Team race plates for both teams to be used at the test event
Test Trophies: BMXNZ will supply both a Boys & Girls Trophy to the winning team at the event. This trophy is a perpetual & will be held by BMXNZ after the event.
Travel Nth Is land Team: This team will travel to the event by their own means.
Travel Sth Island Team: BMXNZ will supply flights from CHC for the selected South Island riders only to the North Is Titles event. Flights can be exchanged for other arrangements can be discussed with BMXNZ. Accomodation at the Test Event is the responsibility of the riders.
NITs Event Entry: Entry to the age group event is the responsibility of the selected riders. There is no cost entry requirement or cost as selected participants in the Inter-Island Test
Unfulfilled Teams: BMXNZ reserved the right to complete, by any means, the teams if they fall short of available rider numbers.
BMXNZ EVENT HEALTH and SAFETY STATEMENT
BMXNZ, The Waikato Region and Te Awamutu 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 Waikato Region and Te Awamutu 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.
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.
Safety and safe practices 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.
TE AWAMUTU BMX CLUB FACILITY FOR THE BMXNZ NORTH ISLAND TITLES
