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The objectives of the series include offering riders the opportunity to develop increased tactical and technical awareness (and bunch skills for Endurance riders) and to provide riders with relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical workshops.
Each round will also host a number of workshops to support the objectives of the series including tactics, race analysis, coaching clinics, application and intent of rules.
Events will be held over in both the North and South Island.
Round 1: 2 - 4 June 2023, Invercargill
Round 2: 7 - 9 July 2023, Cambridge
Round 3: 15 - 17 September 2023, Cambridge
- Entries have now closed for Round 1
- Entries close for Round 2 on Thursday 29 June
- Entries close for Round 3 on Thursday 7 September
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Refunds may be available with the provision of a medical certificate in writing prior to entries for each round closing. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after entries have closed are not eligible for a refund.
ENTRY CRITERIA
• All entries are subject to the approval of CNZ (or their national federation) to ensure a minimum standard.
• Minimum age requires riders to turn 15 by 31 December 2023.
• Depending on numbers grades may be determined by a seeding race on the first session of each round.
• Entries from U15/Senior riders will be considered by application or invitation. Consideration will be given if a rider will add value to the objectives and support the intent of the racing. Please email events@cnz.kiwi to apply if you are a U15/senior rider.
- Riders can compete with an annual 2023 Cycling New Zealand licence (or international licence from their national federation).
- Or riders can choose to purchase a Sport Membership with a special event licence ($20 per round). If riders already have a sport membership, they can follow the link here and just add on the event licence. Alternatively if they don’t have any type of membership yet, the link here should also allow them to purchase the Sport Membership + Event Licence.
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DATES
2 - 4 June 2023, Invercargill
Please get in touch with us if you don’t have a team and we will help organise one for you, email events@cnz.kiwi or talk to the Event Staff or Race Manager at the start of the event.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Please ensure you are at the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, ready to go for on and off the track, by 3.00pm on Friday.
EVENTS
Each round to offer Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one of these options (this is chosen when entering).
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round. If there are any ties in final points for each round, the rider with the fastest qualifying result will be ranked higher.
Prizes will also be given out to the riders who show they are 'Living the Values' of the series.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the event manual.
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 55mm.
DATES
7 - 9 July 2023, Cambridge
VENUE
Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge
Click here to enter now. Entries will close midnight Thursday 29 June.
Click here to view the live entry list.
Due to the objectives of the event the timing, racing and other aspects of the programme are likely to change as the event progresses. Expect a large degree of fluidity and adjustment to ensure you are benefiting to your potential. The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop tactical and technical awareness.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
EVENTS
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round. If there are any ties in final points for each round, the rider with the fastest qualifying result will be ranked higher.
Prizes will also be given out to the riders who show they are 'Living the Values' of the series.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend.
Friday 7 July 1pm - 2pm: DFSNZ Clean Sport Workshop in Velo Lounge 2
We are encouraging all athletes to get the 101 on clean sport with Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ). Clean Sport 101 is an award-winning e-learning module that takes you on a journey through key clean sport concepts in just 15-minutes. Find out what ‘clean sport’ means and what YOU can do to support it. Explore now at drugfreesport.org.nz/e-learning. If you’ve already completed this course or want to level up your anti-doping knowledge, check out the DFSNZ’s Level 1 OR Level 2 e-course. It covers comprehensive clean sport topics, from supplements to the Sports Anti-Doping Rules, and will help you to keep sport healthy, safe, and fair. Find out more and take the course at drugfreesport.org.nz/e-learning
Friday 7 July 2pm - 3pm: 4 R's of recovery; Rehydrate, Refuel, Repair and Rest. Presented by Lucy Trollope.
COACH ACCREDITAION
We are asking all coaches wishing to have access to the infield to please fill out the form here. You will then be issued an accreditation band to get in to the infield. Riders aren’t required to have an accreditation band.
TRACK ACCREDITATION
All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here.
If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class.
If you have any questions on track accreditation, please contact Craig.Rodger@velodrome.nz
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 55mm.
15 - 17 September 2023, Cambridge
VENUE
Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge
FINAL EVENT INFO
EVENTS
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
WORKSHOPS
COACH ACCREDITAION
We are asking all coaches wishing to have access to the infield to please fill out the form here. You will then be issued an accreditation band to get in to the infield. Riders aren’t required to have an accreditation band.
TRACK ACCREDITATION
All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here.
If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class.
If you have any questions on track accreditation, please contact Craig.Rodger@velodrome.nz
RULES
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 55mm.
