Track National Championships

Road, Track & Cyclocross

National Champs

2 March 2024 - 7 March 2024

Invercargill

Cycling New Zealand

The Track National Championships (formerly named the Elite & U19 Track National Championships) is New Zealand's premier national track cycling event. Held annually in rotation between Cambridge and Invercargill. The 2024 event will be held at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge from 2-7 March 2024.

U15 and U17 riders will now be competing at the Track National Championships. This event is the pinnacle event on the domestic calendar for New Zealand’s top U15, U17, U19, Elite and Para Cyclists. Olympic medalists, World Championship riders and World Cup riders will be lining up against our emerging future champions to race on the boards for national titles.

EVENT PROGRAMME

Click here for the updated event programme - TBC

Team events - we encourage teams to be confirmed as soon as possible, but no later than the end of your group's session the day before.

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Click here for the Technical Guide - TBC

TEAM TRAINING

Clubs can book one or two hour slots of training time for Friday 1 March. Charges apply. Contact events@cnz.kiwi to book your training time. To book training time prior to Friday 1 March please contact the Grassroots Trust Velodrome by emailing craig.rodger@velodrome.nz You will find a table of the bookings times below:

Time	Club

Entries will open at the end of 2023.

Click here for the final entry list - TBC

Individuals will be able to make their entry through Event Plus. Clubs will each be given a unique entry code which riders will require to allow them to enter the event. The Club will only share the unique code for entry if that rider meets the entry criteria below, and in sharing the code gives their authority for that rider to submit their entry.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Riders are representing their Club at these National Championships. Although riders can enter directly online, they won't have access to the entries without the unique code from their club to submit their entry.

The Club is responsible for conducting a suitable selection process to ensure that only riders who are competitive at this level are entered in the National Championships.

For timed events, there are Qualifying times that a rider must be able to achieve. The table below specifies the qualifying times, and when clubs can enter riders who are outside the qualifying time.

For other events, it is a requirement that the riders be “of a National Standard”

POOL SYSTEM

A Pool system will operate for those riders who are unable to represent their Club in the team events (e.g. due to insufficient numbers or where club numbers are greater than the Entry Limit per club) Composite teams will be made up by the Commissaire’s Panel (or their delegated authority) from entries submitted by Club Team Managers, in order to create evenly matched teams.

Track Championship Entry Limits per Club

NB – This information is subject to confirmation by way of information on the entry form each year.

TQ = Time Qualifier

Elite Championships

	Gender	Entry Limit per club	Qualifying Times
500m TT	WE	3 + TQs	0:38
1000m TT	ME	3 + TQs	1:07
Points		Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Scratch		Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Ind Pursuit		3 + TQs	M 4.40 W 3.50
Team Pursuit		2 + Pool (Open event for Elite & U19)
Madison		2 + Pool
Keirin		6
Sprint		Open
250m TT		Open
Team Sprint		2 + Pool
Omnium		Open
Elimination		Open

U19 Championships

	Gender	Entry Limit	Qualifying Time
500m TT	WJ	3 + TQs	0:39
1000m TT	MJ	3 + TQs	1:08
Points		Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Scratch		Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Ind Pursuit		3 + TQs	M 3:36 W 2:38
Team Pursuit		2 + Pool (Open event for Elite & U19)
Madison		2 + pool
Keirin		6
Sprint		Unlimited
Team Sprint		2 + Pool
Omnium		Open
Elimination		Open

U17 and U15 Track Championships

Event	Entry Limit	Qualifying Times
M17
Sprint	Unlimited
Scratch	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Points	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
500m TT	All TQ, but if less than 4 TQ, then non time qualifiers can be added – see note below	0:37
Individual Pursuit	All TQ, but if less than 3 TQ, then non time qualifiers can be added – see note below	2:30
Team Sprint (2 riders)	2 + Pool
Team Pursuit	2 + Pool
Madison	2 + Pool
Elimination	Open
W17
Sprint	Unlimited
Scratch	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Points	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
500m TT	All TQ, but if less than 4 TQ, then non time qualifiers can be added – see note below	0:40.0
Individual Pursuit	All TQ, but if less than 3 TQ, then non time qualifiers can be added – see note below	2:45
Team Sprint (2 riders)	2 + Pool
Team Pursuit	2 + Pool
Madison	2 + Pool
Elimination	Open
M15 & W15
Team Sprint (2 riders)	Of a national standard + pool
Time Trial	Of a national standard
Points	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Scratch	Not limited, but riders must be of a national standard
Derby	4

Junior U17 Events

In the MU17 and WU17 500m time trial, all riders who have ridden under the respective qualifying times, are eligible for selection by their Club.

If a Club has no time qualifiers, a maximum of 4 non-qualifiers may be entered.

If a Club has two riders who have met the qualifying time, a further two non-qualifiers may be added to make a maximum of 4 riders.

If more than 4 have met the qualifying time, all are eligible for Club selection but no non-qualifiers can obviously be entered.

This applies for the Junior Time Trial only:

In the Individual Pursuits, with all riders who have met the agreed qualifying times, being eligible for selection.

In the event of only one or two time qualifiers, a further non qualifier can be added to make a maximum of three selections.

ENTRY FEES

Elite Men	4000m Individual Pursuit	1000m Time Trial	Sprint	Points Race	Scratch	Keirin	Elimination	750m Team Sprint	4000m Team Pursuit (open event)	$30 per event, $150 total cap
Elite Women	3000m Individual Pursuit	1000m Time Trial	Sprint	Points Race	Scratch	Keirin	Elimination	750m Team Sprint	4000m Team Pursuit (open event)	$30 per event, $150 total cap
U19 Men	3000m Individual Pursuit	1000m Time Trial	Sprint	Points Race	Scratch	Keirin	Elimination	750m Team Sprint	4000m Team Pursuit (open event)	$30 per event, $150 total cap
U19 Women	2000m Individual Pursuit	500m Time Trial	Sprint	Points Race	Scratch	Keirin	Elimination	750m Team Sprint	4000m Team Pursuit (open event)	$30 per event, $150 total cap
U17 Boys & Girls	2000m Individual Pursuit	500m Time Trial	Sprint	Points Race	Scratch	Elimination	Madison	500m Team Sprint	3000m Team Pursuit (open event)	$20 per event, $120 total cap
U15 Boys & Girls	500m Time Trial	Derby	Points Race	Scratch	Elimination	500m Team Sprint				$20 per event, $100 total cap
Para Cycling Men	Tandem 1000m Time Trial	C1 - C5 1000M Time Trial	Tandem 3000m Individual Pursuit	C1 - C3 3000m Individual Pursuit	C4 - C5 4000m Individual Pursuit	Team Sprint				$30 per event
Para Cycling Women	Tandem 1000m Time Trial	C1 - C5 500M Time Trial	Tandem 3000m Individual Pursuit	C1 - C3 3000m Individual Pursuit	C4 - C5 3000m Individual Pursuit	Team Sprint				$30 per event

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 18 February. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 18 February (at the discretion of the Event Manager) are not eligible for a refund.

Email: events@cnz.kiwi

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITION

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

MADISON TEAMS

Riders can choose their own Madison pairings ahead of/at the competition. Teams can be club teams or mixed club teams. All Madison team pairings along with team kit/colour must be confirmed at Confirmation of Starters on Thursday. This is also when Madison race numbers will be allocated and distributed.

LICENCING

All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2024 Cycling New Zealand Licence. Riders will race in their 2024 category.

Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.

SPECTATOR PROGRAMME

Please click here to view the spectator programme for this event including a description of events, a competitor list, rider bios and the event programme (subject to change) - TBC

Please note a printed copy will not be available for spectators to keep at the event, please print your own copy, use this digital copy or you can view A3 posters up on the wall in the stands.

LIVESTREAMING

The finals only will be live on the Cycling New Zealand Facebook page. The quality won't be top class so please be patient and know we are trying our best to get this live for you to have the option to watch all the finals remotely.

TICKETING

Donations for entry will be available at each session from the ticketing desk on Level 2 of the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. Eftpos will be available. There are no online ticket sales.

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

All Clubs are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider).

Please email events@cnz.kiwi to appoint your Team Manager.

Clubs will be sent a list of riders and their contact details once entries close. Clubs must appoint a Team Manager prior to the event. The Team Manager must attend Confirmation of Starters and the Team Managers meeting, and distribute race numbers, accreditation and any key messages to their riders.

All Club officials/handlers must be registered by completing this form here (TBC) in order to receive accreditation into the in-field. Team Officials are limited to 1 x Manager, 1 x Assistant Manager, 1 x Coach, 1 x Development Coach and 1 x Handler per 5 riders by Sunday 25 February.

All team officials must have a 2024 Cycling New Zealand Licence with the appropriate technical endorsement from their Club.

Confirmation of Starters

Date: Friday 1 March

Time: 4.45pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Velo Lounge

Required: All Team Managers are required to confirm their starters during this time.

Team Managers Meeting

Date: Friday 1 March

Time: 5.30pm – 6.00pm

Venue: Velo Lounge

Required: All Team Managers are required to attend.

The role of the Team Manager includes (but not limited to):

Officially representing the club/team at the event
Connecting with all riding club/team members
Ensuring that all riding club/team members have a current licence
Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of club/team members
Attending the Team Managers meeting
Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to club/team members
Circulating Event Information to club/team members
Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
Ensuring riding members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.

TEAM MANAGERS CONTACTS:

Club/Team	Team Manager Name	Team Manager Email	Team Manager Phone
Auckland Central Cycling
Bike Manawatu
Canterbury Track manager
Counties Manukau Cycling
Cuddon
Cycling Otago
Cycling Southland
Cycling South Canterbury
G-Force Club
Hamilton City Cycling
PNP
Tasman
Te Awamutu Sports
Track Cycling Nelson
Wellington Masters Cycling Club

U15 Category is for riders aged between 13 and 14 as at 31 December 2024.

U17 Category is for riders aged between 15 and 16 as at 31 December 2024.

U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 and 18 as at 31 December 2024

Elite Category is for riders aged 19 to 34 as at 31 December 2024.

Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2024 licence year and then be eligible to compete in the Elite category. Contact events@cnz.kiwi for further information.

All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club.

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

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 Clubs will be invoiced post event.

EQUIPMENT

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.

RACE KIT

Riders must wear their approved Club Colours – skinsuit/jerseys and shorts. Shorts may display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s racing licence. Riders may ride in their Centre Colours if they wish, provided they have clearance from their club to do so.

A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider.

If you have any queries over this matter, please contact:events@cnz.kiwi

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning.

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

2023 Results:

Club Shield Points for 2023

2022 Results:

Tuesday Group 1	Wednesday Group 1	Thursday Group 1	Friday Group 1	Saturday Group 1	Overall Points Shield
Tuesday Group 2	Wednesday Group 2	Thursday Group 2	Friday Group 2	Saturday Group 2
Tuesday Group 3	Wednesday Group 3	Thursday Group 3	Friday Group 3	Saturday Group 3