Vantage Age Group Track National Championships

Road & Track

10 March 2021 - 13 March 2021

Avantidrome, Cambridge

Cycling New Zealand

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The Vantage Age Group Track National Championships will be held at the Avantidrome in Cambridge from 10 - 13 March 2021.

This is New Zealand's premier national track cycling event for Age Group riders from U15's through to Masters riders. Riders are selected to represent their Cycling Centres ensuring the top riders attend to race for national titles.

Track cycling events involve a mix of speed, skill and tactics. The sport is highly competitive and hugely entertaining, and because events are raced in a velodrome, track is arguably the best type of cycling for spectators.

The event is proudly sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries for the Age Group Track National Championships are accepted through Cycling New Zealand Road and Track Centres only. Please contact your centre to apply for entry. The Centre is responsible for conducting an appropriate Selection process for all events to ensure that only riders who are competitive at this level are entered in the National Championships.

EVENT CATEGORIES

Youth

U15 Category is for riders aged between 13 and 14 as at 31 December 2021

U17 Category is for riders aged between 15 and 16 as at 31 December 2021

Masters (Timed Events)

Masters 1 Category is for riders aged between 35 and 39 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 2 Category is for riders aged between 40 and 44 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 3 Category is for riders aged between 45 and 49 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 4 Category is for riders aged between 50 and 54 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 5 Category is for riders aged between 55 and 59 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 6 Category is for riders aged between 60 and 64 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 7 Category is for riders aged between 65 and 69 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 8 Category is for riders aged between 70 and 74 as at 31 December 2021

Masters 9 Category is for riders aged between 75 and 79 at 31 December 2021

Masters 10 Category is for riders aged between 80+ at 31 December 2021

Masters (Non-Timed Events)

Masters Cat 1 is for riders aged between 35 and 44 as at 31 December 2021

Masters Cat 2 is for riders aged between 45 and 54 as at 31 December 2021

Masters Cat 3 is for riders aged between 55+ as at 31 December 2021

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

LICENSING

This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to riders with NZL on their licence code.

A 2021 Adult/Youth licence is required for all events.

Team Managers and Officials are also required to hold a 2021 Adult Licence with the appropriate endorsement from your centre.

WITHDRAWAL/REFUNDS

In the event that a rider wishes to withdraw (and is not replaced) from the event they must do so in writing to events@cyclingnewzealand.nz. A refund will only be considered on presentation of a medical certification prior to 2 March 2021.

No entry fees will be refunded without a copy of a medical certificate or after 2 March 2021.

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA

Click here to view the entry eligibility and criteria

ENTRY WAIVER

Click here to view a copy of the event entry waiver

EVENT PROGRAMME

TBC

TEAM TRAINING
Training time will be allocated (on request) to each centre for Wednesday 4th March 2020. Please contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to request a training time slot per Centre. Charges will apply.

Training time TBC	Centre
8.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 12.00pm	Canterbury
12.00pm - 14.00pm	Auckland
14.00pm - 16.00pm	Waikato / BOP
16.00pm - 18.00pm	Wellington / MSC/ WCNI
18.00pm - 20.00pm	Southland /* AKL

* AKL riders that are unable to make 12-2pm slot. Will share with other Centres.

CONFIRMATION OF STARTERS AND MANAGERS MEETING

Managers are required to confirm their starters from 5.30pm - 6.15pm on Wednesday 4th March at the velodrome. This will be followed by a compulsory team managers meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at 6.30pm at the velodrome. A Representative from each Centre team is to be present.

EVENTS

Below are the events available in each category.

U15 Boys	Derby
	500m Time Trial
	3000m Scratch Race
	7.5k Points Race
	500m Team Sprint

U15 Girls	Derby
	500 Time Trial
	3000m Scratch Race
	7.5k Points Race
	500m Team Sprint

U17 Boys	Sprint
	500m Time Trial
	2000m Individual Pursuit
	7.5k Scratch Race
	10k Points Race
	3000m Team Pursuit
	750m Team Sprint
	10k Madison

U17 Girls	Sprint
	500m TIme Trial
	2000m Indivudual Pursuit
	5k Scratch Race
	7.5k Points Race
	3000m Team Pursuit
	500m Team Sprint
	7.5k Madison

Masters Men Cat 1 (35-44)	10k Scratch Race
	20k Points Race
	Keirin
	750m Team Sprint (Combined 120 years)

Masters Men Cat 2 (45 -54)	7.5k Scratch Race
	15k Points Race
	Keirin
	750m Team Sprint (Combined 120 years)

Masters Men Cat 3 (55 - 64)	5k Scratch Race
	10k Points Race
	Keirin
	750m Team Sprint (Combined 120 years)

Masters Men Cat 4 (65+)	5k Scratch Race
	10k Points Race
	Keirin
	750m Team Sprint (Combined 120 years)

Masters Men 1 (35 - 39)	10k Points Race
	Keirin
	750m Team Sprint (Combined 120 years)
Masters Men 2 (40-44) and 3 (45-49)	3000m Individual Pursuit
	750m Time Trial

Masters Men 4 (50-54), 5 (55-59), 6 (60-64), 7 (65-69), 8 (70-74), 9 (75-79) and 10 (80+)	2000m Individual Pursuit
	500m Time Trial

Masters Women Cat 1 (35-44), Cat 2 (45-54), Cat 3 (55+)	5k Scratch Race
	Keirin
	500m Team Sprint (Combined)
	7.5k Points Race

Masters Womens 1 (35-39), 2 (40-44), 3 (45-49), 4 (50-54), 5 (55-59), 6 (60-64), 7 (65-69), 8 (70-74) and 9 (75+)	2000m Individual Pursuit
	500m Time Trial

EVENT COMMUNIQUES

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

RACE RULES

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

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.

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.

Riders must only wear their approved Centre jerseys and shorts. Shorts may only display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s Cycling New Zealand Membership.

Members of a UCI international trade team or registered NZ registered trade team are permitted to wear their Team Shorts (only). A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider. If you have any queries over this matter, please contact the Chief Commissaire or Technical Delegate prior to travelling to the event, to avoid disappointment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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

The event will be hosted at the Avantidrome in Cambridge. Track Cycling is one of the best spectator sports around! This event will showcase the best Age Group riders in the country as they race for national titles.

2021 Ticketing Information

TBC

5 Tips to enjoy your Track Cycling Experience

1. Wear layered clothing – it can get very hot inside the velodrome!

2. Stay hydrated – ensure you drink enough water.

3. Be informed – check out the race programme and the venue entry conditions before you arrive

4. Arrive in good time so you can enjoy the atmosphere and get your eye in!

5. Get ready to be entertained – Track Cycling is one of the most exciting spectators' sports!

2020 Results:

Thursday AM session - Results

Thursday PM session - Results

Friday AM session - Results