ENTRY GUIDE
CONTENTS Contact Details 2 1 1. Entries 3 1.1 Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications 3 1.2 Wild Card Applications & Entries 4 1.3 Key Entry Dates 5 1.4 Late Entries 5 1.5 Acceptance & Refusal of Entries 5 1.6 Rider Withdrawal & Refunds 5 1.7 Teams Entry 6 1.8 Entry & Race Fees 7 2. Race Information 8 2.1 Racing Numbers 8 2.2 Drug Testing 8 2.3 Transponders 8 2.4 Racing Format 8 2.5 Pre-Titles 9 2.6 Registration 9 2.7 Practice and Race Times 9 2.8 Sprocket & Mini Wheeler Clinic 9 2.9 Policies and Procedures for Event 9 2.10 Awards 10 3. Entry Classes 11 3.1 Participation Classes: Sprocket & Mini Wheelers 11 3.2 Challenge 20 Classes 12 3.3 Challenge 24 Cruiser Classes 12 3.4 Masters 12 3.5 Championship Classes 13 3.6 Retro 13 4. Grands Challenge 14 5. Awards Night 16
CONTACT DETAILS 2 JAMES NATAPONG - BMX AUSTRALIA PHONE: (02) 9008 1300 FAX: (02) 8338 1500 POST: PO Box 6402, Alexandria NSW 2015 EMAIL: events@bmxaustralia.com.au
1. ENTRIES 3 1.1 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS 1) OBJECTIVE The objective of the BMX National Championships Eligibility Criteria is to govern eligibility (including qualifications where required) and entries in the BMX National Championships in the Junior, Elite, Challenge and Sprocket categories. 2) DEFINITIONS In these Criteria, the following words have the following respective meanings: BMX National Championships refers to the Bathurst Thunder Down Under 2016 BMX National Championships to be held on the Bathurst Bike Park from 29 February to 6 March 2016. Home State Championships refers to the BMX State Championship that occurred in the State, where a rider holds a current membership at time of event, following the proceeding years National Championships (ie any State Championships from May 2015) 3) CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES (ELITE & JUNIOR ELITE) There are no qualifications required for the BMX National Championships in the Junior and Elite classes. BMX National Championships are for Australian Riders only. 4) CHALLENGE a) Automatic Qualifications A rider gains automatic qualification to the BMX National Championships if they finished as a main finalist in the previous year s BMX National Championships or a current BMX World Championship plate holder. b) Home State Championships Qualifications For riders not selected as automatic qualifiers, to be eligible to qualify for the BMX National Championships, a rider must: i) be a current BMX Australia (BMXA) Open Member; and must ii) have competed in their Home State Championships in the year preceding the National Championships including 8 year riders who competed as Sprockets and riders who competed in a challenge 20 class, that wishes to race in secondary 24 Cruiser class c) Wild Card Application If a rider has not automatically qualified or was unable to attend their Home State Championships and wishes to gain entry to the BMX National Championships, the rider is required to submit a wild card application (see page 4 for more information). 5) SPROCKET To be eligible to qualify for the BMX National Championships, a rider must have a current BMXA Sprocket Membership and must have held such membership for more than 6 months before the starting date of the BMX National Championships. 6) MINI WHEELER To be eligible to qualify for the BMX National Championships, a rider must have a current BMXA Mini Wheeler Membership by the close of entries of the BMX National Championships.
1. ENTRIES 4 1.2 WILD CARD APPLICATION & ENTRIES If a rider has not automatically qualified or was unable to attend their Home State Championships and wishes to gain entry to the BMX National Championships, a rider is required to submit a wild card application. The wild card application form can be obtained from bmxaustralia.com.au. The completed wild card application form is to be lodged with the BMX Australia office (by either post, facsimile or email to the BMXA contact details provided on page 2) along with a manual entry form and any supporting documents. ITEMS TO BE PROVIDED TO BMXA: - Completed wild card application - Completed manual entry form* (will be processed once application has been successful) - Any supporting document(s) for application * Entries cannot be processed online when applying for a wild card. Completed wild card applications will be provided to the Event Management Committee. The Event Management Committee will in their sole discretion decide whether a wild card application is accepted. All wild card applications will be considered individually and will require supporting documentation. The decision of the Event Management Committee is final and there is no appeal available from this decision. If an application has been approved, the rider will be notified and their entry will be processed. CIRCUMSTANCES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A WILD CARD: - 8 year riders that competed in their State Championships as a Sprocket - Sprocket class entries where the rider has held a BMXA Sprocket membership for more than 6 months before the starting date of the BMX National Championships - Riders who competed in their State Championships in one class, but wish to enter an secondary class (ie 24 Cruiser)
1. ENTRIES 5 1.3 KEY ENTRY DATES Please ensure that you comply with the following entry dates for the 2016 BMX National Championships Entries close 11pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 20 January 2016 Wild Card Applications close 11pm (AEDT) Friday, 15 January 2016 Team Entries close 11pm (AEDT) Friday, 15 January 2016 Late Entries close 4pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 January 2016 Pre-Titles Entries close 4pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 January 2016 1.4 LATE ENTRIES LATE ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4PM (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 January 2016. Late entries will incur a $50 fee per class for every class entered. Please send posted entries via registered post to guarantee proof of delivery. Ordinary mail that gets lost will not be an accepted excuse for entries not received or received late. Dishonoured cheques and declined credit cards are classified as invalid entries. Entry fees and bank charges incurred as a result of the above must be reimbursed to BMXA prior to close of entries to be accepted. 1.5 ACCEPTANCE & REFUSAL OF ENTRIES It is the riders responsibility to check if an entry has been accepted. Notification of acceptance of all successful applicants will be done via the entry list on the BMXA website bmxaustralia.com.au. Information will be updated on a regular basis. Please contact the BMXA office immediately on (02) 9008 1300 if you have a query regarding your entry. BMX Australia reserves the right to refuse entry to any person. 1.6 RIDER WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDS No refunds will be given after close of late entries for any reason. This provision applies irrespective of subsequent injury or illness. Refunds issued prior to this date will be less the event administration fee of $20.00
1. ENTRIES 6 1.7 TEAMS ENTRY Teams must enter using a MANUAL ENTRY FORM. Team rules & entry form can be found at bmxaustralia.com.au Team entry is $80 per team. You may nominate your riders up until 4PM (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 January 2016 via events@bmxaustralia.com.au Note: After closing time Team Managers may advise the Technical Coordinator Assistant of a substitute rider to replace a nominated team member who is unable to compete in the event due to injury. Any changes advised later that one hour prior to the commencement of racing may not be accepted. If the rider that is replaced competes in the event then the team entry will be disqualified. Teams cover the following categories and available only for 20 classes: State Championship & Challenge Teams: Teams entered by State Associations Club Teams: Teams entered by registered BMX Clubs Corporate Teams: Teams entered by Pro Shops, manufacturers, business houses & other interested groups
1. ENTRIES 7 1.7 ENTRY & RACE FEES Pre-Titles (20 or 24 Cruiser) $35.00 Mini Wheeler $60.00 Sprocket $130.00 Challenge (20 or 24 Cruiser) $140.00 Secondary Challenge (24 Cruiser) $120.00 Retro $140.00 30+ Masters (20 or 24 Cruiser) $160.00 Junior Elite $160.00 Elite $180.00 Late Fee $50.00 Manual Entries will incur a $20.00 processing fee per entry form. Online entries incur a $1.05 service fee + credit card processing fees. The prices above include a hired transponder per race (excluding Sprocket, Mini Wheeler and Pre-Title classes). If a rider has a personal transponder then they will receive a $10.00 discount on race fee.
2. RACE INFORMATION 8 2.1 RACING NUMBERS All competitors will be provided with a competition number plate & numbers assigned by BMXA which is the only plate to be used for the entire National Championships. Riders entering the National Series Round 7 but NOT entering the National Championships will use their previously issued National Series plate. Allocation of race numbers for Junior and Elite classes will respect the UCI BMX Permanent Career Numbers. Letters available for selection are limited to W and A only. Practice may be refused if the correct number plate is not displayed at all times whilst on the track, including practice times. 2.2 DRUG TESTING As members of BMXA, all entrants agree to submit to the standard ASADA testing for the use of banned substances 2.3 TRANSPONDERS Transponders will be used in conjunction with a finish line camera system at the BMX National Championships for all racing excluding participation classes. It is the riders responsibility to ensure that the transponder is correctly fitted to their bike and that it is working by checking at the Transponder Test Station in order to avoid being scored DNF. Hired transponders for the BMX National Championships are $10.00 per class. Hired transponders must be returned to the race organiser at the conclusion of the event or once they have finished competing. Failure to do so will incur a cost to the rider of $150 plus recovery costs. NOTE: Riders who use their own personal MyLaps transponder must include your transponder number clearly on your entry to avoid having an automatic hire charge applied to your entry. 2.4 RACING FORMAT UCI transfer system applies for all categories except for participation classes. Block format applies. Gate positions for motos as per UCI rule 6.1.021 Appendix 2. Gate positions for qualifying rounds as per UCI rule 6.1.021 Paragraph A. Current UCI Rules will apply as at the first day of competition. NOTE: Year of birth entry applies for all categories including participation classes. Mini Wheeler and Sprockets will run under scrambled moto draw.
2. RACE INFORMATION 9 2.5 PRE-TITLES ENTRIES FOR PRE-TITLES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4pm (AEDT) WEDNESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2016. Pre-Titles are run on the Wednesday preceding the National Championship event by BMX Australia. To be eligible to nominate for the pre-titles you must have entered and paid for the BMX National Championships. 2.6 REGISTRATION Registration will be held on the following times: Tuesday 1 March 8:00AM - 3:00PM Wednesday 2 March 7:30AM - 12:00PM Thursday 3 March 8:00AM - 12:00PM Competitors are required to attend registration for both the BMX National Championships and National Series Round 7 and present their current BMXA licence (required for barcode scan entry) no later than 12PM THURSDAY 3 March 2016. There are to be NO BIKES in the registration venue. 2.7 PRACTICE AND RACE TIMES BMX Australia has created a separate document for the BMX National Championships schedule for riders to use as a guide for practice and race times. The Schedules released will be in draft format and are a guide only. The schedule will be available on www. bmxaustralia.com.au 2.8 SPROCKET & MINI WHEELER CLINIC A Sprocket & Mini Wheeler Clinic will be conducted by BMXA with accredited coaches and is free to all Sprocket Rockets & Mini Wheelers who enter the National Championships. This will be held at the track on Wednesday morning prior to Pre-Titles (times to be confirmed). This clinic is compulsory for all Sprockets and Mini Wheelers. 2.9 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EVENT All competitors, Officials, Members and supporters are to read and abide by the BMX Australia Rules and Regulations including, but not limited to,: a. BMX Australia Anti-Doping Policy b. BMX Australia Member Protection Policy c. BMX Australia Helmet Policy d. BMX Australia Integrity Gaming Match Fixing Policy
2. RACE INFORMATION 10 2.10 AWARDS All athletes who have placed in the finals must attend their respective presentation awards ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a loss of award (including prize money). Riders who cannot attend awards ceremonies must advise organisers or the Race Director with a valid reason. Riders must wear race apparel to awards ceremonies. Failure to do so will result in a loss of award (including prize money).
3. ENTRY CLASSES 11 3.1 PARTICIPATION CLASSES: SPROCKETS & MINI WHEELERS Sprocket and Mini Wheeler racing will comply with the Junior Sports Policy as noted in the BMX Australia Rule Book. ** A Sprocket & Mini Wheeler Clinic will be conducted by BMXA with accredited coaches and is free to all Sprocket Rockets & Mini Wheelers who enter the National Championships. This will be held at the track on Wednesday morning prior to Pre-Titles: This clinic is compulsory for all Sprockets and Mini Wheelers. ** MINI WHEELER The following Mini Wheeler classes will be offered: Boys (2-4 years) Girls (2-4 years) Mini Wheelers are any riders aged 2 4 years that can ride a BMX mini wheeler bike (balance bike) without assistance. To be eligible to qualify for the BMX National Championships, a rider must have a current BMXA Mini Wheeler membership by the close of entries of the BMX National Championships. All Mini Wheeler riders will receive equal participation awards at the Mini Wheeler presentation. SPROCKET The following Sprocket classes will be offered in the BMX National Championships: 5-6 Boys 7 Boys 5-6 Girls 7 Girls To be eligible to qualify for the BMX National Championships, a rider must have a current BMXA Sprocket membership and must have held such membership for more than 6 months before the starting date of the BMX National Championships. All Sprockets will receive equal participation awards at the Sprocket presentation.
3. ENTRY CLASSES 12 3.2 CHALLENGE 20 CLASSES Five paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Classes shall be combined after registration if less than 5 riders register. Under-subscribed classes will be combined with the next appropriate class. You are only permitted to enter one 20 & one 24 class, except for Retro class. Boys 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; (9 classes) Girls 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; (9 classes) Men - 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+; (7 classes) Women 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+ (7 classes) Medals 1-3 Plates 1-8 Trophies 1-8 3.3 CHALLENGE 24 CRUISER CLASSES Five paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Classes shall be combined after registration if less than 5 riders register. Under-subscribed classes will be combined with the next appropriate class. You are only permitted to enter one 20 & one 24 class, except for Retro class. Boys - 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16; (4 classes) Girls - 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16; (4 classes) Men - 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+; (7 classes) Women - 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+; (7 classes) Medals 1-3 Plates 1-8 Trophies 1-8 3.4 MASTERS Five paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Open to Australian riders only. You are only permitted to enter one 20 & one 24 class, except for Retro class. MASTERS 20 PRIZE MONEY 30+ Masters (Men only) $2000 prize pool Medals 1-3 Plates 1-8 Trophies 1-8
3. ENTRY CLASSES 13 3.5 CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES Five paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Open to Australian riders only. Seeding for championship 20 events will be based on Probikx rankings. CHAMPIONSHIP 20 UCI CLASSES Men Elite Women Elite Men Junior Women Junior PRIZE MONEY $5000 prize pool $5000 prize pool $2000 prize pool $2000 prize pool Championship Jersey 1st Medals 1-3 Plates 1-8 Trophies 1-8 3.6 RETRO Five paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Retro classes are open wheel classes on bikes (frame/fork) that must be built pre 1986 with period friendly components. No reproduction bikes No micro knobbies No clip in pedals No triple walled rims No v-brakes Re-produced cranks, Tuff wheels, grips and rims are permitted Boys Junior 8-14 (1 class) Girls Junior 8-14 (1 class) Men 39 and under, 40 and Over (2 classes) Women Powder Puffs (14 and over) (1 class) 14 year females can choose to race either Junior or Powder Puff class, but not both. Championship Jersey 1st Medals 1-3 Plates 1-8 Trophies 1-8
4. GRANDS CHALLENGE 14 4.1 Eligibility Available to top eight Australian riders based on 2016 BMX Australia National Series points in 16 years, Junior & Elite classes will be the opportunity to compete for a trip to the 2016 Race of Champions and Grand Nationals event in the United States. Criteria to qualify for event: Top eight Australian riders based on the 2016 BMX Australia National Series points for each class (16yr, Junior & Elite) as at the end of Round 7 of the 2016 National Series qualify. All 2016 BMX Australia National Series event criteria apply Only open to riders who are eligible to compete for Australia at the 2016 World Championships. Positions will be offered in order of final National Series overall points until all 8 positions are full. 4.2 Event Format Event is run on a 3 final final format only. Overall points at the end of the 3rd final is declared the winner Prize is awarded to winner only. Any ties are resolved per BMXA Rule 013.4. The Grands Challenge will be held on Sunday, March 6 in the following format: - Warm Up During Cruiser Moto 3 - Final Heat 1 During Racing Quarter Finals - Final Heat 2 First 6 Finals - Final Heat 3 Last 6 Finals 4.3 Gate Selection Following Thursday s racing, the top 8 eligible riders will be contacted on Friday, March 4 via email or phone to confirm their entry into the Grands Challenge. Riders are to meet Andy Mellish at Staging at on Saturday morning, March 5, to confirm gate positions and provided any additional information. Gate selection for the first final will be seeded based on top point scorer as at the end of Round 7 of the 2016 BMX Australia National Series. Subsequent gate selections will be based on the Starting Lane Table in BMXA Rule 013.1(d).
4. GRANDS CHALLENGE 15 FINAL 1 FINAL 2 FINAL 3 1 4 8 2 7 4 3 5 6 4 8 2 5 1 7 6 3 5 7 6 1 8 2 3 4.4 Prize Information Prize includes return economy flights to Tulsa Oklahoma, accommodation for 5 nights and entry into the 2016 Race of Champions (ROC) and Grand Nationals events. All travel arrangements to be booked and coordinated by the BMXA office and the prize is nonexchangeable for any other events. A presentation will be held following the racing on Sunday, March 6 to the winners of each classes.
5. AWARDS NIGHT 16 The BMX Australia Awards Night will be held on Saturday, 5 March 2016 post racing on the day. The venue will be confirmed and made aware to all participants in due course.