2021 AusCycling U15-U17 & Masters State Criterium Championship - New South Wales

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Conditions of attendance

• All attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are aged 16 years and over
• All attendees and their dependants must sign in via the Service NSW QR codes that will be placed at the entrance to the venue
• DO NOT attend if you are COVID-19 positive or if have symptoms of COVID-19
• DO NOT cough, spit or sneeze near or onto others
• Spectators are encouraged to clap, rather than shout during events
• Please keep at least 1.5 metres away from others at all times except when participating in events
• Please use the provided hand sanitiser at sign on desk prior to collecting your race pack
• We strongly encourage the use of masks at this event when not participating in events
• Pease DO NOT congregate in areas of high foot traffic such as sign on or start finish

Please follow the NSW Public Health Orders and NSW Health guidelines at all times

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Rider Registration

All event patrons will be required to check in (QR Code) via the Service NSW app and present your proof of vaccination to staff at the sign-on desk. Once your proof of vaccination is shown, riders will receive their rider packs (with bib numbers & transponder).

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Event Classification and Prizes

• This event will be held as an "Open Championships"
• Medals awarded to the first 3 place getters of each event
• Competitors in races run at the same time will be awarded with medals for their category
• First NSW rider across the line in each category will be declared the NSW State Champion
• Non-NSW members may ride in events, but are not eligible for the NSW State Champion title
• Please refer to AusCycling Technical Regulations - General for further information

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Facilities

• Toilets will be in the club house & AFL toilet block
• All vehicles must park in the designated care park area (no exceptions). There is plenty of off-street parking, all around the Waratah Sporting Fields. Should you have special parking requirements please make arrangements prior to the event by contacting:

     [email protected]

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Food & Coffee

• Food (breakfast & lunch) will be available from 7am until 3pm by  Miss Piggy Vietnamese Street Food
• Coffee Van will be on site all day selling drinks and cakes

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Weather

The event will proceed as planned unless the conditions are deemed to be unsafe by the Race Organiser and Chief Commissaire on the day of the event.

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Technical Information

• Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
• While all reasonable care is taken by the race organisers and officials when organising an event, all participating riders have an equal responsibility to ensure they take adequate care by adhering to the rules and conditions imposed by officials and Commissaires.
• All competitors must be at marshalling 10 minutes before their race at the junction of Tracks 1 and 2 (on the finishing straight) to be briefed by the Commissaire.
• Race distances may be shortened by the Chief Commissaire due to a number of circumstances to enable all races to be completed within the time schedule.
• Due to time constraints and safety concerns, lapped riders may be asked to retire from the race. Places will be awarded on the position held at the time of withdrawal.
• Once each competitor has crossed the finish line on their last lap they must turn up Track 1 as the next race will be starting immediately after the last competitor finishes.
• The first five finishers in each junior category race are required to roll out immediately after their race
• Please refer to  section 1.02  specifically for junior age category equipment restrictions
• Should races need to be combined for unforeseen reasons, to meet time constraints. Please take care when passing slower riders / grades.
• Commissaires may adjust race distances to ensure a separate finish for each division if 2 separate races are held at the same time.
• No warm-up will be allowed on the course while racing is in progress

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Criterium Race Spares

• Any change of spares must be undertaken by the rider (a parent may assist)
• There will be no neutral spares – all spares to be provided by the riders
• Crit pits are marked on the map. This is the only place a competitor can take 1 lap out for mechanical reasons only

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Age Categories & Eligibility

• You will race in your 2021 age category
• You must hold an AusCycling ‘Race All Disciplines’ membership
• This event is not open to temporary or recreational memberships

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Schedule - updated 24/11/2021

Please note: Riders are encouraged to be ready 30min prior to allocated start time.

Time	Cat	Distance	Total Time
8:30am	MMAS9+	25min + 3 Laps	35min
8:30am	MMAS8	25min + 3 Laps	35min
9:05am	MMAS7	25min + 3 Laps	35min
9:40am	MMAS6	25min + 3 Laps	35min
10:15am	JW15	20min + 3 Laps (track 2 only)	30min
10:25am	Presentations M6, M7, M8, M9+
10:45am	JM15	20min + 3 Laps (track 2 only)	30min
11:20am	JM17	20min + 3 Laps	30min
11:50am	JW17	20min + 3 Laps	30min
11:50am	WMAS6+	25min + 3 Laps	35min
12:25pm	Presentations JW15, JM15, JW17 & JM17
12:25pm	WMAS4&5	35min + 3 Laps	45min
1:10pm	WMAS1-3	35min + 3 Laps	45min
2:00pm	Presentations All Women's Masters
2:05pm	MMAS5	35min + 3 Laps	45min
2:50pm	MMAS4	35min + 3 Laps	45min
3:35pm	MMAS3	35min + 3 Laps	45min
4:20pm	MMAS1&2	35min + 3 Laps	45min
5:05pm	Presentations M1, M2, M3, M4 & M5

 

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Course

Please note: All races will take place on Track 3, with the exception of Under 15 categories who will use track 2

Key

1. Track Crossing to Registration / Canteen
2. Start / Finish
3. Track Crossing to Rollout / Marshalling
4. Track exit
5. Crit Pit

 

Track 2 refers to 900m of Track 2 at Waratah Park

Track 3 refers to 1,500m of Track 3 at Waratah Park