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PERKINS BMX STADIUM BUNBURY

BMX SPORTS

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

ENTRY GUIDE

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CONTACT DETAILS

BMX Sports Western Australia Phone: (08) 6336 9685 Email: bmx@bmxsportswa.com.au Post: PO Box 1387, West Leederville WA 6901

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ENTRIES

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Entry will be open to all licenced riders currently registered with a West

Australian affiliated BMX Club and hold a Mini Wheeler, Sprocket or Open

Licence only. Entries will not be accepted from any other State.

You must compete at these 2015 State Championships to be eligible to

enter the 2016 BMX Australia National Championships (as per BMXA

guidelines)

NOMINATIONS FOR PRE STATE EVENTS

Nominations for all Pre State Events will be available on the BMXWA

website.

Pre States 1 – Sunday 4th October

Pre States 2 – Wednesday 7th October

KEY ENTRY DATES

Please ensure that you comply with the following dates of entry for the

2015 BMXWA State Championships.

ENTRIES: CLOSE AT 9PM (WST) ON MONDAY 24th AUGUST 2015

POSTAL: CLOSE LAST MAIL DELIVERY ON MONDAY 24th AUGUST 2015

LATE ENTRIES – CLOSE 4PM (WST) ON MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2015

TEAM ENTRIES – CLOSE THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2015

Please send postal entries via Registered Mail to guarantee proof of

delivery. Ordinary mail that gets lost will not be accepted as an excuse.

Cheques and Money Orders made payable to BMX Sports Western

Australia.

Dishonoured Cheques will invalidate your entry. Fees and Charges

associated with the dishonoured cheques must be reimbursed to BMX

Sports Western Australia prior to the close of entry acceptance.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA FAX / EMAIL OR PHONE

Information gathered on the entry form will solely be used for the

purpose of the person participating in the sport of BMX

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ENTRIES

LATE ENTRIES

LATE ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4PM MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2015.

Late entries will incur a $30 late fee per class entered.

Please send postal entries via Registered Mail to guarantee proof of

delivery. Ordinary mail that gets lost will not be accepted as an excuse.

Cheques and Money Orders made payable to BMX Sports Western

Australia

Dishonoured Cheques will invalidate your entry. Fees and Charges

associated with the dishonoured cheques must be reimbursed to BMX

Sports Western Australia prior to the close of entry acceptance.

ACCEPTANCE AND REFUSAL OF ENTRIES

It is the rider’s responsibility to check if an entry has been accepted.

Confirmation of all accepted entries received will be placed on the BMX

Sports Western Australia website. www.bmxsportswa.com.au as entries

are received.

At close of late entries on the 31st August all classes and plate numbers

will be confirmed.

Please contact BMX Sports Western Australia immediately on

(08) 6336 9685 immediately if you have a query with your entry.

BMX Sports Western Australia reserves the right to refuse entry to any

person.

RIDER REFUNDS

Requests for refunds shall be in writing and lodged with BMX Sports

Western Australia no later than Monday 24th August 2015. Requests for

refunds received after the 24th August 2015 will not be considered without

appropriate medical proof. An administration fee of $15 will be imposed

on all granted refunds.

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ENTRIES

TEAM ENTRIES

Team entries must enter using a manual entry form. The Team rules and

entry form will be available at the venue or downloadable from

www.bmxsportswa.com.au Cost will be $70 per team to enter.

Team entries will close on THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2015

Note: After close of Team entries, Team Managers may advise the scoring

coordinator of a substitute rider to replace a nominated rider who is

unable to compete due to injury. Any changes advised later than 1 hour

prior to the commencement of racing will not be accepted.

Teams covered in the competition:

Family / Club Teams:

Teams entered either by a registered BMX Club or an unsponsored team

entered by a family or group of families.

Corporate Teams:

Teams entered by Pro Shops, Manufacturers, Business Houses and other

interested groups.

ENTRY FEES

Mini Wheelers $21.50 Sprockets $38.50

Challenge 20” Age Classes $70.00 Challenge 24” Age Classes $70.00

Secondary Challenge 24” $48.00

Championship Classes

Junior & Elite Men/Women $100.00

Transponder Hire $10.00

Team Entries

Club & Family Teams $70.00

Corporate Teams $70.00

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RACE INFORMATION

RACING NUMBERS

All Riders will be issued a 2 digit number and plate for use at the 2015

State Championships. All riders must display the number plate provided

showing their designated race number and properly fixed to the front of

the bike before being allowed to participate in any practice sessions. The

plate numbers MUST BE the numbers provided by BMX Sports Western

Australia and must be placed on the numberplate in a legible manner.

State 2 digit registered and UCI permanent career number allocation will

be honoured where appropriate. There shall be no unofficial stickers on

the plate.

Refer UCI Part 6 BMX Rule Book 6.1.072.

TRANSPONDERS

Transponders will be used in conjunction with a finish line camera system

at the 2015 BMXWA State Championships for All riders except Mini

Wheelers and Sprockets. It is the rider’s responsibility to have the correct

transponder fixed to their bike and working. Riders failing to have a

transponder affixed will be excluded from the results.

Transponders can be checked at the Transponder test station.

Hired transponders are $10 per transponder. Hired transponders must be

returned to the race organiser at the conclusion of the event or once they

have finished racing. Failure to do so will incur the rider a cost of $150

plus recovery costs.

Note: Riders who use their own person Mylaps Transponder must ensure

the number is entered on the entry to avoid the cost of a hire fee.

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RACE INFORMATION

RACING FORMAT

Racing will be conducted where Mini Wheelers, Sprockets and Cruisers will

compete on Friday. Challenge and Championship 20” classes will race on

Saturday.

Gate positions for qualifying heats will be by scrambled moto draw. For

classes with 8 or less riders, the last placed rider at the completion of the

qualifying motos will not transfer to the Finals. Placings will be awarded

for all classes in the order that they cross the finish line in the final

4 Riders will constitute a class.

Classes with less than 4 entries will be merged at the discretion of the

promoter (BMX Sports Western Australia) in accordance with UCI

guidelines.

MOTO DRAWS

The moto and lane draws will be processed after the completion of

registration. Only entrants who have attended registration and confirmed

their intention to compete in the event will be included in the race draw.

AGE DETERMINATION

All Classes including sprockets will race year of competition minus year of

birth. (eg: a rider who turns 8 in 2015 will rider as an 8 year challenge

rider)

Sprocket & Mini Wheeler classes will abide by the Junior Sports Policy. All

riders 7 years and under will not be scored or ranked. All Mini Wheelers

and Sprockets will receive a participation award.

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RACE INFORMATION

PRE-STATES

Pre States will be run on the Sunday and Wednesday preceding the State

Championships. All entries will be available online at:

www.bmxsportswa.com.au

REGISTRATION

Registration will be at the Bunbury BMX Track on Thursday 8th October

from 9.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm -4.00pm

All Competitors are required to confirm their entry and participation by

presenting a current BMX Australia Licence (required for Barcode

Scanning) no later than 4.00pm Thursday 8th October.

NO BIKES in the registration area.

Please ensure you have a CURRENT BMX LICENCE WITH YOU FOR

REGISTRATION

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EVENT

All competitors, officials, members and supporters are to read and abide

by the BMX Rules and Regulations including but not limited to:

a. BMX Sports Western Australia Code of Conduct

b. BMX Anti-Doping Policy

c. BMX Member Protection Policy

d. BMX Helmet Policy

e. BMX Integrity Gaming Match Fixing Policy

AWARDS

All Athletes that have placed in the finals must attend their respective

awards ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a loss of award (including

prizemoney) Riders who cannot attend the awards ceremony must advise

the Event Organiser or Race Director with a valid reason. Riders MUST wear

race apparel to the awards ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a loss of

award (including prizemoney)

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ENTRY CLASSES

Four (4) paid entries as at close of registration constitute a class. Entries are

open to Western Australian licenced riders ONLY. Under subscribed classes

will be combined with the appropriate class.

PARTICIPATION CLASSES: SPROCKET & MINI WHEELER

Sprocket and Mini Wheeler racing will comply with the Junior Sports Policy as

noted in the BMX Australia Rule Book.

MINI WHEELER

(2-4 years) combined Boys and Girls classes

All Mini Wheeler riders will receive equal participation awards

SPROCKET

Boys- 5 & Under, 6, 7

Girls – Sprocket Girls (All ages to 7 years)

All Sprockets will receive equal participation awards

CHALLENGE 20” CLASSES

Riders are only permitted to enter one 20” class and one 24” class.

Boys - 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16

Girls – 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16

Men – 17-24, 25-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+

Women – 17-29, 30+

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CHALLENGE 24” CRUISER CLASSES

Boys – 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16

Girls – 12 & Under, 18 & Under

Men – 17-24, 25-39, 40-44, 45+

Women – 19+

Trophies and Plates 1-8

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ENTRY CLASSES

CHAMPIONSHIP 20” CLASSES

Men Elite - 19+

Men Junior - 17-18

Women Elite - 19+

Women Junior - 17-18

20” Elite Men prize pool $1500

(Gender equity applies)

Championship Jersey 1st

Medals 1-3

Plate 1-8

Prizemoney 1-8

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MERCHANDISE

Merchandise is only available by Pre-Order. No orders will be accepted

after the close of entries. T-shirts will be available in both Short and Long

Sleeve

Childs Sizes: 2 to 14

Adults Sizes: S to 5XL

Short Sleeve cost: $30.00 Long Sleeve cost: $35.00

(Picture for illustration purpose only may vary slightly)

KIDS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

CHEST 35 37 39 41.5 44 46.5 49

SP LENGTH 41 45.5 50 54.5 59 63.5 68

ADULTS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL

CHEST 53.5 56 58.5 61 63.5 66 68.5 71

SP LENGTH 70.5 73 75.5 78 80.5 81.5 82.5 83.5

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EVENT SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION: BUNBURY BMX CLUB

Thursday 8 October

Morning Session - 9.00am – 12.00pm (Lunch Break 12.00pm – 1.00pm) Afternoon Session - 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Competitors are required to confirm arrival & participation by presenting

their current BMX Australia licence (required for barcode swipe) no later than

4.00pm Thursday 8 October.

OFFICIAL PRACTICE

THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER PRACTICE

9.00am to 4.00pm (lunch break 12.10pm – 1.00pm)

Mini Wheelers 9.00am – 9.15am

Sprockets 9.15am – 9.40am 1.00pm – 1.25pm

8yrs – 11 yrs 9.40am – 10.10am 1.25pm – 2.00pm

12yrs – 15yrs 10.10am – 10.40am 2.00pm – 2.30pm

16+ yrs 10.40am – 11.10am 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Cruiser (ALL) 11.10am – 11.40am 3.00pm – 3.30pm

Jnr & Elite Women 11.40am – 11.55pm 3.30pm – 3.45pm

Jnr & Elite Men 11.55pm – 12.10pm 3.45pm – 4.00pm

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EVENT SCHEDULE

RACING

FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER

Warm Ups: 9.00am – Sprocket, Cruiser

Opening Ceremony to commence at 10.30am

Mini Wheelers at 11.10am followed by Sprockets & Cruiser.

(Mini Wheeler Trophy presentation times to be confirmed)

Sprockets and Cruiser racing 4 Motos and Finals

Awards for all will be presented approximately 30 minutes after the

conclusion of racing

Sprockets 9.00am – 9.20am

8-12yrs Cruiser Only 9.20am – 9.40am

13-29yrs Cruiser Only 9.40am – 10.00am

Cruisers 30 & Over Only 10.00am – 10.20am

Racing Commences 11.10am

20” Practice after racing

completed

approx. 4pm – 5.30pm (immediately after racing completed -

times to be confirmed

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EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER

20” Warm ups to commence at 9.00 am

Parade of Riders commence at 10.45am, followed by 10/15 year awards,

best presented club award.

Racing will commence at 11.15am 4 Motos and Finals

Awards for all will be presented approximately 30 minutes after the

conclusion of racing

A DETAILED PRACTICE AND RACE TIME SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED AT

THE VENUE AND ON THE BMX SPORTS WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEB

SITE. www.bmxsportswa.com.au

ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND UPDATED SCHEDULES

WILL BE POSTED AT THE VENUE.

8-10yrs 20 inch Only 9.00am – 9.25am

11-15yrs 20 inch Only 9.25am – 9.50am

16+ 20 inch Only 9.50am – 10.15am

All Elite & Junior Women 10.15am – 10.30am

All Elite & Junior Men 10.30am -10.45am