Fruits of the Valley Cyclo-Cross

Shepparton Cycling Club is proud to be hosting the inaugural Fruits of the Valley Cyclo-Cross.

Cyclo-Cross, or commonly also known as CX is a mix of a road riding and cross-country mountain biking generally held over winter and autumn period which makes for some muddy, but fun racing.

Held over a short course, racers typically ride laps of the course which includes mixed terrain as well as obstacles that riders have to avoid, or commonly dismount to get over.

Common terrain may include pavement, steep hills, grass, steps and gravel.

Because of the mixed terrain, CX can make for excellent training intensity as well as a great way to improve bike handling skills. If you've not entered a cyclocross event before, C Grade/Open may be for you - any bike is welcome, though we recommend a MTB, cyclocross or gravel bike. Are you interested in giving CX ago?

For B Grade, any bike is welcome, however MTBs or flat bar bikes will be started in a separate wave and will not be eligible for overall series points. CX or Gravel bikes are recommended, with 35mm tyres preferred in the spirit of CX, but wider tyres will be accepted.

For A Grade, all bikes must be CX bikes (drop bars) with a 35mm maximum for tyres strictly enforced.

For all events, a 'race day license' is required, and will be accepted from AusCycling, or current Cycling Australia (CA) or Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) licenses. 

Day licenses or trial licenses are available also: 
https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences
https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

 Date: Saturday 10th July 2021

 Location: Shepparton Velodrome, Packham Street, Shepparton, 3630. 

 Parking: Please Park in spaces surrounding the Shepparton Velodrome/Sporting Precinct, Entry via gates on East end of clubrooms. DO NOT park on footpaths or Garden Beds.

Entry cost: 

- all adult categories $40

- Juniors Under 17 and Under 15 : $20 

- Juniors Under 13 : $10

- Juniors Under 11 : $5

- Kids race Under 9 : Free - (choose the U9 grade)

**Only Kids on the day entries available, Pre- entry essential.

***ENTRIES CLOSE 11.59PM Friday 9th July****

Licenses: all riders must hold a race license (CA, MTBA or AusCycling)

Categories (and race schedule):

Registration: opens 2pm

Course practice: open 3pm (riders must be registered before riding on course)

Race 1 - 4.00pm: 30 minutes

- Open Men’s  Race all grades (this is the 'open' category, any bike is allowed) 

- Juniors (Under 17)

Race 2 - 4.45pm: 30 minutes

- All Women's Grades (this is the 'open' category, any bike is allowed) 

- Juniors (Under 17)

[Presentations: Women's; Juniors U17]

 Race 3 - 5.15pm: 10 minutes

- Kids race (choose the "come and try" grade)

Race 4 - 5.30pm: 30 minutes

- Men's C grade 

Race 5 - 6.10pm: 40/30 minutes

- Women's B grade (40 minutes)

- Women's C grade (30 minutes)

[Presentations Women's A+B]

 Race 6 - 7.00pm: 40 minutes

- Men's B grade 

 Race 7 - 7.50pm: 50 minutes

- Men's A grade

Race 8 - 8.45pm: 45 minutes

- Women's A grade

[Presentations Men's and Women’s A Grade

10pm: close of event, pack down of course (volunteers welcomed)

Disclaimer
All riders entering a sanctioned AusCycling cyclocross event acknowledge they do so at their own risk and that cycling and cyclocross racing can be considered a dangerous sport which may result in injury arising from an act or omission of the rider, other riders, other vehicles, spectators and other obstacles and track and road conditions, and whilst all reasonable care is taken by the organiser and officials when organising the event, all participating cyclists have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care in adhering to the rules and other conditions imposed by Police, Council and other officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned.

During Covid-19 restrictions in accordance with Cycling Australia and the Greater Shepparton City Council guidelines as follows:

• The Shepparton Cycling Club has decided to use Buncheur for Entry System and contact tracing.
• Every person that enters the Velodrome facility will be required to check in on Buncheur.
• Preregistering before event will allow us to monitor numbers during trainings.
• Splitting of training times may be required to keep under our number limits during Covid-19 restrictions
• No participants and deliverers are to attend (or must leave immediately) if they have any illness or symptoms of Covid-19
• Participants and support deliverers must not attend if in the last 14 days they have been unwell or had close contact with a known or suspected case of Covid-19, even if mild.
• You must be a financial member of AusCycling or sign the SCC waiver of consent form to attend the session.
• Participants should only attend the activity as close as practical to the start of any training and leave as soon as possible after the end of the session.
• Participants should only handle their equipment (bikes, bidons, nutrition and towels) and not touch the equipment of others
• The sanitation of club bikes pre and post trainings. No sharing of bikes. If you have been allocated a bike that is yours for the event and returned directly after use.
• Participants should bring their own filled bidons (no use of water taps, fill up from home)
• The Club will provide hand sanitiser; however, all participants are also asked to bring their own.
• The use of change rooms should be minimised (eg. for toilets not for showering) (Toilets will be open but do not go in the change rooms)
• Parents will be responsible for their child(ren)’s use of toilet facilities and are asked to wipe down all used surfaces after use
• Avoid the use of non-essential surfaces including benches, fences and gates (eg. avoid touching the fence when lining up on the velodrome. Spread out down the track with one foot on the ground.
• Get In, Train and Get Out
• No post-training social activities are to be conducted (training and go home) must exit the facility immediately after the conclusion of training
• Determine which activities are non-essential (eg. recovery sessions or meetings) are to be done remotely (e.g. at home or online)
• Participants should be accompanied by not more than one parent or guardian, if possible. Where possible parents can be encouraged to stay off the track and 1.5 meter away from the fence in the straights during activities.
• Spectators/Parents numbers will be limited and will have to follow social distancing regulations of 1.5 meters
• Participants and deliverers (coaches and assistants) must ensure physical/social distancing requirements are adhered to (as above)
• Any persons that are not in the process of training (elevated heart rate and cardio) will be required to wear a facial covering that the individual must supply themselves.
• The disposal of facial masks/coverings must go into the waste bins that are identified.

Shepparton Cycling Club Code of Conduct - for children participating in junior trainings and racing.

• Train and race by the rules
• Never argue with an official: If you need clarification, have your coach or parent approach the official during a break or after competition
• Be a good sport: applaud all positive achievements whether they are made by your club or the opposition
• Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials: (Use positive language such as ‘good luck’)
• Cooperate with our coaches, club members and opponents: without them there would no competition
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit: not just to please parents and coaches
• Play Fair: no verbal abuse of officials, sledging, threatening or bullying other participants (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent. This is not limited to verbal communication and includes social media, text messaging and email
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Do not expect or accept “special” favours from a coach or person involved in team or club management
• Speak to an adult you trust if you have an issue, feel unsafe or are concerned about someone else
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: org.au/Home/Rules-Policies

Shepparton Cycling Club - for the Parents and Spectators attending junior trainings and racing.

• Remember that children participate in sport (cycling) for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage children to ride according to the rules: settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
• Never ridicule or yell at your child: for making a mistake or not winning
• Respects official decisions and encourage children to do likewise
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials an administrator: remember they are usually volunteers
• Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals
• Congratulate all participants – regardless of event outcomes
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form – regardless of whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players
• Support all policies and practices (lead by example). This includes responsible alcohol and drug use and support of child-safe strategies
• Support involvement in modified rules games and other junior development programs
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every younger person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Ensure you are aware and follow the correct processed to follow if you have an issue or complaint. Do not perpetuate issues with gossip or general criticism
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: https://www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies

Disclaimer

Shepparton Cycling Club Track Training will be run in a new format from now on. During Covid-19 restrictions in accordance with Cycling Australia and the Greater Shepparton City Council guidelines as follows:

• The Shepparton Cycling Club has decided to use Buncheur for conducting of training sessions and contact tracing.
• Every person that enters the Velodrome facility will be required to check in on Buncheur.
• Pre-registering before event will allow us to monitor numbers during trainings.
• Splitting of training times may be required to keep under our number limits during Covid-19 restrictions
• No participants and deliverers are to attend (or must leave immediately) if they have any illness or symptoms of Covid-19
• Participants and support deliverers must not attend if in the last 14 days they have been unwell or had close contact with a known or suspected case of Covid-19, even if mild.
• You must be a financial member of AusCycling or sign the SCC waiver of consent form to attend the session.
• Participants should only attend the activity as close as practical to the start of any training and leave as soon as possible after the end of the session.
• Participants should only handle their equipment (bikes, bidons, nutrition and towels) and not touch the equipment of others
• The sanitation of club bikes pre and post trainings. No sharing of bikes. If you have been allocated a bike that is yours for the event and returned directly after use.
• Participants should bring their own filled bidons (no use of water taps, fill up from home)
• The Club will provide hand sanitiser, however, all participants are also asked to bring their own.
• The use of change rooms should be minimised (e.g. for toilets not for showering) (Toilets will be open but do not go in the change rooms)
• Parents will be responsible for their child(ren)’s use of toilet facilities and are asked to wipe down all used surfaces after use
• Avoid the use of non-essential surfaces including benches, fences and gates (e.g. avoid touching the fence when lining up on the velodrome. Spread out down the track with one foot on the ground.
• Get In, Train and Get Out
• No post-training social activities are to be conducted (training and go home) must exit the facility immediately after the conclusion of training
• Determine which activities are non-essential (e.g. recovery sessions or meetings) are to be done remotely (e.g. at home or online)
• Participants should be accompanied by not more than one parent or guardian, if possible. Where possible parents can be encouraged to stay off the track and 1.5 meter away from the fence in the straights during activities.
• Spectators/Parents numbers will be limited and will have to follow social distancing regulations of 1.5 meters
• Participants and deliverers (coaches and assistants) must ensure physical/social distancing requirements are adhered to (as above)
• Any persons that are not in the process of training (elevated heart rate and cardio) will be required to wear a facial covering that the individual must supply themselves.
• The disposal of facial masks/coverings must go into the waste bins that are identified.

Shepparton Cycling Club Code of Conduct - for children participating in junior trainings and racing.

• Train and race by the rules
• Never argue with an official: If you need clarification, have your coach or parent approach the official during a break or after competition
• Be a good sport: applaud all positive achievements whether they are made by your club or the opposition
• Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials: (Use positive language such as ‘good luck’)
• Cooperate with our coaches, club members and opponents: without them there would no competition
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit: not just to please parents and coaches
• Play Fair: no verbal abuse of officials, sledging, threatening or bullying other participants (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent. This is not limited to verbal communication and includes social media, text messaging and email
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Do not expect or accept “special” favours from a coach or person involved in team or club management
• Speak to an adult you trust if you have an issue, feel unsafe or are concerned about someone else
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: org.au/Home/Rules-Policies

Shepparton Cycling Club - for the Parents and Spectators attending junior trainings and racing.

• Remember that children participate in sport (cycling) for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage children to ride according to the rules: settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
• Never ridicule or yell at your child: for making a mistake or not winning
• Respects official decisions and encourage children to do likewise
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials an administrator: remember they are usually volunteers
• Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals
• Congratulate all participants – regardless of event outcomes
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form – regardless of whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players
• Support all policies and practices (lead by example). This includes responsible alcohol and drug use and support of child-safe strategies
• Support involvement in modified rules games and other junior development programs
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every younger person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Ensure you are aware and follow the correct processed to follow if you have an issue or complaint. Do not perpetuate issues with gossip or general criticism
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: https://www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies