Southern Cross Cycling Club Open

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY

Open to JW17, JM17, JW19, JM19, U23W, U23M, Elite Men, Elite Women, Men Masters, Women’s Masters

Entries Close 31 August 2020

Format: 

Scratch Race Format

Grade A, B, C conducted on track 3

Grade D conducted on track 2, with last lap on track 3

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- 1st place each grade - $100
- 2nd place - $60 (must be minimum 3 people in grade for 2nd to be paid)
- 3rd place - $30 (must be minimum 5 people in grade for 3rd to be paid)
- KODA prize packs for 2nd/3rd if minimum numbers not met
- KODA gift pack as part of top 3 prizes

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Separate women’s and men’s graded races. Depending on the number of entrants, some grades may be combined.

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Women’s Races

A grade - 55mins + 2 laps

B grade – 50mins + 2 laps

C grade – 40mins +2 laps

D grade – 25mins + 1 lap

Men’s Races

A grade – 60mins + 2 laps

B grade – 50mins + 2 laps

C grade – 40mins +2 laps

D grade – 25mins + 1 lap

Start first race at 7.25am.

Sign on from 6.50am

•  7.25am Men’s D Grade
• 7.26am Women’s D Grade

• 8.00am Men’s C Grade
• 8.01am Women’s C Grade 

• 8.50am Men’s B Grade

• 9.50am Women’s A Grade
• 9.51am Women's B Grade

• 10.50am Men’s A Grade

- This event is held entirely around a closed criterium bike track that is booked by Southern Cross Cycling Club (SXCC) through Sutherland Shire Council.

- The bike track is within Waratah Park Reserve and therefore the public do have access to surrounding public ovals.

- Rubbish must not be discarded and gel wrappers etc must be properly disposed of.

- Participants must hold a current 2020 RACE Cycling Australia Licence and present it prior to the race if requested. Triathlon Australia and Mountain Bike Australia are not recognised RACE licences. Participants must wear an ASA compliant helmet.

- The event is held in accordance with Cycling Australia/Cycling NSW Rules & Regulations. Participants must adhere to rules and directions of Commissaries. Decisions on grading are at the discretion of the SXCC handicapper and their decision is final. 

- Refunds will be made if the event is cancelled due to weather, or other safety reasons. Refunds will not be made where an entrant is a no-show. Refunds may be made if requested at least 3 days before the event less a $5 administration fee.

- All riders entering a sanctioned Cycling NSW event acknowledge that they engage in that event at their own risk and that cycling and cycle racing can be considered a dangerous sport which can result in injury out of an act or omission of the rider, other riders, spectators and other obstacle, and track conditions. Whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers 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 officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned.

- For information about this event, please contact the 'Event Organiser'

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Some guidelines to ensure we comply with our COVID Safety Plan requirements include the following but are not limited to:
- All physical contact will be minimised with social distancing of 1.5 meters required.
- Riders must stay at home if they are unwell or have had flu like symptoms within the last 14 days.
- It is recommended that all riders download the COVID Safe App.
- No personal effects or clothing should be left at the desk.
- Hand sanitiser will be provided at multiple locations.
- a “Get in, Race, Get Out” approach where riders arrive only to attend the event and leave immediately afterwards. Riders are not to linger.
- Riders should arrive in their racing kit, with their bicycle and equipment ready for racing.
- Riders should bring their own food, water and tools to avoid sharing of items between individuals.
- If you have been overseas in the past 14 days please give racing a miss.
- We recommend competitors and spectators download the COVIDSafe App.