White Horse Criterium Series 1 - Race 4

Series 1 -  November 1st to December 20th 2024                                                                         
Series 2 -  January 17th to 7th March 2025.                                                                                                   

Start TImes        

6 PM D grade (& C Grade Women) 20 Mins Track2
6 PM C grade  (& B Grade Women) 20 mins Track 2 + 2 laps track 3

6.30 PM B grade (& A grade Women) @ 30mins Track 3
6.30 PM A Grade  @ 40Mins Track 3

How to score Points

Points awarded - 1 point to start, 1st place- 5 points, 2nd place- 3 points, 3rd place- 2 points, 4th place- 1 point , Primes 1 Point                          

Weekly Prizes                                                                                                                                          

Weekly prizes from White Horse, fresh roasted beans and coffee vouchers,  with the major prizes at the end of each series.               

Note: Weekly prizes are awarded based on the number of riders competing in the grade:

5 riders or fewer – 1st place only

6 to 12 riders – 1st & 2nd Place

13 or more riders – 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

D Grade prizemoney will be the usual sweepstake.

Presentation of Series Placegetters                                                                                                                                                                                             

The top 3 placegetters in Men's and Women’s  A , B and C grades plus the highest SSCC rider in each grade if not in the top 3, will be at the end of each series.

If there is a tie on points at the culmination of the Series then the rider with the most number of wins or highest finishes over the series will be deemed the winner  

Series 1 Prizemoney                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

A grade 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200

B grade 1st $350, 2nd $250, 3rd $150

C grade 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $140                                                                                                                                                                         

The highest SSCC rider in each grade if not in the top 3,  A - $250, B - $200, C - $150

NOTE: Riders must compete in at least 5 of the 8 race series to be eligible for the Series Prizemoney

Promotion / Demotion                                                                                                                         

1. A rider may voluntarily move up to the next grade or when he/she accumulates 20 points or has three wins in a grade
2. If a rider moves up a grade the maximum points they can take with them is one point less than the current third place rider in the higher grade
3. C grade rider Sandy Bagger wins 3 races gets promoted to B grade their point tally will be same as the B grade 3rd placed rider minus 1 point                                              
4. Riders who are clearly in the wrong grade may be promoted / demoted at the discretion of the race committee.

Participants must hold a current AusCycling ‘Race All Discipline’ membership (or UCI licence) and present it prior to the race, when requested. Participants must wear an ASA compliant helmet

The event is held in accordance with the rules and regulations set by AusCycling and current at the time of the event. These include and are not limited to Technical Regulations: Road, Technical Regulations: General and Code of Conduct.

Participants must adhere to the directions of Commissaries. Decisions on grading are at the discretion of the Sutherland Shire CC handicapper and their decision is final

Women and men (both adults and juniors) race together in the same race, within their grade, at the discretion of the Sutherland Shire CC handicapper

Refunds or credits will be made if the event is cancelled due to weather, or other safety reasons. In the event that the entrant does not start, no refund is available.

All riders entering a sanctioned AusCycling 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

Riders will be be required to identify themselves at the registration desk and show evidence of their AusCycling RACE membership (or UCI equivalent). Each rider's grade and race number will be noted.

NOTE: By entering online riders agree that they have read, understood and accept the AusCycling ‘Event Terms and Conditions’.

​Sutherland Shire Cycling Club acknowledges the Dharawal people ​of the Gweagal and Norongerragal clans as the traditional custodians of the land of Sutherland Shire.

We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water​way​s and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.