UPDATE:
FORMAT CHANGED TO HANDICAP

Low entrant numbers - with some grades having unviable bunch sizes - has resulted in a decision to change this event to a Handicap Race. This is in the interests of a better race experience for all. Scratching is available to the regular cut-off. All entrants have been emailed by the SKCC Race Director. To those who have entered, we thank you for your support.

Event Summary

Event	St Kilda Trophy Race
Club	St Kilda Cycling Club
Race Director	TBA
Course	Newham
Format	Graded Scratch Races (inc para-cycling) Handicap Race
Race Notes
COVID Requirements	This event will comply with COVID requirements

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Event Specific Info

Rego Start Time	09:00
Race Start Time	10:00
Rego Location	Newham Primary School TBC
Directions
Parking	TBC
Toilets	At School
Race Start Location	School Driveway
Roll out & Start instructions	Riders will be marshalled in the car park & briefed by Commissaires
Special Course Notices
Finish Claims	Riders should claim
Fundraising
Presentations	Newham General Store
License Collection / Number Return	Season number collection at rego, no returns necessary
Tech Guide	TBA
Seperate Women's Grades?	Yes, assuming sufficient numbers
Other

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Laps / Distances

Grade	Distance	Description	Map
A Grade	90km (3 laps)		map
B-D WA-WC	60 km (2 laps)		map
Para-Cycling	TBC

• Paras - If you are wishing to enter a grade and have a good idea that it is a suitable level for you, we invite you to enter that (pls leave a remark when entering). If you are unsure and would like to discuss you can either enter the 'para' category or contact the Race Director directly to discuss.

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Race Fees

• Fees:
  • Volunteers $15
  • Non-Volunteers $30.
  • Vol Season Pass holders - recognised for free entry,
  • U17 see below.
  • Season Numbers - Don't yet have your own season numbers? You can add $15 to your entry and have a Number Pack waiting for you at Rego - ready to use.

• Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade.
• Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

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Race Day Procedures

IMPORTANT

• Finish Line Area: - Please keep all finish lines free from congestion.
• Racing Incidents: - Safety is important. Please report all race incidents to the Race Director, or alternatively via the post-race rider survey.
• Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.

GENERAL

• No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling accepted licenses only.
• Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with AusCycling Victoria's red light policy. Riders are required to have a rear red light on solid to race. Spare lights may be available at Rego to borrow for riders who forget (no guarantee).
• New to Racing: - AusCycling offer a 4 week trial license. Please see https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
• On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
• Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

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Women's Grades

• Select races throughout the season will offer separate women's-only grades.
• For most races, Women will start with an Open/Men's grade (combined start) but be recognised with separate Women's results and podium. This allows for a bunch race experience without the disadvantage of having to race men.
• When combined starts are required, the Women's A bunch starts with C Grade, Women's B start with D grade.

• WC start separately wherever possible.

• Occasionally some women do wish to race in harder grades rather than with the Women's designated grade (for instance Men's B). This is entirely your own decision and something that is supported.

• See https://northerncombinecycling.org/racing/women for more details on the Women's Series Points. In every race, every female who starts gets a point. The best 3 female finishers get extra points.

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Juniors Racing Senior Grades

• U17 Juniors are welcome to race senior grades as long as AusCycling Tech Reg distance and roll-out/age-appropriate gearing restrictions are adhered to.
• Junior pricing will apply - but no prize money will be awarded. (applies to U17 only. No restrictions on U19)
• Younger juniors (U15 and below) are requested to race with David Morgan.

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More Information

• Northern Combine: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/

• Volunteering: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteering https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteer-nomination

• AusCycling Licensing: - https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership

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Sponsors

The Northern Combine is looking for sponsors. If you or someone you know may be interested in supporting grass-roots racing please contact us via committee@northerncombinecycling.org

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