Event Summary

Event	Hawthorn Trophy Race & Club Road Championships
Club	Hawthorn Cycling Club
Race Director	Michael Dunn
Course	Gisborne South
Format	Graded Scratch Races
Race Notes	Women Only Grades. Junior U17 Welcome
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	Car park at the Roombas at Mt Aitken function centre, Roombas at Mt Aitken 33 Cadana Rd, Gisborne South VIC 3437
Directions	Proceed north west along on the Calder Fwy (M79) taking the Gisborne South exit; turn left into Couangalt Rd and after 190m turn left into Berrie Rd, after 700m turn left into Cadana Rd and follow it anti-clockwise to the end to Rooma's at Mt Aitken.
Parking	Parking is provided at the rego location
Toilets	Toilets can be found at rego location
Race Start Location	Mundy Rd bus car park
Course	The course is an 8.5 km loop of Deverall Rd, Mundy Rd and Dalrymple Rd(Gisborne South)
Roll out & Start instructions	Grades are to congregate for a pre race briefing at the rego location (Roombas Car Park). Each grade will then make their way to the race start location (Mundy Rd bus car park). When all riders of a grade have arrived at the race start location, the commissaire will commence the race
Special Course Notices	The entire length of Mundy Rd will have a speed reduction to 60 km/h. This course is notoriously cold and windy - Bring plenty of warm clothing
Finish Claims	Riders are requested to claim
Fundraising	The Brain Centre - Many Minds, One Focus. DONATE HERE
Presentations	At the rego location (Roomba's at Mt Aitken) following the conclusion of all races
License Collection / Number Return	See the section on Season Numbers above
Tech Guide	N/A
Separate Women's Grades?	We aim to provide separate women's grades. However if numbers are very low a women's grade may start with an appropriate men's grade (with results recognised separately) - See the Women's Grades section below
HCC Road Championship	The annual HCC Road Championship will be contested among the clubs members participating within the HCC Trophy Race. The Laurie Lovelock Perpetual Trophies will be awarded to the highest finisher of Men's Grade and Women's A Grade.

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Laps / Distances

Grade	Laps	Distance (km)	Junior U17
Open A	10.5	89.3	No
Open B	9.5	80.8	Yes - take a lap out - see juniors below
Open C	8.5	72.3	Yes
Open D	7.5	63.8	Yes
Women A	7.5	63.8	Yes
Women B	6.5	55.3	Yes
Women C	5.5	46.8	Yes

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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.
• Open B Grade can be raced (76.5 km) but a lap must be taken out to make it a distance of 68.0 km. Under the guidance of a commissaire, the rider will join the back of the race from the finish line located on Dalrymple Rd.
• Junior pricing will apply - but no prize money will be awarded. (applies to U17 only. No restrictions on U19)

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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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