- Date
- Sun, 5 Mar 2023
- Format
- FCC Criterium
- Course
- VU
- Entries open
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Sun, 19 Feb 2023 9:00 PM AEDT
- Entries close
- Fri, 03 Mar 2023 7:00 PM AEDT
- Pay online by
- Wed, 08 Mar 2023 8:00 PM AEDT
FCC Summer Criterium Series Race 4
VU Criterium
Hoppers Crossing
This race is free for all women. Use the promocode WOMENFREE on entry.
COVID-19 Notice
By entering this event, you agree to follow all new safety guidelines and directions of the club.
You must not attend this race if:
you are feeling sick and unwell,
or if you have COVID symptoms,
or if you are required to isolate as per the VIC government COVID checklists (https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist)
About
- Proudly presented by Footscray Cycling Club
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Location: Victoria University (VUT) Skills Training Centre in Hoppers Lane, Hoppers Crossing.
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Location Entry: Enter via Gate 5 next to Athletics Track (Melways Ref 206 J6).
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Important Notice: Cars are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED onto the race circuit and warm up area at the VU.
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Parking: On Thursday nights parking is available at the Gate 5 entrance. On Saturday mornings if the car park is full, overflow parking is available opposite the toilets in front of building 2.
Series Info
The FCC is proud to sponsor a 4-race Summer Criterium Series
Structure of Points awarded for each race in the series:
1st: 10 points
2nd: 8 points
3rd: 6 points
4th: 4 points
5th: 2 points
6th: & onwards 1 point
Marshalling: 1 point per duty
NB: Points do NOT transfer up or down grades with riders.
BONUS: 4 points if a rider races ALL 4 races.
NOTE: FCC Executive can withhold points for various reasons, such as incorrect grading, infractions, etc.
Race Schedule
Time |
Grade |
8:00 AM |
Registration opens |
8:25 AM |
Race briefing D grade men |
8:30 AM |
D grade mens (35 min) |
9:05 AM |
Race briefing Womens Open and Womens Support |
9:10 AM |
Womens Open (40 min) and Womens Support (35 min) |
9:50 AM |
Race briefing C grade mens |
9:55 AM |
C grade mens (40 min) |
10:35 AM |
Race briefing B grade mens |
10:40 AM |
B grade mens (45 min) |
11:25 AM |
Race briefing A grade mens |
11:30 AM |
A grade mens (50 min) |
All riders must attend their grades relevant race briefing
Race Fees
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FCC Members: online $15.
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Non-Members: online $20.
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Women: Free Entry. use the promocode WOMENFREE when entering.
- Entries are strictly online only, we will not be accepting entries at the registration desk.
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Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if within cut-off time (varies - pls see above).
Race Day Procedures
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No Licence, No Race (Membership category J17 and above): - riders need a current licence (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling licences only.
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Red Light Policy: - Rear red light required for racing at Drake Blvd.
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Announcements: - Please check the FCC website, FCC Facebook or FCC Twitter for any announcements regarding racing.