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Refunds: If we need to cancel for any reason, all riders will be given a 100% refund. We'll make every effort to notify riders the event is cancelled. If in doubt, please check this race listing for a notice.
The aim is to encourage mountain bike participation in all Northern Inland schools by holding a mountain bike event for Primary aged students, in teams of two.
Race: Saturday 9am, 13 May 2023. More timing details below.
Tamworth Mountain Bike Park
Gate to the Park will open at 7am, and close that afternoon at 5pm.
There is limited parking near the registration/timing/transition/picnic area. Car parking will be provided a short walk from the picnic area. If you are bringing a mini- bus, or mini-bus and trailer, or coach then please email info@tammtb.asn.au and let us know so a special area can be set aside.
Facilities are limited at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park. There will be:
You should bring all other items, eg water, food, shelter. Please note that we expect that all rubbish should be taken home – there are no bins provided. We'd appreciate our Park being left spotless.
FREE Registration, thanks to our generous sponsors
Early registration will close at 9pm Sunday 07 May 2023, registrations after 9pm 07 May 23 may not receive an individualised race plate and gift bag.
Please message us if you wish to submit a late entry.
A team representative will need to report to the timing tent on race day and be will be given the race plates for each rider in their team.
The race will be up to an forty (40) minute event for teams of two, run relay style. One team rider out on a lap at any one time. The lap will take about 3-10 minutes.
The team with the most number of laps completed in the 40 minutes will be the winner. There will be points awarded for participation and category results to determine the Champion School.
Teams will consist of 2 riders from the same school (where possible). With only a pair category in each of the 3 divisions*: Infants (K to 2) : Primary (Years 3 and 4) : Primary (Years 5 and 6) :
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 7.00am | Gates Open. |
| 8.00am | Race Plate pick-up. Riders with Race Plates may start practice on the course. |
| 8.45am | Plate pick-up closes. All practice on the course must stop. |
| 8.50am | Rider briefing, and then first riders move immediately to start. |
| 9.00am | Race Starts |
| 09.40am | Course closes – no more laps may be started. Sweep rider starts check lap. |
| 10.15am | Presentation |
| 05.00pm | Gates close |
In case of very wet weather, or the track being unsuitable to ride (due to prior heavy rain) then the event may be postponed to a date to be confirmed. This postponement will be posted on the website and Facebook page by Friday evening, or on the morning of the race. All entry fees will be held over to this later event.
The Race Directors may cut short the event at any stage after the start if conditions become dangerous.
Is available via our website, http://tammtb.asn.au/events/tamworth-all-schools-mountain-bike-event
There will be Course Marshals around the track for the duration of the race to provide safety and communication for riders.
All registered students will be covered for public liability and disabling injuries under the Auscycling Insurance scheme for Day License holders. Details can be found on the Auscycling web site https://www.auscycling.org.au/
A pro-forma Risk Assessment maybe available to be downloaded from the web site to assist teachers in preparing their own Risk Assessment for their school. This is a guide only, and must be checked for adequacy by each school.
Each rider must wear a AS2063 approved helmet, in good repair and properly fitted. We also highly recommend that riders wear eye protection and gloves.
There will be a qualified First Aider available at the First Aid area near Registration, thanks to SES NSW Tamworth Unit.
All event entries will be awarded, and a Shield for Champion (Primary) School.
A short Q&A is available on our website, http://tammtb.asn.au/events/tamworth-all-schools-mountain-bike-event
Tamworth Mountain Bikers will host Round 2 of the NIXCS Series on Sunday, 14MAY23. This is an all-ages XCO event. More details here - https://entryboss.cc/races/14011
| Event Organiser | Tamworth Mountain Bikers Inc |
| Contact Name | Michael Crummy |
| Contact Phone Number | 0416280512 |
| Contact Email | info@tammtb.asn.au |
| Event Website | http://tammtb.asn.au/events/tamworth-all-schools-mountain-bike-event |
Online pricing:
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).