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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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Event Details

• Event Name: - 2023 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships
• Date(s): - 19 August 2023
• Location: - Victoria Park, Ballarat VIC
• Event Host: - CX Ballarat
• Official Hashtags: - #CXNats23 #CXBALLARAT
  

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Entries & Scratching

• Online entry to the #CXNats23 closes at 11:59pm Wednesday, 16 Aug. 2023. - Please enter using this listing.
• Online entry to the Victorian State Championships also closes at 11:59pm Wednesday, 16 Aug. 2023 - Please enter via here: https://entryboss.cc/races/16317.
• Scratching - (withdrawal of entry) Available as a self-serve/automated refund option until the scratching cut-off (see above). Please revisit race listing for 'scratch' button.
  

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Important Race Information

Please check back closer to the event for links to important race information

Document	Expected availability
AusCycling National Championship Technical Guide	Available at: https://www.cxnationals.com.au/s/CXB_TECH_GUIDE_2023.pdf
Race Schedule	Available via Event Website at https://www.cxnationals.com.au/courseandschedule
Provisional Start List	Available via Event Website, and emailed to riders on Friday 18 Aug. '23
Results	Live Results at https://results.auscycling.org.au/

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Eligible Race Categories

Please use the following as a guide for age-based entry categories;

Championship Categories

Category	Code	Years
Elite (19 yrs & over)	ME; WE	2005 and older
Expert (19‐29 yrs)	MX; WX	1995 to 2005
Masters 1 (30‐34 yrs)	M1, W1	1990 to 1994
Masters 2 (35‐39 yrs)	M2, W2	1985 to 1989
Masters 3 (40‐44 yrs)	M3, W3	1980 to 1984
Masters 4 (45‐49 yrs)	M4, W4	1975 to 1979
Masters 5 (50‐54 yrs)	M5, W5	1970 to 1974
Masters 6 (55‐59 yrs)	M6, W6	1965 to 1969
Masters 7 (60‐64 yrs)	M7, W7	1960 to 1964
Masters 8+ (65‐69 yrs+)	M8, W8	1955 to 1959
Junior (18 yrs & under)	MJ, WJ	2006, 2007
U17 (16 yrs & under)	M17, W17	2008, 2009
U15 (14 yrs & under)	M15, W15	2010, 2011
U13 (11 & 12 years)	M13,W13	2012, 2013
U23 19-22 yrs	M23,W23	2002 to 2005

Under 23 (MU & WU) (19-22 years old) categories will be included in the 2023 AusCycling National CX Championships.

Categories may be combined for race starts, in accordance with the AusCycling Technical Regulations but are to be awarded separately (Masters 1-3, Master 4+ etc).

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Race Fees

Category	Race Fees
Regular NCX Categories	$60
Junior NCX (to U17)	$30
Open Men & Women (Non-Championship)	$45
Little Crossers	$ 0

Late Entries

• Please assist organisers by entering ahead of entry close.
• Note that 'scratching' is available when entering via EntryBoss.
  

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Provisional Race Schedule

Visit event website; http://www.cxballarat.com.au.

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Membership Requirements

• Race Licenses: - All riders must hold an AusCycling Off-Road, or All Discipline Race Membership.
• For more information on AusCycling membership visit https://auscycling.org.au/membership

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Location Details, Facilities & Other

Venue name	Victoria Park, Ballarat VIC
Parking:	Surrounding Venue - follow signs and directions
General Facilities:	Toilets, showers and drinking water
Coffee, food, beer:	Great food and beverage offering
Bike Wash:	Yes
Pits facilities & Accreditation:	Please see Tech Guide
Team Tents, Bump-in/Bump-out	Please see Tech Guide
Photographer Accreditation:	Please see Tech Guide
Accommodation:	Please visit https://www.cxnationals.com.au/ballarat
Dogs:	Yes, on leads & under control
Presentations:	Central Village area
Volunteers:	We would love a hand; please email info@corporatecycling.cc

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More Information

Official Event Website: http://www.cxballarat.com.au.

CX Ballarat: info@corporatecycling..cc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cxballarat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cxballarat

AusCycling: events@auscycling.org.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auscyclingaus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AusCyclingMTBCX

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