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About

Annual University of QLD CC vs Hamilton Wheelers CC - Battle of the Arses Nundah Criterium Circuit

Only members of these two clubs are eligible to enter.

By registering for the event and presenting for the race, you acknowledge that this race is run under AusCycling's rules.

Entries from each club will be capped at 30 (i.e. 60 entries maximum per grade).

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Volunteers

The InterClub Criterium traditionally attracts large fields as both Clubs seek to compete for the overall best InterClub competition in Brisbane. UQCC calls upon it's members to volunteer to help with setup, sign-on registrations, marshalling, corner marshals, and event pack-down. Please ensure to put your name forward to volunteer on the day.

Please get in touch with one of the UQCC Grade Captains or a member of the UQCC Committee with any questions regarding volunteering.

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Gradings

Entries will only be accepted from riders with a current grading with their respective club. For Hamilton Wheelers club members, check your grading listed on the Hamilton Wheelers website. For UQCC club members, please be honest with your entry and enter the Grade which you would normally enter at a UQCC Club Crit. Please get in touch with one of the UQCC Grade Captains if you are unsure what Grade you should enter. PLEASE ENTER BY THURSDAY NIGHT TO ALLOW TIME FOR BOTH CLUBS TO CHECK GRADINGS.

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Race Entry

Entries from each club will be capped at 30 (i.e. 60 entries maximum per grade).

UQCC have introduced a small entry fee for criteriums as of 2025.

• All Seniors - $6.00
  
• All Juniors up to U17 & Students - Free

You will not be able to show up and race if you have not registered prior to the event.

Late entries will be considered by exception.

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Prize Money

No individual prize money will be awarded. Riders get a podium pic and glory only. The event is Club vs Club, so riders are competing for the overall points for the Club to be awarded the Battle of the Arses Trophy.

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Points

Points Awarded for 1st to 4th places, primes (1st over the line only) and, where applicable, first and second unplaced females across the line.

Place	Points	Comment
1st	50
2nd	40
3rd	30
4th	20
Prime	10
1st unplaced lady	20
2nd unplaced lady	10	(only awarded in races with ≥4 female riders)
Total	Up to 180	points per race

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Race Schedule

Grade	Time	Duration
B-Grade (incl. A/B Women)	6:45am to 7:35am	50 mins + 2 laps
C/D Women	6:55am to 7:25am	30mins + 2 laps
A Grade	7.30am to 8.30am	60 mins + 2 laps
C Grade	7.40am to 8.20am	40mins + 2 laps
D Grade	8.30am to 9.00am	30mins + 2 laps

A seperate womens A/B race may be conducted if there are enough entries

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Sign On

Please make sure your license is up to date!

Riders must sign on for the start list as you arrive at the staging area, with a roll taken to confirm any riders not yet ticked off.

Rollout - All Juniors U19s and lower, no matter what grade they are racing in, must get their gearing rollout checked on the footpath near the clubhouse steps BEFORE picking up their race number

Volunteers are needed to carry out the sign-on. Please consider giving some help here. All volunteers will receive free entry to their next crit.

IMPORTANT:

Race numbers should be pinned to your right hand side, not on your back! This makes it possible for commissaires to identify you from trackside.

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Rider Safety

Wet-weather Policy - A decision to cancel due to poor weather will only made out at the course by the Chief Commissaire with announcements made via website and facebook (unless it's absolutely certain weather would make it impossible to race)

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After the Finish

Those wishing to claim a place should present to the commissaires for confirmation.

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More Info

If you have any questions, please send an email to info@uqcycle.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Race Director: racedirector@uqcycle.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/uqcycleclub
Web: https://uqcycle.com