AusCycling (New South Wales)
2026 Glencore Hunter Junior Tour - Northwave NSW/ACT Junior Road Series R3
- Date
- Sat, 13 Jun 2026 - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
- Entries open
- Now
- Entries close
- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59 PM AEST
- Scratch cut-off
- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59 PM AEST
- Pay online by
- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59 PM AEST
Event Date: Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June 2026
Promoter: Newcastle Hunter CC
Venue: Hunter Economic Zone, off Kurri Kurri-Mulbring Rd. Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Entry Close Date: 11:59pm Monday 8th June 2026
By entering this event, you agree to the following:
- AusCycling Event Entry Policy click here
- AusCycling Refund Policy click here
- AusCycling General Technical Regulations click here
- AusCycling Road Regulations click here
- National Integrity Framework click here
- Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport click here
- You must hold an AusCycling Race All Discipline License - to enter this event
Sport Integrity Reminder
A reminder this is a National/State level AusCycling event. Sport Integrity Australia can conduct anti-doping testing at any event or competition. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of your obligations and have completed clean sport education.
All riders over 13 are strongly encouraged to complete Anti-Doping Fundamentals and the Annual Update online courses through the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning page:
Sport Integrity Australia eLearning: Log in to the site. It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.
2026 Northwave NSW/ACT Junior Road Series
The Newcastle Hunter Cycle Club is proud to host the 2026 Glencore Hunter Junior Tour. This is the 3rd round of the NSW/ACT Northwave State Junior Series.
Riders (U13 - U17) will be able to collect points throughout the rounds which will total up to determine an overall winner after 5 rounds of competitive racing!
For more information please & series guide click here!
Age Categories & Eligibility
- U9, U11, U13, U15, U17
- Age Categories for this event are as per 2026 ages effective from 1st January 2026.
- Financial AusCycling 'Race All Discipline' members only.
- This event is not open to Temporary or Recreational Memberships
Entry fees
Price includes entry into all events over the two days of racing.
- $30 - U9 & U11
- $45 - U13
- $50 - U15
- $60 - U17
A payment card fee may apply at checkout
Event Information
All event information will be on the AusCycling Website, Please Click Here for more information
Location
The event will be held at the at the Hunter Economic Zone, off Leggetts Drive, Kurri Kurri This year the event will have a new event centre located approximately 3.3km from the Leggetts Drive turn off. All events will run on the same HEZ short course used by the Newcastle Hunter Cycle Club.
A coffee cart will be available on site along with a sausage sizzle will also be available This event is proudly sponsored by Glencore.
Accommodation & Camping
Due to ongoing anti-social activities in the evenings at HEZ, camping on site is not recommended and there will be no toilet facilities available in the evenings. There are numerous accommodation options in the Hunter region including caravan parks and paid campsites in the region:
Cessnock Showground
Maitland Showground
Provisional Schedule
- All start times are provisional and may change when entries have been finalised!
- Please be aware of what time you need to present to the startline.
Day 1: Saturday 13th June 2026
Prologue Time Trial
| Start Times | Age Category | Laps | Race Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | Registration Opens | ||
| 10:00am | Participation & U9's | 1 | 1.92km |
| Jnr Girls U11 | 1 | 1.92km | |
| Jnr Boys U11 | 1 | 1.92km | |
| Jnr Girls U13 | 2 | 3.84km | |
| Jnr Boys U13 | 2 | 3.84km | |
| Jnr Women U15 | 2 | 3.84km | |
| Jnr Men U15 | 2 | 3.84km | |
| Jnr Women U17 | 3 | 5.76km | |
| Jnr Men U17 | 3 | 5.76km |
Road Race
| Start Times | Age Category | Laps | Race Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm | Participation & U9's | 1 | 6.86km |
| 1:00pm | Jnr Girls U11 & Jnr Boys U11 | 1 | 6.86km |
| Jnr Girls U13 & Jnr Boys U13 | 2 | 13.72km | |
| Jnr Women U15 | 5 | 34.3km | |
| Jnr Men U15 | 5 | 34.3km | |
| Jnr Women U17 | 11 | 75.46kms | |
| Jnr Men U17 | 11 | 75.46kms |
Day 2: Sunday 14th June 2026
Individual Time Trial
| Start Times | Age Category | Laps | Race Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Participation & U9's | 1 | 3.646km |
| Jnr Girls U11 & Jnr Boys U11 | 1 | 3.646km | |
| Jnr Girls U13 & Jnr Boys U13 | 2 | 7.292km | |
| Jnr Women U15 | 2 | 7.292km | |
| Jnr Men U15 | 2 | 7.292km | |
| Jnr Women U17 | 4 | 14.584km | |
| Jnr Men U17 | 4 | 14.584km |
Criterium
| Start Times | Age Category | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm | Jnr Girls U11 & Jnr Boys U11 | 10mins + 2 laps |
| Jnr Girls U13 & Jnr Boys U13 | 10mins + 2 laps | |
| Jnr Women U15 | 15mins + 2 laps | |
| Jnr Men U15 | 15mins + 2 laps | |
| Jnr Women U17 | 25mins + 2 laps | |
| Jnr Men U17 | 25mins + 2 laps | |
| U9s | 10mins + 2 laps |
Technical Regulations
Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
Refund Policy
Any rider who wishes to receive a refund more than 7 days prior to the event may do so by withdrawing by scratching themselves via their EntryBoss account. Any rider seeking a refund must submit a doctor's certificate to AusCycling. All refund requests should be sent to nsw.info@auscycling.org.au. Refunds will be processed in line with the AusCycling Refund Policy
Contact
Race Director
Justin Sauvage
Email: justin.sauvage@newcastlehuntercc.com.au
Entries
Cameron Butcher & Andrew Kidd - AusCycling
Email: nsw.info@auscycling.org.au
Membership inquiries
AusCycling
Ph: 1300 137 397
Email: membership@auscycling.org.au
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Online pricing:
- U9
- $30.00
- U11
- $30.00
- U13
- $45.00
- U15
- $50.00
- Regular entry
- $60.00
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).