By entering this event, you agree to the following:

• AusCycling Entry Policy click here
• AusCycling Refund Policy click here
  
• AusCycling Technical Regulations - General click here
  
• AusCycling Technical Regulations - Track click here
  
• National Integrity Framework click here
  
• AusCycling Concussion Policy click here
• You must hold an AusCycling Race All Discipline License - to enter this event
  

---

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

It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.

---

2026 Castlemaine Christmas Carnival ft 2027 Masters Scratch State Championships

Presented by Castlemaine Cycling Club and AusCycling

---

---

Resources

• Start Lists and Results will be available HERE
  
• To find out more about the selection criteria for Nationals Please Click Here
  

About

Date: Tuesday 29 December 2026

---

Close of Entries: At midnight on Sunday, 20 December 2026

Location:

Castlemaine Velodrome (Wesley Hill Rec Reserve, McGrath St, Castlemaine)

---

Event Type: Open State Track Carnival featuring:

• 2027 AusCycling Masters Men Scratch State Championships
• 2027 AusCycling Masters Women Scratch State Championships

---

Membership Requirements: J11, J13, J15, J17, J19, U23/Elite, Masters

J11 - Born 2017 & 2018

J13 - Born 2015 & 2016

J15 - Born 2013 & 2014

J17 - Born 2011 & 2012

J19 - Born 2009 & 2010

OPEN TO ALL AUSCYCLING MEMBERS holding a RACE membership. Trial/recreational memberships and event day licences will not be accepted for this event.

---

Entry Fees:

• J11/J13 - $25
  
• J15/J17 - $35
  
• Seniors - $55
  

(+ payment card fee).

Riders are able to scratch (full refund) from a race before close of entries by logging into their EntryBoss account.

A medical certificate within 7 days of the event will be required for refunds after entries have closed.

A refund may be granted for other reasons at the discretion of AusCycling.

Auscycling Refund Policy Click Here

---

Race Categories:

• Juniors: JG11, JB11, JG13, JB13, JW15, JM15, JW17 AB, JM17 AB

• Seniors: Women AB, Open ABCD

---

Close of Entries: At midnight on Sunday, 20 December 2026

---

Event Details

Start Time

From 10am

Detailed start times for juniors and seniors TBA

---

Registration

From 9am at the Pavilion office

---

Feature Events

• 2027 AusCycling Masters Scratch State Championships - Victoria
• Ken Maddern Snr Memorial (Women)
• Ken Maddern Snr Memorial (Elite Men)
• Ken Maddern Snr Memorial (Masters Men)
• Jonathen Kuhle Memorial (U15)
• Godfrey Family Omnium (Points Score)

---

Race Program

TBA

---

Prizes

• TBA

• NEW JUNIOR AGGREGATE

The “MAILLOT JAUNE CLUB” is sponsoring a new Junior aggregate for the 2026 Victorian Christmas Carnivals.
Three races each day with points 5, 3, 2, 1 awarded towards the aggregate in G11, B11, G13, B13, W15, M15, W17, M17.
One point for starting each day plus two bonus points for starting every day.
Overall prizemoney for each category is 1st ($120), 2nd ($90), 3rd ($65), 4th ($40).
Thanks to the “MAILLOT JAUNE CLUB” (http://www.maillotjaune.org.au/) for their continued support of Junior cycling.

• State Championship medals

---

Additional Information

Images taken during this event are owned by AusCycling. These images can be used for promotional purposes without any further consent being required. For further information please see the AusCycling Membership Terms and Conditions. If you do not want your image used, please opt out by emailing vic.racing@auscycling.org.au

---

Contact

AusCycling

Event Lead - Road, Gravel, CX & Track | VIC (entries, grading, technical questions)
Annina Gallagher
annina.gallagher@auscycling.org.au

Castlemaine Cycling Club
Event Director
Ken Maddern
kennymaddern@gmail.com
0407 508 387

---