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About

• 9th/10th March 2024
  
• Location: Narbethong, near Marysville
• Host Club: FTFDH MTB
• $160
  
• Track: Narbethong Downhill Track
• Contact: vdhsenquiries@gmail.com

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Event Specific Info

Location:

The track is located in Narbethong, about 30 mins from Healesville. Leave the Maroondah Hwy at Anderson Lane and the track is about 1.7km from where the dirt road starts. Please be mindful of our neighbours and drive slowly to minimise dust.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RKUgfnoGtQfvUyEG7

Parking will be along the side of Plantation Road and the forest tracks. Parking is limited so please car share if possible. Please be mindful of no parking signs as we need to allow plenty of space to organise and turn transport vehicles around. By parking inconsiderately you will hold up transport.

THE TRACK WILL BE CLOSED FROM (and including) SATURDAY 3rd MARCH TO ALLOW OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS TO COMPLETE TRACK MAINTAINENCE AND TO BUNT THE TRACK SAFELY. Please respect their safety and do not ride.

No self shuttling is permitted during the race and WILL result in disqualification from the event.

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Wait List:

There is a capacity constraint on our events which may mean you are advised you are waitlisted at entry.

Waitlisted basically means you are waiting to see if a spot becomes available. We have managed to clear the waiting list in 3 out of the 4 previous races so please be patient and we will let you know asap if we are able to accommodate you in your chosen category.

If a spot becomes available, you will receive an automated email notifying you of your changed status. If not, you will receive a full refund. Please note, Provisional Entry means that you have a spot - entry only becomes confirmed when you have collected your race plate from rego on Saturday.

If you no longer want to be on the waiting list, please remove yourself as soon as possible by scratching yourself to receive a full refund. If you are upgraded from the waiting list to a provisional entry, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Other Info:
Camping:	Camping not available at Narbethong. There are local campsites available in Narbethong, Marysville and Healesville
Parking:	Parking is limited - please car share where possible and park considerately. Please be mindful of no parking signs as we need to plenty of space to turn transport vehicles around. By parking inconsiderably, you will hold up transport.
Catering:	Healesville Cricket Club and Healesville Footy Club will be in attendance all weekend serving up hot food on the BBQ, chocolate and cold drinks
	Please place all rubbish in the bins provided or take home with you.
Dogs:	Dogs must be on leads at all times
Team Tents:	There is limited space available in the village so priority will be given to our sponsors. Please contact vdhsenquiries@gmail.com about team tent space
Water:	Please note there is no water available onsite, please BYO or purchase from the BBQ.

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Refunds:

Please remember that once the scratch date has passed, entries are non-refundable and non-transferrable. This includes changes of mind as well as those with medical certificates.

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Volunteers:

The VDHS is run solely by volunteers and more volunteers are needed to run the race on the day – examples include but are not limited to marshalling and driving.

If you are able to spare a couple of hours or longer, please register on https://volunteersignup.org/DEDR9 or let us know when you register on Entry Boss.

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Series Dates & Locations

Dates:	Location:	Host Club:
Round 1: 21st/22nd October 2023	Barjarg	Albury-Wodonga MTB club
Round 3: 20th/21st January 2024	Mt Beauty	Team Mt Beauty
Round 4: 3rd/4th February 2024	You Yangs	You Yangs MTB club
Round 4: 24th/25th February 2024	Mt Baw Baw	Gippsland MTB club
Round 6: 9th/10th March 2024	Narbethong	Fat Tyre Flyers DH MTB club
NEW DATE: Round 2: 13th/14th April 2024	Mt Taylor	Mountain Biking East Gippsland

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Race Schedule

Please note this is subject to change so please monitor our socials for up to date information.

Saturday

8am - 2pm: Rego open - please remember to bring your helmet and photo ID to rego

8am-9am: Track Walk

9am - 12.30pm: B group practice

12.30 - 4pm: A group practice

(A group is Elite, Expert and U19, all other categories are B group)

Sunday

8am -9am: Rego open

8am-10.45am: Open practice - please note, you must complete a compulsory practice run on Sunday to be able to race.

11.00 approx: Racing Starts

Presentation for all categories will be held at the end of racing.

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Rules

Please visit https://vdhs.com.au/rules for the full VDHS rules.

Safety equipment:

• A full-face helmet is mandatory, no detachable mouthpiece allowed. Helmet checks will be performed at rego.

• Elbows must be covered by a jersey/shirt or elbow pads. ¾ length jerseys are acceptable.

• Knees must be covered by full length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressively designed for off-road conditions

For all riders under 17 years of age:

The following equipment is mandatory at all times while on track regardless of registered category:

• Full finger gloves must be worn

• Full length jersey – jersey must cover elbows at all times

• Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn

Race Etiquette

Please watch Dean Lucus’ video prior to attending a race https://fb.watch/mFhyZyhBqJ/

Antisocial behaviour towards volunteers, other riders or spectators, both at the race and on social media, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification. Please respect and treat others how you wish to be treated.

Queues – no one likes queuing, however some queuing cannot be avoided. If you push in to any queue, you will be asked to go to the back of the queue. Further action will be taken for repeat offenders.

Self shuttling is not permitted and may result in disqualification from the race.

Mandatory practice on Sunday – you must complete one full practice run on Sunday or you will not be able to race.

Race entries are non-transferable and you may be asked for ID to confirm you are registered. Anyone caught riding under a different name will be disqualified from racing.

Concussion Policy please refer to the Concussion Policy on https://auscycling.org.au/

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Reminder

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Please Consider Volunteering

It takes a lot of human power to run a big successful race series.
Please consider helping - you might surprise yourself and enjoy it.

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