BMX New Zealand

BMXNZ EVENT GUIDES

CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SELECTION QUALIFIER EVENTS 

As noted in the previous and pending CNZ Selection Regulations, there will be three localised selection events in 2024. These are set to assist Championship Class Junior riders have the option of an accessible secondary selection pathway toward the 2024 World Championships. These events are run for Championship Class Juniors only and are focused on tracks that replicate the level that will be encountered at World Championship and World Cup events.

Each event will be run to the standard Championship Class regulations. The outcomes will be noted by selectors so that these can be used to assist selection decisions for the 2024 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, USA.

EVENT DATES

Jnr Elite Selection Event R1 – 28^th Jan 2024, North Harbour BMX Track

Jnr Elite Selection Event R2 – 4^th Feb 2024, Rotorua BMX Track

Jnr Elite Selection Event R3 – Oceania Championships 18^th Feb 2024, Sleeman, Australia

Please Note: In addition to the trial events outlined above, Riders must also complete the Athlete application process by providing all the information requested in the online Rider Application Form by the date set out in Selection Regulations to be eligible for selection. The 2024 Selection Regulations and Rider Application Form will be available on the CNZ website shortly.

ENTRY

Entry is via each event flyer and entry system. Riders must hold a 2024 BMXNZ Championship licence and should enter in the Championship Junior Class. No class amalgamations will be entertained.

ENTRY LINK:

Rounds 1 & 2 - https://bmxevents.nz/enter-online/

Round 3 – Via the Oceania Championship Entry system when available

ENTRY FEES:

Entry cost is as per each event flyer.

GENRAL ENTRY INFORMATION:

No entry will be taken on day of event.

Entry is complete only when payment is confirmed.

BMXNZ reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.

No refunds will be given after the Friday prior to any event for any reason. Refund prior to this will be given on receipt of medical certificate, less administration fee of $20.

CLASSES OFFERED

Championship Men Junior

Championship Women Junior

NUMBER PLATES

Any number plate may be used. All plates must conform to the UCI numbering regulations and the BMXNZ number plate standards.

RIDER REGISTRATION

All Rider transponders MUST be checked onsite prior to racing, this check is your event registration process. This will be done at the check point near the Admin hut. Roll over of a mat loop, then check your detail on a screen. Any detail errors must be noted with event admin immediately. This process MUST be done at each of the events. All Championship Riders must also provide proof of a current BMX licence to the race admin at the Oceania Championship event during this registration process.

PRACTICE PRIOR TO EVENT

The tracks may be available prior to each event. Contact the club for availability.

Keep up to date with the BMXNZ SuperCross Development sessions on the BMXNZ calendar.

RACE FORMAT

FOR ALL ROUNDS

Men Junior – 8m Ramp and pro-straights

Women Junior – 8m Ramp and challenge straights

FOR ROUND 1 AND 2

UCI format to be followed as per the rule book https://www.uci.org/regulations/3MyLDDrwJCJJ0BGGOFzOat#part-vibmx-racing

Random seeding and lane allocation will be used as per 6.1.027.

In case of disruption or adverse weather, moto format may be changed, at the discretion of the Commissaire.

FOR ROUND 3 – Oceania Championships

UCI Format to be advised in due course

MINIMUM CLASS SIZE:

For rounds 1 and 2 – 3 riders constitute a class

For round 3 – 5 riders constitute a class

SCRUTINEERING:

Officials can & will randomly check riders before and during the event, including all official practice and warm up sessions when all rule requirements apply.

SELECTION REGULATIONS

The selection regulations for Championship Riders can be found on the following link,

https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/high-performance/selection-regulations/

EVENT MODIFICATION

These events are being delivered specifically for the Junior Elite Riders. The rider numbers may be small, BMXNZ may modify rounds 1 and 2 to meet the need of the riders. Please be aware this may happen and that your support is needed to make the trial work.

EVENT HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT

BMXNZ, The North Harbour & Rotorua BMX Clubs will comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by committing to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all riders, families and visitors to the BMX Event facility. It is the sports policy to “make every practical and reasonable effort to protect all visitors, to prevent accidents or serious harm injuries and promote safety and welfare of all persons while on the event facility”. BMXNZ, The North Harbour & Rotorua BMX Clubs will take all possible steps to list and evaluate hazards and to determine solutions to eliminate or minimise those hazards as part of the Event Risk Management Plan (RMP), to meet the sports policy noted above.

BMX Racing is an action sport & inherently has risks that are accepted as part of sport. All known risks are noted in the BMXNZ Major Meeting RMP & this is available onsite during the event. Parties wanting to assess the RMP prior to entry must contact the club for detail. Entry to this event confirms an understanding of the risks of the sport as noted in the RMP. In the event of injury to an event participant, a completed entry is consent to proper medical treatment being administered. Event entry also consents to submit to drug testing if required. All entrants agree to be bound by the regulations and general conditions for this event as published by BMXNZ in its latest rule book. Any reference to BMXNZ within this flyer or entry is referring to BMX New Zealand Inc.

Safety and safe practices at all BMXNZ calendared events are not negotiable and failure by anyone to comply by the code of conduct or rules of the sport will result in the removal of such persons from the event facility.