Updated: 14 February 2014
Scottish Cycling is delighted to offer a workshop to any individuals, clubs or groups who wish to learn the basics of organising mountain biking events.
The workshop is being run in partnership with Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) and it is hoped any events being planned as a result of the workshop will be encompassed within the regional cluster plans (Central, Tayside & Fife and Highlands). The workshop is intended for both new and existing organisers.
Date: 9th March 2014
Time:
Venue: Mains Farm Wigwams, Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QA
The workshop will involve the following:
- Planning your mountain biking event - type of event, parking, partners, timescales
- Promoting your event
- Risk assessing your course and venue
- Delivering a quality event describing the roles and responsibilities needed including Commissaire, timekeeper, marshalls and more...
- Legalities of running your event including insurance, access legislation and FCS/SC agreement
- Registering your event online
- Joining your event with the Scottish National Series' (SDA & SXC)
- AND Scottish Cycling (and you) will deliver a (very short but fun) mountain biking event involving everyone on the course.
This practical session will bring to life the various roles involved in creating a quality event a nd will use the NEW trail at Mains Farm Wigwams! Participants should bring with them paper and pens for morning classroom session and bike, helmet and appropriate clothing (dependent on weather conditions).
The event is FREE (however if you would like to contribute a donation as you sign up to cover costs it would be appreciated). Tea, coffee, cake and lunch will be provided.
