National BMX Series Schedule and Event Information
News Posted: 5th March 2008
There are a few minor changes to this year's national BMX series, such as online registration and finish line cameras. This does mean that from round 4 at Mansfield, side number plates will be required. To get into the habit, please purchase and start using these from the first national. They will be available from your track side retailers and Martin Baxter. As online registration won't be available for the first 3 rounds, online registration entry fees will apply when you register on the day at Burnham and Cheddar.
The 2008 national series requires all riders to have a full licence. If you haven't renewed yet, please take advantage of your online renewal system. If you are an existing member, please log-on first to avoid duplication - Click here to log-on.
There are 12 rounds in this year's series and all events are Saturday-Sunday. Four weekends showcase single races with a normal race schedule of Saturday afternoon practice and registration. The other four weekends have an early start with practice and registration on Saturday starting at 09:00 with racing commencing at 13:00. Sunday's race schedule will remain the same as a single event.
Due to this year's national presentation being held at Preston, the first 2 sets of Motos will take place on Saturday afternoon with the 3rd Moto Sunday morning. This will allow for a much earlier finish and plenty of time for a presentation. This is for round 12 only.
Round 1 and 2 Information - Burnham On Sea 22-23 March:
Camping will be at King Alfred's Secondary school (normal location) and will be sign posted from Junction 22 off the M5. The campsite will be open from 10:00 Friday 21st March and will close 11:00 on Monday the 24th. There will be hard standing available in case of inclement weather and the price for the camping will be £20 for the weekend.
There will be a bar in the evenings in the school's main hall, timings will be announced during the Saturday.
The track will be open for practice on the Friday night, and will be run as a standard club night, timings 18:00 till 21:00 prices £1.50 for members £3.00 non-members.
BC BMX 2008 National Race Series Regulations
These rules relate to the BMX Summer National Race Series and should be read in conjunction with the BC Regulations of BMX Racing. Any regulations not covered, will be governed by the BC BMX Regulations, Bye-Laws and Technical Regulations.
No Rider will be allowed to compete in the BC BMX National Series without a valid BC Licence. For the purposes of these regulations the term 'BC LICENCE' is taken to include a valid licence from any other UCI Affiliated governing body.
Age Classes
20" Male classes 20" Female classes
6 yrs and Under* 6 yrs and Under*
7 yrs* 7 - 9 yrs*
8 yrs* 10 - 12 yrs*
9 yrs* 13 - 15 yrs
10 yrs* Junior Female (16+ Years)
11/12 yrs* Cruiser Classes
13/14 yrs 12 and Under*
15 /16 yrs 13 - 15 yrs
Junior Male (17/18 yrs) 16 - 29 yrs
19 Plus yrs 30 - 39 yrs
Masters (30 Plus Years) 40+ yrs
Elite Men (Money Class) 25 + yrs Ladies (Includes 20")
Note: Riders in classes marked '*' are not allowed to use clip type pedals.
Novice Classes* -
Host Regions are invited to run a Novice Race for Non-Licence Holders during the lunch break of each Sunday National Race:
- Regions are free to decide what classes are run and if any rewards are given.
- These classes do not form part of the National Series.
A Novice rider is defined as;
- Any rider who has not competed in a full Regional series as regional 'expert' in the previous year or
- Any rider who has never competed at National level as 'expert' or
- Any rider who has competed in 3 or less National events as 'novice'.
Novice registration will take place where and when the host Region decides but should not be part of the main event registration.
Novice Plate numbers will be at the discretion of the host Region.
Registration
Pre-Registration:
- Riders who have pre-registered via the British Cycling Registration system will be required to confirm their attendance at the event during the scheduled registration period - there will be a separate area for this.
Registration on the Day
- Only Registration Forms presented to the Registration Officials with the full race fee will be accepted.
- Riders or their representatives will be required to show the competitors race licence to the Officials (Except Novice).
- Registration forms must be completed in full using the rider's correct name, BC/UCI Affiliated club and team where applicable, race class, plate number and BC/UCI Licence number.
Registration Fees - 2008
Novice race fee will be at the discretion of the host region.
Online On the day
Riders aged 16 and under race fee is £15.00 £17.00
Riders aged 17 & over race fee is £20.00 £22.00
Elite race fee is £25.00 £27.00
Junior Female and 16-29 Cruiser race fee is £20.00 £22.00
Second bike race fee is £5.00 £5.00
Family discount is per additional rider. The rate of discount per rider is £5.00 per entry.
Race Age Calculation
- The age class a rider is eligible to ride is determined by his age which shall be calculated by subtracting the rider's year of birth from the current year unless by qualification from previous years rankings.
- Any rider who achieves a ranking in the top two of their own class may elect to 'ride up' one age group the following year. Should the rider again achieve a top two ranking they may elect to ride up one further year.
- Any Male rider in his 15th year can elect to ride in either 15/16's or Elite Men.
- Any Male rider in his 16th year can elect to ride in either 15/16's or Elite Men.
- Any Female rider in her 14th or 15th year can elect to ride 13 - 15 Female or Junior Female.
- A Cruiser rider aged 30 years or over, may choose to compete at either the oldest level below that age level or in the appropriate age group in one of the 30 years and over Cruiser classes.
- A 20+ rider aged 30 or over may choose to compete in 19+, Masters (30+) or Elite Men.
- The choice of competing class shall be made for the whole Series. Any rider wishing to return to their race age class or move out of the Elite category may only do so by written application to the BC BMX Commission.
- Four registered riders shall constitute a class except elite, which shall be eight riders. If less than the required numbers of riders are registered they will be combined with another suitable category. In the case of Elite riders they will be combined with 19+ and no awards on the day will be made.
Award Qualification Rules
- A rider's best 8 race results to count towards a rider's national ranking.
- The top 8 ranked riders in all categories will be awarded with a trophy during the presentations at Preston.
- The top 16 riders in all age categories 12 and under will receive a trophy if the rider has competed in 7 events by round 11.
- At all nationals, the top 8 riders will be awarded in all 12 and under categories.
Series Points Structure and Points Qualification Rules
Position Moto B Final A Final
1st 4 15.0 42.0
2nd 3.5 12.0 37.0
3rd 3 10.0 33.0
4th 2.5 8.0 29.0
5th 2 6.0 26.0
6th 1.5 5.0 24.0
7th 1 4.0 22.0
8th 0.5 3.0 20.0
Transfer System
- When there are no more than 8 riders in a class, the riders shall compete as one group and race 3 Motos with the points awarded for each placing plus a 4th GP Final Race with 'A' Final series points awarded on the results of the four races.
- When more than 8 riders have registered in a class, it will be necessary to place them in Motos of no more than 8 riders. The riders will be rotated within the class Motos such that riders will have a change of competitor to race against in each Moto. After 3 Motos have been run, the top scoring riders will transfer on to the next round to make 8 riders in each race of the next round. Note, these points are based on normal race points, not the National Series points.
- Where riders for the last 'X' places in the next round are tied on points after the third Moto a run off will be held with the first 'X' riders to legitimately cross the finish line progressing to the next stage of competition.
- Non-qualifying riders in classes of 9 -16 will compete in a 'B' Final. In classes with semi finals, the riders finishing in 5-8th places will compete in a 'B' Final.
- In situations where only one rider qualifies for a 'B' Final the race will not be run and the rider will be awarded first place 'B' final series points.
Lane Allocation System
- In Motos, a rider's lane will be selected by the computer software, which will automatically and randomly allocate the rider's lane.
- In Qualifier rounds (quarter and semi finals) and Main Finals, each rider will pick their own lane with the order of riders picking lanes being based on the following:
- Results of the Motos being used for the first qualifier round after Motos
- Results of the previous qualifier round for the next round and so on.
- Plus count back if required.
Number Plates
- Riders must use the plate and number colour combinations specified for the class in which they are racing as outlined below.
- Regional coloured plates and Regional ranking numbers are not allowed at BMX National Series events. Current British Champions and World/European finalists may choose to use their Championship plates and numbers.
- Male 20" White Plates Black Numbers
- Female 20" Blue Plates White Numbers
- Cruisers (Male and Female), Red Plates White Numbers
- Junior (Male and Female), Black Plates White Numbers
- Elite Male (and Female), Yellow Plates Black Numbers
- All riders will display their age / class range by label on the top right corner.
- Side number plates are mandatory from Round 4. Numbers must be at least 8cm high, 1 cm wide and be printed black on a white background. Your national number must appear on the front plate and side plate. The side plate must be on both sides of the top tube against the head tube.
Appeals/Protests/Assistance
- Only male or female riders 9 & under may be assisted by an adult in any protest or appeal.
- Only riders aged 6 & under may be held in a vertical position on the start gate by an adult.
- This may only be done by holding the rear wheel of the bike between the supporter's legs - The use of hands to support a rider is prohibited.
- Only riders aged 6 & under may be assisted by an adult at jumps, etc. and this must be with the approval and guidance of the senior referee.
Team Racing Regulations
- There will be two competitions; one for factory/shop teams and one for club teams, which will be run as two separate series with the top team awarded a trophy at the end of the series.
- Each team must be registered with BC. Only affiliated Teams will be eligible to have their name on Moto sheets, BC promotional material, series rankings etc. Note: the Moto sheets can only show one team and club for each rider - preference will be given to trade names.
- A team can comprise any number of riders. Riders can only be included in the team they have registered on i.e. a rider's result will not count for their club if they have only registered under a trade team - both Team and Club boxes should be completed on the Registration Cards.
- All teams, irrespective of the number of registered riders, will be automatically entered into the competition.
- Team points will be the best four results for each registered team - or as many riders as they have competing if less than 4. Team points will follow the same structure as a rider's individual ranking points.
- The season's overall winner will be determined from all events in the series. The results of the competition will be displayed on the Information Board at the next scheduled National event.
International Qualification Rules - World & European Championships
For International qualification purposes the Elite rankings will take precedence over all other age based classes. In each class the following rules are applied;
- The top 8 riders from the previous year's rankings may be invited.
- The first 6 riders from the current year's rankings as at a pre determined deadline who are not included in the first 8 from the previous year, may be invited. That deadline is round 2.
- Two Wild Card rides may be invited.
- Only riders of proven ability at National level will be considered for invitation. If the Selectors consider there are insufficient riders of proven ability and experience to fill the available places they may elect not to 'fill up' the allocation in that age group.
- The Selection Panel will comprise of the International Team Manager and at least two other officials. Where Nationals classes are combined the riders will be split into their UCI classes for qualification purposes.
Single National Typical Event Schedule - SATURDAY
Registration 2:00 - 4:00
Open Practice:
Midday until 12.55pm Male 6 to 14 , Female 6 to 15, Cruiser 12 to 13-15
1pm until 1.55pm Male 15 and older, Cr 16 and older, Jnr and 25+ female
Gate Practice:
2.05pm until 2.45pm Group 1 (Cruisers)
2.45pm until 3.45pm Group 2 (Female 6-15, Male 6-10)
3.45pm until 5.00pm Group 3 (Male 11-16)
5.00pm until 6.00pm Group 4 (Junior Male/Female and older)
Double National Typical Event Schedule - SATURDAY
Registration 9:00am - 12:00
Open Practice:
9:00 to 9:45 Male 6 - 14, Female 6 - 15, Cruiser 12 to 13-15
9.45 until 10.30 Male 15 and older, Cr 16 and older, Jnr and 25+ female
Gate Practice:
1030 until 1100am Group 1 (Cruisers)
1100 until 1130am Group 2 (Female 6-15, Male 6-10)
1130 until Midday Group 3 (Male 11-16)
Midday until 12.30pm Group 4 (Junior Male/Female and older)
Opening Ceremony 1:00
Motos 1:05
Quarter Finals 4:15
Semi Finals 4:45
Finals 5:15
Single and Double National Typical Event Schedule - SUNDAY
Practice all classes 16 and under 8:30 - 9:15
Practice all classes 17+ 9:15 - 9:45
Opening Ceremony 10:00
Motos 10:05
Lunch 1:30
Quarter Finals 2:15
Semi Finals 2:45
Finals 3:30
Outside of the specified Practice and Race Times indicated above the host club has the right to close, or limit access to, the track. Also, since no First Aid or track marshals will be available outside of the official times above, the rider/parent/team manager takes full responsibility for any incidents that may occur.
