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On arrival, please follow the “BMX Event” car parking signs. The National Cycling Centre (NCC) has 2 main car parks for events.

There are new guidelines concerning security & heatlh and safety at the NCC, they are included at the end of the technical document, please take time to read them. 

Online Registration
Registration is via British Cycling’s online registration system only. There is no paper, phone or on the day registration. Online entry is capped at 380 riders. Entries are limited to ensure events can be kept to schedule and so that additional infrastructure does not have to be hired in, thus increasing costs.
Online registration will close on Friday morning prior to each round at 10am. A no show = no refund. Riders may withdraw up to and no later than 9am on the Friday before event by emailing the event organiser: indoorbmxseries@outlook.com. There is a surcharge of £3.00 for each withdrawal.

Riders/parents or guardians should check the pre-entry sheets, sign the disclaimer and report any issues between the hours of 8.30am and 10.45am on race day.

A rider not signing in will be considered a “no show” and will be removed from the entry list. Pre-sheets and Moto sheets will be published in the upper corridor behind the spectator seating and within the BMX arena, and via Sqorz  (our.sqorz.com).

Parents/guardians of riders in the 6 & Under categories, will receive one parental pass for the arena. This must be worn to access the BMX arena. This “chaperone” pass will not allow access to the spectating area; to access the seating, spectators will be required to purchase a wristband.

Entry Fees

Expert (Sunday)                   £19.00 (all classes excluding Superclass)
                                             £21.50 (Superclass Male & Female)
Spectators                            £  3.00

  
Prize Money & Awards
Expert Classes
End of series awards will be given to the top 3 in all expert categories. Awards will be presented at the final round.
Superclass Prize Money (Male & Female)
The prize money is paid at each round in cash!!! No lengthy delays, no euros, no dollars.
1st       £200
2nd     £175
3rd      £150
Note: A minimum of 4 entries per round are required to run the superclass male & female races, if the minimum number of entries are not achieved then the classes will be merged and no prize money will be awarded for that round.

Accessing Event Information
You can check your Moto, Quarter, Semi, Final draws, call up and results using Sqorz. The link is our.sqorz.com

Club/Team Areas
There will be no space allocated for clubs or riders along the last straight. This area will be left open for riders to warm up and store bikes.

Catering
Catering will be available in the Velopark Café, and at the various concessions around the building.

Saturday Expert Practice Sessions
12:00am – 17:30pm Expert Practice Sign in.
16:00pm – 17:30pm Expert Practice/Gates (12 & Under).
17:30pm - 19:00pm Expert Practice/gates (13 & Over)

It's £6 for practice , pay on the day.

Disclaimer
The organisation and the National Cycling Centre accept no responsibility for any loss of property.

Expert Event Schedule (Sundays)
08.30 – 10.45                       Sign on (All Classes)
08.40 – 09.50                       Group 1 Practice
                                                            Male 12 & Under
                                                            Female 14 & Under
09.55 – 11.00                       Group 2 Practice
                                                            Male 13 +
                                                            Female 15+
                                                            Superclass Female
11.05 – 11.30                       Group 3 Practice
                                                            Cruisers
11.35 – 12.00                       Group 4 Practice
                                                            Superclass Male
Approx 12.10                                    Moto’s
Approx 14.45                                    Quarters / Semis
15 mins after semi’s                        Finals

Series Rules
1) The youngest category for riders using clipless pedals is 13 years or above.

2) For rounds occurring in 2021, UK Riders must hold a valid BC race licence, Non UK riders must have a valid 2021 UCI affiliated licence. For rounds occurring in 2022,UK Riders must hold a valid BC race licence, Non UK riders must have a valid 2022 UCI affiliated licence. No valid licence = No race

3) Superclass Men will use 8m Hill & 2nd straight pro sections. Superclass Female will use 8m Hill, NO 2nd straight pro section. All other categories will use the Challenge sections.

4) Number Plates
• All 2021 national riders should continue to use the number they used in the 2021 British BMX Series Standing or the last 3 digits of their BC membership number. No regional plates will be accepted.
    • Number clashes will be dealt with on the day.
    • Riders must use the same number for the whole series.
    • Riders must use side plates.

5) Series Points will be awarded for overall position in class. Only the top 8 will compete in a final. There are no finals for riders outside of the top 8. (NO B FINALS), Qualifying riders will rank above non qualified.  Riders sharing equal poimts will be ranked using UCI countback rules.

6) There is no club or team competition, so club and team details will not be changed on the day. Please make sure your club/team details are correct before you register.
 
Classes / Categories
Categories are based on the year 2022 – minus the rider’s year of birth.
15+ Female Cr will be merged with the relevant Cruiser category if the minimum of 4 entries are not achieved.
Only riders aged 17 (in 2022) or over may register in the male superclass. Applications for dispensation to enter this class can be made to  indoorbmxseries@outlook.com

Male 20”                   
5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-29, Master (30+)
 
Female 20”                
5-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15+
 
Cruiser 
Supercruiser (15+ Male), 15+ Female

Ability Classes / Categories    
Superclass Male (17+ 8m Hill & 2nd Straight Pro Sections)
Superclass Female (15+ 8m Hill no pro-sections)
  
Series Points
A rider’s best 4 results from 5 rounds (in the same category) will count for points and end of series awards.
Ranking Points
All Rounds will be Regional C ranking events.

Event Registration
The series is pre reg only, and entry is via the BC website.
Rounds are capped at 380 riders, entries to rounds 1 & 2 are on a first come basis.
Pre reg entry opening & closing dates can be found in the tech guide.
As in previous years, priority registration kicks in from Round 3 onwards. Providing you have ridden sufficient rounds so far you will be sent an email containing a link and a password allowing you to register and guarantee your place 
Priority invite emails will be sent out the Monday after each race. Priority registration opens midday on the Tuesday after each race.
All priority entries will be checked, so please do not pass or copy your invite onto anyone, if they haven’t ridden the required rounds their registration attempt will be rejected.
If any rider who is eligible for priority registration fails to register before priority closes, they will have to register via the standard open registration on a first come basis (no exceptions).
Anyone not receiving a priority invite should report this to indoorbmxseries@outlook.com (after priority entry opens, but before it ends!).
Please allow up to 12 hours for your entry confirmation email to arrive. 

NCC Health & Safety / Security Policy

In the interests and safety for all and to improve the visitor experience during events, please note the following introductions to the conditions of entry to the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (NCC), Manchester, which will come into effect from Friday 1st September 2017.
Bag Search
Security bag searches will be in operation on all national / major event days.
NCC Management will accept a small bag, rucksack or similar for personal use. Multiple bags per visitor will not be permitted.
Large bags, such as holdalls, suitcases, wheeled trollies or similar will be not permitted. Any such bags, as determined by NCC Management, will not be permitted and can be checked into our secure cloakroom on site until post event.
Please be prepared for this process and allow sufficient time.
NCC Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and / or articles of clothing.
Food & Drink
Food hampers / picnics, cool bags / boxes or similar are not permitted.
Fast food, hot food, bulk food or similar are not permitted.
Alcohol is not permitted.
Glass containers / bottles of any sort are not permitted.
There are a wide variety of licensed bars and catering concessions available throughout the event. 

Please note concession stand & café only accept card payment.

No alcohol is to be taken off site.
Spectators - can bring small snacks, bottled water or soft drinks for your own consumption, provided that any drinks or bottles are in unopened and sealed plastic / paper containers with a capacity of 500ml or less.
If you are bringing small snacks, bottled water or soft drinks, please do so in a carrier bag or small bag / rucksack.
Should you need to bring in food for a medical condition or have specific dietary requirements, please get in touch before your visit directly by emailing: nccadmin@eastlandstrust.org.
Riders - can bring in food and drink for the day for your own consumption.  This can be taken into the BMX arena only and not into the spectator stands.
Please respect our neighbours when leaving.

For your own enjoyment and safety and to avoid disappointment, please make sure you’re aware of these conditions prior to your visit, and observe all these restrictions pre, during and post event.
NCC Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any persons.

COVID Arrangements.

NCC Guidelines
The NCC will follow all the necessary government guidelines and any changes to these we will update the document / email riders
Self-assess
Under no circumstances should you attend if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (high fever, coughing, loss of taste or smell)  and follow NHS Test and Trace procedures.
Face coverings
We recommend that you continue to wear face coverings when in crowded or enclosed areas.
Keep your hands clean
Wash and sanitise your hands regularly. Hand sanitiser stations are around the venue.
Venue scanning will remain in place if you wish to scan the trace and trace QR code.

Round or Series Cancellation.
If a round or multiple rounds of the series should be cancelled due to Covid all riders registered for that round will have their entry fee refunded (minus the £1 BC registration fee). Entries will not be carried forward to future rounds, and registration for any future rounds will be suspended until such time that we are able to comply with any future restrictions.
In the event that multiple rounds are cancelled the series will be stopped, and any future rounds that are possible will become “one off” events, registration will be on a first come basis, and entry numbers may be further reduced, dependant on guidelines.