The organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Championships. In this unlikely event, School Coordinators will be notified on the Thursday prior to the advertised date of the race weekend.

The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel events during the Championships. This may occur due to bad weather or unsafe riding conditions.

 The Events – entry fee covers all 4 events

 Downhill (DH):

The Downhill event tests rider’s bike handling ability, while descending a challenging course. Pedalling is used more for agility and balance. The course is accessed via Thredbo’s Kosciusko Express Chairlift. A full practice day is provided within the Entry Fee.

Mountain Cross of Four Cross (4X):

Raced on a BMX style course, MTNX is the latest race design from the UCI. It is a test of technical and daredevil skills in a closed short course.

Cross Country (XC):

Cross Country tests rider’s ability to negotiate off road obstacles downhill, uphill and on the flats. The cross-country event tests aerobic fitness, physical endurance, strength and handling skills.

Short Course Cross Country (SXC):

A cross country event raced over a number of laps on a shorter course that makes for exciting spectator viewing.

 Entry Fees & Cancellations

The registration fee of $120 per competitor covers entry into all 4 events and a 2 day lift ticket to be used on the Friday & Saturday.

Lift tickets for Wednesday & Thursday will be discounted to $60 a day for competitors wishing to arrive early.

Entry Details:

Three things are required:

• Signature of parent or guardian for each individual competitor, on the Entry Form

• Team Summary Details Form

• School coordinator, team leader, and race official details

• All registration and pre-event administration will be conducted through SE MTB Co in Thredbo

Withdrawals and cancellations:

Individual participants who wish to withdraw must notify their team manager or School Coordinator. The organisers have no responsibility in handling individual withdrawals. Schools may withdraw particular Teams or School Groups until close of business 14 days prior to the event and receive an 80% refund on their entry fee. After this date withdrawals will receive no refunds.

 The Age Groups

 Divisions:

• Division One - Year 11 & 12 Male/Female

• Division Two - Year 9 & 10 Male/Female

• Division Three - Year 7 & 8 Male/Female

Teams:

• Teams are made up of three or four riders enrolled full time at a school campus.

• Results of the top three riders in each team will be used to establish Team ranking in the event entered.

• Teams must be single sex.

• A participant can only be a member of one team.

• Teams will compete in Divisions.

• Individuals or Teams may compete in a higher Division than their school year enrolment but not in a lower Division.

• Schools may enter more than one team in a Division.

Individuals:

Individuals are encouraged to enter. However they will not be eligible for a team prize unless they are part of a team.

Team Manager:

Each team will have a Team Manager, teacher or parent, agreed by the school to be responsible for the team.

 Insurance

 4.1 Public Liability:

Sth East MTB Co, Thredbo Alpine Resort and MTBA Public Liability Insurance coverage will cover the events and activities.

As a sanctioned school activity, school coordinators should investigate insurance provided by the school to their team members.

MTBA Day Licences will be available at Race Registration, from the Wilderness Coast and Snowy Mountains Bike Club. Cost $15 per rider.

Annual Junior MTBA Memberships will be available at $75 from Snowy Mountains Bike Club. Contact SE MTB Co for more info.

4.2 Personal injury and third party cover:

All members of MTBA do not have this cover while cycling, including competition.

Travel and Accommodation

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