KOM Race @ Birch June 22, 2013

KOM Birch Race- June 22, 2013

Host Club: Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Contact: portagejunkyarddogs@gmail.com

Date: Saturday June 22, 2013

Location: Birch Ski Area, Birch Ski Area is approximately 27K west of Carman. Head west of Winnipeg on Hwy 2 and follow the link below. There’ll be a downhill ski sign just before your need to left (south). There’s a large blue sign (“Birch Ski Area”) at that corner. Drive south on this gravel road ~3K, turn right at the intersection with the white shed. Stay to the left once on this road; summer parking is at the end of this road at the bottom of the valley. There will be signs.

Driving Directions: Google Maps point to point directions from Winnipeg

Eligibility: The race is open to all those with a valid KOM UCI/CCA/MCA race license. This race is the last of four that are included in the Kids of Mud (KOM) program. See www.kidsofmud.ca for information on the KOM program.

Categories:

§  U17, male and female

§  U15, male and female

§  U13 male and female

§  U11 male and female

§  U9 male and female

§  U7 male and female

Pre: Registration: KOM program participants (with race licenses, not general memberships) are automatically pre-registered but must bring a signed waiver to the race day registration/check in table. See link below for the waiver. 

Race Day Registration:Race day registration for the events opens at 8:30 and ends 1 hour before your event start. You will be required to produce your race license at that time. Please print out and bring the  waiver with you to the race. Click Here for Waiver 

 Click here is you are a non-KOM participant & require the registration form

Check In:
All registered riders must "Check-in" at the registration table.
Check in opens at 8:30 and closes 1/2 hour before your event start.

Cost: KOM – no fees

Race Start Times:

§  Pre-ride: 8:30

§  Event 1: U7/U9 (male and female) – 10:00

§  Event 2: U11, U13 (male and female) – 10:45

§  Event 3: U15, U17, male and female) – 11:45

Length of Race by Category:

§  U17 Male: 1:15 – 1:30

§  U17 Female: 1:00 – 1:15

§  U15, Male and Female: 0:45 – 1:00

§  U13, Male and Female: 0:30 – 0:45

§  U11, Male and Female: 0:20 -:30

§  U9 / U7, Male and Female: 0:15 -0:20

Race Course:The race surface is a combination of hard packed trails and grass. There are small rocks and roots to go around and over. There is a combination of single and double track on an up and down course.

General Race Rules:

§  Pre-riding may only be done during the designated times for your category

§  All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

§  All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even the parking lot).

§  Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

§  Racers must have their license with them at all times during a race event.

§  It is a racer’s responsibility to familiarizing yourself with the race course before the race (marshals will not be obligated to give out directions to confused riders).

§  A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

§  If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at the same point from which they exited.

§  Music players and electronic devises are NOT allowed by any racers during any events.

§  Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.

§  You can only wear a jersey of a club or team you currently belong to, no pro team jerseys that you are not a member of; if you do not belong to a club wear any jersey that is not a pro jersey nor a club jersey where you are not a member of that club.

§  Race Plates must be secured to the handle bar so that the number can be clearly read by the Commissaires at the Finish line. Do not alter the plate in any way. Ensure the plate is not obscured by brake cables or bent such that the numbers are difficult to read from a distance. Ensure that the bottom of the plate is secured so that it cannot flip up.

§  Before the race know exactly where the finish line is situated. Your finish time is recorded on the finish line. Do not stop your race until you cross the finish line. Once finished, exit the area immediately.

§  The finish line is for finishers. Never cross the finish line twice.

§  If you leave the race for any reason you MUST alert one of the Commissaires as soon as you are able. It is not fun to look for a “lost” rider who left the race course unannounced.

§  Handlebars must have end caps.

§  Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.

Please consult the UCI and CCA rules to see all applicable rules and regulations

Parking:

Parking is available at the site.

Courtesy and Safety:

The course is open and the public can access the course at any point. Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress, but be aware that marshals do not have authority to prevent people from entering the course. Keep your head up at all times. Be courteous to others.

Washrooms:

Washrooms are outhouses

Canteen:
Canteen is available on site.