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Curro – Hermanus
May 20, 2023 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On the back of our league opener at Southey Vines, our second event in the Western Cape Schools MTB league takes us to Hermanus. This is a new location and route for us and we are looking forward to being hosted at the Curro School for this event.
Start Lists
The latest start lists can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
Seeding will be based on the points leader board. Highest scores start in front. Seeding is not indicated on the start list.
Please notify us of any discrepancies via details on the Contact Us page.
Age Categories
The MTB Regulations defines the categories to be used in this series.
| Age* | Year of birth | Category | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8 | 2016-15 | Sub Nipper | Primary |
| 9–10 | 2014-13 | Nipper | Primary |
| 11-12 | 2012-11 | Sprog | Primary |
| 13-14 | 2010-09 | Sub Junior PS | Primary |
| 13-14 | 2010-09 | Sub Junior HS | High School |
| 15 | 2008 | Youth 15 | High School |
| 16 | 2007 | Youth 16 | High School |
| 17-19 | 2006-04 | Junior | High School |
Course and distances/times
This new course was specially designed for this event. The times will adhere to the guidelines documented in the MTB Regulations. Further details will be made available closer to the event.
Costs
The following entry fees will apply:
| Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Primary school * | R140 |
| High school * | R160 |
| Replacement bike board * | R50 |
Online entry is the only mechanism to enter the races. No “on the day” entries will be accepted.
For first time participants in the 2023 series, use the first two options. For returning participants, thus those who have raced at Southey Vines, use the “Returning Secondary School” / “Returning Primary School” options. The participant’s bike board number is required to pull the personal information from the previous event’s entry. Refer to the previous start lists or results to find this number if not sure.
Online entries will close on Wednesday, 17 May at midnight. No entries can be accepted after this time.
Registration
There will be a registration point at the venue where Team Managers must collect their school’s number boards at least one hour prior to the start of racing. The number boards contain a timing chip with a rider’s details and cyclists may therefore not swop number boards! Should there be any children not represented by a Team Manager, they are to go to registration with a responsible adult. Registration opens at 7:30
Program
Laps and start times may change closer to the time. Large groups may be split into separate start groups.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8h00 | Registration opens |
| 8h30 | Short Course practice |
| 8h40 | Primary School Managers briefing |
| 9h00 | Sub Nipper Boys – 2 laps Short Course |
| 9h20 | Sub Nipper Girls – 2 laps Short Course |
| 9h40 | Nipper Boys – 3 laps Short Course |
| 10h00 | Nipper Girls – 2 laps Short Course |
| 10h25 | Awards |
| PS Long Course practice | |
| 10h55 | Sprog Boys – 2 laps Long Course |
| 11h20 | Sub Junior Girls PS – 2 laps Long Course |
| 11h21 | Sprog Girls – 2 laps Long Course |
| 11h55 | Sub Junior Boys PS – 3 laps Long Course |
| 12h30 | Awards |
| HS Long Course Practice | |
| 13h00 | High School Managers briefing |
| 13h15 | Sub Junior Boys HS – 4 laps Long Course |
| 13h50 | Youth Men 15 – 5 laps Long Course |
| 14h30 | Youth Men 16 – 5 laps Long Course |
| 15h15 | Junior Women – 4 laps Long Course |
| 15h16 | Youth Women 16 – 3 laps Long Course |
| 15h17 | Youth Women 15 – 3 laps Long Course |
| 15h18 | Sub Junior Girls HS – 3 laps Long Course |
| 16h05 | Junior Men – 6 laps Long Course |
| 17h00 | Awards |
Participants should be in the start chutes at least 20 minutes before the start of each category. Seeding of the groups will take place in the start chutes and late arrival may cause you to miss your seeded bunch.
Timing
An electronic timing system will be in use. Each number board has an embedded chip which the timing system will pick up. Participants are required to have their number boards attached to the front handlebars before the start of an event. No board, no time!
Please do not swap your timing board with another participant. Your personal information is stored on the timing system linked to the board you are issued with. The bike boards are to be kept for the entire series. If you lose your board between races, a new one can be purchased at registration at a cost of R100.
Parking
Parking will be on the school grounds at Curro. Please follow signage from the main road to the school.
