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Bloemendal – Durbanville
September 16, 2023 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The final event in the 2023 series will be held at Bloemendal, hosted by Reddam House Durbanville.
Start Lists
The latest start lists (updated Friday morning, 15 September) can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the PDF icon. It is still subject to change. Numbers still to be finalised.
Seeding will be based on the overall points leader board. Highest scores start in front. Seeding is not indicated on the start list!
Please notify us of any discrepancies via details by sending an email to info@westerncapeschoolscycling.co.za.
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 |
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.
Course and distances/times
The exciting courses through the Banhoek Conservancy has been laid out for this event. There are 3 distances, a shorter 2,5km and a 3,4km which is somewhat technical in places. The times will adhere to the guidelines documented in the MTB Regulations.
Short Course:
This course will be used for the Sub Nipper and Nipper age categories.
Long Course:
This course will be used for the Sprog category and older.
Costs
The following entry fees will apply:
| Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Primary school * | R160 |
| High school * | R180 |
| Replacement bike board * | R50 |
Online entry is the only mechanism to enter the races. No “on the day” entries will be accepted.
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
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 R50.
Online entries will close on Wednesday, 13 September at midnight. No entries can be accepted after this time.
Western Cape School Cycling
082 324 6999
info@westerncapeschoolscycling.co.za