The Local Organising Committee invite competitors and officials to Birmingham BMX Track for rounds 9 & 10 of the

UEC BMX European Championships 2011 Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2011

Birmingham BMX Track Perry Park England

1. Welcome Birmingham BMX Track was completed in April 2011 following a complete redevelopment of the original track which was last used in the 1980s. The new track has been built by Clark & Kent Contractors, using soil from the building site of the Birmingham Library in the city centre. The track is part of the legacy programme of the BMX World Championships in 2012, hosted by British Cycling and Birmingham City Council, when the world's best riders will be competing on an indoor track at the National Indoor Arena, right in the heart of the city. Birmingham Track description…. Start hill: a 5 metre high start ramp built to the UCI BMX World Championship challenge dimensions. This incorporates a 15 degree start slope changing to a 20 degree slope. This, along with leg power, will propel riders to a high speed to negotiate this high calibre track! The start gate is a Bensink safety gate designed for rider protection. The Bensink gate drops fast, smooth and quietly with the light system mounted on over hanging signal posts. The Birmingham BMX Track also boasts a canopy over the start hill to protect riders against the elements and assist in the smooth running of the most important part of a BMX race - the start! First straight jump descriptions: Step up tabletop, 11m/33foot long, this is a multi-option jump to suit all abilities; lip to lip the fastest riders will fly over 30 feet through the air before gliding onto the smooth landing ramp. Intermediate level riders will jump a smaller distance onto the ‘tabletop’. After the first jump, we have a roller, this is then followed by a step up to step down. Again this is a multi-line option jump that will be tackled in many different ways depending on a rider’s ability. Berm one: It’s a monster corner, very wide and standing 4m tall, which sets riders up perfectly with nd speed for the split 2 straight section. Second straight jump descriptions (track splits into two sections!) Pro section: ‘boxed out’ step up – step down 9.5m on, 9m off, which is a true spectacle to be seen. The landing ramp for the step up and take off ramp for the step down are elevated on top of a box! Following this unique jump is a 10m pro double, definitely one of the biggest jumps on a BMX track in Europe. Amateur section: Roller, leading to step up – tabletop, leading to a roller and then a 4 pack (double jump to double jump, set higher than the first double of a 4 pack). This amateur section will encourage beginners to learn to jump and ride a simple section whilst still offering a different technique choice for intermediate level riders. Berm two: It’s another monster corner, standing over 3m tall, very wide and steep and offering plenty of opportunity for overtaking. Third straight jump descriptions: Step up jump leading to a roller set at a higher plateau from the step up leading to a step down. Having the addition of a roller set high in-between the step up step down, this makes the third straight suitable for the speed coming out of the pro section and amateur section alike. The last jump rd on the 3 straight is a long double that will only be jumped by riding the previous obstacles perfectly. Berm three: The last monster corner stands at 3m tall. It’s steep and looks like a bowl, once more offering plenty of opportunity for overtaking.

Fourth Straight jump descriptions: Jumps: Table top – roller – step up – step down – triple jump. The technique options here are endless, depending on the rider’s abilities but the tabletop at the start of the last straight will be the jump that most riders will learn to jump on and will warm up on when coming to ride the track. The attention to detail on the Birmingham BMX Track is second to none and truly sets the new standard of what an international level BMX track should be.

See exciting footage of the track online @ www.britishcycling.org.uk/bmx/article/bmx20110516--BMX--Perry-Park-Opens-For-Racing-0

Local Information Location The track is located in Perry Park, Birmingham, postcode B42 2EY. You can follow signs to Alexander Stadium to help you find us. For all motorway traffic, approach via Junction 7 of the M6 and take the A34 south (direction of Birmingham). When you get to Alexander stadium, take the first left (Church Road) immediately after the stadium entrance. Look out for the parking signs. For all other traffic from Birmingham Ring Road approach via A34 north, A453 and left into Church Road to parking facility entrance. Location Map

Local Information The BMX track itself is situated less than five miles from Birmingham city centre, which is home to some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment in the country, for more information - visit www.visitbirmingham.com In the immediate location of the BMX track, there is a supermarket offering a variety of supplies while there is also a local shopping centre - The One Stop Shopping Centre - offering high street stores and local shops. Entertainment away from the BMX event includes Greyhound racing at Parry Barr Greyhound Track and depending on fixtures, Speedway at the same venue.

2. General Information Event Organiser British Cycling - Leyanne Jenkins All enquiries: [email protected] Website: www.BMXEUROS.com Venue address:

Birmingham BMX Track Perry Park Perry Barr Birmingham England

Event Date:

18 & 19 June 2011

Competition Manager Tony Luckhurst Email: [email protected]

3. Registration Registration Deadline Please send all registrations with payment via your national federation who will forward the completed form to Rene Nicholas: [email protected] The deadline for registration is 3 June. ENTRY FEE The entry fee is 57€ per round for elite, 35€ for junior and 27€ for challenge classes. Late entry of riders at the event is possible in all rounds, but this must come via your country’s Chef d’equipe, and with the agreement of the chief Referee and Chief Administrator. A penalty for late entries will be charged and the rider will have to pay double the entry fee if they register after the deadline. A federation (and only the federation) can cancel riders until the Thursday at 8am before the event. They will not have to pay for this registration. If they do not show up at the event and do not cancel participation in due time, the entry fee will have to be paid. Riders in the 2011 European Championship have to race with the following front plates and number combination: • • • • • •

Elite Men/Elite Women: White plate-black number. Junior Men/Junior Women: Black plate-white number Challenger Men /Boy: Yellow plate-black number. Challenger Women/Girls Blue plate-white number Challenger Cruiser: Red plate white number Short pants with full protection is allowed for Championship classes only.

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Bikes must also bear a lateral white plate with their black race number on both sides. Size of numbers 80 mm high, 10 mm wide. All riders in the 2011 BMX European Championship series must wear national flag of their country on both shoulders. Otherwise they will NOT be allowed to attend the race. The only exception is to wear a national shirt of their country. The flag’s at both shoulders have to be at least 7 x 6 cm wide.

For all other matters the 2011 UCI Rule Book becomes valid.

4. Classes Classes

Saturday

Sunday

Challenge classes

27€

27€

Junior classes:

35€

35€

Elite classes:

57€

57€

Classes Championship Elite Men: Elite Women: Junior Men: Junior Women:

19 years and older 19 years and older 17 and 18 years old 17 and 18 years old

Challenge Boys: Men: Girls: Women: Cruisers:

9+10, 11+12, 13+14, 15+16. 17/24, 25/29, 30 + 9+10, 11+12, 13+14, 15+16. 17 + 13+14, 15+16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-44 and 45 and over.

5. Prizes and awards Trophies/medals down to 8th place in each class Prize money is as follows, the total amount per round is €9500: JUNIOR MEN FINAL ELITE MEN FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1,500.00 € 1,000.00 € 750.00 € 450.00 € 350.00 € 300.00 € 200.00 € 150.00 € 4,700.00 €

ELITE MEN SEMI FINAL 5 6 7 8

85.00 € 75.00 € 65.00 € 55.00 €

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

500.00 € 350.00 € 250.00 € 150.00 € 125.00 € 100.00 € 75.00 € 55.00 €

1,605.00 € JUNIOR MEN SEMI FINAL 5 6 7 8

45.00 € 40.00 € 35.00 € 30.00 € 150.00 €

280.00 € JUNIOR WOMEN ELITE WOMEN FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

500.00 € 350.00 € 250.00 € 150.00 € 125.00 € 100.00 € 75.00 € 55.00 € 1,605.00 €

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

250.00 € 175.00 € 100.00 € 55.00 € 45.00 € 40.00 € 35.00 € 30.00 € 730.00 €

6.

Schedule (Times may changes based on rider numbers) Friday 17 June

16:30 – 18:00 18:00 – 18:45 18:45 – 20:15

Gate practice for all 20” Challenge Classes 9 years and over Gate practice for all Cruiser Classes 13 years and over Gate practice for Championship Classes Saturday 18 June

08:00 - 09:00 09:00

Registration control by UEC Administration Team manager meeting

08:30 – 09:15

Gate practice Boys 9 - boys 11/12 years (Bloc 1) Girls 9 - girls 11/12 years (Bloc 1) All cruiser classes 13 years and over (Bloc 1) Moto 1-3 Bloc 1

09:30 11:30 - 12:15

Gate practice Girls 13/14, - W17+ (Bloc 2) Boys 13/14, 15/16, 17-24, 25-29 and 30+ (Bloc 2)

12:15

Moto 1-3 Bloc 2 1/8-finals Bloc 1+2 1/4-finals bloc 1+2 Semi-finals bloc 1+2 Finals bloc 1+2 Awards ceremony for Challenge classes

14:30 – 15:15

Split gate practice for Junior Men, Junior and Elite Women, Elite Men

15:15

Moto 1-3 Junior Women, Junior Men, Elite Women, Elite Men All Finals Awards ceremony for Championship Classes Sunday 19 June

08:15

Team manager meeting

08:00 - 08:30

Gate practice Boys 9 - boys 11/12 years (Bloc 1) Girls 9 - girls 11/12 years (Bloc 1) All cruiser classes 13 years and over (Bloc 1)

08:45

Moto 1-3 for Bloc 1

10:15 - 10:35

Gate practice Boys and girls 13/14, -W 17+ (Bloc 2) Boys 13/14, 15/16, 17-24, 25-30 and 30+ (Bloc 2)

10:45

Moto 1-3 for Bloc 2 1/8-Finals for Bloc 1+2 1/4-Finals for Bloc 1+2 Semi-Finals for Bloc 1+2 Finals for Bloc 1+2 Awards ceremony Challenger

13:00 – 13:30

Gate practice Championship classes JM, JW/EW, EM (optional)

13:30

Championship Moto 1-3 1/8 Finals 1/4 Finals 1/2- Finals Finals Awards-ceremony Championship

Please Note:

All times are subject to change

7. Car Parks The car park for the event will be located within easy access of the track and the campsite area. Car parking is free for the duration of the event

8. Team Area The team area will consist of national team pens which will be 6m x 3m per pen. There will also be a national trade area. There will be a National and Trade team area near to the track. To reserve your space, please email [email protected] by Friday 10th June. 100€ for 6m by 3m areas.

9. Event and Trade Village The event village will play host to a variety of stalls including catering and event merchandise. If you are interested in trading at the event, please email [email protected]

10. Camping & Hotel Accommodation We recommend booking campsite pitches as early as possible as places are limited. £35.00 (40€) for a weekend 9m x 9m pitch (Friday and Saturday night) - Secure area - Showers and toilets provided - No electricity provision Only one car or one motor home or one caravan per pitch There is also local hotel accommodation available. To receive competitive discounts, please book through our provider, using the Hotel Booking form. To book:-

Please complete the Campsite and Hotel Booking Forms sent with the invitational document.

11. Tickets Spectator Ticket Prices Adult Day Ticket: Weekend Ticket:

£10 / 11.50€ £15 / 17.25€

Children (7 – 15yrs) Day Ticket: Weekend Ticket: Under 6:

£3 / 3.50€ £6 / 7 € Free.

All tickets available on the entrance gate

12. Paramedics Paramedics and a doctor will be on the track site from the beginning of the practice to the end of the competition each day.

Finally…

We look forward to welcoming you all at Perry Park!

Appendix A Rules ELITE and JUNIOR BMX CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 COMPETITION RULES The 2011 European Elite and Junior Championship Series will be composed of the 4 following classes: ELITE MEN 19 years and over male riders ELITE WOMEN 19 years and over female riders JUNIOR MEN 17-18 years male riders JUNIOR WOMEN 17-18 years female riders The age will be determined in the above classes according to the UCI determination system i.e. in 2011 ELITE RIDERS are born in 1992 and before, JUNIOR RIDERS are born in 1993 and 1994. The 2011 European BMX Championship races will be run through series of 12 rounds at 6 different venues, listed on the international UCI calendar. Deadlines for pre-registration are: Rounds 1-10 two weeks before first race, Finals, please see invitation form. Please follow each time special invitation by organiser. The 2011 Elite and Junior BMX Championship Series is the Continental BMX Championship and are open for all other Continents, riders and classes. Only European riders will come into overall standing list and overall prize money. For the determination of overall standing10 out of 12 rounds will count. To be part of the overall standing, riders have to enter and be present at, at least 8 rounds. Seeding, transfer system and starting position on the gate. The system of the number of riders to put in the Motos is as per UCI BMX rule book from January the 1st 2011. A minimum of five riders constitute a class. Motos are seeded according to riders ranking in the overall standing of the 2010 European Championship series, for the first round. After the first round a new overall standing list will be calculated and used for the next race. By missing either the first or second Moto, riders can take part in the next Moto and receive 2 points more than the number of riders registered on the Moto sheet, i.e. 7 riders on the Moto sheet, 5 riders participating, the 2 missing will get 9 points. If they are missing the 3rd Moto, they cannot at any case go to the next stage. TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ALL QUALYFING ROUND AFTER THE MOTOS TILL FINAL In the case when there are less than 8 riders in a class, classification is made after the 3 Motos. In the case 9-16 riders (two Moto) four top riders go to final. Exception by 9 riders the top three riders from 4 riders’ Moto and top 4 from 5 riders Moto will transfer to the final.

Starting position in the Motos is according UCI rule book 2011. Starting position in all qualifying rounds after the Motos and in the main final is determined by the rider’s free choice on the gate. Each country is allowed to delegate unlimited number of riders to all championship classes. INTERNATIONAL BMX RACE - CRUISER- AND CHALLENGE CLASSES COMPETITION RULES 2011 GENERAL Within the framework of round 1 to 9 of the "2011 European BMX Junior and Elite Championship Series" the concerned organisers are required to hold an international BMX race for the Cruiser- and Challenge classes on each round. The age determination in the above series will be according to the UCI age determination system. According to this system the age of a rider is determined by the age the rider will reach in that particular year. There is no women cruiser class, should a female wish to participate in a cruiser class, she will be integrated among the other cruiser male riders. All races are parts of the UCI international BMX race calendar 2011, and information is available on UEC Web site. TRANSFER SYSTEM, SEEDING AND STARTING POSITIONS ON THE GATE The system of the number of riders to put into Motos shall be as per UCI BMX Rule book effective from January 1st, 2011. A minimum of five riders constitute a class, TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ALL QUALIFYING ROUNDS AFTER THE MOTOS AND FOR THE MAIN FINAL IS THE SAME SYSTEM AS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP OR THE EUROPEAN CHALLENGE 2011. Starting positions in the Motos will be according to appendix 2 of the 2011 UCI BMX Rule Book. Starting positions in all qualifying rounds after the Motos and in the main are determined according to the result of the previous races (free choice of riders when they come to the gate in the order of the printed Moto sheet). Each country is allowed to delegate an unlimited number of riders in all race categories. The entry fee is 27.00 € per round in all classes. Late entry of riders at spot of event is possible in all rounds only by Chef d’equipe, and with the agreement of the chief Referee and Chief Administrator. A penalty for late entries will be charged and the rider will have to pay double amount due if he register after the deadline. For all other matters the 2011 UCI BMX rule book will apply.

AWARDS (in all Challenge and Cruiser classes) In each round all finalists from place 1 to 3 will receive a trophy, finalists placed 4 to 8 will receive a trophy or medal. PRIZE CEREMONY Only riders placed 1 to 3 go to the podium. Riders placed 4 to 8 receive the trophy or medal on the finish line.