NEMTB in conjunction with SportUNE are very happy to announce that we will be hosting the NSW XCO State Championships.
at the SportUNE Mountain Bike Trails
VOLUNTEERS - COURSE MARSHALLS
Keen to assist with this volunteer event and assist with marshalling? Course Marshalls are not required to have First Aid qualifications as we will have St Johns Ambulance onsite. Use the online booking system to see what time slots are available and suit you (Click Here). Otherwise call call 0428539414 and we will be happy to talk you through options.
GETTING TO THE RACE START
Head towards the SportUNE complex on Sports Union Road in the University of New England (UNE) Campus.
Turn right on the road behind the tennis courts before you get to the main SportUNE complex. Follow this road to the events centre or alternatively ride your bike on the bike path along the creek from the town centre or your accommodation.
RESULTS
Please click on the link below for results
2017 NSW XCO State Championships
COURSE
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COMMUNIQUE 1
COMMUNIQUE 2
CATEGORIES
The NSW XCO State Championships will be held in the the Olympic XCO format - riders compete
around multiple laps of a 4-7km course, normally racing between 45
minutes and 90 minutes, depending on the category entered.
Laps will be confirmed on Race Day after Commissaire Approval
Championship Categories
Elite (19+) Men and Women
U19 Men and Women
U17 Men and Women
U15 Men and Women
Masters 1/2 Men and Women
Masters 3/4 Men and Women
Masters 5+ Men and Women
Expert (19-29yrs) Men and Women
Age Categories are based on 31 Dec 2017
Event Categories
U13 Men and Women - Event Only - Non-race
RACE TIMES
The following target race times will be used for determining the number of race laps.
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Category
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Duration
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Elite Men &
Elite Women
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1hr 20min – 2hrs
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Expert Men
& Expert Women
Masters 1, 2,
3, 4 Men & Masters 1, 2, 3, 4 Women
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1hr 15min – 1hr
45min
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Junior Men
& Junior Women
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1hr – 1hr 15min
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Masters 5, 6,
7, 8+ Men & Masters 5, 6, 7, 8+ Women
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45min – 1hr 15min
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Under 17 Men
& Under 17 Women
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45min – 1hr
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Under 15 Men
& Under 15 Women
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30min – 45min
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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Note that this schedule is subject to change.
FRIDAY 24 November 2017
Online Registrations close 6pm
SATURDAY 25 November 2017
8:30am Registration Opens
9.00am - 11.00am XCO Course Open for Practice
11.00am U13 Event
11.15am Adaptive MTB
12.00pm Men U15, U17, Masters 5+ followed by presentations
2.00pm Women U15, U17, Masters 3/4, Masters 5+ followed by presentations
4.00pm - 5.00pm XCO Course Open for Practice
SUNDAY 26 November 2017
7.00am Registration Opens
8.00am Women Elite, Junior, Masters 1/2, Expert followed by presentations
10.30am Men Elite, Junior, Masters 1/2 & 3/4, Expert followed by presentations
1.00pm Event Closed
RACE ENTRY FEES
The NSW State Championships competitors do not need to be a MTBA/Club Member to race or participate in.
Junior U15 - U19 Categories – $25
Elite, Expert and Master Categories - $45
U13 (Dirtmaster) - $10
NSW STATE CHAMPION JERSEYS
If you would like to order a NSW State Champion Jersey please see Barb at the Registration tent.
The jerseys will be custom made, but we need a minimum order of 5.
Cost will be $80 +GST.
RESULTS
Timing will be brought to you my NEMTBs timing guru Michael Wooster at my.raceresult.com
FOOD AND DRINKS ON THE DAY
Catering will be as follows:
Altitude Coffee Roastery
Our long time supporter Darryl will have the coffee van on site and will be smashing out the coffees all day long.
Hockey New England Canteen
Tania and Stuart will be serving up delicious food at the Hockey New England Canteen.
Canteen Menu
WE HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS JUST ASK
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HOT CHIPS $3.50
SAUSAGE ROLLS $3.00
PIZZA ROUNDERS $3.00
MEAT PIES $4.50
HAM or CHICKEN SALAD ROLLS $4.50
HAM or CHICKEN SALAD WRAP $5.00
FRESH SANDWICHES $4.00
TOASTED SANDWICHES $4.00
(ham,chicken,cheese,tomato,onion,mayo)
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NACHO’S $5.00
BACON EGG ROLL $4.50
BACON EGG WRAP $5.00
SALADS (with ham or chicken) $6.00
LASANGE $7.00
QUICHE LORRAINE $7.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE $7.00
CHICKEN CARBONARA $7.00
BUTTER CHICKEN $8.00
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EVENT FACILTIES AT SPORTUNE
- Showers and Toilets
- Drinking Water
- Parking
- Bike Wash
- Cafe
TRAVELLING TO ARMIDALE
Armidale is an accessible regional city located on the New England Highway halfway between Brisbane in the North and Sydney in the South.
Driving from Sydney or the South:
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M1
Freeway then New England Highway (A15). If you want to basically get in
the car and drive with the least amount of thought and effort take this
route! It is 519km of easy highway driving and takes about 6 hrs.
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Putty
Road, then joining the New England Hwy at Muswellbrook. This is a
tarred route of 534km, which takes approximately 6 hrs 30 mins.
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M1
Freeway from Sydney to Maitland, then following Thunderbolts Way. This
is a particularly scenic country route on tarred roads which is actually
a little shorted and faster. The distance is 482km and takes
approximately 5 hrs 45mins, this is the route favoured by locals.
Driving from Brisbane or the the North:
Driving from the East:
- Waterfall
Way is one of the most picturesque tourist drives in Australia. You can
access Armidale by traveling 191km along this famous route from Coffs
Harbour. If you can resist stopping to check out the views this drive
can take 2 hrs 30 mins.
- You can drive 256km along the Oxley Highway which departs the East Coast at Port Macquarie for 3 hrs 15 mins.
Flying from Sydney to Armidale Regional Airport:
- Qantas and Regional Express (REX) have services from Sydney direct to Armidale serveral times a day. Return ticket prices start from as little as $300, but keep your eye out for specials! These carriers also offer flights to Tamworth which is a 120km drive north to Armidale in a rental car.
Flying from Brisbane to Armidale Regional Airport:
- Fly Corporate also offers 12 direct flights from Brisbane to Armidale during each weekday from $149 one way.
With
all carriers, bikes are considered acceptable as luggage however most
insist that the bike is packaged in an appropriate box supplied by the
carrier. Make sure you check each of the carriers particuar conditions
in regards to transportation of bicylces when making your reservation.
ACCOMMODATION
Armidale offers a wide choice of accommodation options ranging from several caravan parks, B&B's and many motels. Please click here for all your accommodation needs or contact the Armidale Visitor Centre on 02 6770 3888.
