The start of the Cycling New Zealand Schools season is not far away! Just over a week until 650 riders take on the North and South Island School MTB Champs in Wainui and Mount Hutt. Keep on reading for more updates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Island School MTB Champs
Over 400 riders will line up at the South Island Champs next Friday to Sunday at Mount Hutt to take on the Cross Country, Enduro and Downhill races. - Entries are now closed! You can check out who is entered here.
- Check out the Event Manual here for all important info.
- If you want to book a tent site, make sure you email bikemethven@gmail.com as soon as possible. Tent sites are limited!
- Course maps are now online, check them out here.
- A final event email will be sent out to all schools next week.
North Island School MTB Champs
Close to 250 riders have entered in the North Island Champs next weekend at Waiu Trail Park, Wainuiomata which will see Cross Country, Team Relay and Enduro races take place. - Entries are now closed! Check out who is entered here
- Check out the Event Manual here for all important info.
- PNP Cycling Club have put together these awesome videos of the course. Check them out here!
- A final event email will be sent out to all schools next week!
KNOW YOUR SPORT! The MTB Protection Policy has been updated to include Enduro! This policy covers all MTB events that are under the Cycling New Zealand Schools, Cycling New Zealand and MTBNZ umbrella. One rule for all events which makes things easy!
COMPULSORY protection for School Grades U13 - U17
XCO: Helmet
END: Full Face Helmet*
DH: Full Face Helmet*, Neck Brace, Elbow Protectors, Knee Protectors.
COMPULSORY protection for School Grade U20
XCO: Helmet
END: Full Face Helmet*
DH: Full Face Helmet*, Elbow Protectors, Knee Protectors.
*For full details, please read the policy here.
The Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules have been updated, as of 11 February 2019. Make sure you are familiar with them here before your next event! SCHOOLS CYCLING RECOGNITION AWARDS
Nominations are open for the Cycling New Zealand Schools Recognition Awards! This is your chance to nominate a hard working individual within school cycling to acknowledge them for the work they have done for the 2018 year. There are two Recognition Awards that you can nominate worthy recipients for, Coach of the Year and Outstanding Contribution. Click here to submit your nominations. Nominations will close 31 March 2019. RIDE LEADER WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOLS
The Cycling New Zealand Ride Leader programme in partnership with Auckland Transport will run a free workshop for school cycling teams on Saturday 6 April in Auckland. This workshop will help schools ensure they meet their H&S liability obligations with appropriately trained helpers, and training of students to national standards, to enable them to appropriately handle Auckland’s complex road environment. The workshop involves the following: 1. Ride leader training for coaches, parents and teachers who take students cycling. This ensure all paid and volunteer adults who are taking students training know how to appropriately conduct a group ride, and if necessary further training will be available for parent volunteers.
2. National standard road safety cycle training (up to Grade 3) for all students who are going to participate in school cycling. This ensures all students understand how to ride on the road safely in complex road environments, before they start training for the sport of cycling.
3. Optional extra: for school coaches, parents and teachers to train as an NZQA Cycle Skills Instructor. For those who are interested please register here. COACHING COURSE
Cycling New Zealand Coaching Course
12 - 14 April
Avantidrome, Cambridge Suitable for all levels - novice coaches or those who have been coaching for years. Contact chris.foggin@cyclingnewzealand.nz for more information or to secure your spot! 2019 EVENTS CALENDAR
29 - 31 March: South Island School MTB Championships - Methven
30 – 31 March: North Island School MTB Championships - Wellington
6 - 7 July: North Island School Road Championships - Cambridge
6 - 7 July: South Island School Road Championships - Christchurch
7 - 8 July: North Island School Track Championships - Cambridge
31 August - 1 September: Southern School Tour - Blenheim
7 - 8 September: Northern School Tour - Auckland
28 - 30 September: National School Road Championships – Manawatu
5 - 6 October: National School MTB Championships - Dunedin
8 - 9 October: South Island School Track Championships - Invercargill
8 - 9 October: National School Track Championships - Invercargill |
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Article added: Thursday 21 March 2019
