2023 Saskatchewan Cup Race Series
Races #1 & #2
LOCATION & DATES:
13th Ave. BMX Club
5310 13th Avenue, Regina, Sk.
Race Organizer: 13th Ave. BMX Club
Chief Commissaire: Jen Korney
Dates: July 8th & 9th, 2023
Register by: July 6th, 2023 @ 8PM
Volunteer! We need the help of many to pull off a Provincial Race weekend. Please consider volunteering wherever you can.
Volunteer links are posted here:
Thursday Night Track Maintenance:
https://volunteersignup.org/YQC8B
Saturday Provincial Race #1:
https://volunteersignup.org/RMKTE
Sunday Provincial Race #2:
https://volunteersignup.org/LCYED
ELIGIBILITY:
Any licensed racer can attend and gain points in the SK Cup Race Series.
Any attending rider can earn a “P” plate at Grands as long as they qualify for Grands by attending at least 50% of the series events.
Riders earn “P” plates by accumulating points at each SK Cup BMX Provincial Series race (#1,#2,#3,#,4 and Grands).
Out-of-province riders may contest Provincial Championship races but are not eligible to claim any medal or provincial title.
LICENSE:
You must have an In-Province or UCI license to compete in the SASK Cup BMX Series of races.
A general membership only allows you to ride at your local track, not race at a SCA sanctioned event. The General license will only be allowed for use for the Strider/Under 4 Pedal Event.
You will be asked to present your race license when checking in. If you do not have your license, you may be denied from racing.
REGISTRATION: CLOSED
Important Note:
We require your UCI License Number (11 digit number) when you register. If you have an In-Province Racing License with a number that looks like this SK12345 you will need to Click here...SCA Member Lookup enter your first and last name then click search, you will see both your UCI# and SK#.
2023 Saskatchewan Cup BMX Series Race #1, July 8, 2023 (Registration Page)
2023 Saskatchewan Cup BMX Series Race #2, July 9, 2023 (Registration Page)
Our.Sqorz.com - Rider Registration Confirmation List
Please ensure your registration information is correct for both days. Check your age group & class along with your plate number. Any issues can be resolved when you checkin at the Registration Tent the morning of the event.
There will be NO registration at the track on the race day except Strider/4 & Under who will register on-site, day of events.
Pre-registration only for all other classes
Cut-off is July 6th, 2023 @ 8PM
MOTOS:
Our.Sqorz.com - Provincial Series Race #1 – July 8, 2023: Saturday Motos
Our.Sqorz.com - Provincial Series Race #2 – July 9, 2023: Sunday Motos
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OFFICIAL RESULTS:
Our.Sqorz.com - Provincial Series Race #1 – July 8, 2023: Saturday Results
Our.Sqorz.com - Provincial Series Race #2 – July 9, 2023: Sunday Results
RACE DAY SCHEDULES:
Saturday July 8, 2023
Check In: 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
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Confirm attendance
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Show SCA race license (In-Province or UCI)
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Ensure name, age, category and plate number are correct
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Fill out paperwork and receive your plate number if required
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Late check-ins may be excluded from racing
10:30AM – Motos Posted: Original – evening prior online here, after checkin/revised if needed.
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Check for your moto number and lane assignment for all 3 of your moto’s. If required, you will be informed of a semi final race. Semi and Final lanes are assigned by moto finishing positions, not pre-assigned.
10:45AM – Flag Lap & Staging
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It is your responsibility to be in staging in time for your moto and enter your assigned gate number when directed to take the gate.
10:45AM – Strider & Pedal event (4 and under)
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There will be a 4 and under strider / pedal event at ~ 10:45am and again during the break between the 2nd and 3rd moto’s.
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There is no cost for the strider event.
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Insurance provided by Saskatchewan Cycling Association, once a waiver is signed if you do not already have a General license.
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Safety gear for striders is best effort, must have a helmet.
11:00 AM – Races Start
Saturday Practice Times:
9 & Under - 8:20am - 8:40am
10 - 13 - 8:40am - 9:00am
14 & Over - 9:am - 9:20am
9 & Under - 9:20am - 9:40am
10 - 13 - 9:40am - 10:00am
14 & Over - 10:00am - 10:20am
Sunday July 9, 2023
Check In: 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
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Confirm attendance
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Show SCA race license (In-Province or UCI)
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Ensure name, age, category and plate number are correct
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Fill out paperwork and receive your plate number if required
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Late check-ins may be excluded from racing
10:30AM – Motos Posted: Original – evening prior online here, after checkin/revised if needed.
-
Check for your moto number and lane assignment for all 3 of your moto’s. If required, you will be informed of a semi final race. Semi and Final lanes are assigned by moto finishing positions, not pre-assigned.
10:45AM – Flag Lap & Staging
-
It is your responsibility to be in staging in time for your moto and enter your assigned gate number when directed to take the gate.
10:45AM – Strider & Pedal event (4 and under)
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There will be a 4 and under strider / pedal event at ~ 11:45am and again during the break between the 2nd and 3rd moto’s.
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There is no cost for the strider event.
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Insurance provided by Saskatchewan Cycling Association, once a waiver is signed if you do not already have a General license.
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Safety gear for striders is best effort, must have a helmet.
11:00 AM – Races Start
Sunday Practice Times:
9 & Under - 8:20am - 8:40am
10 - 13 - 8:40am - 9:00am
14 & Over - 9:am - 9:20am
9 & Under - 9:20am - 9:40am
10 - 13 - 9:40am - 10:00am
14 & Over - 10:00am - 10:20am
FEES:
Rider Race Registration (per day, per class): $40
*Striders – no fee – sign up on site
Saskatchewan Cup BMX Series & Grands Points
SERIES POINTS & GENERAL RULES:
The Saskatchewan Cup BMX Series is a total points series meant to create another opportunity for provincial wide participation in a series format. They are a completely separate event from Saskatchewan BMX Provincial Championships.
Your points earned from Saskatchewan Cup #1, #2, #3, and #4 will be tallied, then added to points achieved at the Sask Cup BMX Grands to determine your overall placing in the series.
You must attend at least 50% of the series races prior to being eligible to attend Grands.
You also must attend the Grands to achieve a final placing for the Saskatchewan Cup Series.
Position (P) plates will be awarded at the end of the Grands days racing.
Saskatchewan Cup BMX Provincial Championships Points
The Saskatchewan Cup Provincial Championship is the highest level of provincial racing in SK during the BMX season.
All ability levels in an age group will compete in the same group (riders are not grouped by rider class, just by age).
We will be following the UCI rules for Bikes as well as Clothing. See UCI BMX rules Section 4 & 5. It is recommended that riders wear back, elbow, knee, neck and shoulder protection.
Saskatchewan Provincial BMX Championship
The Saskatchewan Provincial BMX Championship is a 1-day race and will feature only age-group racing; no ability classes for either male or female riders will be used. All riders will register in the age group corresponding to their UCI Age; age as of December 31 of that year.
Boys – ages: 5 and 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; (11 categories)
Girls – ages: 5-7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; (10 categories)
Men – ages: 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35 and over; (4 categories)
Women – ages: 17-24, 25 and over. (2 categories).
Number plates ‘SK1’ through ‘SK8’ will be awarded to those Saskatchewan-licensed riders placing in the top 8 in each age group for both 20” and Cruiser. Also, a medal will be awarded to the top 3 riders in each age group for both 20” and Cruiser.
If the Provincial Championship is cancelled due to weather, it will then be moved to the following weekend at the same track.
Out-of-province riders may contest Provincial Championship races but are not eligible to claim any medal or provincial title.
Clothing & Equipment Rules of Note:
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Handlebar width 29” max and rise of handlebar 12” max
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Require plugs in ends of handlebars and handlebar grips must completely cover the ends of the handlebars.
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Must have a rear brake with manual lever
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Must have seat
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No broken spokes
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All kickstands, chain guards, and reflector brackets must be removed. Bicycles with freestyle pegs will not be allowed on the track
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Bicycle wheel size: Challenge Class – 20” (6 and under may have smaller wheels), Cruiser Class – 24”
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Must be 12+ to use clip pedals. Toe clips and straps are not permitted.
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Pants must be loose fitting long pants made of nylon, tear-resistant material, NO Lycra, sweatpants, denim / jeans, track / jogging pants, one-piece skinsuit, road cycling pants
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Shorts made of tear-resistant material may be worn with proper knee and shin protection to the ankle.
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Jersey must be loose fitting with long sleeves to the wrist with no zippers above the waist and no back pockets – no Lycra, road cycling jerseys
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Jersey must be tucked in to pants at the beginning of the race to not cause interference
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Closed toe shoes
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Gloves whose fingers completely cover the rider’s finger tips
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One piece full face helmet in good condition equipped with a visor and a permanent strap attached; snaps are not allowed
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No helmet or body mounted camera during race or practice; OK in training mounted on bike
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Bike Number Plate must conform to UCI, CCC, and Sask. Cycling standards for numeral sizing and number standards and must be clearly visible.
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Can have name on back, NO number
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Any added aerodynamic accessories on personal equipment are not permitted.
Other Rules and Regulations
All attendees must follow the 13th Ave BMX Club, Saskatchewan Cycling, Cycling Canada and UCI rules, codes and policies.