Updated Mar 13, 2012
2012 Commissioner: Eric Simonson, Oak Bay, email: esimonson@sd61.bc.ca
or
2012 Lister Farrar, tel: 595-1955, 882-5420 (cell) email: listerfarrar@telus.net
Introduction
The 2012 Lower Island School cycling League is for all middle and high schools in school districts 61, 62 and 63. It is a developmental series, designed to introduce riders to competition, and with a variety of disciplines of competitive events modified for beginners, yet accommodating riders aiming for the BC School Championship. Coaches are available for interested schools.
Notes:
- Rain: all dates rain or shine except velodrome. Any changes or cancellations will be posted and it is the riders and schools responsibility to check (need a web location)
- Many of the races are on courses organized and marshaled by local clubs, supporting the league. Please take a moment to thank them for arranging thecourses.
- A regular mountain bike is appropriate for m ost events, though a road or cyclocross bike is better for the road events. For road events, mountain bikes or cyclocross bikes can be adapted with inexpesnive slick tires from any bike shop. For BMX and velodrome events, loaner bikes are provided, or bring your own BMX bike or track bike.
- All riders must register through their school. A school approved sponsor parent or teacher is required. Contact the school Athletic Director for details.
- More info: Http://www.sd61.bc.ca./athletiassoc/index.htm
(Info below to be updated for 2012)
Event Details
Below is a list of the types of events that may form part of the schools cycling series, with a description of the event and any details that may be relevant for that type of event. Please note that the event types may change, but do depend on participant feedback and the vailability of venues and organisers.
SlilzJam
This task requires bike handling skills . We normally kick off the school series with a fun test on the varied terrian of Hartland mountain bike part. Each “station” has a beginner, intermediate and experienced option. Start at the level you’re comfortable with, or do all three.
Super D
The super D is an extended downhill that emphasizes flow, weight shift and anticipation of trail features. This version has less downhill, but all the flow and bike handling fun for all levels of riders. Riders start at one minute intervals – riders’ skill against the clock. If time permits, each rider will have 2 attempts; a training ride and a race ( about 5 – 10 min each) Course to be used is “Shock Treatment” , starting at the south end, finishing at the regional trail – so you can practice ahead if you wish.
Short Track
Short Track is a short, snappy form of Cross Country racing. This version will feature a short circuit of 500 to 1000 m, low to medium difficulty. The event rewards bike handling, acceleration and timing. Each rider gets two rides of 10 minutes, against 3 to 9 other riders; first a heat then a final against similar ability riders. Points awarded for placing in the finals.
Cyclo Cross
Cyclocross is an off road discipline that emphasizes agility with dismounts and remounts, and lots of low speed twists and turns. Riders will learn how to hop low barriers by dismounting to a run, lifting the bike as they hop, then remounting on the move. The competition is short 15- 30 minutes. Skills count.
City Championships
Longer course Cross Country racing. This version will feature a circuit in excess of 1000m, low to medium difficulty. A shorter circuit will be available for the younger cyclists who are not planning on attending the BC Provincial Championships. The event is meant to test the athletes stamina. Points awarded for placing in the finals.
Criterium
A criterium focuses on a few shorter and faster events, rather than longer events. Points awarded for placing in the finals.
Track Racing
Track cycling on the banked concrete velodrome teaches a fast fluid pedal stroke, drafting, and speed; things useful in all cycling. Victoria’s velorome is beginner friendly 27 degrees. so no one worries about slipping off. Track bikes provided. Flat shoes and pedals only.
BMX
Side by side riding on a smooth dirt track with rolling “whoop de-doo’s” and banked corners. And its fast – less than a minute per race. Learn the secrets of speed without pedaling. School’s league has fewer riders per heat. Flat shoes and pedals only. Long sleeves and pants, gloves and full face helmets are recommended. Bring your mountain bike if you want to warm up without waiting for a loaner bike.
Registration
Registration for all events is due by 4pm on the Friday before each event.Competitors details are to be sent to Bruce Tonkin email: bruce.tonkin@shaw.ca, with name and grade level.A competitor only needs to be registered once ie. If all competitors are registered for the first event, no further registrations are required. If a new competitor would like to participate, you only need to submit this riders details by the Friday before the event.
Race Categories
There are 6 categories for competition: Girls and Boys divisions in the following age groups:
Middle School: Students in Grades up to and including 8
Junior: Students in Grades 9 or 10
Senior: Students in Grades 11 or 12
Race Day Schedule
A typical race day schedule will be as follows:
| 4:35pm | Register with teacher sponsor who confirms entry at “check in” desk |
| 4:45pm | Riders have bikes checked |
| 5:00pm | Cyclist assemble in parking lot to be assigned to one of the stations or starting points. A coach will accompany each group to each station or starting point |
| 6:55pm | Re-assemble – Wrap up and check out with coach. |
Officiating Responsibilities
| Duty or Task | Hartland | Criterium | BMX | Velodrome |
| Event permits | L Farrar | Oak Bay Bikes or Jon Watkin | BMX Society | D Shishkoff |
| Insurance permits | E Simonson | E Simonson | D Taft | D Taft |
| First aid | E Simonson | D Taft | D Taft | D Taft |
| Announcments | L Farrar | L Farrar | L Farrar | L Farrar |
| Course set up, marking and technical safety | L Farrar | Oak Bay Bikes or Jon Watkin | n/a | n/a |
| Bike checkers | Oak Bay Bikes | Oak Bay Bikes or Jon Watkin | BMX Society Rep | tba |
| Marshals | L Farrar | course marshalls | n/a | n/a |
| Confirm attendance of officials and assign volunteer duties | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin |
| Registration and start lists | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin |
| Start line crew and roll call | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin |
| Finish line crew (spotters, timers, recorders) | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin |
| Results coordinator | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin | B Tonkin |
| Awards presentation | E Simonson | E Simonson | E Simonson | E Simonson |
Pre-season Paperwork
1) BC School sports on-line Registration
Coaches must register all cyclists before cyclists may compete with the league and for BC School Sports Championship.
Please note that cycling is now an official sport recognized by BC School Sports; therefore, all teams that are members of LVISSA are also members of BC School Sports and as such must complete the BC School Sport Registration on line registration by the April 20th. Students can be added until May 2.
A copy of this list will be kept by the Commissioner to confirm who is eligible to compete.
2) Permission and Waivers
There is one waiver required by athletes. Coaches are responsible for ensuring that each rider has the waiver signed by a parent, or guardian, witnessed by the coach. This is for your protection! (some schools/districts may require additional permission forms)
Coaches are to bring the waivers to each race. Riders without a waiver cannot and will not race, this is for their protection and yours.
Disputes
If you or your riders have any concern about something that has happened during the race, note that only coaches may make an official notice of a dispute. Please ensure that cyclists and parents do not take on this responsibility. After exploring the possibilities and finding out as much as possible, if you have a concern then please see the commissioner or the Race Director. If you wish to file an official notice of a dispute then this must be done by noon on the first school day following the race. All disputes will be resolved by a committee consisting of the Race Director, the Commissioner, and the Results Director.
Scoring
Points are awarded to riders at each event during the series. Each event will have points awarded to each of the racing categories, for both boys and girls.
Points will be awarded as follows:
| Races per event | Points allocation |
| 1 | 18, 17, 16 … 1 |
| 2 | 9, 8, 7 …1 |
| 3 | 6, 5, 4 …1 |
| 4 | 4, 3, 2, 1, 1 |
| 5 | 3, 2, 1, 1 |
| 6 | 3, 2, 1, 1 |
NOTE: Each participant that starts a race, will automatically get one point, event if they do not finish a race.
Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers, in each category, at each event.
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