More details..
Hi All,
I've had a few questions over the last week or two, so I thought I'd provide a few more details re- the
NSW XC Series and Champs.
All rounds are being run by the clubs, (thank you
SCUM, SHCC, WSMTB and CCOMTB clubs), this means entry values are set by each of the clubs running the event in line with their individual pricing mechanisims. Expect some entry price variation from round to round. Entry's are also available on the day, although a late fee may well apply.
Entries are via the registernow portal at MTBA.asn.au - the first round is now up at..
https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/ERegister.aspx?E=1096
The four rounds (Nowra, Fitzroy Falls, Yellowmundee and Ourimbah) will all provide points for racers which will count towards their series totals. Those with the most points at the end of the four rounds are the winner of the series in each cat. However each round is it's own individual race in it's own right, race one round or race them all.
All series points and points progress / updates will be found at
www.cyclenation.com.au
We have small prize bags from Capilano Honey's HONEY SHOTZ and Maxxys Tires for each round. There won't be massive prizes per round - but we are also providing NSW State Series sashes (very simular to those we have used in the last few years) for place getters and winners in each of the cats for each round.
We have some sponsors who have promised to provide us with one-of larger prizes which we will treat as a 'lucky door prize'.. call out a race number.. these are forks, brake sets etc..Courtesy of X-Fusion, Magura etc.
In addition and of special note - is McGee's cycling / Twin Falls have provided us with 16 junior development clinics. Designed specifically for MTB riders. The skills clinics will be run by Brad and Rod McGee at their Twin Falls property (fitzroy falls) over an entire day of skills, tips and tricks. We will be providing four of these 'vouchers' per round to junior riders who 'stand out' - not nessacarily the winners. This is a great prize for the juniors, which is almost invaluable.
in addition, WE HOPE TO PROVIDE - Trophies for winners and place getters of the SERIES if we can source enough funding, otherwise Sashes.
The fourth round (Ourimbah 4th Nov) is also the NSW XC Championships. The winner of this race in each catagory is the NSW champ for 2012 in their cat. We will provide trophies for the championship round as well as CASH prizes for both ELITE Male and Female..
The big thing really is to get involved and race as many of these races as you can if you would like this type of racing to continue beyond this year.
With more racers (competitor numbers) and good quality social network discussion (including ROTORBURN), we will be much better placed to get sponsors on board early for a 2013 series. More sponsors, means better prizes and better race day & event presentation. Rest assured this year has been very difficult to get companies to support us as no-one has heaps of cash stashed away. We've been very lucky with those who have chosen to support us and we are indeed grateful, but if we have a well attended race program, sourcing more goodies from these companies for next year will be achievable much more easily. And this will result in better prizes and events for you.
Lastly, support those that support you and your sport.
This event is possible ONLY because of the support of REAL Insurance,
www.cyclenation.com.au, Capilano Honey's HONEY SHOTZ, McGee's Cycles, Maxxy's Tyres, Magura Brakes and Forks, DIYMTB (X-Fusion forks, Enduro bearings etc)
Expert provides that gap for people that want to go hard but arn't quite Elite standard. 
