700 POINT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Weekend 10/9-10/11 - Double Pt Under the Lights - Last Chance State Qualifier - State Championship
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This is the basic RACE SCHEDULE information:
Pre-Race Double Point - Friday Night Under the Lights
Date: 2020-10-09
Registration Start: 5:00 PM
Registration End: 7:00 PM
Race Time: ASAP
Type: State Pre-Race
Fee: $20, $10 second bike same racer, $5 balance bike
Sign up for the FRIDAY RACE at THE Track during the Registration times
2020 VA State Championship Weekend - presented by the Virginia BMX USABMX tracks
Saturday-Sunday Registration closes at 8pm Thursday Oct 8, 2020
State Qualifier Double
Saturday SCR
Date: 2020-10-10
Type: State Final
Practice 11am-1pm
Racing ~1pm
Entry fees: Class & Cruiser $25 / Bal. bike $10
State Championship Triple
Sunday State Championship
Date: 2020-10-11
Type: State Final
Practice 9-10am
Racing ~10am
Entry fees: Class & Cruiser $35 / Bal. bike $15
- Physical location of all races is VMP BMX
- Saturday's SCR will be "hosted" by Richmond BMX at VMP BMX
- All Virginia tracks have come together to bring you this weekend
ONLINE PRESIGNS for the SATURDAY and SUNDAY RACES are active through 8pm on Thursday, Oct 8!!
There is no on site registration for the Saturday and Sunday races
FRIDAY, October 9 is an ALL-DAY Track and Site Prep Day
All skills are welcome! Bikes are welcome as well. Prep will wrap up by 5pm when the Double Point Pre-Race Practice starts!
FULL BATH HOUSE access and OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE
If you plan to arrive Friday and Stay Overnight, please arrive no later than 7pm or contact us to make gate and overnight security arrangements (email [email protected], phone 804-647-8832)
Bring your Tent, Pop-up, RV, Pickup, or just a blanket and enjoy some time under the BIG SKIES of Dinwiddie County
- CAMPFIRES are PERMITTED - 'Boy Scout' style - well-managed, safe (water bucket nearby, etc.), controlled, leave no trace - there are barrels to use as well and plenty of wood available to scavenge on site
If you need or want to stay Sunday Night, please let us know and we will do our best to work something out.
NO PARKING FEES or CAMPING FEES THIS WEEKEND
Donations for the Race for Life are encouraged as you are able. Please also support our Vendors, Sponsors, and Raffles.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY 50-50 RAFFLES
We will have two separate 50-50 Raffles with TICKETS FOR SALE Before Each Race and During the Qualifying Rounds - One WINNING TICKET will be drawn just before MAIN EVENTS - the WINNER MUST BE PRESENT and RESPOND WHEN CALLED - WINNER WILL RECEIVE 50% of the TOTAL COLLECTED in CASH. We are also collecting for the 2020 RACE for LIFE, so THE Track will contribute the REMAINING 50% EACH DAY to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the name of a DESIGNATED RACER.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY BASKET RAFFLES
Cool Goodie Baskets from Around the State will be on Raffle for two Days! See the Basket Raffle Table near the Finish Line for Details! We will contribute the proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society credited to the Virginia Tracks and one or more DESIGNATED RACERS.
FRIDAY, October 9 Detailed Schedule
The Race Event for Friday is the USA BMX Double Point Pre-Race - FRIDAY NIGHT Under the Lights
- ALL Racers in Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, and Girl Cruiser must be currently registered USA BMX Members with the Full (Annual) license (unexpired) - We have REGISTRATION FORMS available AT THE EVENT during Signup Times and can RENEW or SIGN UP NEW Members
- Balance Bike Racers MUST HAVE a current USA BMX License or sign the ONE DAY License form available at Registration
- Racers earn DOUBLE District Points for this race (this race does not contribute to State Championship standings)
- Awards for the Day are Double Point Trophies
3-5pm is the Final Prep and Setup as well as Vendor and Volunteer Arrival time
5-7pm Race Signups at the RED REGISTRATION Building near the FINISH LINE and Gate Practice
- $20 Entry for Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, Girls Cruiser - Double Point Trophy Award
- $10 Entry for the 2nd Bike for the same racer - The discounted Entry provides one Award per racer (best Finish)
- $5 Entry for Strider - Double Point Trophy Award
7-7:15pm Opening Ceremonies
7:15-9:00pm Racing and Awards Presentation
9-11pm Family Time
11pm-6am Quiet Hours
SATURDAY, October 10 Detailed Schedule
The Race Event for Saturday is the USA BMX State Championship Double Point Qualifier
ONLINE SIGNUP Required NO LATER THAN Thursday, October 8 at 8pm
- $25 Entry for Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, Girl Cruiser
- $10 Entry for Balance Bike
- ALL Racers in Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, and Girl Cruiser must be currently registered USA BMX Members with the Full (Annual) license (unexpired)
- Balance Bike Racers MUST HAVE a current USA BMX License
- Racers earn DOUBLE District Points for this race AND Single State Championship Points towards the State Championship Standings
8-11am is the Final Prep and Setup as well as Vendor and Volunteer Arrival time
10am-11am is the beginning of Rider and Spectator Arrival and Setup
9-11am Clinic Time presented by T-Bone BMX (Participation is Limited - see separate flyer and Sign Up)
11am-1pm Gate Practice - NO RACE DAY SIGNUPS
1-1:15pm Opening Ceremonies
1:15-~4pm Racing and Awards Presentation
State Qualifier Trophies are Presented near the red Registration Building after the scores are passed to the Registration Area volunteers. We have a three-tier PODIUM available for you to pose and take pictures as you like.
4-8pm Additional Riding Time (No mandatory fee, please consider a donation to the 2020 Race for Life for this practice session)
8-11pm Family Time
11pm-6am Quiet Hours
SUNDAY, October 11 Detailed Schedule
The Race Event for Sunday is the USA BMX State Champiobnship Race Triple Point Race
ONLINE SIGNUP Required NO LATER THAN Thursday, October 8 at 8pm
- $35 Entry for Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, Girl Cruiser
- $15 Entry for Balance Bike
- ALL Racers in Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Cruiser, Expert Girl, and Girl Cruiser must be currently registered USA BMX Members with the Full (Annual) license (unexpired)
- Balance Bike Racers MUST HAVE a current USA BMX License
- Racers earn TRIPLE District Points for this race AND Single State Championship Points towards the State Championship Standings
-8am is the beginning of Rider and Spectator Arrival and Setup
8-9am is the Final Prep and Setup as well as Vendor and Volunteer Arrival time
9-10am Gate Practice
10-10:15am Opening Ceremonies
10:15-~3pm Racing and Awards Presentation
State Championship Race Trophies are Presented near the red Registration Building after the scores are passed to the Registration Area volunteers. We have a three-tier PODIUM available for you to pose and take pictures as you like.
3-5pm State Championship Plate Awards Presentations
- 2020 Virginia State Plate Award Qualifications include Racing at least ONE State Championship Qualifier (July 25 and/or Oct 10) AND the State Championship Final Race
-6pm Cleanup and Departure
6pm GATES LOCKED
COVID GUIDELINES:
- If you are sick, show any signs of COVID-19 (such as coughing, fever, shortness of breath, or new loss of sense of smell or taste), or have recently traveled to an area with a high level of COVID infections, please do not come to the track. We ask all riders and accompanying attendees to perform a wellness self-assessment before coming to the track. Let's keep all our volunteers, riders and families safe!
- All riders must be current USA BMX members to participate in the State Series events. If your membership has expired or if you are a new rider, please go online to USABMX.com to process your renewal or new membership prior to registering for the race(s).
- Loaner bikes, helmets, and other gear are not available. You must bring your own bike and helmet for these events. (Full face helmet is highly recommended.)
- All riders and parents are expected to maintain social distance from unrelated persons. Masks/face coverings are recommended for those in higher risk categories or when social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes riders when helmets are removed or those not wearing full-face helmets.
- Riders should only use designated lanes to go up the staging area to the starting gate. Race staff may limit rider entry into staging area at any time. All riders must comply with race staff directions.
- There will be no stopping on or around the track. For gate practice, full laps only with riders returning to staging or properly spaced pit area.
- Pits may be set up in the grassy areas adjacent to the track as well as in the inner and outer “triangles.”
- As always, full gear is required at all times on the track.
- Parents are not permitted in the staging area, unless assisting a child 7 years of age or younger.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience with our all-volunteer staff as we work to adhere to the guidelines of the CDC, the State of Virginia and Dinwiddie County.
- Physical location of all races is VMP
- Saturday's SCR will be "hosted" by Richmond BMX at VMP BMX.
- All tracks have come together to bring you this weekend.
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