07 Round #2: Ebenezer Entry Form [Archive]

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25-04-2007, 05:05 PM

Rider Briefing
Site: Ebenezer
Date: May 6, 2007 Sunday
Times: Registration 08:00 Hours till 09:30 Hours
Practice 08:00 till approximately 10:30 Hours
Racing 11:00 Qualifiers Semis and or finals 13:00 hours
Cost: Pre entry $35
Entry after May 3rd, 2007 $40
Track: “Quad Compressor”

Welcome to Push Bike Racing. This sport is dangerous! Both rider and bicycle have and will be damaged by undertaking this sport. Serious bone damage has occurred. Do not undertake this sport if these are issues you have problems with. Your bike may also be damaged, when you fall off your bike, which will occur, broken shocks, broken frames, destroyed wheels are common in this sport. If the bike cost $20 or $20,000 it will be damaged. If you have an accident the medical person will cut your cloths and protection off you to address your injury. If you have a head injury the medical person may cut your helmet off. An ambulance will be called if you are injured and need transport for your safety. It is your choice as to how fast or how much control you have when riding on the track, oblivious dangers have been addressed with padding, etc but the rider will make mistakes. If you next of kin does not approve of this situation do not ride in this sport. In the words of Graig Flynn “I actively discourage everyone from doing anything. Stay at home. Safety-first people.

Track Changes: Nil

Injury: WSMTB has a policy of medical assistance must be at an event. The first aid officer will be at the start, with a radio linked to track marshals. If a rider cannot move contact an official and first aid officer will come to their aid. Riders should have any injury looked at by the first aid officer. Please do not think you do not need checking, people have left races with broken backs, not knowing they are in danger.

Ebenezer Quad Compressor Track: The track is located on private property, WSMTB pays $5 per rider per event and during this time the riders and spectators are covered by MTBA insurance. No riding is allowed out side WSMTB race days. Please enter and leave the site slowly, do not slide on the grass and do not damage the area or vegetation.

Food: The event will be catered with a Bar-B Que hot plate and drinks available. Water will be available from tanks.

Toilets: Portable Toilets will be on the western side of the track.

Transport: No transport bikes are pushed or ridden back to the top of the course.

Protection: Full-face helmet approved by Australian Standards with all body covered is strongly recommended. If you helmet is damaged it is time for a replacement.

Entry: Pre entry is available at
https://commerce34.pair.com/tzone/events/nswmtb/mtnx/index.php
Pre entry will close Thursday May 3rd 2007 at 24:00 Hours. Entry will be available at Ebenezer but a $5 late fee will be imposed.

Insurance: This event is covered under the Sports Cover policy of MTBA. There are two different levels of cover
A day licence
MOUNTAIN BIKING IS A HAZARDOUS EXPERIENCE OR ACTIVITY WITH VARYING SURFACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
It is different from road bicycling in that it is done on partially improved and unimproved trails and roads, as well as on naturally rugged terrain.
In consideration of acceptance of my entry into this mountain bike event, I, the person whose signature appears on this entry form:
1. Hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the nature of the course and am aware of the risks to person and property inherent in thisactivity and certify that I am medically fit and able to take part in the events.
2. Hereby agree to abide by any rules, directions and instructions of any race officials and their assistants.
3. Hereby for myself, my heirs, executors or administrators, waive all and any fights of claims which I may otherwise have against the organiser and any officials, assistants and representatives of all persons associated with this event and for injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the course or the events or consequent upon my entry or participation in them.
4. Undertake to wear an Australian Standards approved helmet at all times when racing and practising the course.
5. Undertake to practice the course before commencing any race, and if this is not possible, race with due regard to the knowledge that I have not examined the course.
6. I understand that I am fully responsible for my own medical and ambulance costs in the advent of an accident.
I hereby make application for day membership with Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) Inc. and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the MTBA and the above written charter. I recognise MTBA as the national governing body and membership organisation of mountain bike racing in Australia. I have read the liability release above and agree with all its provisions.

And a full licence - The policy has public liability of $20,000,000, Professional Indemnity of $1,000,000 and Death and Total Permanent Disablement of $100,000. There are no Loss of income, Student Assistance Benefit, Home Help Allowance, Parent Inconvenience Allowance, Medical Benefits or Funeral Benefits. So to put it in plain English the rider will have to be seriously injured to receive $50,000 maximum.

Spectators: Spectators are allowed but remember the riders are coming down the track very fast and have right of way. If standing in an area, stand behind a tree or the inside of the corner, have an escape route so a bike or rider may not strike you. Riders and bikes have struck spectators.

Companion animals are not permitted at Ebenezer and are dangerous around bicycle riding.

Racing: Australian Mountain X have been contracted to run the NSW/ACT Mountain X series in 2007 and will post the process on the NSWMTB web site.

Results: Depending on conditions and volunteers either paper or computer recording will take place at the finish. All results, points and times will be posted on nswmtb.asn and wsmtb.com.au in the week after racing.

Rewards: Each rider competes in either Elite, Sport, Under 19, Under 17, Under 15, Under 13 Masters 1&2, Masters 3+, Women and Junior Women on the day of the event. First, second and third ribbons are given out for each of these classes after the race. Prizes will be given for significant groups of riders.

Conditions of participation This is the Disclaimer signed at entry to the event. If a person is riding and will not have an adult to sign at registration please bring this form, filled out and signed.

All competitors understand the following Conditions of participation:
1. All those taking part in the Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club (WSMTB) event do so at their own risk and responsibility.
2. Participants agree to abide by the participation rules and policies adopted from time to time by Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) and Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.
3. MTBA and all parties involved with the event will not accept any liability to the extent permitted by law for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to any person or goods as a consequence of participation in the event.
4. Participants consent to the administration of first aid and other medical treatment in the event and an injury and agree to pay the costs of any such treatment as required.
5. Participants in the event are strongly advised to take their own medical and ambulance insurance. You are responsible for these.
6. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding. Participants are strongly advised to wear full face helmets and body armour during practice and competition periods. Skull-cap helmets are not permissible.

Signed by competitor (or parent guardian if under 18)

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