Hammerhead 2012

Hammerhead

Saturday 8th December 2012

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Want to race the whole series?

Cross Country MTB Race

A technical cross country MTB race, following a range of single tracks in the beautiful Hanmer Springs forest.

Enter this event individually, or consider the three race series.

Laps of approx 10km with 350m climb. Average time per lap 30-40mins.

Expert Men 3 laps
Expert Women 2 Laps
Sport Men 2 Laps
Sport Women 1 Lap
Junior Men 2 Laps
Junior Women 1 Lap

Come and ride this challenging course built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers with heaps of single track and some challenging climbs.

This is a technical course. Please enter the appropriate course for your riding and fitness level.

Acknowledgements

We wish to thank Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, Montieths Brewery Bar, & Hanmer Holiday Homes for their support and Matariki Forests for permission to use their forest tracks.

This race is organised by the Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club and a portion of the funds raised will be used for track building and maintenance.

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Final Details

Enquiries can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . or ring Graham Frith on

03 315 5009 between 8am and 9.30pm.

Entries: On line entry can be made up to Thursday 6^thDecember by clicking HERE

Entry forms can be downloaded HERE and must be received prior to the closing date of Wednesday 5^th December 2012. Please allow 2 days for the post to reach Hanmer!!

Cheques to “Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club” please.

Or Online Banking to: Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club Acc. No.: 020876 0136404 02

Entry fee: $60 per person – juniors $50 (18 and under on race day) - (includes $10 Track maintenance fee).

Entry confirmation: All Entries received will be confirmed by email only.

Refunds will be given up to the closing date of Wednesday 5^th December, less $10 admin fee. No refunds will be given after this date.

Entry on the day will be available at registration for an extra cost of $10

Registration will be at Monteiths Brewery Bar on Amuri Ave from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday 7^th December or at the Start Line from 7.00am –10.00 am on Saturday 8th .

NB If you register it will be assumed you will start the race. This is an important safety issue. Please do not register and then not start the race.

Indemnity Forms: must be completed and signed at Registration. Every competitor must sign this form

Junior competitors must have their form signed by a parent / caregiver.

Race Brief:

The Race Brief will take place near the registration venue at 10.15am.

Start:

The Race Start will be at 10.30am at a place to be announced.

Start Time: Elites will start at 10.30am, following the race brief which is at 10.15 am. Other will start approx 10 minutes later.

Prize Giving: will be held at Monteiths Brewery Bar on Amuri Ave at 5.00pm. There will be numerous spot prizes; you must be there to get one

Extreme weather conditions i.e. strong winds or snow may mean it is unsafe to run the race on the planned route. The organisers reserve the right to alter the course at short notice, or withhold entry fees and offer an alternative date.

Race Series: To be eligible for Race Series points you must enter the same Race Grade in all events.

Race Conditions:

All competitors, fully understanding all the inherent hazards, compete at their own risk.
The organisers will not accept liability for any personal injury or mishap during the event that is caused by the competitor’s actions, inaction, negligence or unacceptable behaviour.
All competitors must read, understand and accept the possible hazards associated with this event.
All Hanmer HammerHead competitors must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course that they enter.
The organisers reserve the right to withdraw from the race any competitor who shows signs of severe fatigue or injury during the race.
All competitors must dress sufficiently for the conditions and weather likely to be experienced during the race. Remember Hanmer Springs is an alpine village and weather conditions change very rapidly. All competitors must carry sufficient gear for the conditions and weather likely to be experienced during the race.
Bike helmets must be worn .
Race officials must be obeyed and have the right to stop the race or disqualify any competitor.
Competitors must follow the route as described and marked by the organisers. Your race numbers must be attached to the front of your bike.
No litter is to be dropped on the course.
All competitors must attend the race brief.
All competitors must sign the indemnity on the entry form, which states that you have read, understood and agree to these conditions of entry.