THE VENUE

Round four of the 2011 NPS will be held in the ever popular Whitehorse!

Less than 2 hours from Dublin and Cork Whitehorse has always been a popular venue so we are returning there once again to hold round four with a new variation on the original trails up here, some new rock (boulder) gardens, some new features and the steep finish by the drop off. It’s a nice technical track and will offer plenty of fun!

Denis Corkery will be providing uplifts & there will be catering at the event.

 

You can find Directions to the event here!

 

ACCOMMODATION

There are a number of Hotels/ B&B’s in the area, a few of which are listed below. There will be camping allowed in the field also. Please respect the kindness of the land owners and do not light fires or leave rubbish lying around.

Diamond Hill House – 051 832855 – www.stayatdiamondhill.com

Rosewood B&B – 051 832233 – www.rosewood-waterford.com

Ashbourne Guest House – 051 832037 – www.ashbournehouse.com

 

REGISTRATION

Riders are asked to register for the event using the Off Road Commission Registration system and will be able to up until Monday the 8^th of August

Registration will be online only. You will be able to sign-on on the day but will be subject to a late registration fee of €10. The categories and costs for each are shown below. There will be an option to pay on the day when you are registering, however people who do not register online will be subject to the penalty!

All under14 riders who are not aged 12 by the date of the event will not be allowed to compete at the event as per Cycling Ireland rules. Any Under14 rider who enters will be expected to show their birth certificate prior to or at the event.  Refunds will not be offered to riders who enter the race illegally.

Please use the link below to register for the event.

http://fs17.formsite.com/offroadeventsreg/DHevent/index.html

Riders who have entered but wish to cancel their entry can claim a refund up to Monday the 8^th of August by contacting register@021racing.com

ENTRANTS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Anyone wishing to enter please consider payment via paypal.  Entering without paying is just creating additional work for the organizers and off road commission who administer the online entry.

 

EVENT FORMAT

Saturday

9.00am – Registration Opens

10.00am – 4.00pm – Official Practice

Sunday

9.00am-11.00am – Official Practice

12:00 onwards – Racing

 

NEW UNDERAGE PROTECTION RULES

Parents and guardians of youth riders should take note of the NEW RULES FOR 2011 regarding YOUTH PROTECTION

SPINAL

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Cover full length of back from between shoulder blades to tail bone.

·         Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design.

·         Can be stand alone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

Not permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. not foam or neoprene.

·         Motocross style “roost guards” unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.

GLOVES

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

Requirements

·         Gloves giving full finger coverage.

Not permitted

·         Partially fingered gloves.

SHOULDER

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Can be stand alone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

Not permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. Not foam or neoprene.

ELBOW

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Can be stand alone elbow protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

KNEE

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Can be stand alone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Can be one piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee protector.

(Please note 6611 Kyle Strait/Troy Lee knee protectors will be permitted)