Race #19: 2011-12 Southern California PRESTIGE SERIES of Cyclocross

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www.SoCalCross.org

Held under ABR permit

LETS CROSS!
Thank you to our Series sponsors

INTO 2012!
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Saturday, December 31 , 2011

Celebrate the end of 2011 and cross into 2012 with a cyclocross race and a 6k cross country run! Also a great tune up race for those heading to CX National Championships. Celebrate friendships and a toast to the New Year! SoCalCross Prestige Series points on the line as we hit race 19 of 22. Best 11 finishes will determine our Series champions in January 2012.

START TIMES 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00A 9:01A 10:00A 10:01A 10:02A 11:00A 11:01A 11:02A 12:00P 12:01P 1:00P 1:10P

WAVE/CATEGORIES

DURATION

PRIZELIST

Pre-Reg Entry Fee Add $5 Race Day Entry Add $5 Additional Race $20.00-solor or team $10.00 Juniors or free with CX race FREE $10.00

CROSS INTO 2012 6K XC RUN SOLO & RELAY BEGINNERS CX CLINIC *Jr. Boys 10-14; 15-18; *Jr. Girls 10-14; 15-18;
*Race together scored separately.

2 laps 3k=6k 15 min 35 min One Lap 45 min 45 min 45 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 45 min 45 min Short lap 60 min

Top 3 Medals/Cat

Top 3 Awards/Cat Awards to ALL Top 3 Prizes/Cat Top 3 Prizes Top 3 Prizes Top 3 Awards Top 3 Prizes/Cat Top 3 Awards Top 3 - $100 overall Top 3 Prizes/Cat Top 5 $200 overall Top 3 Prizes/Cat Awards to all! Top 8 $300 overall Top 3 Prizes/Cat

YOUTH UNDER 10 Masters Men B: 35+ CX 3/4; 45+: CX 3/4 Masters Men 55+: CX1-4 Masters Women: 35+; 45+
*Race together for prizes. Scored separately for Series points.

FREE $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $20.00 $30.00 $20.00 $30.00 $30.00 FREE $30.00

Men C: CX4 - Beginner *Not eligible for Series points. Single Speed Men B: CX3/4; Single Speed Women
*Race together scored separately.

Women C: CX4 Beginner *Not eligible for Series Points. Masters Men A: 35+: CX 1-4; Men A 45+: CX 1-4
*Race together scored separately.

Elite Women A: CX 1-4; U23 CX 1-4; Women B: CX 3/4

*Race together for prizelist. Scored separate for Series Points.

LIL KIDS CROSS RACE Elite Men A: CX 1-4; U23 CX 1-4; Men B: CX 3/4; Single Speed Men A
*Race together for prizes. Scored separate for Series Points.

** Event Information **
QUESTIONS? SERIES DIRECTOR - Dot Wong: Dot@SoCalCross.org WEBSITE: www.SoCalCross.org Google Map: Pierce College - 6201 Winnetka Avenue - Woodland Hills CA 91371 Stadium Parking Lot

DIRECTIONS: From US-101 Take exit 25 for Winnetka Ave toward Woodland Hills. Turn RIGHT at Winnetka Ave. Turn LEFT at Brahma Dr. Drive up road and LEFT onto Stadium Way into stadium parking.lot. THE COURSE: This course is comprised of 100% dirt including established cross county running track and off-camber sloping hillside. The bike pit is located where the course parallels itself just before turning left on to the finish straight. Artificial barriers and stairs will be installed. This fast paced course includes 2 power climbs and one run up and of course, lots of tight turns. Each lap is approximately 3.0km in length. Races are timed circuits on the course based on category. A bike wash hose and spicket is located at the track entrance.
THE COURSE IS OPEN FOR RIDER INSPECTION 8:00am on race day.

THE VENUE: Founded in 1947, Pierce is a comprehensive college with almost 100 disciplines being taught to more than 23,000 students each semester. It is one of the nine colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District, and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Located on 426 acres in the western San Fernando Valley, nestled next to the thriving business district of Warner Center, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. The campus' setting among 2,200 trees, thousands of rose bushes, a nature preserve, botanical garden and a forest area boasting giant redwoods makes it unique in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
REGISTRATION: Online registration available. Go to www.socalcross.org/register for details. Online registration closes Thursday December 29th (PDT). Race Day registration opens 2 hours prior to race category start and closes 20 minutes prior to race category start.

ENTRY FEES: *$5.00 2nd race pricing applies after HIGHER entry fee is paid except Juniors race. Pre-reg Race Day C: Beginner $20 $25 Junior Race $10 $15 Youth Under 10 race Free Free All Others $30 $35 2nd Race $5 $5

RULES: Event held under American Bicycle Racing Permit. All 2011 ABR rules apply. Event will be held rain or shine, no refunds. Cyclocross and mountain bikes (no bar ends) best. Bicycle and wheel changes are allowed in the designated pit areas only. No feeds are allowed on course except under discretion of the race officials. Riders must wear helmets when on the bike at all times. Riders shall stay on the course or existing trails. Warming up on the Course Once the last rider has crossed the line in the current active wave, the officials will allow riders to pre-ride the course so they can become familiar with route. Please enter the course just past the finish line and do not pass or enter in front of riders who are still racing on the course. As in the past, while pre-riding do not cross the finish line while the timing system is running and do not pass active racers on course. There will always be enough time to complete one lap before the next race starts. Once the next race has started, warming up on the course is not allowed. CATEGORIES: Senior (over 18 years of age in 2012) and Masters categories may be listed by ability as well as age. Ability categories are as follows. The Prestige Series discourages sandbagging. USA Cycling does not recognize American Bicycle Racing events for cyclocross category upgrades or national ranking points. A B C USAC Road/CX Cat 1 and 2, MTB Cat 1/Expert and anyone else who chooses to race at this level. USAC Road/CX Cat 3 and 4, MTB Cat 2/Sport and anyone who chooses to race at this level. USAC Road 4 and 5, CX 4, MTB Cat 3/Beginner. New racers or those trying cyclocross for the first time.

CYCLOCROSS RACING AGE: A riders racing age for the 2011-12 Cyclocross Season is the 'racing age' theyll be the year of the CX World Championships which take place in January 28-29, 2012. Your racing age for the entire cyclocross season running September 2011 through January 2012 is your age as of 12/31/2012. RESULTS: Race results will be posted near the awards area immediately following each race. Please make sure to check your results within the 15-minute posting/protest period or they will be final. Online results at: www.SoCalCross.org