Athlete Guide

BMX Races

Sea Otter BMX...National Bicycle League Golden State Championship Series
Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, 2008

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Getting started - What does it take to get started in BMX?

The Sea Otter BMX returns in 2008! Located at Turn 5, BMX racers will enjoy a sweet race venue featuring a custom, NBL-designed competition track. BMX will make its debut at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Sea Otter BMX is a preview of BMX racing as an Olympic sport. There are two races - one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Both days features the open wheel category to encourage MTBers to try BMX - or in some cases return to their BMX racing roots. Both the Staurday and Sunday races are part of the NBL Golden State BMX Championship Series. All 2008 NBL classes will be run - 2008 classes can be seen at www.nbl.org

Important BMX Parking and Camping Information:

BMX participant RV Camping is best suited in Campground "D" - Paddock Camping. It is "unimproved" - with no access to water or electricity but it is on pavement. There will be a designated BMX participant load/unload area adjacent to the BMX venue. Please be aware that there is NO track side parking for the BMX event - the parking lot is about 1/4 mile from the venue.

PLEASE NOTE: Saturday races start at 11 am SHARP - Sunday races start at 10 am SHARP - allow yourself enough time to park and pick up your race information.

• Single race early entry fee: $28.  ; $38 (after March 20)
• Weekend Race (fee includes both Sat/Sun races) entry fee: $50. ;  $60. (after March 20)
• Entry Fee includes: Athlete Hospitality Bag (valued at approximately $50) plus a four day Festival Pass that includes FREE parking plus expo entry (valued at $30.)

SPECIAL BMX Registration and Packet Pick-up Hours:

Friday 6 am to 7 pm

Saturday 6 am to 9 am ONLY

Sunday 6 am to 8 am ONLY

Important Registration Information

• This race is NBL-sanctioned. Riders must present a current NBL license at registration. Special NBL license fees MAY be available to current ABA license holders.
• One - day license are avialable on-site ONLY at Athlete Registration.
• No phone or faxed entries will be accepted.
• You must enter onsite, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Competitor age is determined by the age of the rider on the day of the race.

General Event Rules:

• In the case of small fields, categories/classes may be combined.
• All participants will sign a waiver/release form at registration. Those racers under 18-years-old require a parent's or guardian's signature.
• ANSI or Snell approved helmets required for all events.
• Preliminary results will be posted and available on www.seaotterclassic.com immediately after the event on Monday, April 21, 2008.
• Final Results will be posted and available on www.seaotterclassic.com after the event on or before Friday, April 25, 2008.
• All protests must be filed with a designated Official within 15 minutes of preliminary results posting. All signed, official results are FINAL.
• After competition day, no protests will be accepted, although results may be adjusted up until Friday, April 25, 2008.
• Race numbers may not be cut, folded, altered or defaced in anyway.
• All NBL Rules apply.
• Sorry, no pets allowed at the event or in camping areas. (per regulation of the Monterey County Parks Department)
• Merchandise orders can be picked up at Athlete Hospitality.
• All information in this program is subject to change.
• Please verify start times and other critical event issues when checking in at registration.
• SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.

Awards

• Medals will be awarded five (5) deep in all BMX race categoriesand podium winners  may receive merchandise.
• Awards presentations on the BMX Awards Stage approximately one hour after race finish.
• Athletes must be in attendance at the Awards Ceremony to receive their prizes.
• Awards will not be mailed.

Visit www.calbmx.com or www.manzanitaparkbmx.com for more BMX information and/or information on the Golden State BMX Championships

4-Day Event Schedule