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BMX SUPERCROSS
WORLD CUP
SHEPPARTON | AUSTRALIA
COMPETITION GUIDE
Shepparton Victoria
February 1 & 2
#UCIBMXWC
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CONTENTS
1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 5
2. SHEPPARTON BMX CLUB LOCATION.................................................................................................. 8
3. REGISTRATION...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. COMPETITION RULES................................................................................................................................................ 11
5. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING......................................................................................................................... 13
6. PRIZE MONEY....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7. EVENT SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. ABOUT THE SHEPPARTON BMX TRACK......................................................................................... 21
9. TEAM INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................... 22
10. TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION INFORMATION.............................................................28
11. EVENT INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................34
12. USEFUL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................... 37
12. APPENDIX 1 – TEAM TENT BOOKING FORM.......................................................................39
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1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Greater Shepparton City Council During your time with us we encourage you
to make yourself at home and enjoy the
Mayor Welcome
many cafes, restaurants, accommodation
Welcome to Greater options, shopping, entertainment and visitor
Shepparton. experiences that we have on offer.
As Australian’s Whether it’s taking a dip at Aquamoves,
premier regional enjoying our unique chocolate apples,
sporting capital, checking out the Shepparton Motor Museum
we are truly excited or winding down with a ride on many of our
to host one of cycling tracks, there is much to enjoy during
the two UCI BMX your stay with us.
Supercross World
On behalf of Greater Shepparton City Council,
Cup rounds along with Bathurst, New South
I would like to wish you the best of luck for the
Wales.
competition, and we hope to see many of those
This is the first time a UCI BMX Supercross competing and representing their countries on
World Cup has been held in Australia in over a the world stage at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
decade. Have a fantastic event.
To ensure our international competitors have Cr Seema Abdullah
a world class experience we have recently Mayor
upgraded the Greater Shepparton BMX track Greater Shepparton City Council
including track re-surfacing, new fast concrete
berms and of course the construction of the
eight-metre starting hill.
Our city is looking forward to watching some
of the world’s best BMX riders compete,
with our track promising to see some quick
qualifying times.
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Minister for Tourism, Sport and Cycling Australia
Major Events Message Chair’s Message
On behalf of the Andrews Labor I am delighted
Government, welcome to Victoria to welcome
– the nation’s premier sporting everyone to
and events state and proud host Shepparton
of the first round of the 2020 UCI for Rounds #1
BMX Supercross World Cup series. and #2 of the
always exciting
Shepparton is the place to be for
UCI BMX
the best BMX action.
Supercross
The city last year hosted the World Cup series.
BMX Australia national championships and now 200 of
I would like to acknowledge the
the world’s top-ranked male and female riders from 30
traditional owners of the land which
countries are in town to do battle. There’s a lot on the line
comprises Greater Shepparton. We
for the locals and internationals.
pay respect to their tribal elders, we
The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup is the premier BMX celebrate their continuing culture and
racing series for elite men and women with eight events we acknowledge the memory of their
across the globe acting as qualifiers for the Olympic ancestors.
Games and UCI World Championships.
Cycling Australia is very excited to
Australian stars including Saya Sakakibara and Anthony present rounds of the UCI BMX
Dean will give the home crowd plenty to cheer about as Supercross World Cup in Victoria for the
they seek to shore up their place in the team for Tokyo. first time. We have a long and proud
The Andrews Labor Government is proud to support this tradition of participation and excellence
world-class event through the Significant Sporting Events in BMX, so it’s particularly pleasing to
Program and Regional Events Fund. have this event on Australian soil.
More than 650 events have been funded through the Over two days at the Shepparton
Significant Sporting Events Program and more than half BMX Track we will witness some of the
of those have been held in regional Victoria, boosting local world’s very best Supercross cyclists
jobs and economies. racing as they chase glory at the Tokyo
The Regional Events Fund has supported more than 200 2020 Olympic Games.
events, bringing competitors, officials and supporters to I would also like to recognise Sport
our communities and inspiring more people to stay active Australia for its guidance and
and healthy through sport. significant commitment as Cycling
When not trackside, I encourage you to explore the many Australia’s principal partner.
attractions that the Goulburn Valley region has to offer. We would also like to recognise all the
To all competitors, the very best of luck and to spectators, event staff and volunteers.
families and friends, I hope that you enjoy the 2020 UCI We hope you enjoy the action.
BMX Supercross World Cup in Shepparton.
Duncan Murray
The Hon Martin Pakula MP Chair Cycling Australia
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events
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2. SHEPPARTON BMX CLUB
LOCATION
The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in the 17 Boys and Open Classes at the IBMXF
Shepparton will take place at the Shepparton World Titles, becoming Australia’s first Elite
BMX Track within the Shepparton Sports City BMX Mens World Champion.
precinct. The facility is a purpose built outdoor The venue is situated directly at the rear of
BMX track and sits alongside our Shepparton Wanganui Park Secondary College, north
velodrome – the home of at least six cyclists Shepparton, with the entrance to the cycling
who represented Australia on the World stage. precinct opposite John McEwen Reserve.
The Shepparton BMX Club has a proud history Address:
producing a number of world champions 96 Packham Street, Shepparton, Australia.
across various amateur classes with the Google Map:
highlight being Leigh Egan who in 1984 won http://bit.ly/SportsCityPavilion
MULTI MULTI
PURPOSE 6 PURPOSE 7
SMALL Buildings
EVENT PARKING MULTI MULTI
PAVILION
PURPOSE 4 PURPOSE 5 Road
Parking
Toilets
PLAYGROUND Emergency
RUMBALARA Access Points
WB MAIN MULTI
HUNTER
PITCH 2 PURPOSE 3
RESERVE
BMX TRACK FOOTPATH AND
NUMURKAH ROAD
MAIN GATE TO RUMBALARA
RADIO CONTROL
PAVILION CAR CLUB
VELEDROME
SYNTHETIC
MAIN HOCKEY MULTI PURPOSE
PITCH 1 STADIUM
1
PLAYGROUND
MURRAY
SLEE
PAVILION EXIT
PACKHAM STREET
ENTRY
PICNIC
TENNIS
COURTS SYNTHETIC
WANGANUI
MULTI MULTI ATHLETIC
OVAL NETBALL
PURPOSE PURPOSE TRACK
COURTS
1 2
ENTRY EXIT
BRAUMAN STREET
SHEPPARTON CBD
5km
MELBOURNE
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3. REGISTRATION
How to Register:
All riders must register through their National Federation or UCI BMX Team. No individual entries will
be accepted.
Registration opens at 12:00 CET on 9 January 2020 and will close at 12:00 (midday) CET on 23 January 2020.
Rider registration is to be done online via the UCI website: www.uci.org
Click Web services in the footer at the bottom of the page
• Under the heading UCI World Cups, click “Riders registration”
• Use your personal login and password for your National Federation or UCI BMX team.
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Entry Fee and Payment: Late Registration
The rider entry fee for the UCI Shepparton BMX Late registration is only possible through the
Supercross World Cup is AUD $400. Riders can National Federation or UCI BMX Team of which
pre-pay their entry fee by requesting an invoice the rider is a member. The entry fee for a late
at the time of registration. Alternatively, riders registration is $800 AUD and must be paid on
can choose to pay in cash (AUD) or by credit site (via cash or credit card). Late entries are
card during rider confirmation on site. entries handled after the online registration
deadline (12:00 CET 23 January 2020) and
If pre-payment is selected, please ensure you
before the riders’ confirmation deadline, which
take your payment receipt to the competition.
is 19:30 AEDT on Thursday 30 January 2020.
For more information regarding pre-payment,
Once the riders’ confirmation deadline has
please email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au
passed, no more late entries will be accepted.
with your enquiry. Please note if using a pre-
payment method, entry fees must be received
into the organisers bank account before the
rider can register on site. Direct deposits must
reference “BMX” + include Team.
Rider confirmation:
All teams must attend the riders’ confirmation
on Thursday, 30th January, 2020 between
17:30 & 19:30 at the Main Pavilion within
Shepparton Sports City to confirm their
riders, including presentation of licenses for
each rider, and passports, in case requested in
advance by the Secretary commissaire.
Shepparton Sports City – Main Pavilion
http://bit.ly/SportsCityBMXTrack
Riders that were registered through the online
system who are unable to participate still need
to pay their entry fee to the organiser if their
registration was not cancelled prior to the
online registration deadline.
10 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDE4. COMPETITION RULES:
The UCI Shepparton BMX Supercross World Team Bibs
Cup is governed by the 2020 UCI regulations
which can be found at www.uci.org/inside-uci/
constitutions-regulations/regulations
Rider Plates
Each rider will be assigned a front plate by the
UCI Secretary at confirmation.
Team Staff Accreditation
Rainbow accreditation passes are delivered
to the teams during the Shepparton event. If
additional sporting passes are necessary, the
request needs to be sent before the event to Team Bibs will be provided for National
kevin.maccuish@uci.ch teams and UCI BMX Teams by the Secretary
For the request, please indicate the reason, the during the rider’s confirmation upon request.
name and the contact details of the person for Normally one bib is available for each team.
whom they are requested. Larger teams may request a second bib, should
supplies allow (subject to confirmation during
Additional rainbow passes will be distributed
the Team Managers’ meeting).
during riders’ confirmation in the registration
room. This takes place during riders’ confirmation.
Teams will be asked to pay AUD $100 deposit.
The team bibs give access to allocated
places explained by the PCP during the team
managers meeting. This will include the Team
Managers Area.
Bibs need to be returned to the Secretary at
the end of the competition at which time the
deposit will be returned.
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5. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
The Team Managers meeting will take place at the Main Pavilion of Shepparton Sports City –
Packham Street, Shepparton.
Date: Thursday 30th January
Meeting time: 17:00-17:30
Location: Main Pavilion, Shepparton Sports City
All teams should have representation at this meeting.
136. PRIZE MONEY
The Shepparton BMX UCI World Cup will pay prize money in accordance to the table below.
Prize money will be paid in $AUD by wire transfer to each rider’s National Federation or UCI team.
Each prize money winning rider will need to complete the form* found at
www.bmxworldcup.com/prizemoney before the 15 March 2020. After this date there will be no further
prize money payouts.
To complete the form please include the following information:
• Name
• Address
• IBAN Number
• BIC/SWIFT-code
• Bank name
• Bank Address
• Country
If any details are missing, prize money will not be transferred.
RACE PLACING SAT MEN R1 SAT WOMEN R1 SUN MEN R2 SUN WOMEN R2
FINAL 1ST 2,500 EUROS 2,500 EUROS 2,500 EUROS 2,500 EUROS
2ND 1,500 EUROS 1,500 EUROS 1,500 EUROS 1,500 EUROS
3RD 1,000 EUROS 1,000 EUROS 1,000 EUROS 1,000 EUROS
4TH 700 EUROS 700 EUROS 700 EUROS 700 EUROS
5TH 550 EUROS 550 EUROS 550 EUROS 550 EUROS
6TH 450 EUROS 450 EUROS 450 EUROS 450 EUROS
7TH 375 EUROS 375 EUROS 375 EUROS 375 EUROS
8TH 325 EUROS 325 EUROS 325 EUROS 325 EUROS
SEMI FINAL 5TH 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS
6TH 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS 275 X 2 EUROS
7TH 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X2 EUROS
8TH 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X 2 EUROS 250 X 2 EUROS
*Prize money will be paid in Australian dollars in accordance with 2020 UCI Exchange Rate between AUD and Euros.
14 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDEAwards/Trophies
In addition to prize money, the top 3 riders in each
category will be awarded trophies during the awards
ceremony held each day after the end of competition.
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7. EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday 25th January
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
08:00 18:00 10:00 Track Hire Available Shepparton BMX Track
*For track hire contact Shepparton BMX Club via it’s Facebook page
Monday 27th January – Australian Public Holiday
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
08:00 13:00 05:00 Track Hire Available Shepparton BMX Track
*For track hire contact Shepparton BMX Club via it’s Facebook page
Tuesday 28th January
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
17:00 20:00 03:00 UCI Open Track Practice Shepparton BMX Track
Wednesday 29th January
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
17:00 20:00 03:00 UCI Open Track Practice Shepparton BMX Track
Thursday 30th January
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
14:00 16:30 02:30 BMX Australia National Shepparton Sports City
Series Registration Main Pavilion
14:00 16:30 02:30 UCI and BMX Australia Shepparton BMX Track
National Series Team Area
drop offs
17:00 20:00 03:00 BMX Australia National Shepparton BMX Track
Series practice
17:00 17:30 00:30 UCI Team Managers’ Shepparton Sports City
Meeting Main Pavilion
17:30 19:30 02:00 UCI Riders' Confirmation Shepparton Sports City
Main Pavilion
17Friday 31st January
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
09:00 21:30 12:30 Event Village Open Shepparton BMX Track
09:00 10:25 01:25 Women UCI practice Shepparton BMX Track
10.30 11.55 01:25 Group B Men UCI practice Shepparton BMX Track
12.00 13.25 01:25 Group A Men UCI practice Shepparton BMX Track
14:00 16:00 02:00 BMX Australia National Series Shepparton Sports
Registration City Main Pavilion
14.00 16.00 02.00 BMX Australia National Series Team Shepparton BMX Track
Area final drop offs
16.30 17.30 01.00 BMX Australia National Series Shepparton BMX Track
practice (by age groups)
17:30 21:30 04:00 BMX Australia National Series Racing Shepparton BMX Track
Saturday 1st February
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
09:00 16:40 07:40 Event Village Open Shepparton BMX Track
9:00 9:55 0:55 Men Practice - Group B Shepparton BMX Track
10:00 10:55 0:55 Men Practice - Group A
11:00 11:55 0:55 Women Practice
12:00 12:35 0:35 Men 1st Round (racing begins at 12:05)
12:35 12:50 0:15 Women 1st Round
12:55 13:10 0:15 Men – Last Chance
13:10 13:20 0:10 Women – Last Chance
13:30 14:00 0:30 Men 1/16 Finals (racing begins at 13:35)
14:20 14:35 0:15 Women 1/8 Finals
14:35 14:50 0:15 Men 1/8 Finals
15:00 15:10 0:10 Women 1/4 Finals
15:10 15:20 0:10 Men 1/4 Finals
15:30 15:40 0:10 Women 1/2 Finals
15:40 15:50 0:10 Men 1/2 Finals
16:00 16:10 0:10 Women Finals
16:10 16:20 0:10 Men Finals
16:30 16:40 0:10 Awards ceremony
17:00 22.00 05:00 Bikes and Bites Festival Victoria Park Lake
Subject to Change Version 27/11/2019
Teams are advised that during racing, the schedule is a reference only. Pay attention to the staging times announced by the commissaires.
18 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDESunday 2nd February
Start Finish Duration Activity Location
10:15 17:05 07:50 Event Village Open Shepparton BMX Track
10.15 10.40 00.25 Men Practice - Group B Shepparton BMX Track
10:45 11:10 00.25 Men Practice - Group A
11.15 11.40 00.25 Women Practice
12:00 12:35 00:35 Men 1st Round
(racing begins at 12:05)
12:35 12:50 00:15 Women 1st Round
12.55 13.10 00:15 Men – Last Chance
13:10 13:20 00:10 Women – Last Chance
13:30 14.00 00:30 Men 1/16 Finals
(racing begins at 13:35)
14:20 14:35 00:15 Women 1/8 Finals
14:35 14:50 00:15 Men 1/8 Finals
15:10 15:20 00:10 Women 1/4 Finals
15:20 15:30 00:10 Men 1/4 Finals
15.40 15:50 00:10 Women1/2 Finals
15:50 16:00 00:10 Men 1/2 Finals
16:10 16:20 00:10 Women Finals
16:20 16:30 00:10 Men Finals
16:40 17:05 0:25 Awards ceremony
17:00 20:00 03:00 Vehicle access to Team Area
Subject to Change Version 27/11/2019
Teams are advised that during racing, the schedule is a reference only. Pay attention to the staging times announced by the commissaires.
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8. ABOUT THE SHEPPARTON
BMX TRACK
The Shepparton BMX track was first built in start hill, bitumen berms, raised spectator
the 1980s and the Shepparton BMX Club has viewing areas, landscaped surrounds, extensive
a proud history producing a number of world drainage, power upgrades, electronic timing
champions across various amateur classes with capacity, storage capacity, perimeter fencing,
the highlight being Leigh Egan who in 1984 at scoring hut and improved pre staging
the IBMXF World Tittles won the 17 Boys and capabilities via the Shepparton velodrome
Open Classes effectively becoming Australia’s entrance.
first Elite Men’s World Champion.
At the time the track was the only facility in
In 2008 Greater Shepparton City Council in Australia to meet UCI guidelines. In 2018,
conjunction with the Shepparton BMX Club further updates occurred, including the first
secured the 2010 BMX Australia National eight metre start hill in the state of Victoria
Championships which is one of the biggest which was officially used for the first time at the
BMX participation events in the southern BMX Australia National Championships in 2019
hemisphere with over 1,200 participants. With and completing the project was the installation
this event secured to the region, the Council of new lighting for racing and concrete berms.
and Club worked together to build a new world
Over the last decade other significant major
class track to meet the standards adopted by
events hosted at the venue include the
BMX Australia based on guidelines for World
2014 Oceania and BMX Australia National
Championships published by the Union Cyclist
Championships as well as the 2011, 2015 and
Internationale (UCI) in 2008. The aim was to
2016 Victorian State Championships.
provide a high quality and safe facility for all
users of all competency levels. The Shepparton BMX track is located within
Shepparton Sports City
In 2009 world renowned BMX track builder
at 96 Packham St Shepparton 3630. GPS
Tom Ritzenthaler who has built Olympic and
coordinates are 36°21’19.0”S 145°23’29.6”E
World Championships tracks was engaged
to design and supervise the construction of The track is considered by riders as one of the
the Shepparton track. At the time it was the best and fastest in Australia.
only permanent track in Australia to meet the See www.bmxworldcup.com for more
UCI guidelines. information.
During the construction stage some other
important elements of the track project that
were also completed included purchase of a
pro gate starting gate system, new five metre
219. TEAM INFORMATION
Team tent area Rider and Team Manager Seating
Small and large private team areas are A reserved standing area will be available for
available to hire. Team area marquees are team managers and riders to watch the racing.
located within the velodrome. Hire costs are (in This will be accessed using an accreditation or
$AUD) wristband.
• Small Team Area (3m x 3m) = $500(AUD) Please note all general seating is being sold on
• Large Team Area (6m x 3m) = $900 (AUD) a reserved basis, therefore there is no seating
in the spectator stands for riders and team staff
Each team area includes: chairs, table, signage,
unless all tickets are not sold.
access to power and a fan.
During competition, accreditation will not grant
There is also a shared area available for riders
access to the reserved spectator seating, a
to use at no charge.
ticket will be required. Tickets can be purchased
To book a private team area, please complete in advance of the event via the website
the form in Appendix 1 and return to: www.bmxworldcup.com
events@shepparton.vic.gov.au
We recommend booking early as spaces are Performance Analysts
limited and will be offered on a first come, first A row of seats has been reserved in the
served basis. Payment must be received before grandstand for performance analysts. Each
your team area is confirmed. analyst must collect a wristband from the
Team areas will be accessible from 0800 on ticket box to be able to access this area during
Friday, January 31 through to 2000 on Sunday, ticketed sessions. The space is very limited and
will be provided on a first come first served
February 2. Although security will be present,
basis.
organisers take no responsibility for items left
in team areas during event days or overnight. Please contact prior to arriving in Shepparton
UCI Teams are not permitted to bring to reserve a position via
their own tents or gazebos. No vehicles are Megan Treacy
permitted into the team area however drop-off Team Liaison Manager
of equipment can be made between 1400 and events@shepparton.vic.gov.au
1630 on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Teams will have vehicle access to the Team Area
from 17:00 to 20:00 on Sunday 2nd February.
22 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDEAquamoves
Aquamoves is Shepparton’s premier fitness
facility with a modern gym and indoor and
outdoor pools . For International teams a
special discounted 7 day pass which includes
gym and pool access for AUD$25 or 50% off
a single use session has been organised, to
access this special offer please present your
team identification at reception, where you
will be signed up and given an access pass.
Aquamoves is located on Tom Collins Drive next
to Victoria Park Lake and can be contacted at
www.aquamoves.com.au
Parking
Competitors will be able to park within a short
walking distance from the team area however
vehicles are not permitted into the Shepparton
BMX track precinct apart from during drop-off
and pick-up times. More details on entry and
parking directions will be distributed closer to
the event.
Medical
A team of doctors and paramedics will be
present throughout practice and racing. The
team will be based on the track and also have
use of a private medical room throughout the
event.
Goulburn Valley Health
The city’s hospital Goulburn Valley Health
is located approximately 1.8km form the
Shepparton BMX track
Graham Street, Shepparton.
+61 3 5832 2322
www.gvhealth.org.au/emergency-department
23Track Layout:
2020 UCI SUPERCROSS WOR
See draft layout of track & sundry facilities. Check the website for final track updates, images and rider
footage.
EVACUATIO
POINT
x
SPECTATOR SEATING
8 8 8 8
7 7 7 7
6 6 6 6
START
5 5 5 5
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
CORPORATE / VIP
COMMENTARY
PRODUCTION
VIP AMENITIES
TV
TV
BIG SCREEN
COMMENTARY TOWER
PA DESK
TIMING
FINISH
FLASH
INTERVIEW
AREA
SPECTATOR SEATING ALL ABILITIES AREA
CLUB
x
OFFICE
MEDICAL
CENTRE
PRESENTATION
ROOM
GREEN
BAR TIMING
TRACK
EVENT ENTRY FOOD
AMBULANCE
LOC EVENT
EVENT VILLAGE
OPERATIONS STORAGE
PARKING
OPERATIONS
PRO SHOPS
BIG SCREEN
VILLAGE ENTRY
x EVACUATION
POINT x
UCI
BMX ADMIN /
OFFICIALS
- Food x - Gate Access
24 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDERLD CUP - SHEPPARTON
SPECTATOR
PARKING
ON
RIDERS /
TEAMS
WARM UP/COOL DO
WN TRACK
MAIN PAVILLON RIDERS CONFIRMAT
STAGING PRO BMX A NATIONAL
TEAM SERIES TENT SPACES
RIDERS LOUNGE
TENT
SPACES
BMX OFFICIALS
/ VIP
ION / DRUG TESTING
CORNER
RIDERS
WARM UP/COOL DO
WN TRACK
FOOD
BMX MEDIA
NTRY
RIDER E
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
ACCESS ONLY
TICKET BOX
x
BEYOND THIS
AMBULANCE ONLY POINT
EVACUATION
POINT
This site plan is indicative only and is subject to change without notice prior to the event.
25UCI open track practice The Shepparton BMX track will be opening on the following days for UCI open track practice. This will be at a cost of AUD$40 per hour (minimum 2 hrs). Please note the track will be closed at all other times during the week. • Tuesday, January 28 - 17:00 to 20:00 (3 hours) • Wednesday, January 29 - 17:00 to 20:00 (3 hours) Teams will be able to pay in cash only prior to their practice session. This will be paid before you enter the track. Please note these sessions are over a three hour period to manage congestion for riders and ensure rider safety. Other training Other training options at times prior to the event (excluding race week) are to be discussed further with the Shepparton BMX Club via sheppbmxclub@gmail.com or Shepparton BMX facebook page 26 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDE
UCI Officials
Role Name Nationality
President of the Commissaires’ panel (PCP) VINCE Tracey AUS
Assistant PCP BRAYBON Kevin AUS
Secretary MCCANN Norm IRL
3rd commissaire DONOVAN Michael USA
Event contacts
• Kevin MacCuish – Sport and Technical Aspects UCI including event management and coordination
kevin.maccuish@uci.ch
• Anthony Nicolaci – Shepparton BMX World Cup Event Director
+61 437 741 693 or anthony.nicolaci@shepparton.vic.gov.au
• Megan Treacy – Events Operations and Team Liaison
+61 400 572 394 or megan.treacy@shepparton.vic.gov.au
• Sam Saracino – Events Operations
+61 439 842 921 or sam.saracino@shepparton.vic.gov.au
• Kane Osler Event Operations
+61 419 108 002 or info@o2events.com.au
• All General Event Enquiries
events@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Media
All media planning to attend the Shepparton BMX World Cup must be accredited in order to gain
access to the venue. To apply for media accreditation interested media outlets will need to complete
the form found on the website: www.bmxworldcup.com/shepparton. For any questions please contact
our media team directly:
• Fiona Le Gassick - Media Manager
fiona.legassick@shepparton.vic.gov.au or +61 409 042 295
• Nicole Zurcas – Media Officer
nicole.zurcas@shepparton.vic.gov.au
2710. TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION
INFORMATION
About Shepparton Aquamoves is Shepparton’s home for health
and wellbeing, the premier recreational facility
Shepparton is the heart of the municipality,
includes indoor and outdoor swimming
located on the junction of the Goulburn and
facilities, a range of equipment and services for
Broken Rivers. The city is a hub of activity
all fitness levels including state-of-the-art gym,
attracting visitors, event attendees and
group classes and health suits available for all
shoppers with a depth of diversity and culture
members of the community and visitors.
just waiting for you to discover.
Foodies will love the Fryers Street Food strip.
Victoria Park Lake is a community icon
From the delectable coffee, Indigenous
attracting locals and visitors alike to pack a
flavours, Mexican, Indian or a pub meal, the
picnic and relax by the waterfront. Why not
area and the surrounding streets will have your
throw in a line and try to catch “the one” at
senses in overload. With seasonal produce
the lake or in the Goulburn River, or just enjoy
grown, packed and served at many of our
walking or riding your bike on the many paths
fabulous eateries, you can truly appreciate the
that meander around the lake and follow the
Greater Shepparton region and all we have
rivers on the shared path network.
to offer.
28 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDEShopping in Greater Shepparton is more than There’s an enticing cultural scene to explore
an experience - it’s an indulgence! Appealing in Greater Shepparton. Celebrating our
arcades, malls and shopping centres cater to indigenous community, Greater Shepparton
all tastes and budgets. Browse at your leisure has a strong, vibrant mix of local indigenous
through the many specialty shops surrounding art and culture at Kaiela Arts as well as the
Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall, Market Place Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). One of the
Shopping Centre and Riverside Plaza. leading art galleries in regional Australia, SAM
boasts an impressive collection of Australian
Get up close to nature at the Kyabram Fauna
contemporary and traditional ceramics, while
Park, only a short 30 minute drive west of
also hosting a distinct program of temporary
Shepparton, the nature park is home to more
exhibitions. Discover the Aboriginal Street Art
than 600 native Australian animals including
throughout the CBD and entice yourself in the
koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wombats, emus,
visual story of ‘Dana Djirrungana Dunguludja
snakes and crocodiles. The Park is open from
Yenbena-l’ Proud, Strong Aboriginal People.
10am-5pm every day.
For more on where to stay and the Many Great
The young and young at heart will enjoy the
Things on offer in Greater Shepparton head to
everchanging public art exhibition, the Moooving
www.visitshepparton.com.au
Art Cows. Scattered throughout the Municipality
a heard of more than 90 life size fibre glass cows.
The majority of the girls hang out in Monash
Park, however you’ll be able to find them in parks,
gardens, businesses and public spaces.
29Getting to Shepparton
Northern
Territory
Queensland
Western
Australia
South
Australia
New
South
Sydney
Wales
Bathurst
Tas
Albury
Wodonga
2hrs 10mins
Shepparton
Victoria
Melbourne
CBD 2hrs
Airport 1hr 40mins
Geelong
2hrs 45mins
30 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDETravel Airport Direct Bus direct to Shepparton
Transfers from the airport are not provided by Balfour’s Airport Direct travels to and from
the LOC, teams are required to make their own Melbourne Airport twice a day, 7 days a week.
travel arrangements to and from the point of Bookings are essential to guarantee seats.
arrival. Please arrive at the pick-up point 10 minutes
before departure.
Tullamarine Melbourne International www.balfoursairportdirect.com.au/
Airport Passengers should allow a minimum of 1 hour
Tullamarine Melbourne International Airport between arrival and departure flight times and
is located approximately less than 1.40 hours bus arrival/departure times for Domestic Flights
north of Shepparton Central Business District. and 2.5 hours for International Flights. The
There are no direct public transport links from timetable can be viewed using the link below:
the airport to Shepparton, however regular www.balfoursairportdirect.com.au/timetables-
direct trains and buses to Shepparton are melbourne-airport.html
available. If you are not hiring a car or van to get to
To catch the train, you will need to get the Shepparton the LOC strongly recommends this
Skybus ($19.75 AUD an adult – one way only) option as the quickest and most cost effective
to Spencer Street station where you catch the option to get to Shepparton.
train to Shepparton ($26.20 AUD an adult – one
way only) Car or Van Hire
The bus from the Melbourne airport to There are many options for Car or Van hire at
Melbourne city centre to board the V/Line Tullamarine Melbourne International Airport.
train service to Shepparton at Spencer Street Options are available on the Tullamarine
takes approximately 40 minutes. Links are then Melbourne Airport official website:
available direct to Shepparton via the train www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/
services that run regularly. Once you arrive in To-from-the-airport/Melbourne-Airport-Car-
Shepparton you will be able to access Uber and Rental
the local Taxi service. Melbourne Airport offers six car rental
The Melbourne to Shepparton timetable can companies that are all under one roof, located
be viewed using the link below: on the ground floor of the airport at Terminal
www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Timetable-list T123 car park. Search and compare the best
deals to suit your travel needs today.
31Getting Around Shepparton Accommodation
The Shepparton BMX Track is located For a full list of accommodation in and around
approximately 5kms from the town centre. No Shepparton to suit all budgets and to book
public transport services to the track. Transport your accommodation online go to
is available by: www.visitshepparton.com.au/stay or email the
team at the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre
Shepparton Taxi Service
at info@visitshepparton.com.au
(61) 3 5822 2214
www.greatersheppartontaxis.com
Visa
Shepparton Uber
Participants from some countries will need to
www.uber.com/shepparton/
obtain a visa in order to enter Australia. Should
this be the case then we are able to provide you
Weather conditions
with a letter of invitation to the event in support
Typical temperatures in Shepparton during of your visa application.
February range from 13 (overnight) to 31
Should you need to receive such a letter,
(middle of the day) however during the
please email the following information
summer months it is not uncommon to hit 40.
to Event Director
• In January the overnight is 15 to 32
anthony.nicolaci@shepparton.vic.gov.au
during the day.
• The full name, nationality, date of birth
• All riders and spectators will need to stay
and passport number of each person that
hydrated at all times.
requires a visa.
• The sun sets around 8.30pm.
• Whether the person seeking a visa is team
staff or a rider participating in the event.
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11. EVENT INFORMATION
The LOC organising committee is looking forward to hosting the first Supercross World Cup event in
Australia in over a decade and is planning a festival like atmosphere at the event and in the city while
the event is in Shepparton.
Spectator Ticket Prices:
Spectator tickets will be available for purchase via www.bmxworldcup.com. Ticket prices are shown
below:
Early Bird (prior to December 31 2019) – Note a child is between 5 and 15 years old, children under 5 are free
• General Admission Adult (day) = $15
• General Admission Child (day) = $8
• General Admission Adult (weekend pass) = $25
• General Admission Child (weekend pass) = $12
• Family weekend pass (two adults and two kids – extra kids $10 each) - $50
• VIP Package (Saturday) = $100
• VIP Package (Sunday) = $100
• VIP Package (Weekend) = $160
Standard price (post January 1 2020):
• General Admission Adult (day) = $20
• General Admission Child (day) = $10
• General Admission Adult (weekend pass) = $30
• General Admission Child (weekend pass) = $15
• Family weekend pass (two adults and two kids – extra kids $12 each) - $75
• VIP Package (Saturday) = $100
• VIP Package (Sunday) = $100
• VIP Package (Weekend) = $180
(VIP Package includes beer, wine, soft drink and food from 1:30pm through to 4:30pm)
For more information on tickets and inclusions, head to the website.
Food
An event village will be open during the event with a variety of food for riders and spectators. Please
be aware that during competition breaks this will be very busy.
Water will be available for purchase but there will also be a hydration station set up at the event. The
water from the tap in Shepparton is safe to drink unless stated. It is recommended to have some cash
with you as not all vendors may have eftpos facilities.
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EOI GUIDEExpo / Pro shops
There will be an event village that will have an expo element with an array of various pro shops and
event merchandise available.
Spectator Parking:
Spectator parking is available on-site. Simply follow the marshals and directional signs upon arrival to
Shepparton Sports City.
Bikes and Bites Festival
To celebrate the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in
Shepparton, the city is coming together to host a party
on Saturday February 1. The Bikes and Bites Festival
will take place in the heart of Shepparton at the iconic
Victoria Park Lake.
The free event will see a convoy of food trucks, a bar,
bike displays and demonstrations, a sports zone, water
activities on the lake, plenty of kids entertainment, live
music and so much more. The Festivities will kick off at
5pm and continue into the evening.
2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP EOI | 35Media Accreditation
All media persons planning to attend the event
must be accredited in order to gain access to
the venue. Media accreditation applications
will open closer to the event. For more
information check out the Media guide and to
apply please visit www.bmxworldcup.com
Only media with proven significant distribution
will be granted media accreditation.
Join, follow and share the 2020 UCI BMX
Supercross World Cup – Shepparton
• Facebook: BMX Supercross World Cup
Shepparton
• Official website:
www.bmxworldcup.com
36 | 2020 SHEPPARTON BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP COMPETITION GUIDE12. USEFUL INFORMATION
Key Contacts
If you need further information about the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Shepparton, please
contact the following:
Sport & Technical Aspects: Kevin MacCuish
BMX coordinator
Kevin.MacCuish@uci.ch
Local Organising Committee: Anthony Nicolaci
Greater Shepparton City Council
anthony.nicolaci@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Team Liaison Contact: Megan Treacy
Greater Shepparton City Council
megan.treacy@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Event operation contacts: Sam Saracino
Greater Shepparton City Council
sam.saracino@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Kane Osler
O2EVENTS
info@o2events.com.au
Media contacts: Fiona Le Gassick
Greater Shepparton City Council
fiona.legassick@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Nicole Zurcas
Greater Shepparton City Council
nicole.zurcas@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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12. APPENDIX 1 – TEAM TENT
BOOKING FORM
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