Registration
Entries now at https://mwsmtb.lilregie.com. Individual entries will be accepted via the registration portal. Riders must be currently enrolled at and attending an intermediate or secondary school at the time of a particular event.
● Enduro (END) – $35ea.
● Down Hill (DHI) – $60ea.
The Courses
Cross Country
Practice:
Friday 11th Oct 24.
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Merging with Enduro and DHI)
Lap Guideline: Proposed laps and waves are below.
Note: Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website, and social media platforms and the issuing of an updated event manual.
The XCO (U10, U13, U14) event will be run over Grade 2/3 trails. Starting with a gravel road climb before entering into the trail network. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Swamp Monster, Ice Breaker and Riff Raff.
Pass through the start/finish line (located on Scotts Rd at the entrance to Swamp Monster) when completing a loop.
The XCO (U15, U16, U17, U20) event will be run over Grade 2/3/4 trails. Starting with a gravel road climb before entering into the trail network. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Swamp Monster, Ice Breaker, Riff Raff, About Time (in reverse), Foo Fighter and Riff Raff.
Pass through the start/finish line (located on Scotts Rd at the entrance to Swamp Monster) when completing a loop.
Lap Guideline: Proposed laps and waves are below.
| Age Group | Course | Laps | Total Distance | Wave |
| U20 Boys | Long | 4 | 14 km | A |
| U17 Boys | Long | 3 | 11.5 km | A |
| U16 Boys | Long | 3 | 11.5 km | A |
| U15 Boys | Long | 3 | 11.5 km | A |
| U20 Girls | Long | 3 | 11.5 km | B |
| U 17 Girls | Long | 2 | 7 km | B |
| U16 Girls | Long | 2 | 7 km | B |
| U15 Girls | Long | 2 | 7 km | B |
| Age Group | Course | Laps | Total Distance | Wave |
| U14 Boys | Short | 5 | 12.5 km | C |
| U13 Boys | Short | 4 | 10 km | C |
| U10 Boys | Short | 4 | 10 km | C |
| U14 Girls | Short | 4 | 10 km | D |
| U13 Girls | Short | 3 | 7.5 km | D |
| U10 Girls | Short | 3 | 7.5 km | D |
Enduro
Seeding: Riders will need to self-seed within their age/gender groups. Riders will be released from the start of each stage at 30sec intervals.
Description: Enduro will consist of the accumulated time to complete Enduro stages. Untimed transitions to the start of the next stage must be unassisted i.e. NO SHUTTLING.
Courses: Easy (4 stages), Hard (5 stages)
Age Groups: U10, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U20
Categories: Girls, Boys.
Course and Uphill Routes: The trails for the Enduro stages are described in the following map sections. To get to the start points, riders will be required to ride up the MTB trail network, the shuttle will be operating for other park users. As such, the shuttle road will not be closed for the event.
Note:
Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website, and social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
To avoid issues with timing, the course will remain closed until riders have completed their race.
| Course | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD | FORTH | FIFTH |
| Hard | About Time/Rocky/Rambo | Karearea/Chewy (to CPC) | R&V Full | MTG/H-J/KR | Foo Fighter Full |
| Easy | About Time | Karearea (to CPC) | Twister to Shuttle Pickup | Foo Fighter Fill |
Down Hill
The DH event will be run over Grade 3/4/5 trails. A starting date platform would be established at the top shuttle hub to drop into the start of Foo Fighter. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Foo Fighter, Container link, Lower Foo Fighter, Mind-the-Gap, and Miss-Damina. Ending at the Shuttle Hub.
Event Schedule
Fri 11th Oct – Practice
Sat 12th Oct – XCO and Enduro – Arapuke Forest Park
9:00am – 9.30am Late registration and registration pack collection for XCO
9.45am Compulsory XCO Race Brief
10:00am XCO Race Start
11:00am – 12noon Late registration and registration pack collection for Enduro event
11.45am XCO Prizegiving
12:00noon Compulsory Enduro Briefing (All riders/All age groups).
12.15pm – Enduro race starts.
3:00pm Race ends
3:15pm Enduro prize-giving
Sun 1st Oct Downhill – Arapuke Forest Park
8:30am Compulsory event brief (at Shuttle Drop-off) – All age groups
9:00am Practice Starts (3hrs allowed for practice).
12:00pm Lunch/Reset
12:30pm Race briefing (at Shuttle Drop-off) – All age groups
1:00pm Seeding runs start (or earlier if possible)
2:30pm Race runs start (or earlier if possible)
3:30pm Prize-giving (or earlier if possible)
The 90min time allocation for both the ‘seeding run’ and ‘race run’ allows for 150 riders to be run at 30sec intervals and a 15min contingency for injuries, sweeping the course and reset between runs.
At the completion of runs, riders will be shuttled back to the shuttle hub at the top of the park.
Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website, and social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
Note: All times are subject to change. Follow the Manawatū-Whanganui Schools MTB Competition Facebook page for updates.
Equipment Requirements
For equipment requirements, please refer to the MTB Protection Policy in the MTBNZ Technical Regulations. Items of note include
XCO
- MANDATORY: A helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is compulsory.
- Highly Recommended: Sunglasses or protective eyewear.
- Highly Recommended: Full Finger gloves.
ENDURO
- MANDATORY: A helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is compulsory.
‘Enduro Style’ 2-piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted.
- Highly Recommended: A full-face helmet. A helmet with a chin-bar and meeting approved Safety Certification (see below) is permitted.
Approved Safety Certification standards are: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH), UN/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698, NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133.
Note: Helmets must be worn at ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING IN THE PARK, including practice runs and when moving between Enduro stages. The chin bar may be removed when not racing.
- Highly Recommended: Elbows/Forearm protection.
- Highly Recommended: Knee/Shin protection:
- Highly Recommended: Shoulder / Spinal / Neck protection
- Highly Recommended: Full Finger gloves
- Recommended: Protective eyewear.
DOWNHILL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Junior – (includes U10, U12, U14, U15, U16, U17)
- MANDATORY: Full Face Helmet – Any 1 or 2-Piece helmet with approved Safety Certification (see below) is permitted.
‘Enduro Style’ 2 Piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted if they meet the approved Safety Certification below. Note the Chin-bar must be attached any time the rider is on course.
Must achieve one of the following approved Safety Certification standards: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH), UN/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698, NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133.
If you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard, please consult your helmet manufacturer’s information.
- MANDATORY: Neck Brace – Leatt (leatt.com) or similar to work in conjunction with the Full Face Helmet.
- MANDATORY: Elbows/Forearm Protection – Regardless of the length of the shirt with the following properties:
- Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
- Can be standalone elbow protectors or as part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.
- Can be elbow only or combined elbow/forearm protection.
- MANDATORY: Knee/Shin Protection – regardless of the length of shorts/pants with the following properties:
- Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
- Can be standalone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.
- Can be one-piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.
- Highly recommended: Spinal Protection.
- Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body
- Cover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tailbone
- Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design
- Can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest
- Motocross style “roost guards” are NOT PERMITTED unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector
- Highly recommended: Shoulder Protection.
- Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
- Outer shells should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic.
- Can be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.
- Highly recommended: Hand Protection.
- Full Finger Gloves
Downhill Protective Equipment Requirements: Seniors: U19 (includes U20 Boys in Schools grades)
The regulations for U20 vary slightly to the Junior grade. Please refer to the MTBNZ Technical Regulations for full details. It is recommended that you comply with the regulations for the Junior grades.
Getting to the event
