Thank you for registering for our second race of the season. We are all really looking forward to some great racing action, and can't wait to see you all there tomorrow.
 
Please review the moto sheet for the race. We have 127 entries between class and cruiser this week so we will divide into three sessions.
Striders and Novice classes will start practice at 8:30am, with racing from 9:00-10:30am.
Intermediate classes will start practice at 10:30am, with racing from 11:00am-noon.
Experts and cruiser classes will start practice at noon, with racing at 12:30pm.
Please note that you may not be in a class matching your skill level. You should attend the session that matches the class of your moto group(s).
You need to check that you are listed in the class/cruiser groups you expected. That your plate number is correct (remember that plate numbers are updated each year).
If there are any issues, please contact [email protected] immediately and let us know so we can correct them. We will accept corrections to the moto sheet until 7pm today.
 
Because we live in a time of COVID, we are running three sessions tomorrow. In addition, we ask that only one parent or guardian attend per family. This is very important to keep us under the 100 person gathering limit. We also ask that spectators spread out around the facility (there is lots of room) to maintain sufficient social distance, and that spectators wear masks while sitting trackside for additional safety. Please do not crowd together. As always, no parent should enter the track itself, with the exception of a single parent helping balance bike riders if required, and a parent of a five or under rider who needs assistance at the gate. If you are entering the track for one of the previous reasons, please wear a mask. In the event of a crash, we will have masked corner workers who will assist the riders. Please allow us to bring your rider to you in the spectator area.
 
Please screen for the following before attending tomorrow. If any of the answers are positive, please do not attend. Let us know via email and we will refund your fee for the race.
  • Fever/Chills
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
  • Sore throat/difficulty swallowing
  • Runny nose (unrelated to seasonal allergies)
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Not feeling well, headache, tiredness and muscle aches
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
  • In the last 14 days, have you had close physical contact with a person who:
    • was sick with a respiratory illness (had a new or worsening cough, fever or difficulty breathing)?
    • has returned from travel outside of Canada in the last 14 days?
    • was a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19?  
  • In the last 14 days, have you travelled outside of Canada?
To reduce crowding after the race, we will not distribute our normal awards after the race. We will keep track of who is owed a medal and distribute them later in the season. If this is your first ever BMX race, we will have a new rider trophy for you that you can collect on your way out.
 
If this is your first time racing, please let one of our volunteers know and we will talk you through the race day procedures.
 
I know everyone looks forward to hitting up the concession stand, but we won't be operating it tomorrow to keep our volunteer count lower. Please make sure you bring lots of water and any snacks you might need, along with your folding chair and sunscreen.
 
As you know, the club is run entirely by volunteers. We have recruited volunteers (thanks to our great volunteers and our volunteer drill sergeant Sofia Damm) for tomorrow, but we are always looking for fresh recruits. Let us know at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.
 
We are looking forward to another great race tomorrow. We want everyone to have fun, while also keeping the event safe and COVID free. Let's all do our part!
 
John Clarke
Nepean BMX Track President