Rules and Regulations

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Bike:

• Two working brakes
• Bar plugs/ends on handlebars
• U11's are not permitted to be using clip-in shoes and pedals
• Recommended - Dual Suspension bike, downhill specific tyres, hydraulic disc brakes

Gear:

• Full-face helmet with a fixed non-detachable mouth-piece that satisfies the current Australian or equivalent international standards
• A jersey or shirt covering the elbows
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• NO singlets allowed
• Full-finger gloves
• Fully enclosed shoes

• Recommended - Body armour, goggles and neck braces

NOTE: The Race Director reserves the right to deem any participants clothing or equipment unsatisfactory. It is up to the participant to ensure they meet the above minimum requirements for the purpose in which they are intended.

We have a strict concussion policy which is simply "if in doubt, sit them out". If concussion is suspected, the rider will not be allowed back on track unless they have a letter from their doctor supporting their return to sport. Riders, mums and dads do not get a say in this decision.

Riders please take care of each other and if you see someone coming off heavily and landing on their head, either knocking themselves out or looking disorientated please take note of their number and chat to them to make sure they dont get back on the bike. Afterwards let someone know of their plate number (track marshals, photographers, caravan crew, transport crew etc)

Link to AusCycling concussion policy: 

The code applies to all people associated with our series.  The Rookie Cup wishes to operate in a nondiscriminatory environment where people show respect for others and their property. Please line up for shuttles nicely at the back of the line, you will all get plenty of runs in. 

We also operate in an environment free from harassment of any kind. We are a child-safe series and take our provision of a family friendly environment very seriously. All individuals are expected to show a commitment to The Rookie Cup policies, rules, procedures, guidelines and agreements. 

Unacceptable Behaviour

• 'Sledging’ other athletes, officials or event organisers in person or online
• As The Rookie Cup is a junior series, all events are alcohol free and you are not permitted to consume alcohol on site
• Damaging another person’s property or depriving them of that property
• Not stopping or slowing down when there is a clear issue on the track such as a downed rider to the side of the track
• Swearing, inappropriate comments or language

Let's be safe, enjoy riding our bikes and have some fun!!

• All riders on the course during an event must be registered participants. 
• All riders on course during an event must have an event number plate specific to the event attached at all times.
• No practicing is permitted on a course while a race is being conducted.
• Any riding/participation in the Rookie Cup events are at your own risk. This includes but not limited to: rider injury, spectator injury, damage to personal belongings, lost property etc   
• A compulsory practice run must be provided which all riders must complete before the qualifying run. 
• A mark or sticker is to be placed on the rider’s number plate after the completion of a run during compulsory practice.

• Riders must complete the entire distance of the race or as directed by Race Officials. 
• Riders must finish with their bicycle at hand.
• The riders finish is defined by the moment the leading edge of the front wheel crosses an imaginary plane rising vertically from the finish line drawn on the course surface. 
• The responsibility for following the official course lies with the rider.
• A rider is not permitted to take any shortcuts or to omit a circuit or take other advantage of a similar nature against opponents.
• If a rider exits the intended course for any reason, they must return to the course at the same point from which they exited. The Chief Commissaire will however, decide if any advantage was gained if the return to the course is different from the exit. 
• Riders must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstruction at the earliest opportunity. 
• Any walking or running of the course is carried out in deference to any riders still riding their bicycles. 
• A rider may only change his/her bike between races. 
• A rider must not use offensive or abusive language, act in an un- sportsman like manner, be disrespectful to the officials or ignore the race regulations.
• Riders must respect the countryside and ride only on the official course. 
• The rider must avoid polluting the area and must not leave any waste or litter. 
• No glass containers of any kind are permitted on or near the race course.