Virginia State Championship Series

Welcome to the 2008 Virginia Championship Series. The season begins with the first State Qualifier on April 5, 2008 at NOVA BMX in Woodbridge and concludes with the State Final Event on October 18, 2008 at Richmond BMX in Richmond. During the Championship Series, races will be held at each of the local tracks throughout Virginia. The State Champion in each age and proficiency level will be determined at the State Championship Final Event. Qualified racers will be invited to the President’s Cup Competition to represent the State of Virginia.

Schedule of Events

State Qualifiers:
#1 - September 13, 2008 - NOVA BMX, Woodbridge
#2 - May 17, 2008 - Richmond BMX, Richmond
#3 - June 14, 2008 - Hampton SuperTrack BMX, Hampton
#4 - July 26, 2008 - Winchester BMX, Winchester
#5 - July 27, 2008 - Winchester BMX, Winchester

State Championship Final Event:
October 18, 2008 - Richmond BMX, Richmond

Event Times:
Saturday Qualifiers:
10:00am – 12:00noon - Registration, Bike Inspection and Practice
1:00pm - Race starts
Sunday Qualifiers:
9:00am – 11:00am - Registration, Bike Inspection and Practice
12:00noon - Race starts
State Championship Final Event:
10:00am – 12:00noon - Registration, Bike Inspection and Practice
1:00pm - Race starts

REGISTRATION

ENTRY FEES
" Entry fees will be accepted in the form of cash, check, or money order.
" Qualifiers are $20.00
" Championship is $35.00
" The first four (4) state qualifiers raced are $20.00 each. Riders competing in four (4) qualifiers can race qualifier five (5) for free. (Rider must pay for four qualifiers to get the fifth one free.)

DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. It is the individual responsibility of parents and riders to visit the VABMX Web site for changes and updates. Although every effort will be made to inform riders of changes, VABMX and Track Directors are not responsible for notification of schedule changes.

Rider Awards, Eligibility, & Qualifications

AWARDS

" The VABMX 2008 State Series Plaque will be awarded to each rider upon completion of their 1st Qualifier of the season. At each subsequent race, the rider will be given a finish place plate representing the finish of the day to put on the series plaque. It is the responsibility of each rider to pick these up within 30 minutes of race completion.
" All riders that meet the full qualification criteria and race in the Championship will be awarded the VABMX State Jersey, a trophy for the series, and the VABMX Number Plate with the number indicating their overall finish in the VABMX State Series.
" All riders earning a VABMX State Series Plate Number from 1st through 15th will be invited to represent the State of Virginia at the President's Cup Competition.
" Jersey presentation will be before the President's Cup Competition.
" Any NBL racer can race in the Championship Final Event. Those who do not meet the 2008 VABMX State Series Qualifications will receive the Trophy of the Day. (Trophy of the day will not be awarded to those receiving series trophies).

QUALIFICATIONS

" Full qualification in the VABMX 2008 State Championship Series requires all riders to participate in a minimum of 3 out of 5 VABMX State Qualifiers.
" A rider accumulating more than the required number of races will carry points from the best 3 races into the State Championship.
" Points for the State Championship Final Event will contribute toward the rider's State Championship point total.
" Points will be scored using the NBL's "Local Award Point Chart" with double points contribution to the state standings.
" Riders whose first registration with the NBL occurs during the VABMX qualification season are encouraged to fully qualify for the series. See the VABMX "New Rider" program for alternative qualifications and awards if full qualification is not otherwise feasible.

PROFICIENCY UPGRADES
" All riders that experience a proficiency upgrade must inform the Clerk of Course. If it is determined that a rider knowingly races in the wrong proficiency, the rider will beimmediately reclassified. Points will be taken away from all races where the rider raced in the wrong proficiency.
" There will be no freeze date for the State Series. It is the responsibility of the rider and/or parent to ensure that proficiency updates are reported to the Clerk of Course and are properly noted on moto sheets. It is not the responsibility of the State Commissioner of the Clerk of Course.
" The State Officials will enforce the rules set forth in Chapter 15 of the NBL 2008 Official Rules of Competition.

NEW RIDER PROGRAM

" New Rider eligibility applies to any NBL proficiency class based on registration date. Any new riders joining the NBL for the first time in any class or proficiency after April 5, 2008 (the date of the fist State Qualifier) can still qualify for selected VABMX State Series awards listed below. Riders who join the NBL after July 27, 2008 (the date of the last State Qualifier) are not eligible for additional 2008 awards but would be eligible for applicable State Championship Event awards as referenced in that section. Riders who fully qualify in the standard VABMX State Series program will earn awards per the standard section regardless of New Rider status or registration date.

" New Rider Awards:
o New Riders participating in at least two (2) State Qualifiers and the State Championship will earn a VABMX State Champion Jersey, a trophy for the series, and a State Number Plate.

o New Riders participating in only one (1) State Qualifier and the State Championship will earn a trophy for the series and the VABMX State Number Plate. New Riders meeting this level may purchase the State Champion Jersey in the initial Jersey Order.

o Points will be counted for all races as earned and will contribute towards the State Championship standings as referenced in the Awards section of the 2008 Virginia BMX State Series Program. Keep in mind that New Riders who earn points for one or two State Qualifier races will be ranked behind riders who fully qualify even if their point totals are higher than fully qualified riders.

o New Riders earning a number from 1 through 15 in their age and proficiency class and meeting all minimum NBL requirements will be invited to the President's Cup Competition. Other President's Cup information is referenced in the Awards section of the 2008 Virginia BMX State Series Program.

" New Riders must race in the State Championship Final Event to receive any of the above mentioned items.

" All State Championship Final Event riders will receive a Trophy of the Day.

NBL RULES

" NBL rules will be strictly enforced. All participants at any sanctioned event, as well as those in their company, are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Riders may be penalized, and even suspended, for failure to meet those standards.
" Per Chapter 16 of the NBL 2008 Official Rules of Competition: "Sandbagging will not be tolerated. If any Rookie or Novice rider is determined by the officials to have intentionally avoided getting a move up award towards advancement to the higher proficiency, he or she will be moved to last place and awarded two move up awards for that race. The referee can recommend the rider being moved to the higher proficiency."
" NBL requires a minimum of two local races (single point, double point, or Warnicke race, but not including National Prerace, National, Regional, or State Qualifiers) be completed to be allowed to race in the President's Cup. Local race events counting toward this criteria must be completed from January 1, 2008 through the day of the State Championship Final Event. The points at these races will not factor into the state series.
" President's Cup participation requires wearing the Virginia State Jersey and use of a 3-digit "NBL Number" plate.

ADDITIONAL RULES

" State Championship Ranking may be displayed by the rider earning the points in the earned class on any Virginia Track in State and Local races following the State Championship. Should the rider advance in age or proficiency, the number is still authorized to use in the new class. State Ranking is relinquished at the conclusion of the new States Championship Series Final Championship Event.
" Any rider using the Virginia State Series ranking number at any Virginia Track in the State must use the Virginia State Series Championship Final Event Number plate awarded by the state.
" The Virginia State Commissioner and the Virginia State Board may establish criteria to fill President's Cup Competition positions below those of the Fully Qualified State Champions. This criteria must be consistent with current NBL policies which currently require participation in at least two local races, participation in the state series, and competing in the State Championship. Refer to the VABMX New Rider Program for one example of these alternate rules.

Award Purchases

" The Virginia State Commissioner and the Virginia State Board will make available any excess Jerseys, Number Plates, and other suitable award items to riders including those who did not otherwise earn such awards. The rider may purchase these items at a price determined by the board, generally set at or near the cost of the item including expenses.