STXC
STXC races will be held at a NEW venue in Bentonville, Arkansas. Additional details on the race course are on facebook. There will be a designated parking area and riders and spectators are encouraged to ride to the site. It’s recommended to ride to the venue from school, work, or your car as a warmup. Please use both front and rear lights if you are riding back from the venue afterwards…
COVID-19 EVENT PROTOCOLS FOR APRIL 15th, APRIL 22nd, APRIL 29th, MAY 5th, MAY 13th, MAY 20th 2021
The OZ Trails Town Series Short Track is committed to putting on a safe race environment and will be adhering to C.D.C., Arkansas State and U.S.A. Cycling best practices.
The following pages depict some of the protocols that will be in place to help with participant and staff safety. Please note, as the COVID situation continues to develop the protocol may also change. The final protocol will be shared with all participants day of the of the event.
If you are sick stay home, regardless if it is COVID related or not. Stay home if you have any COVID symptoms or have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID or you yourself have tested positive within 14 days of any Town Series events. Please follow all event signage and staff instruction while at the event. Respect the volunteers and staff and don’t hassle us for enforcing rules that are for everyone’s well-being.
Sincerely,
TGP
Course description:
Dates/Times/Locations
April 15th – 5:00pm-7:30pm
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Clockwise Direction
April 22nd – 5:00pm-7:30pm
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Counter Clockwise Direction
April 29th – 5:00pm-7:30pm
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Clockwise Direction w/ a twist
May 5th – 5:00pm-7:30pm
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Counter Clockwise Direction w/ a twist
May 13th – 5:00pm-7:30pm
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Clockwise Direction w/ a twist
May 20th – 5:00pm-7:30pm (Series FINALS)
Price Coffee Road-East of Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville-Racers choice for Final Course
Start Times & Race Duration for STXC (Short Track):
3:00pm – Day of (Onsite) Registration begins
3:00pm – Course opens for pre-riding
4:30pm – Juniors (9-12) 10 min.
4:50pm- Older Junior Boys ages 13-18 (racing for 20min.)
5:15pm – Older Junior Girls ages 13-18 (racing for 20min.)
5:30pm to 6:00pm Young Riders Jam Session (8 and under)
5:35pm – Women’s C / Never-Ever’s or Beginners (racing for 20min.)
6:00pm – Men’s C, B + Single Speed (racing for 25min.)
6:30pm – Women’s B, A and E-Bike (racing for 25min.)
7:00pm – Men’s A & E-Bike – (racing for 30min.)
*The short track course and surrounding area will be open for pre-riding on race days from 3:00pm through 4:25pm, when Juniors are ready to start their race. If time allows, racers will also be able to pre-ride the course outside the track in between race heats (but you have to stay behind the last rider, so you don’t interfere with the race or confuse course marshals). No pre-riding the course after 5:30pm
General Event COVID 19 Protocol:
Masks required at all times when social distancing standards cannot be met while at venue.
Avoid touching, hugging and gathering in large groups.
Wash hands frequently.
No spitting or yelling.
Cough and sneeze into the crease of your arm.
Dedicated COVID staff will be in place at high traffic areas to ensure mask wearing and social distancing is being observed.
Anyone not following guidelines or ignoring staff instructions will be asked to leave venue.
Hand sanitizer available at high traffic areas.
Handwashing stations at portable restrooms.
Bring your own sanitizer and other hygiene products.
COVID signage will be throughout the venue reminding participants to
social distance and wear mask.
Town Series will held in open outdoor setting for low volume crowds.
Spectator attendance to be determined four days prior to each event.
Please review USA Cycling rider health check list prior to attending
event.