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  • Waikato Schools MX Challenge 2026

    Hosted By Patetonga Motorcycle Club
  • Secondary Schools Friday 13th March

    Primary/Intermediate Schools Saturday 14th March

  • ONE EVENT LICENCE
    (Only to be filled out if you do not have a MNZ Licence)
    I do not have a MNZ Competition Licence therefore require a
    One Event Licence for this event:
    In the absence of holding a MNZ Competition Licence, I acknowledge that I am able to
    compete by partaking on a One Event Licence. By reading and acknowledging this
    disclaimer, the Supplementary Regulations and the following rules I acknowledge that I
    adhere to all conditions to compete at this event using the One Event Licence.
    The ability to compete whilst using a one event licence may be withdrawn at any time by
    Motorcycling New Zealand.
    I acknowledge that I will wear an approved helmet, along with approved boots, gloves, and
    motocross clothing as per the MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport – see www.mnz.co.nz
    I acknowledge that no drugs or alcohol are permitted at this event, and I am not under the
    influence of either.
    I acknowledge that I may be subject to random drug & alcohol testing as per the MNZ
    Manual of Motorcycle Sport.
    I acknowledge that I have no medical condition that prevents me from safely participating in this event. I have not suffered concussion, or a head injury in the last three weeks.
    My motorcycle is in a safe operating condition and type suited to the events that I am
    partaking in.
    I acknowledge that attending riders briefing is compulsory.
    It is a condition of entry that all person having any connection with promotion, organisation,
    and conduct of the event including land owners, will be absolved from any liability out of any accident however caused and resulting in damage to property and or in respect of
    death or personal injury.
    I fully indemnify Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., its agents representatives, employees,
    contractors, other competitors and promoters from and against any liability, whether or not
    due to any act or omission of these parties which arises from my participation in the event
    including by way of example any accident, damage or injury.
    I agree that I have no medical condition that prevents me from safely participating in this
    event. I have not suffered concussion or had a head injury in the last three weeks. I
    acknowledge that should I suffer a head injury or concussion three weeks prior to this
    event that I will not partake due the MNZ stand down period.

     

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  • DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Patetonga Motorcycle Club and
    Motorcycling New Zealand Inc


    1. I have read the Supplementary Regulations for this Competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct.
    2. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
    3. I wish to take part in the Patetonga Motorcycle Club WAIKATO SCHOOLS MX CHALLENGE 2026 despite the above risks.
    4. Neither I, or anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
    5. I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
    6. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
    7. I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
    8. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
    9. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
    10. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
    11. I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the Motorcycle Club for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
    12. MNZ supports the FIM/IOC Charter on drugs in Sport. MNZ uses the services of Drug Free Sport NZ and other agencies to professionally carry out the testing. I acknowledge by signing this form I maybe subjected to a drug/alcohol test at any time. I agree to such testing. I further agree that my name can be published by MNZ as having taken part in a drug/alcohol test together with the results of that testing.
    13. I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.

    SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS & GENERAL RACE INFORMATION


    MNZ Permit No: TBC

    VENUE:
    Patetonga Motorcycle Track
    Top Rd
    Patetonga
    Natural terrain with man-made enhancements.

    OFFICIALS:
    MNZ Steward: Phil Bryan
    Clerk of the Course: Daniel Bryan
    Riders Representatives: To be appointed at Riders Briefing
    Race Secretary: Maurice Hayman
    On Site Medics: Peak

    ENQUIRIES:
    Entry enquiries: Maurice Hayman
    aristocrat.services65@gmail.com
    or 027 473 5762

    SIGN ON:
    Friday 7-00am to 8-00am .….Riders briefing 8-10am
    .....Practice starts 8-20am
    Saturday 7-00am to 8-00am .….Riders briefing 8-10am
    .....Practice starts 8-20am

    PROTEST COMMITTEE:
    MNZ Steward, Club Representative and Rider Representative

    ENTRIES/REFUNDS: 5.5a All entries must be accompanied by the correct fees. If the rider is unable to attend and notifies the Secretary of the meeting by phone or by written word prior to, but not including the event day or in case of a two day meeting, the practice day, entry fees to be refunded in full if all passes are returned. In the case of a telephone cancellation written application must follow, postmarked before the event or practice day.

    LAPSCORING: Electronic lap-scoring will be supplied by
    Aristocrat Services Ltd using mylaps transponders.

    START: Will be clutch start behind backward falling gates.

    PRACTICE/QUALIFYING: Each class would have 1 look lap
    and 3 hot laps. (Gate picks from qualifying. These will be the
    gates picks used for the whole day)

    ACCEPTANCE AND CONFIRMATION: Entries will not be
    processed unless entry form is filled out correctly and
    payment has been received. Patetonga MCC reserves the
    right to shift any entrant from the novice class to the
    competitive class and vice versa as it sees fit. Confirmed
    entry list will be on the Patetonga Motorcycle Club website &
    be available prior to the close off date.

    FORCE MAJEURE: For reasons of Force Majeure, should a
    meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled any entry fee
    refunds will be made at the sole discretion of the Organisers.
    The Organisers reserve the right to alter the meeting format
    as deemed necessary.

    BIKE NUMBERS: All bikes must have front/side number or
    letters on the day to help officials with timing, points scoring,
    commentary & or stewarding reasons. Duplicate bike
    numbers will be asked to change their number.

    BODY ARMOUR: The rider acknowledges to the wearing of an
    approved helmet, along with approved boots, gloves, proper
    mx gear & body armour for the riders protection.

    NOISE TESTING: Bike noise must be to a maximum limit of
    96Dba, as per MNZ Regulations.

    SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: All riders attending this event must
    be attending a school (Y1 – Y13) as at the day of racing

    RIDER AGES: Photo ID may be requested upon signing on at
    the race day registration if there is any question re eligibility.
    *Special Note* re 12 – 14 yrs 125cc / 250F class, riders
    must be 14 years old to be eligible to compete on a 250F
    bike - no younger age exceptions will be permitted

    RACE DURATION:
    Friday: All classes 3 races per class
    Main Track Race duration 12 minutes plus a one lap
    Saturday: All classes 3 races per class
    Mini Track Race duration 9 minutes plus a one lap
    Main Track Race duration 10 minutes plus a one lap
    NB: The Organizers reserve the right to alter the race
    duration & or merge classes etc to ensure the meeting
    remains on schedule

    RANDOM TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS:
    As per MNZ Rule 10.1

    POINTS SCALE:
    In the event of a tie, overall result will be based on count back
    as per MNZ Rule 6.7a.
    1st 50; 2nd 46; 3rd 43; 4th 41; 5th 40; 6th 39; 7th 38; 8th 37; 9th
    36; 10th 35;…… 35th 10; 36th 9; 37th 8;38th 7; 39th 6; 40th 5; DNF
    3; DNS 0

    TROPHY SCALE:
    1st to 5th All classes
    1st to 3rd School (Secondary, Primary/Intermediate)
    School - The top 3 riders points (not including novice or
    second class) to get total school points. School with most
    points wins.

    PRIZEGIVING: To be held at the track following racing

    CLOSING DATE: Friday 6th March 2026
    There will be a minimum of 6 prepaid entries for a class to
    exist, and a maximum of 40 Friday, 40 Juniors & 30 Minis
    Saturday riders per class. Once 40 Friday, 40 Juniors & 30
    Minis Saturday entries are received for any class any extra
    entries will be put on a reserve list and will be notified. THERE
    WILL BE NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON THE DAY!

    TIMING AND RESULTS: Patetonga Motorcycle Club
    website www.patetongamx.co.nz & also posted on
    mylaps (as soon as they are available)

    CAMPING: Camping is available at the track. $10 per vehicle

     

    NZ Battle of the Secondary Schools Series 2026 &
    Broxy Rider Coaching NZ Battle of the Primary/Intermediate Schools Series 2026

    SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

    VENUES:

    Round 1 Hawkes Bay MX Schools Challenge, Twist MX Argyll Track 1080 Argyll Road, Argyll 4276– Hawkes Bay (confirmed)

    Round 2 Waikato MX Schools Challenge, Patetonga Track – Top Rd, Patetonga (confirmed)

    Round 3 Manawatu Horowhenua MX Schools Challenge, Gold Coast MX Track Himatangi Block Road, Manawatu-Whanganui, (confirmed)

    Round 4 South Waikato MX Schools Challenge, South Waikato Motocross Park, 53 Moffat Road, Amisfield, Tokoroa (confirmed)

    Round 5 Paeroa MX Schools Challenge, 237 rotokohu rd, Paeroa (confirmed)


    CONTACTS:
    Points Co-ordinator: Maurice Hayman
    aristocrat.services65@gmail.com or 027 473 5762

    POINTS SCALE: – For all races
    In the event of a tie, overall result will be based on count back as per MNZ Rule 6.7a.
    1st 50; 2nd 46; 3rd 43; 4th 41; 5th 40; 6th 39; 7th 38; 8th 37; 9th
    36; 10th 35;…… 35th 10; 36th 9; 37th 8;38th 7; 39th 6; 40th 5; DNF 3; DNS 0
    If there are more than 4 rounds then you get to drop your 2 worst races( best 13 races).
    If there are more than 5 rounds then you get to drop your 3 worst races( best 15 races).

    Secondary Schools
    TROPHIES –
    Each event’s prize giving will be at the track.
    Overall at last round:

    Trophies – 1st to 5th for each class
    1st to 3rd for Schools

    CLASSES:
    12 – 16 yrs 85cc / 150Fcc (competition grade Y9-Y13)
    12 – 14 yrs 125cc / 250Fcc (competition grade Y9-Y13)
    15 – 19 yrs 125cc (competition grade Y9-Y13)
    15 – 19 yrs 250Fcc (competition grade Y9-Y13)
    12 – 19 yrs Woman 85cc – 250Fcc (open all in Y9-Y13)

    NOVICE CLASSES:
    12 – 16 yrs 85cc / 150Fcc
    12 – 14 yrs 125cc / 250Fcc
    15 – 19 yrs 125cc / 250Fcc


    Primary/Intermediate Schools
    TROPHIES –
    Each event’s prize giving will be at the track.

    Overall at last round:
    Trophies – 1st to 5th for each class
    1st to 3rd for Schools

    CLASSES:
    50cc Intro MX 5-7yrs
    50cc Intro Trail 5-7yrs
    50cc MX 6-8yrs
    65cc MX 7-8yrs
    65cc MX 9-11yrs
    53-149cc Trail 7-11 yrs
    Mini Girls(MX50, MX65 & Trail)
    Pro 65cc 8-11yrs
    8 - 11 yrs 85cc / 150Fcc
    12 - 13 yrs 85cc /150F/125cc

    Birthdays:
    If your birthday affects the class you are in for the event during the series, then you can enter both classes at no extra cost as long as both classes are not run together and split start on the day, else you will have to choose which class. In doing both classes you will only get points in one class for the event and the other for the series

     

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