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We need more Track Commissaires to support our racing events.

Commissairing suits people who like to support racing events, those who like to keep an eye on the racing and those who like to work in a team of likeminded people. Training is given and no special experience, or prior knowledge is required.

For younger Commissaires there are many opportunities in this central volunteering role, including, potentially, international duties. If, however you want a more relaxed role then you may wish to copy the Commissairing programme of some of our Commissaires. This commonly involves never commissairing anywhere other than at Preston Park. In this case there is a small commitment of around 6 to 16 nights a season. There are many other ways to play the role between these two extremes.

It is a friendly and fun role with a free cup of tea!

For more information please contact Anthony Rogers at sponsor@scrl.co.uk.

For more information from British Cycling go to https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/commissaire.

The next (free!) Trainee Track Commissaire course closest to us is 14th April 10.00am to 5.00pm in South Portsmouth.  Contact Dan Greenwood Tel: 07940 302249 Email: dangreenwood@britishcyling.org.uk.

Sign up for the course here.

Closing date for signing up is 1st April.

 

 

UPDATED: Please see updated Sunday Winter Series dates.

Ah Christmas!  Turkey!  Mince pies!  Too much of everything!

If you’re looking for some motivation to try and keep you from scoffing too many mince pies over Christmas, and leaving you with far too much work to do come Spring, then feast your eyes on the provisional dates for next years SCRL racing instead!  Burn some calories instead of gaining them!

We’ve got all sorts of racing lined up for you this year, so there’s something for everyone.  If you haven’t tried any of these disciplines before why not have a go?  It could be your calling!

Some of these dates are yet to be fully confirmed and will be added to the calendar when they are.  Until then, here’s the ‘dates for your diary’.

Sundays: Winter Series Circuit Races

SCRL will be promoting six Sunday morning circuit races (that’s races for road bikes rather than track bikes) at the Preston Park track through February, March and April.  The plan currently is to race a Youth A and B race, a womens all categories race, a mens category 4 race, and a mens category E/1/2/3 race each Sunday.  We are looking to try and run enough of these to run it as a full series.

The provisional dates are:

• Sunday 11th February – CANCELLED
• Sunday 25th February – CANCELLED
• Sunday 4th March
• Sunday 18th March
• Sunday 1st April – MOVED TO 8th
• Sunday 8th April
• Sunday 15th April

Wednesdays: Accreditation

To race in any of the track events (that’s any meeting using a fixed gear ‘track’  bike) you must be accredited.

Accreditation sessions are the three Fridays the same weeks:

• Friday 6th April
• Friday 13th April
• Friday 20th April

For more information about accreditation for new riders check the accreditation page.  Accredited riders are also welcome (you must still pay the fee) to come along for a ride round and to help give the new riders a feel for what riding in the bigger bunches is like.

Wednesdays: Track League

The Sussex Cycle Track League 2018 season begins with two warmup Wednesday sessions.

• Wednesday 4th April
• Wednesday 11th April

The warmup sessions are for any already accredited riders who want a chance to get their track bike chops back into shape ahead of the season.  Sessions are semi-structured.  There are usually a few ad-hoc races to get things going.

The league proper begins with a commisaires special on Wednesday 18th April and continues every Wednesday until the final night on Wednesday 15th August.

Fridays (Bi Weekly): Veterans and Womens Track Series

Series?  Yes, with six events this year we are hoping that the Vets and Womens track race evenings can be run as a series.  This means a league-like table with accumulated points over the six weeks and an overall winner in each category.

As numbers dropped last year near the summer holidays, we are running these earlier in the year for 2018.

The dates are:

• Friday 27th April
• Friday 11th May
• Friday 25th May
• Friday 8th June
• Friday 22nd June
• Friday 6th July

Fridays (Bi Weekly): Circuit Races

In much the same format as the Sunday winter series, a series of circuit (road bike) races for 4th cat Men, and women in all categories over six races.

Provisional dates are:

• Friday 18th May
• Friday 1st June
• Friday 15th June
• Friday 29th June
• Friday 13th July
• Friday 27th July

Just one more thing ….

All of these events have a minimum marshalling requirement.  Not enough marshalls = event cancelled.  We will be putting out a more detailed appeal soon but, if you can volunteer at ANY of the events to make things run smoothly then please get in touch via the contact us page.

More Questions?

See the “About” and “Start Racing!” menus at the top of the page which should answer most of your questions.  The FAQ page may be a good place to start.

Hi forgot to mention in previous emails, we do need all the race numbers back.  Please it you still have yours then bring it along on Saturday or give it to someone to bring along.  Thanks

Dave

If you have anything to raise at the AGM the last call for submissions is at 5:00pm this evening (Friday 17th).

Please use the contact form here to contact the comittee with any items.

The minutes from last year are available here.

P.S. As a double reminder, for those to whom it is relevant, remember that the PPYCC AGM is prior to this at 3:00pm, same venue.

This Saturday we look forward to welcoming you to SCRL’s Annual Awards & AGM. With a stack of medals and trophies plus prize money to present we really have good reason to celebrate the past season.

Equally important are your ideas for the 2018 track season. On the night we want to hear your ideas on what you think will help strengthen SCRL in the future and the action required to make it happen!

 SCRL Committee

SCRL 2017 Awards and AGM Saturday 18th November 2017 , 5.15pm – 7.30pm, Knoyle Hall, Brighton

The AGM on November 18th is fast approaching.  If you have any items you want raised on the agenda please get them to us by the end of next week.

Please use the contact form here to contact the secretary with any items or email secretary@scrl.co.uk directly.

The AGM is at Knoyle Hall on Knoyle Road, Brighton at 5:15pm on November 18th.

Save the date: Saturday 18th November, 2017, 5.15pm – 7.30pm, Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, BN1 6RB

After another successful season of track racing at Preston Park it is time to congratulate our riders and thank our helpers at SCRL’s Annual Awards & AGM.

Similar to previous years, the Annual Awards and AGM is an opportunity to review the season and make our plans for 2018. Your continued support is much appreciated and essential for the future growth and success of the league in 2018.

Incidentally, PPYCC will also hold their AGM / Awards at Knoyle Hall on the same day between 3pm – 5pm .. .don’t worry, we will make sure there are plenty of refreshments on the night – all cake donations will be gratefully received!

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you on the 18th November!

SCRL Committee

The SCRL AGM has been booked in to our usual venue, Knoyle Hall on Knoyle Road Brighton, for November 18th. Times are expected to be around 5:15 to 8ish but more details are to follow.

There is much to cover and discuss as well as the prize giving so do your best to be there!

Also, those of you wishing to attend the PPYCC AGM will be glad to know that the same venue has been booked for earlier on the same evening for everyone’s convenience (more details to follow through the PPYCC channels).

Hi

With the season over its time for the committee to get things tidied up and part of that is collecting in the race numbers ready for next season.  If you haven’t managed to return your number (plus any temporary ones you may have had) you can post them back to me at 45 Brittany Road, Hove, BN3 4PA or pass them on to one of the committee or you can drop them off at the track during a PPYCC session on a Saturday morning.  Please try to get them back to us a soon as possible.  Thanks

It’s been a long summer, and a difficult few weeks, but the last week of the league is upon us.

With the pursuit finals, and a few places in the league still within a few points grasp, it’s all to play for.

Please also remember that numbers need to be returned this week, so try to pass on your number to someone else who is attending if you can’t make it. Missing numbers have to be replaced by the league which of course brings a cost which ends up passed on in rider fees, so it really helps if you get your number back to us.

Lets go out with a bang!