Date 21. 05. 2006 (3419) |

UEC BMX Championship Rounds, Organiser and Dates 2007 UEC BMX Championship Rounds, Organiser and Dates 2007 Round 1 and 2 - Belgium - 21st and 22nd April Round 3 and 4 - Czech Rep. - 5th and 6th May Round 5 and 6 - Switzerland - 19th and 20th May Round 7 and 8 - Latvia - 9th and 10th June Round 9 and 10 - Holland - 23rd and 24th June Round 11/12 Finals - France - 13th, 14th and 15th of July UEC BMX Final Rounds 2008, Germany, at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th of May UEC BMX Indoor season 2006/7 Round 1and 2 Geneva Switzerland at 2nd / 3rd of December 2006. Round 3 and 4 Zwolle Holland at 13th / 14th of January 2007 Round 5 and 6 Finals Fredericia Denmark at 10th/11th of February 2007 Letter from Ilja Kesic to all bmx federation Dear Friends I’m usually not a men who tells people what to do, but sometimes it’s really necessary to tell what should and what has to be done by the organizer, Commissars and as well by the riders at the UEC BMX Championships. So through this letter I like to give a small guide for Commissars and Organizers of UEC BMX Races. Nearly all of these suggestions will become the rules for the next year and will come in the Cahier des Charges. The fact is we are having the best organized races in Europe, but it doesn’t mean we have to stop and not do more for this sport and riders as well as teams and organizers. Only together as one strong block, we can get more out of this and develop. We need to follow our rules and experience. The best rule is not of any use, if it’s not followed. To our riders I would like to say, it is not enough to talk about be professional, you need to show you are pros at work and it means you need to follow the rules and agreements as well. Rain is not a reason to stop or cancel the race. The block which is being run, must be finished, and should only be interrupted in case of storm, heavy wind or lightning. The track conditions are the same for all riders. It’s not fair to others to stop the race once a block is begun. Not in any other sport is this done. Motor GP riders do 200km/h in the rain. They just pay more attention! Riders know the gate can slip, even if it’s ‘weather proofed’. The start hill can be slippery as can be the turns. They know this and should pay attention to it, and show their skills. The Track Manager should not stop the race in case of just rain. He should continue the motos. Riders that do not get on the gate will get a DNS, no points for EC Ranking or UCI ranking. The gate will be dropped (even if empty) and the moto numbers will continue. No racing, means no money. They want to be treated as pro’s, the should do their job… even in the rain! Just like everybody else! All the helpers on the track and the public is getting wet while they are waiting. It’s just disrespectful. To the organizer: Why we have the truck rules, and Cahier des Charges, why we have the track inspectors? I want to see progress! I wrote very clear to all organizers of 2006 what has to be done at gate to avoid troubles in case of bad weather. They signed the contracts, but on the gate nothing was done. Now is the time to increase the pressure. All organizers of European Championship rounds in the future have to pay the Deport sum of 3000 CHF (2000€). By good Organization they get money back, if not they loose them. This sum has to be paid to UEC till end of October this year for the 2007. New Cahier des Charges will be ready till Finals at Cheddar and I will invite there all organizers to sign up them together. To Chief Commissaries; you are the highest authority on the track during the races, follow the rules, make your orders and instructions clear. Treat all other officials, riders and the organizer with respect, because only in this way, you and your orders will be respected. Do you job also when you have to order sanctions against riders or other officials? You have a very good education and experience other wise you were not appointed for this job. To Chef d`Equipe: You do your job very good and your relationship with UEC Commission and other officials are correct. You are the highest representative of your Federation, not any team chef or any rider. In every circumstance, you are responsible for your riders, also if they are part of a National or a Factory Sponsored team. To the team Chefs and Trainer: You have nothing to do inside the track. You have for you the assigned area, please stay there. If needed, the Chef Commissar will call you. Please don`t tell the Chief Commissar, me or any other officials what we have to do, we know what we have to do. We don’t tell your rider how he should ride the track or complain to you when your rider makes a mistake. That is your job, look and lead your riders correct, don’t drink and smoke in front of them. Show what of sportsmen you are. That is your job. Please do it. Rules are there to be followed. The track manager needs to enforce his rules and not let riders or other officials dictate them. He’s the boss. He runs the show throughout the whole event. A lot of riders, Chef d`equip and team Chef share my opinion. With kind regards Ilija Kesic