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Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Southern Cape #3 When: 20 August 2016 Where: Montessori, Knysna, Western Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Southern Cape #2 When: 23 July 2016 Where: Cairnbrogie Farm, Plettenburg Bay, Western Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Southern Cape #1 When: 11 June 2016 Where: NMMU Campus, Saasveld, George, Western Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: North West #4 When: 27 August 2016 Where: Brits HS, North West Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: North West #3 When: 13 August 2016 Where: Friesland Farm, North West Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: North West #2 When: 30 July 2016 Where: Hartebeesport HS, North West Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: North West #1 When: 28 May 2016 Where: Rustenburg HS, North West Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Eastern Cape Final When: 27 August 2016 Where: Hopewell Conservation Estate, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Port Elizabeth #3 When: 20 August 2016 Where: HTS Daniel Pienaar, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Port Elizabeth #2 When: 6 August 2016 Where: Norm-Hudlin Trails, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Port Elizabeth #1 When: 23 July 2016 Where: Norm-Hudlin Trails, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: East London #3 When: 14 August 2016 Where: Hillview MTB Track, Eastern Cape Category: MTB Venue: Hillview mtb track, Hillview farm, East London (please note, will take approximately 10 minutes longer than to 3 Silos) Registration Time: from 09:00 to 11:30 Tracks: - Track 1 - Sub Nippers and Nipper girls – 1.04km, 35m elevation – Sub Nipper Girls – 3 laps, Sub Nipper Boys & Nipper girls 4 laps - Track 2 – Nipper boys, Sprogs and Primary School Sub Juniors – 2.5km, 85m elevation – Nipper B & Sprog Girls – 3 laps, Sprog boys & SJ Girls 4 laps, Sub Junior Boys – 4 laps - Track 3 – All High School categories – 3.1km, 99m elevation – Sub juniors – 4 laps, Youth – 5 laps, Juniors 6 laps Race times: 12h00 - Sub Nippers and Nipper girls 12h45 - Nipper Boys, Sprogs and Sub Juniors in Primary School 14h00 - All High School Categories Entry forms: On the day at the track Entry fees: R50.00 Track open: Every day before event. Morning of race until 10:00 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: East London #2 When: 3 July 2016 Where: Baysville Special School, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Entries:- on the day at the track Registration:- from 10:00 Track open from 08:00 to 11:00 for practice Racing starts:- 12:00 – Sub Nippers, Nippers and Sprogs, 13:15 – Sub Juniors, Youth and Juniors Entry fees:- R50.00 Track distances:- 1.2km – easy track for sub Nippers and Nipper girls, 3.2km – Medium-Intermediate for Nipper Boys and Sprogs, 3.6km – hard Intermediate. Tracks are not technically difficult, but will challenge the strength and fitness of our young riders. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: East London #1 When: 12 June 2016 Where: 3 Silos Adventure Park, Eastern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Gauteng #4 When: 17 September 2016 Where: Wonderboom HS, Gauteng Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Gauteng #3 When: 20 August 2016 Where: St Stithians, Sandton, Gauteng Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Gauteng #2 When: 23 July 2016 Where: HS Bekker, Magaliesburg, Gauteng Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Gauteng #1 When: 21 May 2016 Where: Phoenix High School, Vereeniging, Gauteng Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Western Cape #4 When: 17 September 2016 Where: Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Schools League was developed as a national initiative to enhance the profile of mountain biking, and cycling in general, within the school sports structure. By creating a national platform, we are enhancing the credibility and relevance of the sport in a structure dominated by the mainstream sports like cricket, rugby, soccer and netball. Top schools are already recognising the sport and are awarding colours to learners who excel while many are activating school teams and programs. The League is open to all scholars between the ages of 7 – 18 who are interested in riding in a lap format competition. Although taken seriously by many, our main aim is to encourage more kids on bikes. School teams as well as individuals are welcome to enter. All rider points will automatically be allocated. PRE (ONLINE) ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R60 | High school age categories – R70 LATE ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R80 | High school age categories – R90 GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION: Rregister 30-40 minutes before race 08h00 – 13h30 || Registration 08h10 – 08h50 || Course practice (register before riding) 09h00 – Sub Nippers 09h30 – Nipper Boys || 09h35 – Nipper Girls 10h00 – Sprog Boys || 10h05 - Sprog Girls 10h30 – Sub Junior Boys A || 10h35 – Sub Junior Girls A 11h10 – 12h00 | Course practice (when course is clear) 12h00 – Sub Junior Boys B 12h40 – Youth Men B 13h30 – Youth Men A 14h15 – Girls (sub junior B, youth A & B, junior) 15h00 – Junior Men PRIZEGIVING Primary school categories after sub junior girls A || High school categories after junior men WHO CAN ENTER: Sub-Nipper Boy (7-8) SNB --- 2008-2009 --- Sub-Nipper Girl (7-8) SNG Nipper Boy (9-10) NB --- 2006-2007 --- Sub-Nipper Girl (9-10) NG Sprog Boy (11-12) SB --- 2004-2005 --- Sprog Girl (11-12) SG Sub-Junior Boy A (13) JBA --- 2003 --- Sub-Junior Girl A (13) JGA Sub-Junior Boy B (14) JBB --- 2002 --- Sub-Junior Girl A JGB Youth Men A (15) YMA --- 2001 --- Youth Women A (15) YWA Youth Men B (16) YMB --- 2000 --- Youth Men B (16) YWB Junior Men (17-18) JM --- 1998-1999 --- Junior Women (17-18) JW SEEDING: High school age category riders that finished in the top 15 from Western Cape #3 at HS Montana will be seeded as long, as they pre-enter online by no later than Tuesday, 13 September 2016. All results can be found at www.trailtag.co.za and more information at www.spurmtbleague.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Western Cape #3 When: 27 August 2016 Where: HS Montana, Worcester, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Schools League was developed as a national initiative to enhance the profile of mountain biking, and cycling in general, within the school sports structure. By creating a national platform, we are enhancing the credibility and relevance of the sport in a structure dominated by the mainstream sports like cricket, rugby, soccer and netball. Top schools are already recognising the sport and are awarding colours to learners who excel while many are activating school teams and programs. The League is open to all scholars between the ages of 7 – 18 who are interested in riding in a lap format competition. Although taken seriously by many, our main aim is to encourage more kids on bikes. School teams as well as individuals are welcome to enter. All rider points will automatically be allocated. PRE (ONLINE) ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R60 | High school age categories – R70 LATE ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R80 | High school age categories – R90 GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION: Rregister 30-40 minutes before race 08h00 – 13h30 || Registration 08h10 – 08h50 || Course practice (register before riding) 09h00 – Sub Nippers 09h30 – Nipper Boys || 09h35 – Nipper Girls 10h00 – Sprog Boys || 10h05 - Sprog Girls 10h30 – Sub Junior Boys A || 10h35 – Sub Junior Girls A 11h10 – 12h00 | Course practice (when course is clear) 12h00 – Sub Junior Boys B 12h40 – Youth Men B 13h30 – Youth Men A 14h15 – Girls (sub junior B, youth A & B, junior) 15h00 – Junior Men PRIZEGIVING Primary school categories after sub junior girls A || High school categories after junior men WHO CAN ENTER: Sub-Nipper Boy (7-8) SNB --- 2008-2009 --- Sub-Nipper Girl (7-8) SNG Nipper Boy (9-10) NB --- 2006-2007 --- Sub-Nipper Girl (9-10) NG Sprog Boy (11-12) SB --- 2004-2005 --- Sprog Girl (11-12) SG Sub-Junior Boy A (13) JBA --- 2003 --- Sub-Junior Girl A (13) JGA Sub-Junior Boy B (14) JBB --- 2002 --- Sub-Junior Girl A JGB Youth Men A (15) YMA --- 2001 --- Youth Women A (15) YWA Youth Men B (16) YMB --- 2000 --- Youth Men B (16) YWB Junior Men (17-18) JM --- 1998-1999 --- Junior Women (17-18) JW SEEDING: High school age category riders that finished in the top 15 from Western Cape #2 at Bloemendal Wine Estate will be seeded as long, as they pre-enter online by no later than Tuesday, 23 August 2016. All results can be found at www.trailtag.co.za and more information at www.spurmtbleague.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Western Cape #1 When: 16 June 2016 Where: Southey Vines Cycle Park, Somerset West, Western Cape Category: MTB PRE (ONLINE) ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R60 | High school age categories – R70 LATE ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R80 | High school age categories – R90 HOW TO ENTER: 1. Check if your child already has an Amarider profile at www.amarider.co.za - they might have one if they've entered any Amarider/Dirtopia events over the past year otherwise you'll create one down the line 2. Create a parent profile on www.amarider.co.za or login if you already have one 3. Click on the event, register your child’s profile (if they don't have a profile) and select the race distance and follow the prompts. ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 12 JUNE AT 00H00 (this includes payment). No pre-entries will be taken after that. Late entries will open on race day at the additional fee. Parents are to download and complete the indemnity form at www.spurmtbleague.co.za - bring it along to the event. You will only need to complete one for the duration of the 2016 season. LAP / DISTANCE INFORMATION – lap info is provided on race day. The course guideline can be found on the website. CLOTHING As the riders are representing their school at these events, we strongly advise that school cycling kit to be worn. Should the school not have kit as yet, plain kit will be permitted – no boldly branded kit is to be worn. GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION: 08h30 – 13h30 || Registration 08h30 – 09h30 || Course practice (register before riding) 09h30 – Sub Nippers 10h00 – Nipper Boys || 10h05 – Nipper Girls 10h30 – Sprog Boys || 10h35 - Sprog Girls 11h00 – Sub Junior Boys A || 11h05 – Sub Junior Girls A 11h40 – 12h10 | Course practice (when course is clear) 12h15 – Sub Junior Boys B 12h45 – Youth Men B 13h20 – Youth Men A 14h00 – Girls (sub junior B, youth A & B, junior) 14h45 – Junior Men PRIZEGIVING Primary school categories after sub junior girls A || High school categories after junior men Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Northern Cape #1 When: 7 May 2016 Where: Benfontein, Northern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page