Masters Program

Who: “Masters” Men and Women 30+ divided into 5-year age brackets (30-80+)

What: Timed events each evening (100 meters [1/3 lap] to 4000 meters [12 laps].

Events may be run individually or pursuit style (2 riders on track at time, starting on opposite side of track)

Mass start events held each evening (Sprints, Scratch, Handicap, Madison and creative events.

Progressive pace event behind a special motor pacing motorcycle for those who want to increase their top speed and enjoy an excellent workout behind the “motor”.

Where: “Washington Bowl” Velodrome located in Washington Park in the City of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

From I-94 take Hwy 142 / HWY S (Exit # 340) head east approximately 6 miles to 22^nd Av to Washington Park. (Entrance to park is on 22^nd Av just south of the fire station.)

Why: Season Awards: A chance to win the Wednesday Masters Rider of the Year Trophy (1 place).

There is also a season awards for each category (3 places). Riders will earn points each night for each of the schedule events. Points are awarded on a sliding scale, based upon the total number of riders (regardless of age/sex) based upon your fastest time. (Example: 12 riders in the 200m TT – fastest rider will earn 12 pts, second fastest will earn 11 pts, ….12th fastest will earn 1 pt. You earn points all year long for both your category and for the overall (min. of 5 nights in order to qualify for the overall and category awards). All riders earn 1 point each night in the progressive pace event for participating. Bonus points will be given for the following events: [ABR TRACK NATIONALS Aug. 23-24 (6 points per event)], [Central States Masters July 19-20 (5 points per day)], [WI District Master Track Champ. 2 points per event], 4 points for rain outs if you come to the track and races cancelled.

Equipment: Road or Track bicycles for timed events. No shifting for timed events. For Massed start events, Road and Track bike may have their own separate events. For the progressive pace race only track bikes should be used. If allowed by the driver of the motor, road bikes may ride behind the track bikes.

Registration: Registration begins around 6:00pm. No advance registration is required. No late fees apply.

Entry Fee: $12 per night (Season Pass for Wednesday nights $100). ABR membership is required.

ABR Memberships available at registration. Annual ABR fee is $25 and a one-day license is $5.

Schedule: May be adjusted to get the program finished in a reasonable time or if threatening weather is possible.

May 7: flying ½ lap flying lap 333m Unknown Distance

May 14: flying 200 m standing lap 333m Chariot (1 lap)

May 21: flying 100 m standing 500m Team sprint

May 28: flying 200 m standing 1500 m Miss and out

June 4: flying 200 m standing kilo Unknown Distance

June 11: flying 500 m standing 2000m Keiren

June 18: flying ½ lap standing lap 333m Sprint

June 25: flying lap standing 3000m Handicap

July 2: flying 200 m standing 500 m Team Pursuit or Team Sprint

July 9: flying 750 m standing 2000 Miss and Out

July 16: flying 200 m standing 4000m Snow-Ball

July 23: flying 500 m Points race Half lap sprint/ half lap rest/ half lap sprint

July 30: flying kilo standing kilo (1000m) Madison or Points race

August 6: flying 200m standing 500m Team Pursuit or Team Sprint

August 13: flying ½ lap standing 1000m Handicap Elimination

August 20: flying 200 m standing 2000 m Pursuit

August 27: flying 200 m catch and out 1 lap slow race / Awards Party – PARTY