Battle of Hastings BMX Competition
Attendees Info

Thanks for attending Battle of Hastings 2021, this page is full of useful info for attendees
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EVENT SCHEDULE

 

Friday Practice, Non ticketed and free to spectate,

Venue Opens: 9am
Practice starts: 11am
Close: 10pm

The Source Park shops and courtyard will be open as usual and spectating of practice will be free of charge


Saturday Park Session and Best Trick events

Doors: 2:30pm
Park Session Starts: 4pm
Best Trick Session Starts: 5:45pm
Ends: 6:05pm approximately
Plaza Video premieres*: 8pm

Courtyard and Source Shop open as usual 9am - 10pm
*Premieres of the Plaza session videos (filmed on Friday) being shown in the Courtyard and results announced, All ticket holders are welcome to attend and party!


Sunday Finals

Doors: 2:30pm
Finals Starts: 4pm
Ends: 6:10pm approximately
Courtyard Get Together*: 6:30pm - 10pm
After Party: Brass Monkey: 9pm - Late

Courtyard and Source Shop open as usual 9am - 10pm
*All ticket holders are welcome to attend and party with Free Entry.

EVENT FORMAT

Battle of Hastings uses a unique team format allowing for captains to pick 3 of their favourite riders to ride along side them. See below for all the sessions and event format.

FRIDAY PLAZA SESSION

Each team selects 2 riders from their team to film an edit in our Plaza in one hour which will be judged by our panel.
Edits will be live to watch in the courtyard Saturday Night and the results announced. Plaza edits are filmed in private with no spectators

Saturday PARK SESSION

Each team selects 2 riders from their team to compete in the Bowl Session. Each rider gets 3 one minute runs as well as attempts for their last trick.

Saturday BEST TRICK SESSION

Each team selects 1 rider from their team to compete in the best trick session. All riders will ride together and can use any obstacle in the park. Riders will be judged on their best trick only and not overall performance. The best trick session lasts for 20 minutes.

SUNDAY FINALS

The 5 teams with the most points from the 3 previous sessions will make it to the Final. The finals follow a similar format to Saturday's Park Session but with all 4 riders from each team competing. The team who performs best in the Final only is crowned the overall winner*

*awards are also awarded for each individual session winner and overall rider of the competition

AFTER PARTIES

 

THE SOURCE coURTYARD

The Courtyard will open all weekend long until 10pm where you can buy drinks, food and party. The Plaza edits will be premiered on the Saturday night after the event.


SUNDAY AFTER PARTY AT BRASS monkey

All ticket holders will get free admission to the after party at Brass Monkey in Havelock Road on Sunday from 9pm

FAQ

PARKING

The Source Park is easily reached by Road or Rail and there is ample parking near the event. For more information on travel and parking please visit: https://www.sourcebmx.com/pages/source-park-location

Can I bring my bike to the Battle of Hastings?

Unfortunately due to space no Bikes will be allowed inside the Source Park when the event is on.

Can I bring my own food and Alcohol?

Unfortunately our license won't allow food or Alcoholic drink brought into the venue. Food, drink and alcohol will be available within the Source Park

Can I film and take photos?

Yes from the balcony area you will be allowed to film or take photos. You will not be allowed onto the course level.