Proudly presents the

2017

NSW State Championships

June 8th to 12th 2017

Possum’s Puddle

Bloomfield Colliery, Ashtonfield NSW

The Hunter Valley Model Marine Club Inc. would like to extend an invitation to all financial members of the Australian Model Power Boat Association to attend the 2017 NSW State Championships.

LOCATIONPossum’s Puddle within the Bloomfield Colliery mining lease

Four Mile Creek Road, Ashtonfield(east of Maitland), NSW

EVENTSCHEDULE Thursday8th8.00 – 16.30Uncontrolled Practice/Set up

Friday 9th 8.00 – 11.30 Uncontrolled Practice

11.30 - 16.30 Controlled Practice

Saturday 10th 8.00 – 8.15Compulsory Drivers’ Meeting 8.30 – 16.30 Racing

Sunday 11th 8.00 – 8.15CompulsoryDrivers’ Meeting

8.30 – 16.30Racing

Monday 12th 8.00 - 8.15 Compulsory Drivers’ Meeting

8.30 – 12.00 Racing (if required)

ENTRY FEES$40.00 First boat (event registration)

$10.00 each additional boat

DIRECT DEPOSIT DETAILS

Account Name: HVMMC

Account Number: 782261762

BSB: 637000

ENTRIES CLOSEFriday26th May 2017 (postmarked)

See Entry Form for more details

Emailed entries with proof of deposit accepted

ENTRIES SENT TOTony Jones

5 Parkside Crescent

Thornton NSW 2322

ENQUIRIESTony Jones0417 022

Frank Jones 0427 290 739

ACCOMMODATIONThe Bradford Hotel and Conference Centre

02 49321842 or

Corner of the New England Highway and Denton Park Drive, Rutherford

Local accommodation is also available at the following motels;

Motto Farm Motel Raymond Terrace02 4987 1211

Molly Morgan Motel East Maitland02 4933 5422

The EndeavourEast Maitland02 4933 5488

Old Maitland InnRutherford02 4932 5255

Maitland City Motel Rutherford02 4932 8322

EVENT RULES

  • Competitors must be financial members of the AMBPA
  • AMPBA rules will apply
  • All entries must have an alternate frequency unless 2.4Ghz (i.e. D.S.M.) is the primary frequency
  • Minimum of five boats to form a class. Depending on entry numbers, classes with 4 entries may be considered but will race for 1st place only.
  • Each boat can only be entered in one class and have only one nominated driver
  • The intention is to hold 5 rounds, time and weather permitting. All rounds will count
  • All competitors are forbidden to consume alcohol until the completion of their days racing
  • Competitors, pit crews and race officials only in the pit area
  • No boats to be started and/or run on the water before 8am
  • A Contest Director will oversee the competition. His/her decision is final
  • Designated CDswill oversee individual classes
  • Objections are as per the AMPBA rules – Objection fee $100
  • All road signs on the access road are to be obeyed – no access to the mine site
  • Petrol Class competitors to supply their own fuel as per Rule 14.4 of the current AMPBA Rule Book
  • All boats and petrol class fuel must be available at any time during and after the event for scrutineering
  • Scoring will be by AMPBA System A (Points for Place). 15 second time penalties will apply.
  • Subject to the creation of a sub-junior category at the 2017 AGM and entries being adequate, a sub-junior heat will be run during lunch break on each day. Minimum 3 entries required.

Class / Boat Name
or Colours / Freq / Alt Freq / Fees
MONO / A
B
C
X
P 16-25
P OPEN
EA
EB
EC
HYDRO / A
B
C
X
SPORT 40
1/8 SCALE
16-25cc PETROL
OPEN PETROL
O/P TWIN
P SPORTS 16-25
P SPORTS OPEN
EA
EB
EC
EA SPORTS
TUNNEL / A
B
C
X
A O/B
B O/B
P 16-25
P OPEN
EA
EB
EC
OTHER
Bottom 3 lines left blank for classes not already listed / TOTAL

ENTRY FORM

Entry Fees;

$40.00 first boat (registration)

$10.00 each additional boat

Entries Close;

27 May 2017 (postmarked).

Entries will be accepted up to 2nd June but no new classes will be created after those formed by entries received by closing date of 26th May 2017.

Late fee of $10 will apply.

Race Secretary;

Tony Jones

5 Parkside Crescent

Thornton NSW 2322

Cheques and Money Orders payable to: Hunter Valley Model Marine Club

Direct Deposit Details:

Account Name: HVMMC

Account Number: 782261762

BSB:637000

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Club:

AMPBA No:

Signature:

By signing this form you agree to abide all AMPBA rules and those listed on the Entry Form.

Office Use Only

Date Received: ______/ ______/ 201

Entry No.: ______Fees: $ ______

Cash/Cheque/M.O./ D. D. /______