2009 John Fitzpatrick and Dave Staub Memorial Far West Championships

May 23-24, Encino Velodrome

Events

International Style Omniums for Elite Men and Elite Women (Cat. 1-3)

This is a different event from conventional omniums, with different scoring, tie-breaking, and the requirement that riders must compete in all events. All events are held on a single day. The following rules apply:
The default events to be held are (in the order listed):
1. 200m time trial with flying start,
2. Scratch race (distance equal to the number of laps closest to 5km)
3. Individual pursuit (3000 meters - 2000 meters for women - without finals, riders seeded from the overall ranking after the scratch race)
4. Points race (distance closest to 15km with 6 sprints for men; 10km with 4 sprints for women)
5. 1000m/500m time trial for men and women respectively (riders seeded from the overall ranking after the points race).
Any rider failing to attempt to start in one of the events shall not be allowed to take part in the subsequent events but shall be considered to have abandoned the competition. They shall therefore figure last in the final classification with the provision "DNF" (did not finish).
Ranking:
(1) A full result shall be produced for each event.
(2) The winner of each event will be awarded 1 point, the second place rider 2 points, and so on.
(3) A cumulative points total obtained in each event shall be updated in increasing order after each event. The winner shall be the rider who has obtained the lowest point total.
(4) In the event of a tie, the best rider shall be determined by the lowest cumulative time in the time trial events.
24 rider field limit

Match Sprint Tournaments for Elite Men and Elite Women (Cat. 1-3)

Messenger Metric Mile

Best Bike Contests

Madison for Elite Men (Cat. 1-3)

Madison for Elite Women (Cat. 1-3)

National Style Omnium for Juniors 12 & Under

Same events and distances as the USAC Junior National Track Championships for Juniors 10-12 24 rider field limit
Conventional Omnium Scoring
Boys and Girls race and are scored together (no separate prizes)

National Style Omnium for Juniors 13 - 16

Same events and distances as the USAC Junior National Track Championships for Junior Men 13-14 24 rider field limit
Conventional Omnium Scoring
Boys and Girls race and are scored together (no separate prizes)

National Style Omnium for Masters Men 40+

A collection of the most popular events at Masters Nats for Masters 50+ 24 rider field limit
Conventional Omnium Scoring

National Style Omnium for Masters Women 40+

A collection of the most popular events at Masters Nats for Masters 40+ 24 rider field limit
Conventional Omnium Scoring

National Style Omnium for Category 4/5 Men

Same events and distances as the USAC Junior National Track Championships for Junior Men 13-14 24 rider field limit
Conventional Omnium Scoring

Schedule

Saturday May 23, 2009

8:00 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM

 Registration and Sign In for ISOs & Match Sprints Opens
Registration and Sign In for ISOs & Match Sprints Closes
P/1/2/3 Men 200m Flying TT
P/1/2/3 Women 200m Flying TT
P/1/2/3 Men Sprint Minor Final (5-8)
P/1/2/3 Women Sprint Minor Final (5-8)
P/1/2/3 Men 5 km Scratch race
P/1/2/3 Women 5 km Scratch race
P/1/2/3 Men Sprint Semi Final - One Ride
P/1/2/3 Women Sprint Semi Final - One Ride

P/1/2/3 Men 3 km Individual pursuit
P/1/2/3 Women 2 km Individual pursuit
P/1/2/3 Men Sprint Final - Ride #1
P/1/2/3 Women Sprint Final - Ride #1
P/1/2/3 Men 15 km Points race (6 sprints)
P/1/2/3 Women 10 km Points race (4 sprints)
P/1/2/3 Men Sprint Final - Ride #2
P/1/2/3 Women Sprint Final - Ride #2

P/1/2/3 Men 1 km TT
P/1/2/3 Women 500 m TT
P/1/2/3 Men Sprint Final - Ride #3
P/1/2/3 Women Sprint Final - Ride #3









10:00 AM Registration for Messenger Metric Mile Opens
10:45 AM Registration for Messenger Metric Mile Closes
11:00 AM Messenger Metric Mile






3:00 PM Registration for Best Bike Contests Opens
3:45 PM Registration for Best Bike Contests Closes
4:00 PM Best Bike Contests

Sunday May 24, 2009

8:00 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM

10:00 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM








1:00 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM

 Registration and Sign In for Madisons Opens
Registration and Sign In for Madisons Closes
P/1/2/3 Women 30 km Madison
P/1/2/3 Men 40 km Madison
Registration and Sign In for Junior and 4/5 Omniums Opens
Registration and Sign In for Junior and 4/5 Omniums Closes
12 & Under 1 km Scratch
13 - 16 4 km Scratch Race
Cat 4/5 Men 4 km Scratch Race
12 & Under 2 km Scratch
13 - 16 10 km Points
Cat 4/5 Men 10 km Points
12 & Under 500 m TT
13 - 16 500 m TT
Cat 4/5 Men 500 m TT
Registration and Sign In for Masters 40+ Omniums Opens
Registration and Sign In for Masters 40+ Omniums Closes
Women 40+ 2 km Individual Pursuit
Men 40+ 2 km Individual Pursuit
Women 40+ 10 km Points
Men 40+ 20 km Points
Women 40+ 500 m TT
Men 40+ 500 m TT

Prizes & Awards

RacePursePlacesDistribution
Elite Men's International Style Omnium
Elite Women's International Style Omnium
Elite Men's Match Sprint Tournament
Elite Women's Match Sprint Tournament
Messenger Metric Mile
Elite Men's Madison
Elite Women's Madison
Juniors 12 & Under National Style Omnium
Juniors 13-16 National Style Omnium
Cat 4/5 Men National Style Omnium
Masters Men 40+ National Style Omnium
Masters Women 40+ National Style Omnium

 $450 CA$H
$350 CA$H
$450 CA$H
$350 CA$H
MEDALS
$220 CA$H
$180 CA$H
$100 LÄRABARS
$100 LÄRABARS
$100 LÄRABARS
$100 LÄRABARS
$100 LÄRABARS

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
 $250, $125, $75
$200, $100, $50
$250, $125, $75
$200, $100, $50
"Gold", "Silver", "Bronze"
$120, $60, $40
$100, $50, $30
$55, $30, $15
$55, $30, $15
$55, $30, $15
$55, $30, $15
$55, $30, $15

Registration

Fields are limited and pre-registration is encouraged.
On-line preregistration is available at https://new.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=4550
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND SIGN-IN WILL CLOSE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START OF EACH EVENT.

Entry Fees

Elite Men's International Style Omnium
Elite Women's International Style Omnium
Elite Men's Match Sprint Tournament
Elite Women's Match Sprint Tournament
Messenger Metric Mile
Best Bike Contests
Elite Men's Madison
Elite Women's Madison
Juniors 12 & Under National Style Omnium
Juniors 13-16 National Style Omnium
Cat 4/5 Men National Style Omnium
Masters Men 40+ National Style Omnium
Masters Women 40+ National Style Omnium

 $25
$25
$25
$25
$15
$5
$15/Team
$15/Team
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15

Directions

The Encino Velodrome is located at 17301 Oxnard St. in the Franklin Fields Baseball complex, in the Sepulveda Basin just a few miles from the intersection of the 101 and 405 freeways in the San Fernando Valley.
Click here for a Google Map, and click on "Baseball Fields Entrance" for driving directions or to find nearby hotels and restaurants.

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the nearby (3.5 mi.) Best Western Carriage Inn (5525 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411)
at a rate of $99 per night for a room with a single King or double Queen beds.
These rooms must be reserved by calling the hotel at their Toll Free number 877 - 787 - 2300 and mentioning "Encino Velodrome" BEFORE May 12th, 2009.



A limited amount of host housing is available, and preference will be given to riders who intend to compete in all of the EASTON Triple Crown Events.
Contact the race director to apply.

If you would like host some of the best track racers in the nation, please contact the race director.

EASTON Triple Crown

The EASTON Triple Crown of Track Cycling consists of the Match Sprint and Madison races, for Men and Women, at the following events: Points (7,5,3,2,1) will be awarded to the top 5 riders and madison team members at each event.
Final placings are determined by total points from all events.
EASTON EC90 Track Pro handlebars will go to the top male and female sprinters,
and a set of EASTON Endurance handlebars will go to the top two male, and top two female, Madison racers.
In case of a tie on total points, the tie will be broken in favor of the rider who has:
(a) The most first place finishes or, if still tied, the most second place finishes, etc., or if still tied;
(b) The highest placing in the last race, or the race nearest the last race of the omnium in which at least one of the tied riders placed.

Volunteers

The Far West Championships needs volunteers to be succesful. Join our volunteer crew and watch some of the best track racing in the country while being part of the event. Volunteer positions include registration, starts (holders), timing, and awards.
Sign up Today

Exhibitors

Exhibitors and Vendors may reserve display space @ $40 / 100 sq. ft. Contact the Race Director to reserve your space today.

Sponsors

The families of John Fitzpatrick and Dave Staub

DAVE STAUB

Dave started riding as a youngster and quickly became very adept at it, winning the Junior National Championship at age 17. After graduating from high school, Dave toured Europe where he trained and competed in world class events, including two World Championships on the track.

He made the Pan American teams in 1959 and 1963, and won two silver and one bronze medal. He later enlisted in the Army's Special Services where he continued to race. It was during this time that Dave met John (Fitz) Fitzpatrick and they remained very close friends until Dave's death 40 years later.

Dave was fortunate enough to find a job where he could continue his love and involvement with bicycles. He worked for Schwinn Bicycle Company for 28 years and later opened his own retail business, Brea Bicycle Works. Upon retiring, Dave continued to enjoy riding his bike, playing with his grandchildren and collecting cycling memorabilia.

JOHN "Fitz" FITZPATRICK

John started his cycling career after attending a 6-day bicycle race in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 16. He raced for 8 years all over the Chicago area riding all the track and road races he could, and eventually coming out to Pasadena for the National Championships in 1940. Upon returning home he enlisted in the Navy and remained there until the end of World War II. During that time he became a husband and a father, so cycling was put on the back burner until his 2nd daughter decided to start racing. He couldn't have been happier as it re-ignited his love of his sport. He not only trained his daughter, but started riding again and continued to do so until 3 months before his death.

Fitz was instrumental in helping organize the Northbrook Cycling Federation and was active as a Board Member until his job with ABC transferred him to Los Angeles. He quickly became active here at the Encino Velodrome planning Saturday events, officiating and cycling the track on Tuesday and Wednesday training nights. Fitz became an Official Referee for the International Cycling Federation and was thrilled to be able to Officiate at the "New" Olympic track at Dominguez Hills. He retired from Officiating after the '84 games but continued his love of riding to his dying day.

Many, many hours Dave and Fitz sat and walked this very track totally immersed in cycling conversation, i.e., tactics, gears, bikes, racing styles, who was fastest, smartest, and who is in better shape, etc. As a matter of fact, they are probably having that conversation right now, as they sit and enjoy every moment of this special tribute to the both of them.

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