Welcome to the 2026 Central Victorian Schools Comp at Creswick!
We’ve got an awesome event lined up for you, are you ready to absolutely send it?
We have three epic tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
Virtual Rider Briefing
Melbourne Schools Comp is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
Friday 13 March 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Creswick Mountain Bike Park for the second VIC Rocky Trail Academy of 2026!
The Rocky Trail Academy Format
- Competition will consist of 3 timed sections.
- Tracks have been designed to test a variety of skills, including endurance, speed and technical ability.
- Riders may ride each timed section up to 5 times on each track with their fastest time counting.
- Combined best times will be combined for the overall result for each rider.
- Riders earn points for school on each track
- Bonus points awarded for 1st to 4th on each track
- Podiums will be awarded for the top 3 riders in each category, and Champions school.
Emergency Contacts
- Race Director – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
- Event Director – Jo Parker 0424 955 332
Venue & Dates
Dates Friday 13 March 2026
Venue Semmens Ave And Ayres Street, Creswick VIC, Australia
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The Event Parking will be adjacent to the event hub off in Northcottt Park. Entry is via Semmens Ave. We request all event patrons to park here as per our permit conditions. NO event parking is allowed in the nearby St George Lake reserve.
Marshals will be in attendance to assist patrons parking.
Volunteers
We encourage volunteering and we need your help! – Parent or teacher volunteers required on the day. Roles include rovering bike and course marshalling.
Register Now for your shift – Link
Bring a Bike or chair, jumper and sunscreen, wear walking shoes and prepare a loud cheering voice to encourage the kids out on track. Come and have a great day in the outdoors!
We need 5-6 marshal spots for each time slot (9am until 10.30, 10:30 to Midday, Midday to 1.30pm)
Weather Forecast
Mild weather for racing – with a chilly 7c start before reaching a high of 19c . Bring plenty of layers and sufficient water for your racing needs.
The Schedule
The following is the standard schedule.
All participants must adhere to the 8:50 AM briefing time.
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Event Village & Registration Open | |
| 8:50 AM | Compulsory Rider Briefing | The safety code word will be announced here. |
| 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Race Runs | Timed runs begin across the three stages. |
| 1:30 PM | Last Race Run | All timed runs must be completed. |
| 1:45 PM | Podium Presentations* | Individual and Overall Champion School awards. |
The following schedule applies to both 1 & 2 day events.
See the Event Guide for a detailed schedule including practice and presentation times.
*Medals and Sendy Gift Vouchers presented to 1-2-3 podium place getters in each male and female category.
Food & Refreshments
We will have the local team from Wilos Country Kitchen on site all day serving hot drinks and yummy food for lunch. Support the businesses that support our events.
Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- NO bike support ONSITE. Please come prepared and bring spares to ensure you have a great day.
Race Tracks
See the Tracks Guide for map and detailed trail information
Shimano Track
All tracks start around the “Swamp Wallaby Hub”. This track will be the pedal test. Starting on “Quartz Ridge” and then dropping onto “Rainbow Way” to return. 0.8km long and raises and falls only 15m.
Bomber Track
The flow track is “Windlass”. Track is 850m long and drops 70m.
Sendy Track
The technical track is “Balotj”. 950m long and drops 70m
Liaisons To Starts
- No towing or shuttling permitted at anytime during racing
- Follow our orange “Neutral To Start” signs from the event hub to ride to the start of all of our trails
- To return to the event hub after completing your runs please follow our orange “Neutral To Event Hub” signs
Rocky Trail Academy Guide
race format
Volunteer
Teachers Guide
Race rules
Insurance
This is an Auscycling sanctioned event with all registered riders and volunteers covered under Public Liability/Personal Accident
Got A Question?
If you have any questions prior to the event, drop us an email at ride@rockytrailentertainment.com or click the green messaging button at the bottom of your screen. Our team is on site throughout the event so don’t hesitate to hit any of us up as we’re here to help!
