Welcome to the 2026 Melbourne Schools Comp at Red Hill!
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 19 February 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Red Hill Mountain Bike Park for the first 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 20 February 2026
Venue 192 Boundary Rd, Dromana VIC 3936, Australia
Open in Google MapsParking
The event hub and parking is accessed from Boundary Road. The entry gate is approximately 100mtr West from the shops. Look for the Rocky Trail flags when approaching the area. The north entrance carpark is small and has limited parking. Travel further down the road and enter into the new carpark entrance road and follow the signs and parking marshalls This area is closer to the Event Hub. (see image below)
Please follow the direction of staff on the day.
Team tents space will be available in the event hub area but vehicles will need to be parked in the parking zone. Contact jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to book your spot.
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
Perfect weather for racing – clear skies with a high of 20c. Remember to bring plenty of water.
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
Food, Coffee & Refreshments will be provided by these awesome local businesses:
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
The technical track is the Shimano
“Wombat” is long and flowy then take the “Link” to avoid most of the climbing and to return to the event hub. 1.5km long and descending 110m.
Bomber Track
The flow track is the Bomber track.
“High Roller” will test riders ability to maintain speed with some flat corners. 1km long and drops 100m.
Sendy Track
The pedally track is the Sendy track.
“East Link” provides a flat fast fun track to riders. 1.1km long and only rising and falling 20m.
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!
