Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Schools Comp Sugar Bag
We are set for an epic two days on the dirt!
- Day 1 (Primary & Junior categories): Officially SOLD OUT with a massive waitlist waiting in the wings! It’s no secret that the Sugar Bag trails are a huge crowd favourite.
- Day 2: Filling up fast and predicted to sell out very soon! If you haven’t locked in your entry yet, do not wait.
⚠️ CRITICAL NOTE FOR DAY 1 RIDERS: Because spots are so tight, if you can no longer make it, please let us know ASAP. This allows us to pass your spot along to an eager rider on the waitlist.
Get your gear prepped, review the event details below, and let’s get ready for a fantastic time on track!
Virtual Rider Briefing
Sunshine Coast Schools Comp is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
Thursday 30 & Friday 31 July 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Due to popular demand, this is a 2-day event!
Primary (Y5-6) and Junior (Y7-8) are racing on Thursday; Intermediate (Y9-10) and Seniors (Y11-12) are racing on the Friday.
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 Thursday 30 Jul – Friday 31 Jul 2026
Venue Sugar Bag Road Mountain Bike Trails, Sugar Bag Road, Caloundra West QLD, Australia
Open in Google MapsVolunteers Needed!
Volunteers are critical to the success of the event so please make sure you’ve signed up! Parent or teacher volunteers are required across both days and roles include bike based and course marshalling.
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!
Parking
No onsite parking , therefore we have created a Stop, Drop and Go zone for all riders to utilise. Arrive early to allow enough time to park and return to the event hub for registration and racing.
Offsite Parking areas available are:
- BEST OPTION – 60 parks available onsite at the bottom entrance gate accessed via the industrial estate, – head to Hitbikes on Mark Rd E and enter in through the gate. 600mtr walk up to the event hub.
- Caloundra High School Carpark – 1km walk along footpath
- Additional Parking is available on Bower St and at the sporting facilities there.
- NO parking allowed in Lawman /Hans Street – please respect the local residents
Event parking will be detailed in the rider brief. School buses/trailers please email jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to secure your spot.
Weather Forecast
Great winter racing conditions – clear skies on Thursday with a low chance of a shower Friday morning – temp a low of 13 to 20c
The Schedule
| Thursday – Primary (Yr 5 & 6) & Secondary Schools | TIME |
|---|---|
| Event Village & Registration open | 7:30 AM |
| Rider Briefing | 8:50 AM |
| Race Runs – depending on rider numbers each category may be allocated a track and rotated during the day | 9:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Last Race Run | 1:30 PM |
| Podium Presentations* | 1:45 PM |
| FRIDAY – Secondary Schools Only | TIME |
|---|---|
| Event Village & Registration open | 7:30 AM |
| Rider Briefing | 8:50 AM |
| Race Runs – depending on rider numbers each category may be allocated a track and rotated during the day | 9:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Last Race Run | 1:30 PM |
| Podium Presentations* | 1:45 PM |
Primary Schools can only attend on Thursday with Year 7 & 8 Secondary students.
*Secondary Schools results will be aggregated across both days with podium presentations held on Friday.
Race Tracks
We have three epic tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
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
Food & Refreshments
We will have a coffee and food van on site throughout the event to keep you suitably fed and caffeinated!
Declans onsite café will be operating all weekend from 5.30am until 2pm each day.
Please note there is NO BBQ operating .
Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- The team from Hitbikes will be onsite for all the last minute bike issues. .
- New Rocky Trail merch
Event Partners
Some of our awesome event partners will be showcasing their products throughout the event.
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!
