Welcome to the 2026 Woollongong Schools Comp at Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park!
We’ve got an epic day lined up for you all at Cringila Hills Park!
We have four awesome tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
Virtual Rider Briefing
This Rocky Trail Academy is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
Friday 22th May, 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Cringila Mountain Bike Park for our first NSW Rocky Trail Academy of 2026!
The Rocky Trail Academy Format
- Competition will consist of 4 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 – Martin Wisata 0403 090 952
- Event Director – Juliane Wisata 0416 737 972
Venue & Dates
Dates Friday 22 May 2026
Venue Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park, Lackawanna Street, Cringila NSW, Australia
Open in Google MapsParking
Please follow the directions of event staff when entering the venue and park as directed.
Event parking will be detailed in the rider brief. School buses/trailers please email jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to secure 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 racing weather with temps ranging from a low of 15c to a high of 19c, slight chance of a light shower.
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.
* 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:
Coffee – Sarah’s Coffee Van
BBQ – Cardinal Baseball Club
Support the business 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
Sendy Track
The pedally track is the Sendy track. Starting on “Powerful Owl”, then along “Stockpile” before dropping into “Home Run” and finish near the pump track.
A punchy 1.1km with only 20m of climbing and descending
Bomber Track
The flow track is the Bomber track. Sharing it’s start with SHIMANO drop into “Session” and punch up to finish on “Switchyard”.
A flowy 700m and drops 40m.
Shimano Track
The technical track is the Shimano track. Start on “RUBBLE” and finish on “Sweet Spot”.
An intense 700m long and drops 40m.
Maxxis Track
Sharing it’s start with BOMBER and SHIMANO drop into “Bucket” before finishing on “Park Run”. 700m long and drops 40m.
See the Tracks Guide for map and detailed trail information
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!
