1. How much does it cost to race the ECEA Hare Scrambles?

Yearly Application Fee for a Rider Number is $20, $21 (if done online)
DOWNLOAD FORMS here
Day Rider's with another series Transponder will be charged $5 for reflashing.
Day Rider's without a Transponder can rent one for $30 with a $20 refund when returned that day.
Race Fee's vary by club. Expect $35-40 for Adult, $20-$30 for youth/PeeWee, Gate Fees and/or Camping can be $5-$10
AMA Sign Up $39. Local District Series Memberships are available (fee's Vary).

2. Can I sign up for a Rider's Number online?

You can for Yearly Series Number, Day riders must go to event sign up.
ADULT ONLINE APPLICATION YOUTH ONLINE APPLICATION

3. Can I use another series Transponder?

Yes and No
If you have the Black Cylinder Style Transponder then you have a chance it will work. It must be the programmable style (Read/White). Double check at sign up. GNCC and some MX Series Transponders will not work.

4. Is there a charge to re program the transponder?

There is a $5 fee for a non ECEA HS Series rider. If you have paid for the yearly number then there is no charge.
The $5 fee is for anyone who has not paid the $20 for an ECEA Harescramble membership.

5. How long will the transponder last ?

With proper care it should last for years. It is not indestructible but durable.

6. What Happens if I loose my transponder?

If it is lost during the race, yell your number to the backup person or scorekeeper at the scoring lanes. With the proper number identification on the bike it should be easy for the back up person to get your number and enter your position in the event.
You will then be responsible to purchase another unit from scoring. Replacement Transponders are $15

7. What is Tech Inspection all about ?

Each Club will conduct a Tech Inspection.
Tech will have a Transponder reader/display so the rider can check their transponder read- Their race Number is displayed.
A Sound check is to be done by the club per AMA/ECEA rules.
Rider/Bike Number Identification (Number Plates) will be strictly enforced.
The Rider is responsible for being scored.
Proper placement of the Transponder is the riders responsibility.
The Rider must have the proper number plates and background color on the bike. In the event that the rider cannot be identified from the bike's numbers, the rider may loose the lap or face a DSQ.

8. How do you mount the Transponder?

the best place to mount the transponder is to your chest protector with tyraps (tyrap in a cross pattern and finish with racer tape)
You can mount the transponder to the front fender or behind the number plate.
the Transponder must NOT touch any metal on the machine.
It must be mounted Horizontal.

9. Do I have to stop when going through the scoring lanes?

No, But you must SLOW DOWN- Slow Way Down..
Crashing into the Antenna or another rider at scoring is grounds for a DSQ, no exceptions. Race on the track not in the scoring lanes.
There will be two lanes and 2 displays.
The Displays will show your rider number and your place on one line then display a secound line (1sec delay) with your seconds behind.
Details on which lane the rider will take is going to be announced at the event.

10. When Can I sign up for the Event, Is there Online Pre Entry?

Currenty there is no Online Pre Entry but their are plans for the future.
You can sign up at the event. Sign up will be open for rider registration in the order of race day events starting with the PeeWee riders registering first, then Youth, then the Main event.
Registration will close 30 minutes before the start of the event.

11. I am 16 and ride in the Adult classes, which application do I use for a rider number ?

The OnLine and Down Load Applications specify 18 years old for the application.
The best way to do this is fill out the Adult Application either online or by download. You should then download the Minor release form here: MINOR FORM and the Sportsmen Pledge here: PLEDGE then mail those in or drop them off at scoring/sign up (Lisa) .

12. What if I Loose my AMA Card or forget it at home?

If you do not have an AMA Card present at the event You Will Be Responsible to Purchase Another Membership before you can sign up for the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. The AMA will send you an new card and tack on another year to your existing membership.

13. Can my son ride the youth class in the am and then ride the Main ?

Yes, as long as the rider meets the current rules.
The rider will need to register for the Adult series and purchase another number for the class he wishes to ride. Another transponder will be issued or the rider can have his youth Transponder re-Flashed.

A TRAIL OF TWO MOUNTAINS SNOW FUN RIDE Dec. 14th 2008 10 am start time at Art's. Site of the Ridge Run Enduro.
Ridgeriders working together with Bearcreek sportsman are hosting a charity ride for Art Tompkins son Louie.
All proceeds going to help with the mounting medical bills for Louie. We will be riding both mountains( Bearcreek- Tompkins) properties.
Anybody that has rode the Quarry Run dualsport knows how much fun this ride will be. Studded or screwed tires are a must.
A donation of $50 with food being provided free after the ride.
Bill McQueen will be going up to work on the trail-clear deadfall from the snowstorm.
Any and all help is needed with this to make this ride epic! His # is 908-442-3144
Thanks, Norm

SCORING HELP
Transponder Coordinator

Immediate opening for a self motivated individual or team (Husband/Wife, BoyFriend/GirlFriend, Couple, friends etc)

Job Description:
Keeper of the Transponders both Youth and Adult. Rider Number Administrator.

Responsible for:
Yearly Applications, Ordering, buying, programming, mailing, replacing, assignment of transponders to riders, pre/post season and during race season..
Must be familiar with computers. Use of Microsoft Office a plus.
Data entry at each event for new entries. Lead data entry person for event sign up, Coordinating sign up for a smooth day.
Must understand ECEA rules is optional but helpful at sign up.
Normal Sunday workday 8 - 13 times a year (10 average), 7am to 12:30pm Some Saturdays required (times vary) 5-6 are normal. Weekdays and nights on an as needed basis (Your schedule)

Compensation .. Currently this is a volunteer position. Some perks are being considered.

This posting may sound sarcastic but it is NO Joke and is a very important part of our Harescrambles. It is a big job.

Our last "Keeper" ( Barcode Lady) has retired after 8 years. Lisa Stoner is a great friend and an awesome person who's shoes will be hard to fill.

Please Contact Marc Grossman through this site Email Marc Here. or myself Mike Soudas

This AD was placed in the Public Announcements to reach more racers and people that may attend ECEA Events and would would like to become part of the best Association on the East Coast, Remember: This is where the competition is.

thanks
The ECEA Scoring Team.

Got a digital camera?

Would you like to help out the ECEA Youth Series?

I'm looking for someone to take "class" photos of each Youth & PeeWee class (most probably at the start) for the Kids' banquet book. This is the last opportunity to get a collective shot of all of the riders for the 2008 season.

Can you please help us out?

Contact me at 609-560-1713 or ecea.secy@verizon.net

Thank you!!!

ps - speaking of the banquet book, we're now selling "booster-type" ads for the kids' book and also taking orders for ads for the adult book now. Contact us about that too! All proceeds benefit the riders at the banquet.

The 2008 AMA District 7 Awards Banquet and year-end celebration will be held Saturday December 6th 2008 - again this year at the Hunt Valley Marriott Hotel and Resort located in Hunt Valley, Md. just off I-83 south of the Pa line. (410-785-7000) Come celebrate with the top riders in the D-7 series. This will be a fun filled evening of awards, raffels, door prizes, dancing, great food and refreshments! Ticket information, contact Steve Carruthers at 301-472-4898 or send in your ticket form from Cycling East magazine. On behalf of the AMA District 7 Championship Enduro Series, congratulations to all our 2008 award winners and thanks for your participation in the series.
Best of luck in the 2009 season.

Regards,

Chris Borger
AMA District 7 Enduro Chairman