2012 Updates to follow Media Apply Form HERE
Fort Williams Nevis Range see this years BDS on the last round. You will need to see myself to collect a lift pass.
There are no special restrictions for the event. Thank you for for attending the Halo British Downhill Look forward
to seeing you next year.. You will need to re-apply for the 2012..
Unseeded Rider List can be downloaded from HERE
Each Media person will be issued a free lift pass for Saturday & Sunday. There is no free pass for Friday.
Every person that has asked for a vest must wear it, Not hanging from their bag or tucked in the pockets.
If a person is told twice to wear a vest we will remove the lift pass.
Anyone acting in a dangerous manner to get “ that shot” will be told and number logged
If they repeat it we will remove the bib and pass for the rest of the season.
We need to be safe.
Media Vests collect from sign on.
REMEMBER £10 DEPOSIT No Money No Vest Simples
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS
Welcome to the 2011 Halo BDS rounds. The Pass and Vest can be picked up from myself or Dave from the riders sign on tent from Saturday 8.30 to 11.00 and Sunday 8.30 to 9.30 If you are unable to arrive for this ring myself when onsite to arrange on 07818 812450 If no answer I am contactable direct on the radio, Just see someone to call me. You will be required to pay a £10 deposit for the vest refundable on return of vest of which is after Podiums on Sunday. If you are attending all 5 rounds your deposit will be given back at the end of the rounds and YOU KEEP THE VEST A Token from use for your support or you can keep vest for the deposit £10 if you wish. You are required to sign on at each round you attend so we are able to know who's here and who's not on site if we need to contact you. Some of you may have last years vests.. These are NOT to be used in compliance with the 2011 current sponsor.
Please add me to your mobile phone as you may need to contact me during the event. 07818 812450
Don't forget the media tent ( Sponsored by Surf & Turf ) for battery charging, Wi Fi and running sheets.
Please take note of the below . VERY IMPORTANT This is so you are crystal clear on the rules and marshal instructions.
Marshals
We have the best marshals in the land and everyone is over 21 years of age so no kids looking after the riders and you in your time of need!
Their role is to ensure the safety of you the Worlds fastest racers, the spectators watching as well as ensuring nobody cuts the tape/corners. The main rule to follow is you must stay behind the tapes. Again you must stay behind the tapes at all times when taking Video or Snapping , Marshals have been instructed regarding this. So Cross the course if needed get to were you need to and get behind. That picture is not worth your life.
YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
Please adhere to these instructions to the letter. We back our marshals 100% and failure to promptly comply with their instructions or any verbal or physical abuse towards our marshals will result in you being disqualified and excluded from the race and possibly the series.
The racing starts at 9am on the Saturday and 8.30am Sunday (access to the photo zones will be limited to accredited persons only).
Waiver and Conditions
If this Accreditation is approved an Accreditation Pass will be issued by the Halo British Downhill Series - BDS for the sole purpose of providing limited access to the designated holder ('the Holder') during events conducted by BDS. This Pass is personal, non-transferable and revocable at any time at the BDS sole discretion. Unauthorised use or alteration of this Accreditation Pass may result in the temporary or permanent removal of the Accreditation Pass and the possessor's and/or the Holder's ejection from the venue. The Holder assumes all risks incidental to his/her actions, assumes all risks incidental to his/her attending the Event and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BDS from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs and liabilities including, without limitation, personal injuries and/or property losses, caused by, resulting from or in connection with his/her presence at the Event.
The Holder may not broadcast, publicise or make commercial use of any visual or audio media of any kind of the Event if it breaches any licensing contracts agreed to by BDS. The Holder irrevocably consents to the use by BDS of photographs, films, tapes or any other visual or audio media of his/her name, likeness, image or voice in any manner whether authorised or not. The Holder also recognises that he/she must immediately report the theft, loss or unauthorised use of the Accreditation Pass. Acceptance of an Accreditation Pass constitutes agreement by the Holder of the foregoing conditions.
This list is inexhaustible
Warehouse Express Photo Competition
This is also where your pictures will be judged for you to be in the chance with winning those £100 prize vouchers. All you need to do is upload the 10 best photos for the Pinkbike users to vote to judge and decide the winner of the £100 YOU MUST HAVE “Halo BDS “ in the image Title Terms & Conditions Warehouse Express is also the "Media zone sponsor" for the 2011 Halo British Downhill Series; they are providing all the media vest, passes, also on offer will be some freebies to the photographers during the season GO HERE
PinkBike Video Competition
£200 to the winner of each round from Pinkbike. All you need to do is join the gallery then after each event upload your video for the Pinkbike staff to judge and decide the winner of the £200 Goto this link HERE They will be judging your best videos from each round THE VIDEO TITLE MUST SAY “ Halo BDS “ They have to be uploaded by Wednesday lunchtime the following of the event.
Massive amount of support for the Media this year from great companies like Pinkbike and Warehouse Express and Lowepro and Action Cameras massive amount of prizes to be won from £200 for the best video & Lowepro bags and HD Helmet cameras every round more throughout the rounds
Look forward to seeing you all their for even better racing than last year
Yours in sport
Si Paton Halo BDS Race Director
Dave Franciosy Halo BDS Race Organiser
Ian Cross Halo BDS Media Manager