8th Annual Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition April 18 th -21st, 2018 Trader s Village 2602 Mayfield Rd Grand Prairie, Texas
First A Little Background: In 2011 the Grand Prairie Police Department teamed up with local business to create an event that would allow motorcycle officers to give back to the communities they serve. The Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition is recognized as a 501 (c) (3) organization. The money raised from the competition goes to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The Grand Prairie Police Department Motor Unit is proud to host the 8 th Annual Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition. This year s competition will take place April 18 th -21 st, 2018. The main competition days will be Friday and Saturday, April 20 th and 21st. A new more spacious location has been chosen this year thanks to Trader s Village located at 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX. Since the first competition we have continued to grow and evolve. In 2014 we were glad to be able to introduce a new element, hosting the 1 st annual Spring Classic Civilian Motorcycle Competition in conjunction with the police competition. This competition allows civilian and police riders to compete on the same courses, helping to promote rider training amongst civilian motorcycle enthusiasts. The four-day event brings together officers from across the region and state to take part in valuable training to keep them safe while performing their normal duties. The competition allows the officers to have fun while showing off their riding skills in front of spectators and having an opportunity to interact with the public in a nonenforcement role. Through entry fees, civilian donations made at the event, and our sponsors, we are able to make a sizeable contribution to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and in turn support the Special Olympic Athletes and Special Olympics movement as a whole.
8TH ANNUAL SPRING CLASSIC POLICE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING AND SKILLS CHAMPIONSHIP Hosted by the Grand Prairie Police Department Three Rider Categories: 1)Full Time Motor Officers 2)Other First Responders 3)Civilians Full Time Motor Officer Eligibility: The competition is open to all law enforcement officers who are currently certified to operate a police motorcycle and are currently assigned to a full time motor unit within their respective department. Participating officers are allowed to compete in one of the following classes. Motorcycle Divisions: - Division 1 - Harley Davidson Road King (Windshield) - Division 2 - Harley Davidson Electra Glide (Fairing) also includes Victory Motorcycles, Honda Gold Wings - Divison 3 - BMW, Honda, Kawasaki Rider Levels: Novice Any rider who has competed in 3 or less police motorcycle competitions and has never placed individually. Expert Any rider who has competed in more than 3 police motorcycle competitions or has placed individually. ***Any rider can choose to ride in the Expert division, but can t go back down once they have chosen to move up.***
Motor Officer Category Motorcycle Requirements: Officers must compete on a police motorcycle of at least 1000 cc s that is equipped with standard equipment for normal police duty. No modifications or removal of standard equipment will be allowed. This includes removal of lights, reflectors, saddle bags, engine guards, radio boxes, etc. Braking systems must be in good working order Other First Responder Eligibility: The competition is open to all law enforcement officers who are reserves, retired, or not currently assigned to a full time motor unit within their respective departments. Firefighters and Medical First Responders are also eligible. Participation in this category can be on a department or personal motorcycle which must be supplied by the rider. It should be taken into account prior to registration that training and competition will be on the same courses used by the Motor Officer Category. Civilian Eligibility: The competition is open to civilian expert riders. To qualify, a rider must have competed in at least one event as a Civilian Expert or have placed as a civilian novice. Be aware that civilians will be competing on the same courses as the police riders. No modifications to the course will be made. All competitors must present a valid driver license with motorcycle endorsement at time of check in at event. All riders must also provide their own motorcycle. Clothing and Conduct: Riders must dress appropriately. Boots, helmets, gloves, and eye protection must be worn at all times during practice and competition. Standard duty uniform must be worn on Saturday. All riders shall act in a professional manner. Inappropriate behavior could result in disqualification from the competition.
Rules Committee: A Rules Committee will be established to settle all disputes that may arise during the competition that cannot be settled at the judges level. The Rules Committee will be comprised of three members. Each member has a vote and majority vote rules. A representative from the affected agency may be involved in any discussion leading up to a vote, but may not cast a vote to resolve the dispute. All decisions of the Rules Committee are final. Sign In: -All competitors must have a completed bio-sheet and signed waver form on file -Each rider will be given a rider number which must be displayed on the rider's motorcycle. -Each rider will also be supplied with a packet which will include an itinerary of all events, rules sheet, and information pertaining to evening events. Don't forget the rider and families are invited to join us each evening! -This will also be the time for riders to sign up for individual and team events. Scoring: -Touching a cone: one (1) second -Knocking down a cone: two (2) seconds -Put foot down: four (4) seconds -Bike down: no added time penalty -Run out of pattern (Reenter at same location): eight (8) seconds -Improper path/direction through pattern: eight (8) seconds -DNF (Did not finish): one hundred (100) seconds -Knock down golf ball: two (2) seconds -Stop box violation: (10 seconds) +This includes any violation in the stop box such as hit cones, placing more than one foot down, failing to stop prior to end of stop box, dropping motorcycle, etc.
Competition Events and Awards **During registration for events riders must register with members of the same rider category they are part of: Motor Officer, Other First Responder, or Civilian** Best Overall Team Award The four-member team will consist of the four riders from each agency with the best overall placement in the competition. **If an agency has less than four riders then riders can register to be part of a drawing that will create four-member teams at random. During registration, individuals and agencies with less than 4 riders can register to be part of the random pool. Teams will then be created by a drawing held during a riders meeting following registration. -The scores from three events will be used to decide the winner of the Best Overall Team Award. Each team member must compete in the Main Competition, the Individual Slow Race, and the Challenge Ride. -Awards for 1 st through 3 rd place officer, other first responder, and civilian teams Mr. Rodeo All riders wishing to compete for Mr. Rodeo must take part in the main course runs, slow ride, and the challenge ride. - Awards for 1 st through 3 rd place officer, other first responder, and civilian.
Competition Events -Main Competition: The main competition will consist of two runs on each of the two courses. The times from the two best runs will be combined for the overall score. Fastest time wins. Event required for all officers competing for Best Overall Team. -Awards for expert 1 st through 5 th and novice 1 st through 3rd place -Awards for 1 st through 3 rd Other First Responder -Awards for 1 st through 3 rd Civilian -Four Man Team Race: The Four Man Team Race will consist of the four riders competing in the designed Four Man Team Race Pattern. Fastest time wins. Penalty points will be added to raw time. + Each officer may only compete on one team for this event. + Each team will receive two free runs and will be allowed to buy in up to two additional runs for $10 per run, with proceeds benefitting our charity. **Buys ins can be requested after each team makes their initial two runs** teams -Partner Ride: The Partner Ride consists of two bikes tethered together near the saddle bag area. The officers have to negotiate a series of 360's while at the same time not breaking the cord. Fastest time wins. +Each officer may only compete on one team for this event. +Each team will receive two free runs and will be allowed to buy in up to two additional runs for $10 per run, with proceeds benefitting our charity. **Buys ins can be requested after each team makes their initial two runs** teams
-Two Man Chase: Each Two Man Chase team will compete on a prepared pattern in a follow the leader format. Time will begin when the first motorcycle passes through the gate. The competitors will negotiate the pattern, and upon exiting the riders will travel around a pivot cone switching places and reenter the pattern with the other rider leading. After negotiating the pattern a second time the second rider will pass back through the start/finish gate stopping the time. Fastest time wins. +Each officer may only compete on one team for this event. **Teams will be picked at random after registration** teams -Individual Slow Race: Competing riders will negotiate the designed course in the slowest time. Slowest time wins. Event required for all officers competing for Best Overall Team. + Each officer will receive two free runs and will be allowed to buy in up to two additional runs for $5 per run, with proceeds benefitting our charity. -Challenge Ride: Each competitor will negotiate an unknown course consisting of advanced skills usage (brakes, no brakes, etc..) for time. Fastest time wins. Event required for all officers competing for Best Overall Team.
-Jack Stegall Challenge (The Eliminator): Competitors will be placed into a bracket at random. Officers and civilians will compete in separate brackets for this event. The rider winning the coin toss will get to choose whether to lead or follow. The two riders will enter the pattern containing obstacles with the intention of trying to make the other officer make a mistake. -The decision on who will lead and who will follow will be determined by the flip of a coin -The winner of the coin toss will be given the choice to lead or follow. -The timer for the event starts when the first rider enters the pattern. -The lead rider will be allowed to ride the cone pattern in any direction or path that they choose. -The rider following is required to travel the same pathway as the leader. If he/she takes another path they are eliminated. -Either rider can be eliminated by hitting a cone or putting a foot down. -If any contact is made between the two motorcycles, the rider determined to have initiated the contact will be eliminated. -If the match lasts for 2 minutes the rider following is determined the winner. This event will continue in a playoff format with the winner of each round continuing on to the next tier of the bracket. Last rider remaining wins. Awards for 1 st and 2 nd place officer, 1 st and 2 nd place other first responder, and 1 st and 2 nd place civilian