Summer Series Rounds 2 & 3 – Lake Rotoma, Rotorua

LAKE ROTOMA, HERE WE COME!

 

2024/25 Summer Series – Round2 2 & 3 – Lake Rotomā, Rotorua

We are excited to finally return to Rotoma, for our 2-day event held over Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February 2025.  The race site is located at the eastern end of Lake Rotoma, off Matahi Road.  It is the perfect venue for racing, parking, relaxing and spectating.

Need Accomodation?

Take a look at Bookabach, or AirBnb – Rotorua Lakes or All Seasons Holiday Park or maybe Tarawera Motel, a clean, quiet little motel just 15 minutes away.

 

*** Freshwater Asian Gold Clam Conditions***

 

VESSEL IS NOT ALLOWED IN WAIKATO WATER 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT

Your JetSki and all your gear MUST be DRY and free of any foreign matter, for 72 hours prior off any waterway in New Zealand – EXCEPT Waikato river downstream from Lake Taupo  .

If your vessel has been in ANY waterway in New Zealand, you are required to have undertaken the Check/Clean/Dry process before arrival in order to present a Clean and Dry craft and personal gear for Biosecurity / Scrutineering check.

If your vessel has been used in the Waikato river or upstream of Mangakino

CHECK

• Run the motor for 15 seconds
• Thoroughly check and remove and weed, mud or clam like matter from the boat and trailer
• Remove the bung and drain any water from the vessell, onto grass and NOT anywhere near stormwater drainage systems

CLEAN

For cleaning of your vessell

• Hose down both the inside and outside of your vessell, onto grass and NOT anywhere near stormwater drainage systems

For cleaning of your gear – Lifejackets, wetsuits, back braces, booties, gloves and anchor ropes

• Soak in hot water above 60 degrees Celsius for 1 minute
• Soak in 50-55 degree Celsius water for 5 minutes
• Soak in 45 degree water for 20minutes
• Mix 10% household bleach with water and soak for 1 hour

DRY

• Dry inside your vessell with a rag or towel until thoroughly dry
• Wipe down and the vessell and leave uncovered for 72 hours

If your vessel has been used in Waikato River , downstream OR not at all for 7 days prior to the event

• Check and remove any weeds, mud, clam like matter
• Remove vessell’s bung to drain and remove any pooled water
• Leave vessell and gear to dry completely

You will be disqualified if either, your ski enters the water before Scrutineering, or if any biosecurity hazards are detected on your ski or any of your gear. 

All riders will be required to sign a bio security declaration upon vessel Scrutineering, to declare compliance and liability.

All vessels will be need to be sprayed with DX50 prior to entering the water. This will be done by an offical.

 

REGISTRATION

 

Entry Fee:

Round 2 (Sat 15th) – $95

Round 3 (Sun 16th) – $95

Both Rounds – $150

Early Bird Entry Must be paid online prior to the event. No Payment = No Entry

Entry on the day will be electronic – There will be no cash payments on the day.

 

Register Here!

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Reminder – You must be a member and hold a 2024/25 license. See below for more information

 

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Race Licence

Every rider must have a race licence in order to race.  Annual licences cost 150.00 and are valid for a year, from the first round of the Summer series.  New riders can only race at up to two events on a temporary licence before then needing to purchase an Annual Licence.  The cost of a temporary licence is $50 and is payable with race entry.

Click below to secure your license!

Annual Race License 

Temporary License 

 

Membership

All riders must be a member of JSRNZ in order to race and accumulate points towards the end of season.  Membership is payable with your race entry

Membership Application 

 

Rules

All riders MUST read and comply with our Race Rules. All riders who have competed for less than two years will compete as a rookie, at a maximum competition level of GP2.

Race Rules

 

First Time Riders

First-time riders are very welcome!  You will be fully supported by experienced riders from start to finish.  You are welcome to race in one event prior to joining the club.

All new riders should familiarise themselves with our

Race Rules

Scrutineering Checklist 

 

Race Numbers

Please ensure your race numbers comply with the minimum size of 300mm x 300mm black on a white background.

 

We look forward to welcoming all new comers, family and friends! Come down to the main tent to say hello and chat with our Race Day Officials!

 

 

 

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For any questions or queries, feel free to call Dave Vennell on 021 770 481.