Why did Child A turn off anyway?
So basically, Child A changed the 'plan', and although some kind of warning was given it wasn't sufficient to alert all riders to the action he was taking (obviously not sufficient, as your son didn't hear/register)? And this is not a situation like driving on the roads where one is expected to leave enough gap to stop if the person in front stops.I don't know; they were doing loops around the far point apparently and he said afterwards he called out that he was doing a "short turn".
In fact there's a specific clause in BC insurance which states (IIRC) you cannot claim off someone else with BC insurance, so if Child A has BC insurance then that may mean it's a non starter.
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As it's a "racing" situation, damage/injury is a risk you have accepted. If a crash happens, you pay for your own repairs and that's it.
If you can't afford to replace it, don't race it.
If his parents work for a pro team, then they should understand that in racing accidents happen and you pay for your own damage. Also that you do not put your child or anyone else's child for that matter under any stress that might take away their enjoyment of the sport.Thanks @Tyke @Profpointy @Spinney and @screenman
Child A's 12 and mine's 9. I've asked mine again (Child C) this morning and he says he didn't see him until Child B swerved and didn't hear the call.
I'm trying to be objective here as they've got to train together. Also, since Child A's parent works for a pro bike team there's a chance he's on here.