What’s happening this week at BMX

September 6th, 2010 leanne

2010 BMX State Championships – Mackay

The Class list is now available on the BMX QLD website. Please check out the list and make sure all your details are correct. If you have any questions please contact BMX Qld on office@bmxq.org.au.

 http://bmxq.org.au/

 

Probikx/Champikx Round 1 – Mackay.

The Round 1 of the Probikx/Champikx is held in Mackay on the Saturday 25th September 2010. This is for 13 – 16 Years (Champikx) and Junior & Senior Elite (Probikx).

Information regarding the rounds are on the BMX Australia website, http://www.bmxaustralia.com.au/

Nom’s close 13th September 2010.

Mackay Nominations – close this Friday 10th September 2010

Please see the nomination forms below for the Mackay Carnival’s on the 18 & 19th September 2010.

This is a great chance to race on the Track before the State Titles.

Mackay Carnivals 18 & 19th September 2010

 

Tuesday 7th September 2010

Training is ON – Please be advised that the Tuesday Training times are as follows

ALL SPROCKETS 5.00pm to 6.00pm

8 to 11 YEAR OLD ROOKIES 5.00pm to 6.00pm

12 to 14+ ROOKIES 6.00pm to 8.00pm

8 & OVER EXPERT RIDERS 6.00pm to 8.00pm

ALL ADULT RIDERS 6.00pm to 8.00pm

For the safety of all riders it is important that the Sprockets and 8-11 Rookies are only allowed on the Track between 5.00 -6.00pm ONLY.

Weather permitting. If it is rained out I will put a notice on the website..

 Wednesday Coaching – 8th September 2010

With the State Titles only a few weeks away we have decided to run the coaching session this Wednesday as well. 

  • Sprockets and brand new younger riders are from 5.15pm to 6.15pm
  • 8 to 14 year olds from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Cost is $5 a rider or $10 for family, payable to either Leanne or Emma.

Details are on the ‘Coaching’ page to the right.

 

Thursday’s – Jon ’s Coaching.

Please note that the track is closed to members between 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Thursday afternoons for Jon Geck and Alan Muller’s Coaching Group.

At present this coaching group is at the allowable limit but it will be advertised if a spot becomes available.

 

Friday Racing - 10th September 2010

This is our last racing night before the State Titles, the following Friday (17th) will be a practise night due to most people heading down to Mackay.

Registration before 6.30pm and racing to start at 7pm.

Practise times are

6.00pm to 6.30pm – ALL age riders & cruiser classes

6.30pm to 6.45pm – ALL Pro Riders

6.45pm to 7.00pm – ALL Sprockets

 Also ensure you have nominated on time for your class.  You can nominate in person at the window from 5.30pm to 6.30pm or Phone nominations up until 6pm.

 Pie Drive – Don’t forget to pickup your pies this Friday.

Thanks to everyone who purchased/sold pies last week.

 

Bike Maintenance Info Afternoon – Saturday 11th September 2010.

If you are not sure how to look after the kids (and your) bikes then this is the session for you!

Harold Weber is holding a ‘Bike Maintenance Info Afternoon’ next Saturday, 11th September from either 2 – 3pm or 3 – 4pm.

Its free to come along, just bring your bike and if you have a Allen Key Set and a 10mm open end spanner, bring them too. Harold will give you the basic in keeping your bike in tip top shape and the neccessary tools that you will need.

 

 

 

2010 Points are now updated

September 1st, 2010 leanne

Please see ‘2010 Points’ to the right under News for the updated points for this year.

Any questions please contact Janine in the registration office.

2010 State Titles in Mackay

August 31st, 2010 leanne

The Riders list has been updated and also Mackay BMX club is opening the track on Monday and Tuesday for gate practise, check out BMXQld website for more details and updates as they become available.

http://bmxq.org.au/

Pie Drive!

August 25th, 2010 leanne

The Hoad and Gunn Family are having a fundraiser to help them compete in New Zealand.

Both Mitchell Hoad and Ashleigh Gunn has been selected to represent Australia in the 14/15 Year and Mighty 11’s Test Team.  

Please support them by buying a Mannings pie, all the details are below.

Pie Drive for Mitch & Ashley

Mid Week Update

August 19th, 2010 leanne

Hopefully the weather can stay away for Friday racing.

Atherton Carnival – 28/29 August 2010.

Don’t forget Atherton is having a racing carnival next weekend.

Nominations close on Monday 23th August 2010, please see below with all the details.

Atherton Nomination Form

Someone from Atherton will be here on Friday night to collect the nomination forms or contact Gayle Atkinson, details are on the nom form.

Saturday – 21st August 2010 – Coaching

We have a full day of coaching with Jamie Gray and Glen Codega.

Times are as follows

Sprockets - 8.30am – 10.00am

Rookies – 10.30am – 12.00pm

Expert – 1pm – 4pm

Don’t forget your water bottle!

Flyer Information – Coaching Flyer with Glenn Codega and Jamie Gray

Saturday – 21st August 2010 – Festival Parade

We are meeting at Munroe Martin Park at 4.00pm, we have a few aussie stickers, lights etc for our aussie theme, you might have a few ideas yourself!

Please wear full race gear, including your full face helmet and flat pedals, we will be riding slow along the esplanade.

You can either Walk or Ride in the parade, if you have any questions please contact the club or see below for the Information Flyer.

PARADE DETAILS

Don’t forget to Vote on Saturday..

 

 

Sunday – 22nd August 2010.

We have half a day of coaching with Jamie Gray and Glen Codega.

Times are as follows

Rookies – 8.30am – 10.00pm

Expert – 10.30pm – 2pm

Any questions please contact Glenn or Jamie on  www.bmxdevelopment.com.au.

 

 

Stolen BMX Racing Bike

August 17th, 2010 leanne

One of our club members has had a BMX bike stolen from Yanchep Close, Kewarra Beach.

It is a Mini Freeagent, white with red writing, Bike # 33.

If you live in the northern suburbs please keep an eye out.   If you think you have seen this bike then please contact the police.

Track Upgrade – 2010

August 11th, 2010 leanne

We have pictures from the weekend’s working bee on the track!

I have created a new page on the right called – ‘Track Upgrade – 2010′ under the News Section.

I will be updating this page with any pictures that head my way..

Thanks to everyone that came down and helped out, it was a big weekend.

Coaching Clinic – 21 & 22nd August 2010

August 9th, 2010 leanne

Glenn Codega and Jamie Gray are holding their coaching clinic on the 21st & 22nd August here in Cairns.

This is a great opportunity to be coached for a few hours with two of the best coaches in QLD.

Hurry!!          Spots are still available. If you want an early bird price then email your details to 

contact@bmxdevelopment.com.au

Please see attached Flyer with the Information.

Coaching Clinic Flyer

Check out their website – www.bmxdevelopment.com.au

Important – Tuesday Training!

August 3rd, 2010 leanne

Please be advised that the Tuesday Training times are as follows

ALL SPROCKETS 5.00pm to 6.00pm

8 to 11 YEAR OLD ROOKIES 5.00pm to 6.00pm

12 to 14+ ROOKIES 6.00pm to 8.00pm

8 & OVER EXPERT RIDERS 6.00pm to 8.00pm

ALL ADULT RIDERS 6.00pm to 8.00pm

For the safety of all riders it is important that the Sprockets and 8-11 Rookies are only allowed on the Track between 5.00 -6.00pm ONLY.

Aislynn Weber & Ashleigh Gunn – World #5

August 1st, 2010 leanne

Congratulations to Cairns members Aislynn Weber and Ashleigh Gunn who got world # 5 at the 2010 BMX World Championships over in South Africa this weekend, well done Girls!

The Elite riders raced last night and there was great racing by all our Aussies.

I have to mention Rachel Bracken from Townsville who got #W6 in the Elite Womens Final, well done Rachel!

All results are posted on the BMXA website – here is the link.

http://www.bmxaustralia.com.au/?Page=38650

UCI Website – Results page for Elite Riders.

http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template3/layout.asp?MenuId=MTUxNzE&LangId=1