2010 Points are now updated
September 1st, 2010 leannePlease see ‘2010 Points’ to the right under News for the updated points for this year.
Any questions please contact Janine in the registration office.
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.
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.
2010 BMX State Championships – Mackay
The Class list is now available on the BMX QLD website.
The link is below, 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.
Mackay Nominations are now out!
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 24th August 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.
Wednesday Coaching
We are finally starting back next wednesday, 1st September.
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 - 3rd September 2010
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Please see attached Flyer with the Information.
Check out their website – www.bmxdevelopment.com.au
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
Please see below the list of riders who qualified for the 2010 FNQ ID Talent Squad.
Congratulations to these riders!
I have attached the Calendar of events for August 2010 and an information page for what’s going to be happening in the next few weeks with the Track and any closures for Track changes.
I will also be updating the website weekly so please check the website regularly for any news!
The nomination forms for the 2010 BMX Qld Championships held at Mackay in September are now out!
Don’t forget, you must ride the Qld Championships to be able to race the BMX Nationals that are held in Cairns, April 2011.
Please click below for the nomination form.
Also check out the 2010 Qld Championships page under events for the link to the BMXQ website and other details that will become available.