BCBMX RACING NEWS - April 2007
Welcome to April's edition of the BMX Newsletter. As promised in March, read on to find out about a few of the changes being implemented at national level.
National Series
This year's series has a title and supporting sponsor. Look out for info on this year's series sponsors later in the week.
Race Fees
These have changed for this year and are listed below. This is the first change to race fees for quite a few years. They reflect an increased cost in the
provision of events while recognising that BMX is a family sport.
Riders racing 2 bikes get their 2nd entry fee for £5.00.
Novice race fee will be £5.00.
Riders aged 16 and under race fee is £15.00.
Riders aged 17 & over race fee is £20.00.
Elite race fee is £25.00.
Junior Female and 16-29 Cruiser race fee is £20.00.
Second family member entry discount of £5.00 and 3rd entry discount of £10.00.
Day Licence
This applies to one event only and the choice of event is yours. If you turn up to a double header without your licence, you can only race one round. The cost
to race will increase for riders aged 19 and over by £10.00, riders aged 17 & 18 £5.00, riders aged 16 and under £1.50. This has been
implemented to allow riders to get a taste for big events without making the full season commitment.
If you require a licence and need one for Cheddar, you need to do this this week, as next week is too late. Call 0161 274 2010 or go to the
British Cycling website.
Categories
Same as last year, except there's no elite cruiser. Although BC BMX discussed more classes with a payback option, there's just not enough in the kitty.
Schedule
Please read below for this year's practice times, which now reflect that riders wanted more track time. Please look out for announcements from the host club on Friday evening practice. This is optional for each club, so please don't just turn up Friday and expect to ride.
SATURDAY
14.00-16.00: Registration
12.00-12.55: Open Practice
Male 6 yrs to 14 yrs, Female 6 yrs to 15 yrs,
Cruiser under12 to 13-15.
13.00-13.55: Open Practice
Male 15 yrs and older, Cr 16 yrs and older, Jnr and 25+ female.
Gate Practice:
*Novices will join their appropriate age based practice group*
14.05-14.45: Group 1 (Cruisers)
14.45-15.45: Group 2 (Female 6-15, Male 6-10)
15.45-17.00: Group 3 (Male 11-16)
17.00-18.00: Group 4 (Junior Male/Female and older)
SUNDAY (and Monday if double race weekend)
08.30-09.15: Practice all classes 16 and under
09.15-09.45: Practice all classes 17+
10.00: Opening Ceremony
10.05: Motos
13.30: Lunch
14.15: Quarter Finals
14.45: Semi Finals
15.30: Finals
International Euro Rounds, Euro Champs and World Champs
Registration for Klatovy is now closed. Any rider interested in racing abroad, please apply and return the entry form at least 3 weeks before the event and 5 weeks pre Euro Champs in France. Information on the Switzerland and Latvia rounds is now available. Information on the World Championships is available through the event website: http://bmxworlds2007.com/bmx2007/splash.htm
Sign up to their mailing list and receive your information direct.
If you've not met the qualification criteria of top 8 in your national series age class in 2006 or top 6 after Cheddar this year, then you will need to apply by
letter or email to the BMX Commission by 9th May. Email bmx@britishcycling.org.uk.
British Cycling Race Jersey
If you plan on racing the World Championships in Canada, then you will require a Great Britain jersey showing the adidas design. The cost to purchase is £35.00 and the deadline for purchase is 11th May. If you haven't placed your order by Cheddar National, then you have 4 days to purchase. Email me for an order form.
Cheddar DVDs
British Cycling have kept the Christmas price of £10.00 including postage for the 2006 European BMX Championships held at Cheddar. You can order your copy online
through British Cycling.
Best Regards
Roger Wilbraham
Coordinator for MTB and BMX
www.britishcycling.org.uk
