WELCOME TO THE SOUTHSIDE BMX CLUB
Here is some information about BMX racing to help get you started.
BMXA MEMBERSHIP - LICENCE:
To race or train, you must have a current licence.
Go online to BMX Australia's website https://bmxaustralia.com.au/membership/ and click on the membership you require.
You will need a licence if you are wanting to start training with one of our coaches,
see the "Coaching" tab on the right or click on the following link http://www.southsidebmx.com/coaching.html.
You will need proof of age - birth certificate or drivers licence.
Maybe start with a 4 month membership - this will let you see if your rider likes BMX first!
If you choose to continue, you will need an Annual membership or can pay 4 monthly.
You can also join at the club on race days.
Your licence is valid at any club throughout Australia.
You must always bring your licence to show each week to nominate for racing.
RACING AT SOUTHSIDE BMX CLUB
ADDRESS:
Corner of Parry Avenue & Benningfield Road, Bull Creek
turn in at tennis courts on Benningfield Road.
RACE DAYS:
Every Saturday, all year round February to December.
We have breaks during school holidays.
RACE TIMES:
Nominations: 2.15pm - 3.20pm
Gate practice: 2.45pm - 3.25pm
Mini Wheelers: 3.10pm - 3.25pm (Starting at 2nd berm to finish line)
5 years and upwards Racing: 3.30pm - 5pm approx
Motos: (races) - 4 Motos each Saturday
We race 2 Motos, have a 10 min break, then race the next 2 Motos.
AGE CLASSES FOR RACING:
Mini Wheelers - 2 - 5 yrs on Strider bikes, $3 per week and race starts at 3.10pm - 3.25pm.
Sprockets - Aged 5, 6, 7 yrs - do not need transponders as they are not scored.
Age class - (8 yrs and upwards, race in the age group they will be by the 31 Dec).
We also have:
Open girls 8 - 14 years
Open women 14 years and above
15 years plus
Open men 20 years and above
30 years plus men
Cruisers - junior (under 12 yrs) and senior
Open Wheel - Combined 20" and Cruiser for Casual riders that are 14 yrs and over, that don’t compete in Super Series, States or Nationals but just want to race. Great for beginners.
NOMINATIONS:
You will need to nominate your rider each week
Nominations at 2.15pm and close at 3.20pm
COST:
$8 per week plus $1 for transponder hire (needed for scoring,
transponder must be returned at the completion of last moto).
Mini Wheelers $3
TRAINING:
Available at the club for $10 - $15 per week for a 1 hour session
and run on a school term basis.
Beginners are Mon, Tues, Fri.
Email southsidebmx@hotmail.com for more info.
SAFETY GEAR:
Your rider will need:
Long sleeve pants, jeans are okay.
Long sleeve top - eventually you can purchase a jersey & BMX pants.
Sneakers / Closed in shoes / BMX shoes.
BMX gloves (approx $30).
BMX full face helmet approx ($150).
Gloves & helmets can be loaned from club for racing for four weeks only,
and must be returned after the last moto.
BMX BIKE:
Your rider will need a BMX race bike.
Size will depend on height of rider, ask at a BMX bike shop for advice.
If you have a street BMX bike you must remove reflectors, foot pegs, bell, mudguard, baskets, carriers, training wheels and front brakes to be safe to ride and will need closed bar ends installed on the handle bars.
BMX Racing Bikes can be borrowed from the club for first 4 weeks, for racing and must be returned at the end of the last moto each week.
BUYING BIKES AND BMX GEAR:
See Ellis at Georges Bike Shop in Willetton for bikes, helmets, gloves.
See Mark at Freedom Wheels BMX Pro Shop, Bibra Lakes.
Check out BMX RACING GEAR FOR SALE PERTH on Facebook
All WA BMX community sell secondhand bikes and gear here.
NUMBER PLATES:
You will need a race plate.
You can borrow one from the scorers at the canteen to start.
You can buy them from the club and we also have sticker numbers you can purchase.
Different age groups and age classes are allocated different colours.
Race numbers are allocated by BMX Sports WA to members that have annual memberships,
4 month trial memberships are not given numbers.
TROPHY ROUNDS:
3 rounds for 2020.
Round 1: Feb 1 - May 16 (11 weeks in total).
Round 2: May 23 - Aug 8 (11 weeks in total).
Round 3: Aug 22 - Nov 21 (12 weeks in total).
Trophies and Participation Medals are presented at a Trophy Presentation at the end of each round.
PARTICIPATION MEDALS:
Riders that attend every week can receive a medal for participation.
Non scoring weeks do not count.
TROPHY QUALIFICATION:
Riders must compete in 8 weeks for Rounds 1 & 2 and
9 weeks in Round 3 to qualify for a trophy:
9 weeks in Round 3 to qualify for a trophy:
Non scoring days are not counted.
Generally riders can miss a maximum of three weeks per round and still qualify.
Parents must volunteer 2 times per round (per family).
VOLUNTEERING:
The club runs on volunteers.
We have many ways to volunteer including:
Race day volunteers
Committee positions
Busy Bees
Volunteering at events eg fundraising, Super Series
Drinks or food donations on race days
Please make sure to have your full name and your rider's name put down in the Volunteer Book, this is so we can keep track for Trophy qualifications.
RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS:
Track preparation.
Set up track for racing and pack up after racing.
Scorers - nominations & transponder scoring.
Canteen helpers.
Commentating.
Running the Gate.
Bottom Staging - calling out names of riders and putting them in their age classes.
Middle Staging - checking off riders names and allocating their lane number.
Top Staging - checking riders are in their correct moto and lane.
Flagging - Corner Marshall holding a yellow flag, when first aid is needed you hold flag horizontally. You will need to be a 'Level 1 Official' which can be done online on at BMX Australia
You will need to signup for a Volunteer membership, do a quiz and have a WCC waver form.
If you are unable to / have trouble volunteering, please come and see us in the canteen for alternative ways of qualifying, eg canteen supply donations.
Please come down and have a look when we race on Saturdays.
If you have questions or need help, ask at the canteen.
Any further questions please email southsidebmx@hotmail.com
ABOUT US
Southside BMX Club is one of the oldest BMX clubs in Western Australia. We have been racing at the corner of Parry Avenue & Benningfield Road in Bull Creek since 1980!
Our track is open to all riders and provides a great environment for the local community to experience BMX riding.
We welcome all new members. Come down and try the exciting Olympic sport of BMX racing for yourself.
Our club currently has around 200 members ranging in age from 4 to over 50 years. Our members compete not only at our track but all over the State, throughout Australia and even at an international level.
RACING EVERY SATURDAY - SEE CALENDAR
2.15pm - 3.20pm Nominations
2.45pm - 3.25pm Gate Practice
3.10pm - 3.25pm Mini Wheelers
3.30pm - 5.00pm approx, 5 years and upwards Racing 4 motos
SOUTHSIDE BMX TRACK IS ALSO CLOSED ON
TUESDAYS FROM 4PM - 6PM
SPONSORS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The continued support of local businesses and community members has enabled Southside BMX Club to provide local kids & adults with a fantastic cycling facility for over 40 years.
We thank them for their support and ask that you support those that support us.
Be sure to check out our Sponsors Page to find out more. And if you would like to assist the Southside BMX Club please contact our Club President Ian Ainger by email southsidebmx@hotmail.com