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| Press Release from Northern Rivers BMX |
Northern Rivers BMX Press Release. 23rd July 2008.
Unfortunately due to construction delays the introduction of the Melton BMX track into the Northern Rivers series has been cancelled for 2008. The committee gave the Melton Club as much opportunity as possible to have there venue ready so that Victorians riders had the opportunity to try a new track but due to delays it is not possible for Melton to host a round of the 2008 series. We hope that we can include the Melton track as part of the 2009 series. The venue for the 6th round of the series on the 17th of August will now be the Sunbury BMX Club.
The remaining series venues and dates are:
Round 5 Sunday 3rd Aug, Border BMX Club,
Silva Drive, Wodonga, 420 F6
Round 6 Sunday 17th August, Sunbury BMX Club
Cornish Street, Sunbury, 113 A8
Final Round Saturday night 30th August, Shepparton BMX Club,
Brauman St, Shepparton 419 J7 |
| State Team Coaching Clinic @ Sunbury |
Monday June 23rd 2008
The BMX Victoria State Team will be holding a coaching clinic at the Sunbury BMX Club on Saturday 28th June 2008 starting at 10:00am.
This clinic is open to all riders and will be conducted by Victorian and current BMXA Coach of the Year Glenn Surridge, assistant State Coach Matt Vickers and members of the Victorian team.
Cost of the clinic is $15.00 per rider and the session will go for approx 2 1/2 hours.
To register for the clinic please contact Matt Vickers at mattyv@netspace.net.au or phone 0401 966 130
Wayne Berryman. BMXV State Coaching Director |
| Updated Calendar for 2008 |
There have been a few changes and additions to the Race Calendar for 2008.
We have now published an updated calendar reflecting these changes.
The most important changes relate to a changed date for park Orchards round of Metro Plate and the addition of the western region Coastal Challenge series.
Click Here to see the updated calendar. |
| Press release from BMXV. State Team Challenge Trophy |
BMX Victoria today released photo's of the trophy that will be up for grabs in the inaugural SABMXA vs BMXV State Team Challenge. The State Team Challenge will be a 3 moto teams race that will take place on Sunday the 8th of June as part of the Blue Lake BMX clubs SA vs Vic race meeting. BMXV State Coaching Director Wayne Berryman said today "Our State Team held their last get together two weeks ago, before a number of them went off to the World titles. All the riders that are going to the Mt Gambier race meeting are pumped and they are all keen to be one the 4 riders that get to race for this trophy. There was a little bit of State Footy in the rooms when we got together after training and a whole lot of them were pumping each other up about "sticking it up the South Australians." I know that there is a lot of Victorian riders going to the race meet this year and I am sure they will be making a lot of noise when these teams races are taking place. Last year was the first time in recent years that Victoria has won the SA vs Vic race meet and I know that we want to keep it that way this year. The addition of the State Teams Challenge this year just adds even more state rivalry to this race meet. And that can only be good for the sport of BMX."
Photo of State teams Trophy |
2008 State Championships Update.
Border need some help this Saturday May 31st |
Border BMX Club are working all this week on finishing touches to the construction phase of their track re-build. They've got Council and Office of Corrections help for the next few days.
On Saturday this weekend, they would appreciate a hand from any and all energetic BMX supporters to put finishing touches to the surface. Team up with a mate or two and head up to give them a hand on Saturday, bring own tools - rakes and shovels etc
I know you probably have plenty to do BMX-wise and in your other life, but this call comes at a time of need from our friends up north. Please consider organising a few of your club members to be relieved of normal duties at whatever clubbies you all have on Saturday, so that they can head up to Wodonga and help out.
Our understanding is that Saturday should be mainly surfacing with perhaps a bit of final shaping of jumps. |
| Northern Rivers 2008 Changed venues for rounds 4,5 & 6 |
Please note!
The venues for rounds 4, 5 & 6 of the Northern Rivers series have been shuffled. The reason is to allow the new track at Melton more time to complete construction.
The Events Page on the web site has been updated to reflect the changes.
The entry form for round 3 at Border also has the new venues listed.
It is also worth noting that the final round at Shepparton is on a Saturday night. |
| Mt Gambier Update. All riders who ride 20" classes and are aged 40+ must read this |
BMXV Secretary Steve Hunter has been talking to the organisers of the events at Mt Gambier to be run over the June long weekend.
Following representations from Steve the event organisers for both the Australian Country Championships on the Saturday and the Vic v SA challenge on the sunday have agreed to add a 40+ or even a 45+ 20" class if the numbers are sufficient.
If you are interested in riding a 20" please note your correct age class on the entry form and also email the organisers advising them of your intentions.
Vic country champs (Saturday) . bluelakebmx@icisp.net.au and for the Sunday event Vic v SA Challenge mhowden@iprimus.com.au
Entry forms Here |
| Press Release from SABMXA Mt Gambier Weekend |
SABMXA press release
Blue Lake BMX Club in Mount Gambier, SA, will host three action-packed events over the June long weekend 7th - 9th June 08.
There is a race meeting for everyone.
Sat 7th June - Blue Lake's '2008 Vanilla Bean Australian Country Championships'. $2000 up for the Pro classes.
Practice and Registration begins on Friday night with a sit down Pasta tea after practice, please RSVP on the Country Champs nom form.
Enquires Marty Allen - Bluelakebmx@icispnet.au
Sun 8th June - SA vs Vic. $1800 up for Pro classes. $260 for 30+ Pro Vet Cruisers and voucher classes for the under 13's.
Event will incorporate a State Team challenge event for States to put their best up for the SA vs Vic challenge.
Mon 9th June - Round 8 SA State Series. $900 up for Pro Classes and $100 +30% payback up for 30+ Pro Vet Cruisers.
Event also includes a Pit Bike racing and a Pit Bike Club team relay.
Enquiries to Mark Howden - mkhowden@iprimus.com.au
Full canteen facilities will be available all weekend.
Breakfast each morning and 'Gate 9' Bar will be open for great priced drinks at the completion of racing each day.
Book now for a great weekend in the Mount.
For more information visit website - www.bluelakebmx.com/SAVIC_HOME.htm
Entry forms Here
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| Metro Plate 2008 Begins. NO ENTRIES ON DAY! |
All entry forms for metro Plate this year have a notation that there will be "No pay on Day Entries". We have just received clarification from Park Orchards BMX Club as follows.
In order to avoid potential confusion or misunderstanding regarding the intent of the wording "NO Pay on Day entries, No exceptions" on the 2008 Metro Plate (Park Orchards round) entry forms, this means that no entries on day will be accepted but payments for pre entry (phone, fax, email prior to 9pm saturday night) can be made on the race day.
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| Vic's to Head Over the Border. |
Friday May 9th 2008
Each year on the Queens Birthday weekend a contingent of Victorian rider crosses the border into South Australia for the annual Vic v SA challenge @ Mt Gambier.
Each year the Blue Lake BMX club hosts the event and in recent years the numbers have grown substantially.
After several years of SA dominance due mainly to a lack of Victorians attending the Vics won it last year. The Victorian state squad are also planning to head down there this year for a special State Challenge race as well.
This year there are three events on the weekend,
- Saturday is the Australian Country Championships which is a good chance for us to get a bit of practice on the track.
- Sunday is the Vic v SA challenge, we urge all Victorian riders to head down and bring home the trophy again.
- Because of the long weekend that leaves Monday to drive home or if you still want more racing there is a round of the South Australian State Series to race first. (The entry form for this says only South Australians can enter the series but I am assured they will accept entries from any Victorian who wants to race)
Entry forms are available on the Events page or click on the appropriate link for each form.
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| BMXV Council Meeting to review Calendar |
Friday May 9th 2008
The format of the BMXV race calendar is under review.
Following a recommendation at the last council meeting a review panel met to review the current race calendar format. Following these meetings the committee will be reporting back to the council with three very different concept plans.
ALL BMXV REGISTERED CLUBS AND THEIR RIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE EXPLANITORY LETTER AND PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 17TH. FEEDBACK WILL BE SOUGHT FROM ALL CLUBS AT THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Calendar change notes and explanation
Concept Calandar A
Concept Calandar B
Concept Calandar C
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| Western Region Coastal Challenge Series Announced |
Tuesday April 29th 2008
After some quiet time of late in the Western region the clubs have revived their winter series now named the Coastal Challenge. To make it more attractive to Melbourne based riders there are two double header weekends at Portland and Warrnambool scheduled. For entry forms click on the appropriate event or go to the Events page.
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| Mighty 11's Announcement |
Monday April 28th 2008
All riders who will be 11 years of age on June 7th are invited to enter the Mighty 11’s event being held at Southlakes NSW on the June long weekend. The Mighty 11’s event will decide the top 11 year old rider in Australia for 2008 (male or female). If you will be 11yrs of age on October 25th you may also enter as it is from this group that the Australian Test Team to compete in New Zealand will be chosen.
All enquiries are to directed to Event Manager, Steve Walker - emgbmxnsw@gmail.com , or phone (02) 43631093
Flyer available on www.bmxnsw.com.au
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| Northern Rivers BMX Series Press release |
Monday April 28th 2008
Northern Rivers BMX Press release
HERE IT IS! VICTORIA’S (if not Australia’s) NUMBER 1 VET PRO SERIES
The 2008 Northern Rivers series starts this Sunday the 4th of May.
In 2007 we had 15 to 20 riders in the Vet Pro class at every round and a final expert prize pool of over $800 and if that wasn’t good enough for some we have upped the ante to make it even better.
This year there is a guaranteed prize pool of $150 for each of the 6 preliminary rounds. Northern Rivers is also putting in a bonus $300 for the final round. This means that if we have a similar number of riders to last year the Expert final will race for approx $900. If we can get a few more riders to do the series we could end up with $1000+ final prize pool.
To make the racing even better we have set the rules to make the rider’s race hard in all their races.
Moto points carry through to the final in each of the preliminary rounds, i.e. your moto points are added to the expert final points to determine the winner on the day.
Only 8 riders will qualify for the expert final at the end of the series based on moto points.
What this means that riders who want to win a round or qualify for the series final will have race hard in their moto’s, great racing for the competitors and the spectators.
So there it is folks. Not only has Northern River organized a series for all the Vet Pro riders, they have put up the dollars and to top it off put in place a format that encourages and rewards riders to race hard in every race.
Northern Rivers has put together the series and the bucks for those 30+ riders who want some red hot vet pro action. All you have to do is turn up and race!
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE!
This year the Northern Rivers has a mountain bike class (this is a separate class from the cruisers and only mountain bikes will be accepted in this class), as well as a 10 to 13 voucher class.
All junior age classes offered, 19+ 20” and cruisers as well as a 14+ class with a guaranteed prize pool. |
| Victorians do well at the Aussies |
Sunday April 27th 2008
Congratulations to all Victorian Riders who attended the recent Australian Championships in Adelaide. In particular well done to all victorians who cam home with a medal.
| Victorian Riders Results at 2008 Aussies |
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Australian Champions. Gold Medallists |
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Brian LACEY |
South Eastern |
50+ Men |
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Simon ANDERSON |
Geelong |
30-34 Cruiser |
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Karen TURNER |
Eastfield |
40-44 Womens Cr |
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Jamie BULLOWS |
Frankston |
35-39 Men |
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Lachlan KENNEDY |
Eastfield |
11 Boys |
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Bodi TURNER |
Eastfield |
14 Boys |
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Matthew DUNSWORTH |
Knox |
16 Boys |
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Silver Medallists |
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Dean COLES |
Northern Park |
30 & Over Men |
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Darren MAY |
Shepparton |
45-49 Men |
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Robert SLATTER |
Sunbury |
25-29 Cruiser |
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Gary MORGAN |
Wyndham Warriors |
40-44 Men |
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Chris VAN WINDEN |
Lilydale |
30-34 Men |
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Damien CALLAN |
Lilydale |
40-44 Mens Cr |
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Steven GEDYE |
Lilydale |
13 Boys |
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Bronze Medallists |
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Robert SLATTER |
Sunbury |
25-29 Men |
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Brian LACEY |
South Eastern |
50+ Mens Cruiser |
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Tom SIINMAA |
Knox |
Junior Men Cruiser |
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Michael CHASTEAUNEUF |
Eastfield |
Junior Men |
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Nathan EVANS |
Frankston |
17-24 Cruiser |
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Shaun CUTHBERT |
Shepparton |
17-24 Men |
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| BMXV Annual General meeting Saturday May 17th 2008 |
BMX VICTORIA INC.
PO Box 92
GLEN HUNTLY 3163
www.bmxv.com.au
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Have you considered standing for the BMXV Board?
The BMX Victoria Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with a BMXV Council Meeting on Saturday 17th May.
The meeting will commence at 2pm and will be held at the Knox BMX Club.
One of the important pieces of business at the AGM will be the election of Board members. The BMXV Board meets monthly and basically runs the sport on behalf of all the affiliated Victorian BMX Clubs.
Board positions run for two years (except in the case of a casual vacancy, which is the case with one of the positions up for election this year) and half of the Board comes up for election, or re-election every year.
Five positions on the Board Of Management of BMXV are up for election at the forthcoming AGM.
These are the positions of :-
Vice-President term 2 years position currently held by Jeff Solomano
Secretary term 2 years position currently held by Steve Hunter
Ordinary Member term 2 years position currently held by Diane Lacey
Ordinary Member term 2 years position currently held by Tony Harvey
Ordinary Member term 1 year* position currently held by Graeme Anderson
Have you considered standing for the Board and making a contribution to how the sport of BMX is run in Victoria? The Board is always looking for people prepared to make a contribution to help making BMX grow in this State.
If you want to stand for election to the Board you must be nominated by your Club. The nomination has to be in writing, and must be signed by your Club and by yourself acknowledging that you give your consent to be nominated. Your Club has the necessary forms with which to nominate .
So please think about it, and if you are interested, but maybe need more information, please speak to your Club President, Club Secretary, or someone already on the Board or you can email bmxv@optusnet.com.au or phone 0448 400 423 .
Steve Hunter_Secretary BMXV
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| WD40 Victorian State Series 2008. Round 3 |
Sunday March 30th 2008
Round 3 of the State Series was run today at the Wyndham Warriors BMX Track. Results are available by clicking here, Series progress scores after 3 rounds are also avaliable
The 4th and final round is at Park Orchards on April 27th. Any rider that competes in the same class for 3 rounds will qualify for a series plate. All riders who have already qualified are encouraged to enter the final round and collect your award after racing on the day. |
| Royal Childrens Hospital Fund Raiser at Warragul Raises over $2000.00 |
Saturday March 29th 2008
We hvae received a letter of thanks from the Royal Childrens Hospital for the donation raised at Warragul in February. Thanks to all the riders who attended and helped raise this fantastic ammount plus a special thank you to the Western park BMX Club for hosting the day and also to the 14+ riders who all donated their prize money to the hospital as well.
Click here for thank you letter. |
| BMXV Web site is back on the air. |
Saturday March 29th 2008
The BMXV web site has been out of action for quite some time and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The good news is we are BACK ON THE AIR |
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| Royal Childrens Hospital Annual Fund Raiser |
Friday January 18 2008
Each year BMX in Victoria hosts a special Fund Raiser event for the Royal Childrens Hospital. The job of hosting the event rotates between the three regions.
In 2008 the Eastern Region is hosting the event and it will be conducted at Western Park BMX Club, Tarwin St Warragul on Sunday Feb 17th.
All Profits, donations and raffle proceeds are donated to the Good Friday Royal Childrens Hospital appeal.
The day is all about the fun and family side of BMX and the Warragul track is a perfect venue to create this atmosphere. Entry fees are also low so ensure you bring a little extra cash for raffles etc.
So add this to your race calendar and come on down to Warragul for a fun day. Click here for an entry form. |
| BMX ON TV IN MELBOURNE |
Victorian BMX Television Show
Thursday the 17th of January sees the start of BMX Victoria’s television show Trak Attak. Running for half an hour the show will commence at 7.30pm on Channel 31. Over the next 7 weeks you will see racing from the 2007 WD-40 Victorian Open Championships and the 2008 Track Attack series. Plus rider profiles, general interest segments, tech segments and coaching segments.
This week’s episode features the 13 year and 15 year boy’s classes from the 2007 WD-40 Open BMX Championship, a rider profile on one of Victoria’s top up and coming riders, plus tech and coaching segments.
So if you live in Melbourne make sure you tune into Channel 31 at 7.30pm this coming Thursday night. |
| 2008 Come and Try BMX in February |
Wednesday December 4th 2007
In February 2008 many BMX Clubs in Victoria will be conducting Come and Try days in conjunction with the BMX Australia National Sign on Days.
Click here for details of the club nearest you. |
| WD-40 Victorian Open Championships. DVD Orders |
Monday November 26th 2007
The official DVD's of the WD-40 Victorian Open Championships is available by mail order.
The DVD's have racing from Sunday including the 5th Moto and all finals & 6 Moto's.
They can be ordered by down loading the attached Order Form."
DVD Order form |
| WD-40 Victorian Open Championships. Keith Williams Medalists |
Sunday November 25th 2007
Congratulations to the Keith Williams medalists at the WD-40 Victorian Open Championships.
Female winner Kiarra Taylor from The Cove
Male winner Greg Siinmaa from Knox
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| Official Photographer for WD-40 Victorian Open Championships |
Sunday November 11th 2007
BMX Victoria announced today the Becs Pix will be the official photographer at the 2007 WD-40 Victorian Open State BMX Title. Becs Pix will be the only photographer authorized by BMX Victoria to sell photos from this event. Photos from this event will be available from www.becspix.com.au
This is the second year Becs Pix have been the photographer of this event.
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| DK Track Attack 2008 Media Release |
BMXV Eastern Region - Media Release, 19 October 2007
DK Track Attack - January 2008
Planning for the DK Track Attack series is well underway for January 2008.
19th - 26th January 2008 - 6 Huge BMX Race meetings over seven days around the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne!
Kicking off the event will be an Eastern Region coaching clinic on
Thursday 17th January. Expected cost will be superlow for the four hour clinic (two sessions) with many big name coaches in attendance. All ages are welcome, more details soon.
Meeting 1- Saturday 19th January Twilight Racing starts 3.30pm
PARK ORCHARDS BMX CLUB, Stintons Road, Park Orchards (Melways 35 B8)
(This Track Attack round will follow the Probikx event running from 12pm-2pm)
A free BBQ lunch will run from 12pm till 1pm, bring the family early and watch the Champbikz/Probikz racing action
Meeting 2- Sunday 20th January Twilight Racing starts 3.30pm
FRANKSTON BMX CLUB, Old Wells Road, Seaford (Melways 97 J12)
Meeting 3- Tuesday 22nd January Racing starts 6.15 pm (UNDER LIGHTS)
EASTFIELD BMX CLUB, Colchester Road, Kilsyth (Melways 51 E7)
Meeting 4- Wednesday 22nd January Racing starts 6.15 pm (UNDER LIGHTS)
KNOX BMX CLUB, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield (Melways 73 D7)
Meeting 5- Friday 25th January Racing starts 10:00 am
SOUTH EASTERN BMX CLUB, Centre Road, Oakleigh South (Melways 78 E2)
Meeting 6- Saturday 26th January Racing starts 10:00 am
LILYDALE BMX CLUB, Anderson Street, Lilydale (Melways 38 F2)
Featuring:
- Australia's top "AA" Pro racers chasing $1000 at each venue
- Australia's best "Supergirls" professional women racers
- Huge class of "A" Pro racers
- $2000 minimum series bonus prize pool
- Kid's Voucher Classes 8-10, 11-13, 14-16 yo's.
- Vet Pro Open Wheel Class for >30yo's - $300 prize pool at each venue
- Sprocket Rocket (<5 to 7 yo's), and all challenge 20" and Cruiser classes.
- Presentations and free BBQ will be at Lilydale BMX Club from 3.30pm Saturday 26th January
Contact trackattackbmx@aanet.com.au and check the websites for further information. Entry forms and Fliers will be released next week.
Trackattack BMX 2008 is proudly sponsored by DK Bicycles/Advanced Traders and Eastern Region BMX. Sponsorship enquires are welcome, please contact via email.
www.advancetraders.com.au www.trackattackbmx.com.au (up and running next week)
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