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Information Booklet 2020
Karratha BMX Club
Karratha BMX Club is in its 39th year of providing a community sporting club in the Pilbara. We have
a great club that encourages all to participate.
Committee
Our club is operated by an elected committee of volunteers. The 2020 committee is represented by:
President: Kate Taylor
Vice President: Mat Norman
Secretary: Bree Holland
Treasurer: Nikki Hemmett
Registrar: Janelle Matthewman
Track Manager: Greg Kiehne
Training Coordinator: Dean Rodgers
Publicity Officer: Vacant
Canteen Managers: BJ Norman & Samara McLennon
Membership Coordinator: Linda Cruickshank
Social/Events Coordinator: Linda Cruickshank
Volunteer Coordinator: Vacant
Sponsorship Coordinator: Vacant
Fundraising Coordinator: Vacant
Voting Member: Tash Payne
Voting Member: Dwain Robinson
If you are interested in joining the 2020 Committee please see Kate Taylor for further information.
Kate Taylor President karrathabmx@live.com 0419 917 536
Communication
Our club uses Facebook and email as our main forms of communication to all
members. The committee will post regularly to keep members informed on upcoming events.
Web: www.kbmx.tidyhq.com/
Email: karrathabmx@live.com
What is BMX Racing?
BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia. It is one of the only
sports where total family participation can take place. Riders of all ages (from 2-4-year-old
as mini wheelers to riders to 50+) can compete in organised race meetings throughout Australia.
BMX is not only a sport for boys. BMX racing is for boys, girls, ladies and men.
The sport of BMX racing ranges from club level right through to State, National and World
Championship level for all ages.
With the availability of all ages being catered for within one sporting meeting, it enables all
participating riders from one family to be able to practice, race and socialise together.
When do we race?
We race every Friday night from March through to the end of September (excluding some
holiday periods etc) and hold a couple of fun social nights during the year.
The club runs division racing based on lap times.
You can choose to compete in both series or elect to only participate in series 1 or 2.
Series 1: 10 Weeks from 27/03/2020 to 26/06/2020
Series 2: 9 weeks from 24/07/2020 to 25/09/2020
NOTE: Check the racing calendar pinned at the top of the club’s Facebook page for all the
important dates.
Race night Schedule: Gates open from 5:00pm
Registration Opens at 5:30 for Mini Wheelers
Mini Wheelers racing (session 1) – 6:00pm
Registration Opens at 6:00pm for sprockets and Open riders
All riders must register by 6:45pm in order to race.
Practise (all ages) from 6:15pm* – 6:45pm*
Mini Wheelers racing (session 2) at 6:45pm*
Racing from 7:00pm* (3 motos)
Racing (2 motos)
Racing Concludes around 9:00pm*
*All time are approximate
NORTH WEST SUPER SERIES:
The Tom Price, Port Hedland, Newman and Karratha BMX clubs hold a North
West Super Series. This is a 4 round open competition held in each Pilbara town.
The competition is open to all riders who want to complete. It is a great
competition, riders get to ride on different tracks, race new people, see the
sights of Pilbara and have a lot of fun. More information and dates can be found
on the North West Super Series Facebook page.
Who races who?
Mini wheelers – are approx. 2-4 years of age on balance bikes all race against each other.
Sprockets - Are under 8 years old. Girls and boys can race against each other in age groups.
Open – All riders over the age of 8 are grouped according to their track times.
All current riders will be placed in divisions from last year’s race data with new riders
attending a grading night on Friday 20th to ensure they are placed in the right group.
Cruisers – Are riders who race with a 24-inch wheel. The club runs a junior and senior cruiser class.
Rider of the Week
Each race night a rider is announced as the Scott Cycles Rider of the Week. The recipient will
receive a certificate and a voucher from Scott Cycles. Riders can be nominated
by any club member and are chosen for exhibiting the core family values of BMX – Excellence,
Passion, Integrity and Care. A photo and interview with the rider will be published on
Facebook. To nominate a rider for the Scott Cycles Rider of the Week please contact the President,
Kate Taylor or a committee member.
Karratha BMX Club 2020 Series 1 and 2 Race Guidelines for Open riders
The following guidelines are used for scoring at Karratha BMX Club events.
• Riders will be scored 1-8, according to their positions crossing the finish line.
• Scoring System: Race points Series scores
1st 1 point 1st 40 points
2nd 2 points 2nd 38 points
3rd 3 points 3rd 36 points
4th 4 points 4th 34 points
5th 5 points 5th 32 points
6th 6 points 6th 30 points
7th 7 points 7th 28 points
8th 8 points 8th 26 points
• If a nominated competitor does not start in their moto, then they are scored a “DNS”
(did not Start) for that moto. “DNS” scores maximum points based on a full gate start. (8 points)
• If a rider starts but does not finish in a race, they will be awarded last place points.
• Series awards will be presented in each division 1st, 2nd, 3rd, sprockets and mini wheelers will be presented
with participation awards.
• Series 1 and 2 will be run with division racing.
• All riders shall remain in the same division for the entire series. Exception to this rule: when
there is no class for the rider, and he/she is merged up a division.
• Riders are given a 2-week penalty free period to change division, in consultation with the Registration
Team, if they feel they have not been placed in the correct division.
• All scoring data will remain the property of Karratha BMX Club. Records will be available online
through https://www.sqorz.com/
• Points will be allocated to all riders for ALL races.
• Riders will be scored using the MyLaps Transponder System with all riders required
to have a transponder
(hired or purchased). Sprockets and Mini Wheelers are not required to have a transponder
as their races are not scored.
• Transponders need to be affixed to the front right-hand fork as close to the wheel axle as
practical. It will be the rider’s sole responsibility to ensure that the CORRECT transponder
is affixed to their bike. Failure to adhere to this will result in the rider not being credited
with having competed in the race. Any rider who starts a heat without a transponder
or active transponder shall be given last place points for each race during the series.
• Sprockets – must ride in the Sprocket classes.
• For further information please refer to the BMXA Rule Book
https://bmxaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019-BMXA-Rule-Book-v1.pdf
• To qualify for presentations at Karratha BMX Club it is a requirement that each rider must provide a
volunteer to assist for a minimum of two (2) race nights/busy bees/fundraising efforts for each series.
This requirement is capped at 4 volunteer contributions per family. Volunteer contributions will be
recorded by the volunteer coordinator. All volunteers must hold a current BMX Australia volunteer
licence with track volunteers requiring a Level 1 Official qualification.
Track Records Track Records are based on a riders age and gender. Times are recorded via transponders for riders 8yrs and above. All data remains the property of Karratha BMX Club. Training and access to the track Coaching The club offers weekly training sessions catering for riders of all ages and abilities. These sessions run weekly with availability dependant on the number of coaches available. Session fees apply. Please keep an eye on the Karratha BMX’s Facebook group for details. Practice night (Open gates) These operate on a Wednesday night. Session fees apply. Please keep an eye on the Karratha BMX Facebook page for details. Track keys and access Any member who is a Level 1 Official and who has a current first aid qualification can apply to be a track key holder. For further information please refer to the Karratha BMX Club policy. https://s3.tidyhq.com/orgs/5cf8b621af73/attachments/309c36051bbae864e346c 149a2cf8a1244e35c02/Karratha_BMX_Club_Key_Policy_2018-4.pdf Volunteering The Karratha BMX Club is run by valued volunteers and this includes race nights. Each race night there are around 20 volunteer roles that need to be filled. A weekly roster will be posted on Facebook to nominate for positions. A caregiver is required to volunteer 2 times per rider for each series to ensure the rider is eligible for any medals/trophies at the end of the series presentations. For families with 3 or more riders this is capped at 4 volunteer sessions per series. Families with mini wheeler riders only are only required to complete 1 volunteer session per series. More information on volunteer roles is available on the club TidyHQ page. https://kbmx.tidyhq.com/public/pages/Volunteering
BMX Safety Equipment
The following is a list of recommended safety gear. Basically, all skin must be covered, so this
means long pants, socks that cover the anklets, long sleeve shirt, gloves that cover the entire
hand, and a full faced helmet.
Clip in Shoes
Clip pedals and shoes can only be used by riders riding in 13yrs and above age classes. For further
information please refer to the BMX Australia’s rule book.
https://bmxaustralia.com.au/about/rules-and-regulations/
Type of Bike
You do not need a top-of-the-line BMX bike to get started racing BMX. Your bike does need to
comply with certain requirements before riding at the track.
Size will depend on height of the rider, please ask for advice.
The following item are REQUIRED on all bikes used at the track: 12” – 26” wheeled bicycle in good
mechanical condition, at least one operational brake, Number plate on the handlebars (racing only).
Enclosed grips that properly cover the handlebar end.
The following items are NOT ALLOWED: kickstands, chain guards, axle pegs, reflectors, any bolt or
protrusion longer then 12mm that is uncovered, long axles or excessive length bolts on the stem,
seat posts etc. Bike must be in safe operational order.
Riders are not permitted to ride on the track if their bicycle fails to comply.
Number Plate
All riders require a race plate. These are available from the club for $20. Different classes are
allocated different colours with race numbers allocated to riders by BMX Australia.
Transponders
Transponders are compulsory for any rider competing in age classes 8yrs and over and are used
for lap timing & scoring.
• Purchase from Karratha BMX Club: $50 including a 12 months MYLAPS subscription
• Purchase from BMX Australia: http://bmxau.omnisportsmanagement.com/en-
us/membership/transponders.aspx
• The club has a limited number of transponders for hire on a first serve bases at a cost of $5 per race night.
• Already have a transponder? Please check that it has not expired. You can plug your transponder
• into your computer to check the subscription expiry date. For a quick check, shake you
transponder and you should see two green lights. The first green light indicates subscription
and the second
• battery – if both are green you are good to go!
• Riders 8yrs and over who don’t have a transponder on their bike, or their subscription is not
current will be assigned last place point for each race.
How to become a Member Riders 1. BMX Australia All club riders need to purchase a BMX licence through BMX Australia. You need to supply your licence number to Karratha BMX Club and is mandatory prior to riding and volunteering to cover insurance and liability. https://bmxaustralia.com.au/membership/ 2. Karratha BMX Club All Club members/families will need to complete the attached membership form and hand it to the registration teem, along with the $20 club membership fee. It is a requirement that all 2020 riders and their caregivers register as members of the Karratha BMX Club. The attached registration form needs to be completed and returned to the registration hut PRIOR to racing. Volunteers 1. BMX Australia To help at the club, you must hold a volunteer membership with BMX Australia to cover liability, indemnity and insurance. There is NO cost to obtaining this level of membership. Please visit http://bmxaustralia.com.au/membership/. All volunteers that help with staging, on the start hill or on the track are required to be a Level 1 Official. This is also free to obtain, and it requires you to take a quiz. If you do not have a WWCC. You will need to complete a Stat Declaration Form to confirm you race or have a child/ren that race at Karratha BMX Club. This needs to be uploaded to your profile on BMX Australia. Please visit http://bmxaustralia.com.au/officials/level-1-club/ for further details. 2. Karratha BMX Club You need to supply Karratha BMX with your BMX Volunteer Licence number and you are good to help wherever required. All help appreciated!
2020 Fees:
BMX Australia License Fee see web site for pricing
https://bmxaustralia.com.au/membership/
Karratha Club Membership Fee $20 annual family membership fee
Nomination to race $6 per Sprocket/Open rider per race night
$5 per Mini Wheeler per race night
Gate Night practice $2 per rider or $5 per family
Coaching as available TBA by coach
Pre-paid punch cards are available from registration hut
Nomination passes 10 nights $60
Single rider gate passes 10 nights $20
Transponder $50
Number plate $20
Hire of a BMX Bike $5
(Limited availability)
Hire of a Transponder $5
(Limited availability)
Karratha BMX Club Merchandise
The Karratha BMX Club has a range of merchandise available for sale. All items can be
viewed and purchased through the club shop periodically.
Visit: https://kbmx.tidyhq.com/public/shop/products
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