2015 BMX New Zealand North Island Titles

2015 BMXNZ NORTH ISLAND TITLES

24-25 OCTOBER 2015 Central Region BMX

Taupo BMX Club would like to acknowledge the support of the following businesses and people The Mousetrap Antz Electrical BMXNZ Officials Taupo BMX Club Members and Committee Jensen Weymouth Lawyers Taupo Freedom Chiropractic CH Automotive Diesel & Marine Pack n’ Pedal Printstop @ Copy Solutions DPA Chartered Accountants Placemakers Hynds Pipes Engines and Spares AV People Central Region BMX McDonalds AMP Bike Barn Norris Construction Pipeworks Taupo Trev Terry Marine Taupo Total Industrial Solutions Taupo Tandem Skydiving Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre Southern Trust Warner Construction Taupo Soccer Club Taupo District Council First Class Accounts Taupo Avalon Cycles Youthtown Moreon BMX AG Industrial Hautapu Pine Cycle Express Panmure Baytrust AC Events Lion Foundation Spark Business King Country Taupo Hire

2015 BMXNZ North Island Titles MOTO ORDER Total Entries = 783 Total Riders = 665

BMX New Zealand Inc PO Box 12-199 Chartwell Hamilton 3248 Email: admin@bmxnz.co.nz 021 270 7199 21st October 2015 On behalf of the BMX New Zealand Council I would like to welcome all members of the BMX Community, both competitors and supporting families, to the 2015 BMX New Zealand North Island Titles which are being hosted by the Central BMX Region, and held at the Taupo BMX Club track.

It is pleasing to see such a great entry list (783 entries from 665 riders) which shows that our wonderful sport is in a really good place at the moment.It is pleasing to see the more than 60 South Island riders that have made the trip up.

To those riders who have travelled from Australia to compete in the Test Team Events (Senior & Mighty 11), we trust that you will enjoy the experience and the kiwi hospitality. It is great to see these historical challenges still going after many years and I’m sure this weekend will be another close battle.

In preparing for these events there is much work that goes on behind the scenes which goes largely unnoticed and to that end our acknowledgement and appreciation is extended to the Central BMX Region and the Taupo BMX Club. Thank you for the time and effort you have put in preparing your facilities for these Titles.

To all the volunteers, and to those officials who are responsible for putting together the rosters, without your support these events simply wouldn’t happen so a big thank you goes out to you. Our sport should be very proud in the strength and ability of our very talented and well qualified volunteers and officials who staff these events making them run smoothly.

To the competitors, I hope that in these North Island Titles you achieve to your expectations, whether it is a North Island Title, a Test Team trophy, making the podium or reaching the final, ride hard, ride fair and particularly enjoy the experience.

This event see’s the retirement from officiating in New Zealand by Norm McCann. On behalf of BMXNZ I would like to say a big thank you to Norm for the many years of dedication he has put in to ensuring our race meetings run smoothly and all the systems that you have put in place to make this happen. You have left some very big shoes to fill…..

Finally at the conclusion of these North Island Titles, we wish you all a safe return journey to your homes and families.

All the very best and cheers, Warren Boggiss Chairman BMX New Zealand

CENTRAL REGION BMX ASSOCIATION On behalf of the Central Region, welcome to Taupo for the 2015 BMX North Island Titles.

We very much appreciate and thank you for the effort made by riders, family and friends from all over NZ and our Australian visitors, here to support the Taupo BMX Club. It is exciting to see the rider numbers attending this event.

A very special welcome is extended to our Australian Test Teams riders, coaches and managers . The Mighty 11 and Senior Test Team racing is always a highlight of this event & I’m sure will prove to be as exciting as ever. Good luck to you all!

As you know, the planning and preparation involved to make this great event come together consumes many hours of peoples valuable time. I would like to acknowledge and thank the 2015 Norths Committee Darryll, Jane, Matt, Colin, Steve, Kate, Paul and Rick, the Taupo BMX Club Committee, particularly Anne Marie and all the hard workers that spent many hours at working bees.

The track is well groomed and ready for a great weekend of BMX racing.

Thank you to the dedicated track team. I am sure you will agree it is in prime condition and will give us some fast race action.

To all the volunteers and BMXNZ Officials who without you these events wouldn’t run smoothly, thank you. The time and energy you put into our sport is greatly appreciated. We must not forget the financial commitment received from grant funders & sponsors, without you this event would not be possible to host.

I hope you all enjoy your time at this competition and achieve what you have trained so hard for. Good Luck. Race hard & race fair.

Cheers Sharon Cheesman Co-ordinator Central Region BMX Association

Welcome to the Taupo BMX Club On behalf of Taupo BMX Club, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2015 BMXNZ North Island Titles.

In particular, welcome to all the Australian riders and their supporters to our track and to the Great Lake Taupo district - our home. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time here in Taupo and take the opportunity to see and do some of the many activities that we have to offer on our doorstep!

The Taupo BMX Club Club members have been working very hard over the past couple of years fundraising and working towards getting the track and the grounds in tip top shape so that you can enjoy riding our track.

A huge thanks goes out to our dedicated Norths Committee, Myself, Jane, Colin, Matt, Steve, Kate. Not to forget the help from Club Treasurer Paul and a past committee member Rick. I also extend my thanks to the Taupo BMX Club Committee, Taupo parents and riders for their help and support in us presenting you what we hope to be one of the best Norths that you have seen or been a part of!

Last and by all means not least, special thanks to my wife Anne-Marie for putting up with all the stress that comes with being involved in this!!! It’s nearly time to relax! Thank you for what you do for the club and this event!

Taupo BMX is also proud to present a real first for BMX in New Zealand - total live streaming of the North Island Titles. Thanks goes to AV People and ReapISP for helping make this a reality! Send your family and friends to dreamlive. nz for the live stream!

Have a great time over Norths and see you all at prizegiving on Sunday after racing. Taupo Soccer Club will be opening up their bar for refrehments after prizegiving, so feel free to take advantage of their hospitality!

Remember to keep up with all the goss, news, information and events on our website: taupobmx.org.nz and on Facebook: facebook.com/taupobmxclub Race hard, race fair... GO HARD KIWIS!!!!

Darryll Ranford Taupo BMX Club President

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Permission has been granted with the following conditions: Two night maximum stay Only self contained campervans are permitted Campervans are parked in their designated area No open fires No glassware All rubbish will be removed from site prior to departure WIFI Password: mousetrap

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History Of The Mighty 11s The Mighty 11s is an international BMX competition. It started as a competition run by the Ipswich Club in Brisbane, Australia and BMXNZ. Some 26 years ago, a rider in the Ipswich club was killed in a car accident. His mother gave the Ipswich club a trophy in his memory. The committee discussed just what to do with the trophy. It was decided to hold an invitation meeting for a junior class. The young child that was killed was eleven years old. The committee members discussed their options and formulated guidelines for the special event. However, when the date was discussed one committee member was reported to have said, 'It can't be in June, my son will miss out as he is twelve". So, 3 ages were put in a hat and one was drawn out. Thus was the birth of the Mighty Elevens.

A friendship between New Zealand's Errol Nelson and Neville Gray, the President of the Ipswich club, and their vision was key to beginning this tradition, which is now at the forefront of the Trans Tasman BMX exchange. Their vision was for cultural exchange visits along with the BMX racing, which they truly loved. The exchange was therefore timed to enable Trans Tasman competition for the Mighty Eleven title. It was a real cultural exchange in the early days. The riders were billeted with families in Australia. No parents were involved in anything other than meeting their children at the track during racing.

Every June Queens Birthday weekend and October Labour weekend riders who are eleven on the first day of June and the 20th of October respectively, from all over Australia and New Zealand are invited to compete against each other to establish the "mighty eleven" for that year. (Age on the day special class).

MEET THE NZ MIGHTY'S Cooper Merito - Captain Date of Birth: 4-12-2003 Mum & Dad: Lisa & Rangi Years in BMX: 8 Current Ranking: NZ5 Home Club: Te Awamutu Favourite Track: At the moment would have to be Taupo Most Admired Person: Mike Smith Why do you admire this person: Because he’s my biggest cheerleader!!! And he helps me out.

What other interests do you have: Motocross & hunting Something you would like to try: Solo parachuting & Bungee jumping Ambition in BMX: So far it’s been making the Mightys. Hopefully I will keep riding to get to the Olympics.

Ambition in life: To enjoy life and keep having fun at everything I do.

How could you improve BMX: My manualing & first straights What does making this team mean to you: Really cool – it has been my goal up until now so I guess I will think of a new one.

Most memorable BMX moment: Making the captaincy and winning the Mightys in Australia earlier this year.

Who would you like to thank: Mum and Dad for always putting 110% into me & my 3 brothers.

James Whyte Date of Birth: 29-06-2004 Mum & Dad: Tania & Ken Years in BMX: 7 Current Ranking: NZ1 Home Club: Mountain Raiders Favourite Track: Nuland, Holland Most Admired Person: Michael Bias Why do you admire this person: Because he makes me do things I haven’t done before and he’s lots of fun.

What other interests do you have: Rugby Something you would like to try: Motocross Ambition in BMX: 1st Olympics Ambition in life: To have lots of money How could you improve BMX: By training with Michael Bias more.

What does making this team mean to you: It means that I have to work with the other team members to beat the Aussies.

Most memorable BMX moment: Winning NZ Nationals.

Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad because they always support me and encourage me.

Michael Ranford Date of Birth: 28-10-2003 Mum & Dad: Anne Marie & Darryll Years in BMX: 5 Current Ranking: NZ8 Home Club: Taupo Favourite Track: Taupo Most Admired Person: Jed Mildon Why do you admire this person: He’s a legend & made history twice on a bike & he’s a local Taupo dude.

What other interests do you have: Soccer & Motorbikes Something you would like to try: Sky Dive Ambition in BMX: To make the Senior Test Team & have a lot of fun along the way.

Ambition in life: Get my 2 front teeth back from the handle bar that took them out!

How could you improve BMX: Train harder to get stronger & faster.

What does making this team mean to you: It means so much to me as all my training & hard work has finally paid off by achieving my goal of representing NZ on my home track.

Most memorable BMX moment: Making the Mighty 11 team.

Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad, Taupo BMX Club for helping me, Kurt James for coaching me, Steve Legend Amrein for his support & advice, Dianne & Pete from Total Industrial Solutions for their support.

Lachlan Stevens-McNab Date of Birth: 19-01-2004 Mum & Dad: Kylee & Steve Years in BMX: 7 Current Ranking: W2 Home Club: Rotorua Favourite Track: Rotorua Most Admired Person: Maris Stromberg Why do you admire this person: Because he is very dedicated to BMX he is the only man to win the Olympics for BMX. What other interests do you have: Mountain biking, wakeboarding, snow boarding, white water kayaking, surfing & reading

Something you would like to try: Wingsuit gliding (Base Jumping) Ambition in BMX: To win the Olympics.

Ambition in life: To be an awesome Dad and to travel around the World with my family.

How could you improve BMX: By being a good role model and sharing my knowledge with up coming riders.

What does making this team mean to you: It’s always been a dream of mine to be a Mighty 11 and I’m really excited to represent my country for BMX. Most memorable BMX moment: Winning the World Championships in Auckland in front of all my family Who would you like to thank: Mum and Dad and also my brothers for their support and belief in me.

Megan Williams - Captain Date of Birth: 27-06-2004 Mum & Dad: Jodene & Chris Years in BMX: 3.5 Current Ranking: NZ1, W4 Home Club: Rotorua Favourite Track: Te Awamutu Most Admired Person: Alise Post (USA) Why do you admire this person: She rides like a boy & trains hard.

What other interests do you have: Football & Athletics Something you would like to try: Volley Ball & Snow Boarding Ambition in BMX: Olympic Gold Medal.

Ambition in life: Professional BMXer or Sports Scientist .

How could you improve BMX: Work on my cornering and keep training hard.

What does making this team mean to you: I feel like it’s a reward for all my hard work Most memorable BMX moment: My first ever win in Te Kuiti when I was 7.

Who would you like to thank: YESS BMX, NZO Ride Central Rotorua, Kurt James, Hodgeman Webdesign, my family and all other supporters. The reason why I thank all these people is because they inspire me to be the best I can be.

Jenna Hastings Date of Birth: 10-05-2004 Mum & Dad: Jo & Rupert Years in BMX: 4 Current Ranking: NI1, NZ2 Home Club: Rotorua Favourite Track: Taupo & Macarthur (AUS) Most Admired Person: Jessie Smith Why do you admire this person: She is fast and a good role model.

What other interests do you have: Mountain biking, water skiing, snow skiing, swimming & gymnastics Something you would like to try: Swimming with dolphins Ambition in BMX: To get Olympic Gold 3 times in a row.

Ambition in life: To become a professional BMXer How could you improve BMX: Getting abit more aggressive What does making this team mean to you: Making this team means a lot to me. It also means that I get to verse the Australians on a track that I know.

Most memorable BMX moment: When I got NZ1 at my first Nationals.

Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad for getting me here & Taupo BMX Club for hosting an awesome event.

Abbey Simcock Date of Birth: 7-04-2004 Mum & Dad: Janine & Antony Years in BMX: 2 Current Ranking: NZ6 Home Club: Tauranga Favourite Track: Tauranga Most Admired Person: Sarah Walker Why do you admire this person: Because she always keeps going even in hard times and she’s always smiling! She’s an awesome rider.

What other interests do you have: Go-karting, art & running Something you would like to try: Rock climbing & the Adrenalin Forest Ambition in BMX: Compete at the Worlds and the Olympics.

Ambition in life: Standing on the podium at the Olympics and Worlds.

How could you improve BMX: I could improve on my manualing and jumping and also on my gates .

What does making this team mean to you: That I have achieved one of my goals. It is a huge privilege to be racing for my country.

Most memorable BMX moment: Getting into the Mighty 11’s team.

Who would you like to thank: Duane Royal – for awesome coaching, advice & his belief in me.

Kurt Pickard – for his great coaching. Everyone else that has given me advice, encouragement and support. Tauranga BMX Club. Mum and Dad for everything! The awesome YESS Team.

Zoe Hartwell Date of Birth: 19-01-2004 Mum & Dad: Natalie & Craig Years in BMX: 5 Current Ranking: NZ3 Home Club: Papakura Favourite Track: Taupo Most Admired Person: Sarah Walker Why do you admire this person: Because of her achievements in BMX What other interests do you have: Rock Climbing & Art

Something you would like to try: Table Tennis Ambition in BMX: To become a Worlds Finalist Ambition in life: To become a Vet Nurse How could you improve BMX: I could improve BMX by jumping & manualing more What does making this team mean to you: Being the second time I have made the team, I am very proud of myself.

Most memorable BMX moment: When I came 3rd in New Zealand Who would you like to thank: I would like to thank Mum & Dad for training me hard and telling me not to give up.

MEET THE AUSTRALIAN MIGHTY'S Joel Marsh - Captain Date of Birth: 15-02-2004 Mum & Dad: Carol & David Years in BMX: 4 Current Ranking: 2A, 1ACT, 1SA Home Club: Happy Valley Favourite Track: North Harbour NZ Most Admired Person: Sam Willoughby Why do you admire this person: Because he’s a great rider and from my club What other interests do you have: Soccer & Wakeboarding Something you would like to try: Skydiving Something cool you have experienced: Competing in world titles Ambition in BMX: To be an Olympian Ambition in life: To try my hardest How could you improve BMX: Experience and practise What does making this team mean to you: It makes me proud and happy that I got to achieve one of my goals Who would you like to thank: Mum and Dad

Andrew Wakeham Date of Birth: 31-10-2003 Mum & Dad: Cindy & Darren Years in BMX: 6 Current Ranking: 10NSW Home Club: Terrigal BMX Favourite Track: Tuggeranogi ACT Most Admired Person: Kai s Why do you admire this person: Because he is fast and he talks to me What other interests do you have: Soccer Something you would like to try: Boxing Something cool you have experienced: Going to Tasmania with Hunter Academy Ambition in BMX: Get an Aussie plate Ambition in life: Go in the Army How could you improve BMX: Get my skills back, because I broke my arm What does making this team mean to you: Its so exciting, it will be a wonderful experience Most memorable BMX moment: Making it into this team Who would you like to thank: Terrigal BMX Club, Mum & Dad, John Burton, Luke Madly, Steve Wakeham & Tom Cole

Rory Southwell Date of Birth: 04-03-2004 Mum & Dad: Robert & Natasha Years in BMX: 6 Current Ranking: 2N, 4V, 8ACT Home Club: Liverpool Favourite Track: LMX What other interests do you have: Skatepark, Cricket & mountain Bikings Something you would like to try: Snowboarding Something cool you have experienced – Go Karting Ambition in BMX: Go to the Olympics Ambition in life: To do something I love as a job How could you improve BMX: At the moment my track speed and fitness What does making this team mean to you: This means a lot because to see the names on the trophy like Sam Willoughby and to see most of the Olympians on it makes me excited and happy.

Most memorable BMX moment: Winning the NSW State championships because it was close, other that that it would be crossing the finish line at Nationals 2012 Who would you like to thank: I would like to thank my sponsors Ross and Karen from Krank-it.

The test team coaches/mangers and my parents for coming.

Gian Renato Date of Birth: 13-07-2004 Mum & Dad: Lindi & Richard Years in BMX: 7 Current Ranking: 3SA Home Club: Shepparton BMX Club Favourite Track: Shepparton Most Admired Person: Luke Madill Why do you admire this person: BMX rider, Ambassador What other interests do you have: Skatepark & motorbike riding Something you would like to try: Riding the grands in USA Something cool you have experienced: World titles in NZ Ambition in BMX: To make Olympic team Ambition in life: To be a respected person How could you improve BMX: Self belief What does making this team mean to you: Becoming a more mature rider Most memorable BMX moment: Competing in my first world titles for BMX Who would you like to thank: Mum, Dad and everyone that has helped me

Taya Pace - Captain Date of Birth: 09-03-2004 Mum & Dad: Mark & Kris Years in BMX: 3 Current Ranking: W7, 1A, 1N, 1V, 1ACT Home Club: Macarthur BMX Favourite Track: LMX Most admired person: Caroline Buchanan Why do you admire this person: For all she does in BMX What other interests do you have: Trails & Skatepark Something you would like to try: 8m Start hill Something cool you have experienced: Swimming with dolphins Ambition in BMX: 2024 & 2028 Olympics Ambition in life: I don’t know How could you improve BMX: Train hard & practise skills What does making this team mean to you: It feels good to have made this test team and I have achieved one of my goals I had set for this year.

Most memorable BMX moment: Visiting Dubai, Amsterdam & Rotterdam for last year’s worlds.

Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad. Coach Alex Cameron

Annalece Mengel Date of Birth: 09-03-2004 Dad: David Years in BMX: 6 Current Ranking: 2A, 1Q, 2ACT Home Club: Sunshine Coast Favourite Track: Sleemans Most Admired Person: Caroline Buchanan Why do you admire this person: Because she went to Olympics and she won World Titles 2013 What other interests do you have: Surfing Something cool you have experienced: Going to NZ & the Trans Tasman test team Ambition in BMX: To become an Olympian Ambition in life: To travel & get a good job How could you improve BMX: Training 5 days a week What does making this team mean to you: Represent Australia and meet new people Most memorable BMX moment: Winning 2013 QLD Titles Who would you like to thank: My Dad

Sienna Anne Giudle Date of Birth: 25-07-2004 Mum & Dad: Jenny & Christian Years in BMX: 2 Current Ranking: 2NSW Home Club: Lake MacQuarie Favourite Track: Shepparton, Victoria Most admired person: Rachel Jones Why do you admire this person: Beautiful person What other interests do you have: Motorbikes, Dancing, Netball, Drums & Gym Something you would like to try: Cheer leading Something cool you have experienced: Bali Trip Ambition in BMX: To be a world champion Ambition in life: To become a dentist How could you improve BMX: Do more manualing and jumping What does making this team mean to you: I am proud to represent my country in BMX & get more experience.

Most memorable BMX moment: Getting Rachel Jones first ever state jersey at my first ever state and getting 4th in it.

Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad and my coaches

April McGuiness Date of Birth: 07-01-2004 Mum & Dad: Lisa & Justin Years in BMX: 3 Current Ranking: 3NSW, 4ACT Home Club: Macarthur BMX Favourite Track: Southlake Most Admired Person: My parents Why do you admire this person: Cause they take me to m training sessions and they look after me at BMX events What other interests do you have: Netball & O2tag Something you would like to try: Skiing or snowboarding at the snow Something cool you have experienced: Going on a cruise with my pop and step nan Ambition in BMX: Ride in the Olympics Ambition in life: To be a kind hearted person and wealthy person How could you improve BMX: To always be focused and listen in training. Train hard What does making this team mean to you: Making this team means a lot, I have never been overseas. I have always wanted to represent Australia & to be able to have extra training and go to amazing places.

Most memorable BMX moment: Being picked for this team Who would you like to thank: My parents for driving me everywhere for BMX and spending lots of money on my bike and entries to events.

NEW ZEALAND SENIOR TEST TEAM Mark Harland-Croft - Captain Date of Birth: 14th May 2000 Mum & Dad: Kate and John Years in BMX: 10 Current Ranking: NZ6 Home Club: Taupo Favourite Track: Cambridge Most Admired Person: Marc Willers Why do you admire this person: Because he is an aggressive rider and he is not afraid to speak his mind.

What other interests do you have: Mountain biking, rugby, gym work Something you would like to try: Sky Diving Ambition in BMX: Represent New Zealand at the Olympics Ambition in life: To be successful How could you improve BMX: Help develop young riders What does making this team mean to you: Another step towards my goal Most memorable BMX moment: Winning Nationals Who would you like to thank: My family, my gym trainer, my friends and everyone who has supported me in some way to achieve my goals.

Jamie Williams Date of Birth: 9/02/2000 Mum & Dad: Kerry and Melissa Years in BMX: 8 Current Ranking: NI5 Home Club: North Harbour Favourite Track: Mountain Raiders Most Admired Person: Michael Jordan Why do you admire this person: He has made a living out of his sport that he enjoyed playing.

What other interests do you have: Eating, Playing Play station Something you would like to try: Drift Bike Racing Ambition in BMX: Showing people what it is and getting more people riding Ambition in life: Finding a job I enjoy and getting paid for it How could you improve BMX: Publicise it and help training sprockets What does making this team mean to you: I can show all the hard work and effort I have put in Most memorable BMX moment: Crashing at Nationals in practice 2015 and breaking my collar bone.

Who would you like to thank: My parents and coaches because they have encouraged me to do my best. The coaches at Millennium Institute that helped with my strength and endurance. North Harbour BMX as my home track to train on and their support.

Cailen Calkin Date of Birth: 28-10-2001 Mum & Dad: Kirsten & Joe Years in BMX: 10 Current Ranking: NZ1 Home Club: Hamilton Favourite Track: Cambridge Most Admired Person: Ryan Martin & Tim Fergusson Why do you admire this person: Because they are such skillful powerful riders and most of all they are best friends What other interests do you have: Guitar, DJ & downhilling Something you would like to try: Eating a tomato without gagging Ambition in BMX: To ride at olympics Ambition in life: To be a respected person & someone who you can look up to.

How could you improve BMX: My gates and riding in a pack What does making this team mean to you: A lot because it gives me the chance to represent NZ & it will be an amazing experience.

Most memorable BMX moment: Winning the 2014 BMX World Champs Who would you like to thank: Mum, Dad, Keegan, my Uncle Jason, Tim Fergusson, Action Down Under, Plumbing World, Morrinsville Rotary and all my friends for supporting me all the way.

Jack Lupton Date of Birth: 27-10-2001 Mum & Dad: Kylie & Gavin Years in BMX: 8 Current Ranking: NZ9 Home Club: Te Awamutu Favourite Track: Puni Most Admired Person: Cole & Mek Kimmann Why do you admire this person: Because he is a mean coach and he’s a mean rider.

What other interests do you have: Rugby Something you would like to try: Backflip Ambition in BMX: NZ1 Ambition in life: To be Jack Lupton and do well in life How could you improve BMX: Go faster What does making this team mean to you: I feel honoured to be able to represent NZ Most memorable BMX moment: Crashing 2 times in one race.

Jessie Smith - Captain Date of Birth: 21/04/2001 Mum & Dad: Jill and Kim Years in BMX: 11 Current Ranking: W1 20” W2 Cr, NZ 1, NI 1 Home Club: Hamilton Favourite Track: Te Awamutu Most Admired Person: Sarah Walker Why do you admire this person: because she is such a role model for not only kids in BMX but for other kids too, she is always giving back to the sport.

What other interests do you have: Like most sport Something you would like to try: Sky Dive Ambition in BMX: To represent NZ at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and win a medal.

Ambition in life: To live in America and race/live off BMX. How could you improve BMX: By making sure I stay focused and make my gates better.

What does making this team mean to you: It means a lot to be able to represent NZ in NZ and overseas Most memorable BMX moment: Winning the 2013 BMX worlds in front of a home crowd and being on the podium wrapped in the NZ flag..

Who would you like to thank: I would like to thank my parents for always supporting me and always being there for me, also my sister Monique and Mike Stuart for getting me to events and helping me with my training program. Jason Kelly, Joe Calkin and Paul Luttrel for running gates on Tuesday and helping me improve, Sarah walker for supporting me and sponsoring my bike and race gear.

Baylee Luttrell Date of Birth: 05-03-2001 Mum & Dad: Trude & Moon Years in BMX: 10 Home Club: Hamilton Favourite Track: Te Awamutu & Whangarei Most Admired Person: Mum & Dad Rebecca Petch, Ryan Jordan Why do you admire this person: Mum & Dad have always been there with training & support. Rebecca because she’s really fast & a nice personRyan because we train and travel together & he inspires me. When things don’t go his way, he just comes back faster.

What other interests do you have: Hockey, Crossfit & Travel Something you would like to try: Cage Fighting Ambition in BMX: To go to the Olympics with my friend Jessie Smith Ambition in life: Make the most of my BMX career What does making this team mean to you: It’s nice to be able to travel as a team with your friends to represent your country.

Most memorable BMX moment: Getting W4 in Rotterdam Who would you like to thank: Mum & Dad for taking me to all my training and racing in NZ and around the world. Nan & Pop for being the best supporters. Jordan family for training & racing together and making it fun.

Jordan Donaldson Date of Birth: 20/04/00 Mum & Dad: Greg & Kerryn Years in BMX: 8 Current Ranking: NZ1 Home Club: North Harbour Favourite Track: Te Awamutu Most Admired Person: Mariana Pajon Why do you admire this person: She’s a good rider.

What other interests do you have: Reading ,Art, Harry Potter

Something you would like to try: Track Cycling Ambition in BMX: To be the best rider I can be Ambition in life: To be a good person and to be happy.

How could you improve BMX: Try new things around the track.

What does making this team mean to you: I have accomplished one of my goals and get to represent New Zealand again.

Most memorable BMX moment: Being Mighty 11 Captain in Gisborne 2011.

Who would you like to thank: Mum and Dad for getting me to the track and taking me training.

The Lucas family for their ongoing support and coaching from the beginning and Michael Bias for coaching me.

Ashley Williams Date of Birth: 09-02-2000 Mum & Dad: Kerry and Melissa Years in BMX: Current Ranking: NZ2 Home Club: North Harbour Favourite Track: Te Awamutu, Mountain Raiders Most Admired Person: Mum and Dad Why do you admire this person: For all they have done for me and what amazing people they are.

What other interests do you have: Soccer, Sport Something you would like to try: Sky Diving Ambition in BMX: Represent NZ to the highest level I can.

Ambition in life: Do something I love and make a living from it.

How could you improve BMX: Keep training the sprockets, so that they grow up knowing how to ride safely and properly. To help publicise the sport so more people join in and the sport grows.

What does making this team mean to you: It means that I have another chance to represent NZ. My hard work is paying off.

Most memorable BMX moment: Christchurch Nationals 2008 because everyone in the final crashed except one girl. I got up and chased her and only just missed out on 1st but got NZ 2.

Who would you like to thank: Mum and Dad, because I wouldn’t have this opportunity without them. My coaches Michael Bias and Doug Matheson for pushing me to improve. Athlete Development at Millennium Institute for helping me with strength and my injuries. North Harbour BMX Club always for supporting me.

AUSTRALIAN SENIOR TEST TEAM Riley Carter - A1 D.O.B: 4th January 2000 Place of birth: Cambridge, England Resides: Kallaroo, Perth, WA Home Club: Wanneroo, WA Home State: Western Australia Started BMX: Age 9 AMBITIONS To reach the highest level I possibly can in BMX. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Winning World Championship Cruiser (Rotterdam) RESULTS 2015: 20 inch: 15 boys champbikx 1st, , 7 Australia, British round 3 (3rd overall 16 boys.

2014: 20 inch: 3 Australia, 3 WA, World Champion Cruiser (Rotterdam) 2013: 20 inch: 7 WA

Izaak Kennedy - A2 D.O.B: 24/10/00 Place of birth: Brisbane, Australia Resides: Victoria Point, Queensland Home Club: Logan City Bmx Academy Home State: Queensland Started BMX: 2003 AMBITIONS To reach the highest level I possibly can in bmx.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS W4 2009, W8 2010, 2015 national series 2nd Being on senior test team both years RESULTS 2015: 20 inch: 15 boys champbikx 2nd, national round six and seven 1st, 1 Queensland, 2 Queensland A-Pro 2014: 20 inch: 14 year old boys champbikx #3, 2Q 2013: 20 inch: 13 boys2A, 1SQ, 3Q, 2V 2012: 20 inch: 12 boys 8A, 2SQ, 1Q

Declan Jaehne - A3 Started BMX: 2005 Club: Penrith BMX Club Personal Coach: Brett Scruse Other Cycling Activities: Triathlon/Duathlon Major Achievements Australian Titles: Current 14 Boys 2A Australian Champbikx National Series: Current 14 Boys 1st NSW State Titles: 2014 13 Boys 3 NSW 2013 12 Boys 1 NSW 2012 11 Boys 2 NSW 2011 10 Boys 2 NSW 2010 9 Boys 4 NSW 2009 8 Boys 3 NSW ACT Titles: 2015 14 Boys 1 ACT 2014 13 Boys 1 ACT 2012 11 Boys 5 ACT Mighty 11’s: 2012 North Island Titles: 2014 13 Boys 2 NI 2011 10 Boys 5 NI NSW State Series: Multiple Wins

Ethan Partridge - A4 Started BMX: 2008 Coaches: Josh Callan, Simon Anderson,

Luke Madill, Fraser Tehiko, Levi Collins Personal Highlight: Winning the 2015 National Championship after a horrid year with injury in 2014 Major Achievements: 2x National Champion, 4 Time Victorian state Champion, mighty elevens, 2015 Australian senior test team.

2015 - 14 Boys National Champion 1A, 2nd National series, 2013 - 12 Boys Victorian State Champion, Victorian Dynamite Champion 2012 - 11 Boys National Champion 1A, 11 Boys National Dynamites Champion, Mighty Elevens Team, 11 Boys Victorian State Champion, Victorian Dynamite Champion 2011-2013, 12 Boys third National Championship 3A, 10 Boys Victorian State Champion, Victorian Dynamite Champion 2010, 9 Boys Victorian State Champion, Victorian Dynamite champion 2013, 2014, 2015 Victorian state team *Member of the 2015 Victorian High Performance team *Member of the 2015 Australian National Development Academy

Shelby Green - A1 Date of Birth: 28-10-2003 Started BMX: 2006 Personal Coach: Dad Other cycling activities: Velodrome Major Achievements 2013 UCI BMX World Championships - W1 13 Year Girls 2014 UCI BMX World Championships - W3 14 Year Girls 2009 UCI BMX World Championships - W8 9 Year Girls Current National Champion 15 Year Girls 7 x National Number 1 Plates, 3 x National Dynamite Titles Australian Champbikx National Series 1st NZ Trans Tasman Mighty 11’s in 2011 Qld State Champion x 8

Mikayla Rose - A2 Nickname: Squishy Age: 15 Lives: Canberra, ACT, Australia BMX Team: Buchanan Next Gen Started BMX: 6 years of Age – 2006 BMX Coach: Luke Madill S&C Coach: Dave Signor Major Achievements World Championships 2009, 2013 to 2015 – [Semi Finalist 2013 to 2015] National Championships 2007, 2009 to 2015 – [7A, 2A, 5A, 4A, 3A] National Series: 2014 Champion 14 Girls, 2015 Runner Up 15 Girls NZ Trans Tasman: 2012 Mighty 11’s Captain

2014/15 Senior Test Team [Injured NZ Leg] 2015/16 Senior Test Team ACT Championships: 2015 A Pro and 16 Girl Champion

6 Time Age State Champion 2010 – 2015 NSW State Titles: 2007 to 2012 – [twice age Champion] Victorian State Titles: 2008, 2010 – [twice age Champion] BMXA Academy: 2014, 2015 – [Tier 3 Athlete]

Ashlee Miller - A3 Residence: Coogee, NSW, Australia Started BMX: 2012 Personal Coach: Brett Scruse & Warren Casey Personal Highlight: Winning 2nd Moto at Cairns 2015 National Series Round 8 & Winning back to back National Titles (2014-2015) Major Achievements World Level 2015 14 Girls (Current) W7 National Level 2013 12 Girls National Dynamite Champion 2014 13 Girls National Dynamites Champion

2014 13 Girls National Champion 1A 2015 14 Girls National Champion *Captain/Rider of the 2013 Mighty 11’s winning female team *Rider of the 2015 National Senior Test Team *Member of the 2015 Australian National Development Academy State Level 2013 NSW 12 Girls State Champion 1N

2014 NSW 13 Girls State Champion (Current) 1N

2014 13 Girls NSW State Series Winner (Current) 2013 VIC 12 Girls State Champion 1V

2014 VIC 13 Girls State Champion (Current) 1V 2013 ACT 12 Girls 4ACT

2014 ACT 13 Girls State Champion 1ACT *Member of the 2015 NSW High Performance Team

Felicia Thomas - A4 Age: 14 years Nickname: Leash Current residence (town/city): Canberra ACT Club: Tuggeranong BMX Club Age when you started riding BMX: 6 years What was your first bike: Bright yellow Mongoose with blue wheels What does your race number mean: I like the straight lines that make up 47 Any superstitions or rituals before competition: I like to shake, shake, shake, my legs.

Most memorable achievement: World 7 in South Africa. I loved it in South Africa and the USA Grands were amazing.

What are your ambitions both during and after your BMX career: My long term goal is to be on the Australian Olympic team and gain a spot to attend the 2020 Olympics. My career will be BMX and I would like to become a Veterinarian.

Most embarrassing moment: I was out shopping with my dad and I ran and jumped onto the trolley and said “were did all the lollies go?” then looked up to see it was not our trolley and a random man staring back at me when I was little.

Favorite quote: Pain is Temporary, Results are for life.

Continental/National Worlds - USA World Titles 2010 Grands 2014 (current) ROC (Race Of Champions) 9yr Girls W7 13yr girls 13yrs 4 USA 6 ROC NZ Trans Tasman Australian Titles State ACT Titles, NSW State Tiles, SA Titles. Mighty ll’s in 2012 & Senior Test Team 2015 Current 14 girls. 7x National Plates, 6x Podiums 2015 Australian Champbix National Series Current 14 girls 8x Podiums, llx plates Current 13 girls 9x Podiums, 14x plates Current 14 girls. Champion for 5 consecutive years

Autographs

2015 BMXNZ North Island Titles -Taupo