EVENT GUIDELINES HEAD OFFICIALS
CHIEF COMMISSAIRES
Manawa Mason, Taiwha Nelson, Daryn Walker
ADMINISTRATION COMMISSAIRE
Michelle Plimmer
STAGING
Kelly Cogan
CAMERA COMMISSAIRE
Darryll Ranford
STARTING COMMISSAIRE
Jenny D’Anvers
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Dawne Nelson
COMMENTARY
Brenton Harrison
EVENT MANAGER
Dion Earnest
HOST CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
Taryn Clarke (assisted by Leesa Brewer)
TRACK MANAGER
Tim Dickinson
FEATURING
NEW ZEALAND V AUSTRALIA MIGHTY 11’S
Male & Female Junior Test Teams
BMXNZ NATIONAL SERIES & THE DALLISTON CORPORATE CUP
PROUDLY HOSTED BY
The Northern Region BMX Association & the Waitākere BMX Cub at the Waitākere BMX Track from the 21st to 22nd October 2023
TĒNĀ KOUTOU
THANK YOU
WAITĀKERE BMX WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HUGE SUPPORT OF THE EVENTS MAJOR SPONSORS
THE FOLLOWING LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR THE GOODS AND SERVICES DONATED
Arnotts Newmarket
Bike Maintenance Shop
Whoa Studios
Combined Haulage
Fulton Hogan
Auckland Landscape Services
Quality Hotel
Graze Snackfood
Silverdale Adventure Park
Timezone
Countdown Westgate
Flippin Fun Westgate
Kiwi Valley
Mitre10 Henderson
Herb & Spice Mill
Westie Pies
Mulch Man
MyRide Westgate
AND ALL
THE COMPANIES THAT HAVE SPONSORED THE AGE GROUPS
NAU MAI HARAE MAI WELCOME
9th October 2023
On behalf of the BMX New Zealand Board I would like to welcome all members of the BMX Community, both competitors and supporting families, to the 2023 BMX New Zealand North Island Titles which are being hosted by the Northern Region, and held at the Waitākere BMX Club track.
This event is the first major meeting to be hosted by the Waitākere club for over 20yrs so it is great to be able to return and enjoy some of the Westie hospitality. At close of entries we had 550 entries which is slightly up on last year’s event.
Welcome to the Australian Mighty 11 Teams and families that have made the trip over to battle with the NZ teams. I hope you enjoy your time in New Zealand.
In preparing for these events there is much work that goes on behind the scenes (which to a lot of people goes largely unnoticed) and for this our acknowledgment and appreciation is extended to the Waitākere BMX Club and Northern Region.
To all the volunteers, and to those officials who are responsible for looking after the different departments, 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 all competitors, I hope that at these Island Titles you achieve to your expectations, whether it is a North Island Title, making the podium or reaching the final, ride hard, ride fair and particularly enjoy the experience.
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
On behalf of the Northern Region Bmx Clubs I would like to welcome you all to Waitākere BMX Club for the 2023 BMXNZ North Island Titles.
A very special welcome to the Mighty 11 test team & their support crew from Australia. The racing between the two country’s is always a highlight of the weekend & we wish both Teams the very best of luck.
I would like to congratulate Gareth & his Waitākere crew for all their hard work getting the track & surroundings ready to host this event. A lot of hard work goes into hosting these major meets over a year or two prior & all voluntary so congratulations to you all the track looks mint.
To all the volunteers & BMXNZ officials, thank you for running these events. Without you guys events like this would not happen. A huge Thank you to the Grant funders & Sponsors without you this would not be possible.
To all the riders we hope you enjoy your Norths experience here at Waitākere & reach your goals you may have set yourself.
Ride Hard, Ride Fast, Ride Fair.
Good luck to you all.
Kim Moloney Region Co-ordinator Northern Region BMX Association
I am delighted to extend my warmest welcome to all of you attending the 2023 BMXNZ North Island Titles hosted by the Waitākere BMX Club and the Northern Region.
This event would not have been possible without the incredible dedication and tireless efforts of our organising committee and volunteers. To everyone that has helped, thank you for your unwavering commitment to making this event a success. Your hard work, countless hours of planning, and attention to detail have been truly remarkable. It is your passion for BMX that has driven us to this moment, and we are immensely grateful for your contributions.
I would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and funding partners who have generously supported us in bringing this event to life. Your belief in our club’s vision and your financial assistance have made a significant difference, allowing us to provide a fantastic venue and competitive experience for all participants.
As we wait in anticipation for the first gate drop of this fantastic event, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of competition, and sportsmanship that define the BMX community. Together, we celebrate not only the thrill of racing but also the bonds we create and the memories we cherish.
Once again, I extend my warmest welcome and heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. May the 2023 BMXNZ North Island Titles be a resounding success, filled with unforgettable moments and achievements.
Race hard, race fair and most of all have fun!
Gareth Lauchlan President Waitākere BMX Club
KIA MĀKONA
IF YOU’RE FEELING THE NEED FOR SOME FOOD OR REFRESHMENTS WE HAVE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS FOR YOU AROUND THE TRACK.
Our canteen is able to provide Coeliac friendly food, with a dedicated gluten free fryer and products on site.
WTKBMX CANTEEN
Gluten Free, Vegan options available.
THE TRUSTS BBQ TRAILER
FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
Along with our in-house food we have the a range of vendors on-site. Make sure you check them out for some tasty options!
FOOD TRUCKS:
Kookie Haus
Doughnuts, Cookies, Cookie Sandwiches.
Tasty As Wraps, Salad Boxes, Hash Bites
Cream Real Fruit Ice Cream
MIGHTY 11’S A BRIEF HISTORY
MIGHTY 11’S
THE MIGHTY 11’S IS A HIGHLY REVERED TRANS-TASMAN BMX COMPETITION BETWEEN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND.
It all started at the Ipswich BMX club in Brisbane, Australia.
Some 35 years ago, a rider from the Ipswich club was tragically killed in a car accident. His mother gave the club a trophy to be used in his memory, so the club at the time discussed & decided to hold a “invitation” meeting for a junior class, as the rider that the trophy honoured was eleven at the time of the accident.
A little later on, out of a close friendship between New Zealand’s Errol Nelson & Neville Gray, the president of the Ipswich BMX Club, a vision was built out of their love of BMX for a Trans-Tasman BMX exchange. Their vision was of a cultural exchange trip along with BMX racing, which they were truly passionate about. The exchange was timed to happen with the Mighty Eleven meeting, which then combined to be the Mighty Elevens Title.
The cultural exchange was to give kids a look into differing cultures & environments to learn & grow their outlooks of the world. The visiting teams are billeted with local families too, another part of growing up & experiencing different things.
So every June Queens Birthday weekend & October Labour Day weekend, riders who are eleven on the first day of June or the 20th of October respectively, from all over Australia & New Zealand are invited to compete against each other to establish the “Mighty Eleven” for that year.
So there are two parts of the “Mighty Eleven” experience. Firstly is to trial for the Mighty Elevens Test Team & if successful race against the Australians for the “Mighty Eleven Trans-Tasman Trophy”. Secondly is for all eleven year old boys & girls to race together in the “ Mighty Elevens Special Class ” to establish the overall “Might Eleven” rider.
The following pages present your October 2023 Trans-Tasman Test Teams.
MIGHTY 11’S RESERVE RIDERS
CHARLIE WITHINGTON
NZ BOYS RESERVE
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Rotorua BMX Club
Favourite Track - Macarthur, NSW
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Mum and Dad, because they are good people. They work hard and look after me and support me with my riding.
Other Interests - Mountain biking, Hockey
Something you would like to try - Bungee jumping
Favourite Food - Bacon
Hated Food - Raw onion
Something cool you have experienced - Making the Mighty 11 team as reserve earlier this year, and now making Captain of the current team.
Your greatest fear - Dying
Ambition in BMX - Ride in the Olympics, and also be W1
Ambition in Life - To be a successful and happy person
How could you improve BMX - By keeping working on my skills
What does making this Team mean to you - I think it’s given me a great opportunity to ride with more people my age, make some great friends, and get some awesome training. I feel very grateful for this experience. Most memorable moment - Racing at my first World’s competition at Glasgow this year.
Who would you like to thank - Mum, Dad, sister Eloise, coaches Megan and Kurt, and CTD Industries for believing in me
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JUDE DAFF
AUS BOYS RESERVE
Years in BMX - 9
Home Club - Cove BMX
Favourite Track - Launceston
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Kye White. Good rider, nice guy.
Other Interests - Rugby union, Dirt jumping.
Something you would like to try - Free-diving.
Favourite Food - Burgers.
Hated Food - Peas.
Something cool you have experienced - Going to Lake Mac for the Mighty 11’s qualifier.
Your greatest fear - Having a major crash with bad injury.
Ambition in BMX - Make it to the Olympics.
Ambition in Life - Move to America for racing.
How could you improve BMX - Better live streams so it can be more mainstream.
What does making this Team mean to you - I’m excited to go to NZ and show what I can do on a bike.
Most memorable moment - Trip to Tassie for the Nationals.
Who would you like to thank - Mum & Dad. Twisted Co and all of their sponsors - Prophecy Australia, 6D Helmets, Air Diffusion, MTX Audio Australia, Reckless Racewear, CXP Racing, Fist, Dr Adam Carey. The coaches, officials and friends at Cove and Happy Valley BMX.
GRACE LARNDER
NZ GIRLS RESERVE
Years in BMX - 3
Home Club - Waitākere
Favourite Track - Mountain Raiders
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Grace Nweke, the silver fern. She plays Goal Shoot, where I play & she is a great shooter.
Other Interests - Netball, Drama
Something you would like to try - Zip lining
Favourite Food - Sushi
Hated Food - Tomatoes
Something cool you have experienced - Woman’s Soccer World Cup
Your greatest fearAmbition in BMX - To do my best
Ambition in Life - To annoy my Dad
How could you improve BMX - Improving my third straight
What does making this Team mean to you - Really happy to make the team.
Most memorable moment - Learning to ski at Mount Hutt. Who would you like to thank - Leesa & Lisa for spending some time with me at training.
INDIANA HENRIQUES CLIFTON
AUS GIRLS RESERVE
Years in BMX - 3
Home Club - Manning Valley BMX Club
Favourite Track - Terrigal
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Oli Moran, Remy Meyer-Smith & Saya Sakakibara. They are amazing people and I love their sportsmanship.
Other Interests - MTB & Craft
Something you would like to try - Double manuals
Favourite Food - Burritos & Sushi
Hated Food - Sweet potato & pumpkin
Something cool you have experienced - Mountain biking in Tasmania
Your greatest fear - Spiders
Ambition in BMX - Compete at Olympic Games
Ambition in Life - Being happy
How could you improve BMX - Access to professional coaching
What does making this Team mean to you - It was a goal for the past 2 years. It is a dream come true.
Most memorable moment - Making to Mighty 11 team!! For sure. Who would you like to thank - Zailee, My family & Manning Valley BMX Club.
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RICO RYAN TEAM CAPTAIN
Years in BMX - 6
Home Club - Tauranga
Favourite Track - Manchester Indoor
MIGHTY 11’S NZ BOYS TEST TEAM
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - My favourite riders are Steve ‘Shimmy Schimanski and Hayden Moore. I like Shimmy because he is aggressive and hardcore on the track and funny as off the track. Hayden has taught he so much especially with my gates and my mental focus towards racing. He’s my mate and a super nice guy!
Other Interests - Motorsport especially Speedway and Formula 1. Football, MTB biking.
Something you would like to try - I want to race a speedway car.
Favourite Food - Either Katsu Chicken or Butter Chicken
Hated Food - Onion and Tomatoes.
Something cool you have experienced - Everything on our Dubai trip. Your greatest fear - Heights.
Ambition in BMX - To get a Worlds plate and to coach the Mighty 11’s.
Ambition in Life - To travel America in a campervan and ride the American BMX circuit for a season.
How could you improve BMX - More overseas racing experience. What does making this Team mean to you - It has been my focus since returning from Glasgow. My goal was to be the Mighty 11’s Captain and I loved the tough racing at the trials especially by my now team mates.
Most memorable moment - Winning my first National title in Rotorua Who would you like to thank - I would like to thank my Mum and Dad for the opportunity that they give me. My coaches: Andrew Hickey, Hayden Moore and Kurt Pickard for their time and knowledge that they give me. Also my sponsors; Buckley Systems Limited, Team Stone Racing, MB Electrical, HiSpec Plumbing and Gas and Athlete Factory.
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COOPER MURPHY
Years in BMX - 7
Home Club - Christchurch City
Favourite Track - Macarthur, NSW, Aussie
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Dan Carter, he worked really hard to get in the All Blacks and plays well.
Other Interests - Rugby, BMX, Cricket, Basketball, Rubik’s cube, Parkour, Food
Something you would like to try - Jumping pros at BMX track
Favourite Food - Rice balls
Hated Food - Capsicum
Something cool you have experienced - I fly, the luge, sport, traveling
Your greatest fear - Stuff moving in the dark
Ambition in BMX - Become an elite rider, represent New Zealand at worlds
Ambition in Life - Get in the All Blacks
How could you improve BMX - Doing the work out activity for Mightys
What does making this Team mean to you - Everything
Most memorable moment - Making #3 Mighty 11 in the team
Who would you like to thank - Mum and Dad
JONO HANSEN
Years in BMX - 7
Home Club - Cromwell
Favourite Track - Waitākere
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Barry Nobles because he is very skilled at BMX and MTB and I would love to be riding as awesome as he is at his age!
Other Interests - MTB, Basketball, Rugby, Boxing, Tramping and Fishing.
Something you would like to try - Bungy Jumping.
Favourite Food - Butter Chicken.
Hated Food - Broccoli.
Something cool you have experienced - Tramping in Stewart Island. Your greatest fear - Getting lost.
Ambition in BMX - To go to the Olympics.
Ambition in Life - To be a good person and be riding a bike for as long as I can.
How could you improve BMX - By building an indoor track in the South Island.
What does making this Team mean to you - It means a lot to me as it has been my main goal to make the M11’s team for the last few seasons. Getting into both teams is awesome!
Most memorable moment - My chopper ride after my crash in the final at the 2022 NI titles, Taupō
Who would you like to thank - My Mum & Dad and the rest of my family and friends and my very supportive sponsors: Shotover Jet, Accessman, Roofing Industries, Breen Construction, Gough Bros Engineering, Onpoint, BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago. Also my BMX club, Cromwell BMX.
LEON DUMBELL
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Te Awamatu
Favourite Track - Glasgow BMX Centre
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - My parents because they work hard and support me in everything I do and take me everywhere I need to be and make all of this happen.
Other Interests - Dirt jumping, Mountain biking, Surfing and Skate boarding.
Something you would like to try - Sky diving.
Favourite Food - Roast lamb.
Hated Food - Olives.
Something cool you have experienced - Being captain of the Mighty 11’s earlier this year and leading the haka.
Your greatest fear - Airplane crash.
Ambition in BMX - To be a world champ.
Ambition in Life - To be a professional biker.
How could you improve BMX - No grey areas around rules.
What does making this Team mean to you - I have wanted to be a Mighty 11 since I started BMX.
Most memorable moment - Being ranked W3 for 2022.
Who would you like to thank - My coach Gary, he is cool and makes all the training fun and gives everything 100% & thanks to CTD Industries & Waiwis.au.nz for your support.
MIGHTY 11’S
NZ GIRLS TEST TEAM
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MADDY NEWCOMBE TEAM CAPTAIN
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Rotorua BMX Club
Favourite Track - Macarthur, NSW
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Mum and Dad, because they are good people. They work hard and look after me and support me with my riding.
Other Interests - Mountain biking, Hockey
Something you would like to try - Bungee jumping
Favourite Food - Bacon
Hated Food - Raw onion
Something cool you have experienced - Making the Mighty 11 team as reserve earlier this year, and now making Captain of the current team.
Your greatest fear - Dying
Ambition in BMX - Ride in the Olympics, and also be W1
Ambition in Life - To be a successful and happy person
How could you improve BMX - By keeping working on my skills
What does making this Team mean to you - I think it’s given me a great opportunity to ride with more people my age, make some great friends, and get some awesome training. I feel very grateful for this experience.
Most memorable moment - Racing at my first World’s competition at Glasgow this year.
Who would you like to thank - Mum, Dad, sister Eloise, coaches Megan and Kurt, and CTD Industries for believing in me
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INDI MCMULLIN
Years in BMX - 1
Home Club - Southland
Favourite Track - Waitākere
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Lily Greenough - because she is really good, gets up there with the boys and has a super clean style!
Other Interests - Netball, Hockey, Touch
Something you would like to try - Manualing
Favourite Food - Chocolate
Hated Food - Pumpkin, Couscous
Something cool you have experienced - Making the Mighty 11 Team
Your greatest fear - Plovers!
Ambition in BMX - To podium at Nationals
Ambition in Life - Be happy
How could you improve BMX - Improve all my skills
What does making this Team mean to you - A lot! I set this goal earlier in the year.
Most memorable moment - Receiving “Most Promising First Year Rider Award” at our Club prizegiving.
Who would you like to thank - Mum & Dad
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KHLOE DINSDALE
Years in BMX - 6
Home Club - Whangārei
Favourite Track - Mountain Raiders and Taupō
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Tyla (my brother), because he works hard.
Other Interests - Netball, Cheerleading.
Something you would like to try - Jet Boating.
Favourite Food - Mac n Cheese.
Hated Food - Steak.
Something cool you have experienced - Going to Christchurch.
Your greatest fear -
Ambition in BMX - To make both Mighty 11 teams.
Ambition in Life - To have a happy life.
How could you improve BMX - Passing on my skills.
What does making this Team mean to you - This is something I have been working towards and I am super happy to achieve my goal.
Most memorable moment - Making my first podium at Nationals. Who would you like to thank - My Mum, Dad and my brother Tyla for helping me with my racing. Also thanks to all the people that volunteer to make BMX racing happen.
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QUINN LINDSAY
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Cromwell
Favourite Track - Cromwell
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Jessie Smithshe’s been through a tough time and made it, she’s an inspiration to me.
Other Interests - Hockey, Netball, Swimming, Skiing and Surfing
Something you would like to try - Giant drop
Favourite Food - Smoothies
Hated Food - Lasagne
Something cool you have experienced - Zipline in Queenstown
Your greatest fear - Needles
Ambition in BMX - Get NZ 1 again
Ambition in Life - To be a sports coach
How could you improve BMX - By not being scared
What does making this Team mean to you - Huge achievement and opportunity
Most memorable moment - NZ 1 when I was 8
Who would you like to thank - My parents and grandparents
MIGHTY 11’S
AUS BOYS TEST TEAM
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LUKE PATRONI TEAM CAPTAIN
Years in BMX - 8
Home Club - Lake Macquarie BMX
Favourite Track - Glasgow BMX track
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Kye Whyte because he’s smooth and fast.
Other Interests - Mountain biking and speedway.
Something you would like to try - Race speedway.
Favourite Food - Chicken schnitzel.
Hated Food - Roast pork.
Something cool you have experienced - Going to the bmx world championship.
Your greatest fear - Homework.
Ambition in BMX - Get to the Olympics.
Ambition in Life - To be able to compete in multi disciplines(bikes) and do well
How could you improve BMX - Keep training.
What does making this Team mean to you - An opportunity to travel and meet new riders.
Most memorable moment - Getting 2A
Who would you like to thank - Mum ,Dad, coaches - Matt, Lachie and Gym coach Dan. As well as my team - NOLOGO Racing
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KOBY BUTTERFIELD
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Ashmore BMX Club
Favourite Track - Manchester Indoor BMX Track
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Jeremy Rencurel, because he’s a good rider, a nice person, and he rides for Inspyre.
Other Interests - Fishing
Something you would like to try - Scuba diving
Favourite Food - Nachos
Hated Food - Cooked vegetables
Something cool you have experienced - I have been to a lot of different countries.
Your greatest fear - Dogs, I have been bitten twice!
Ambition in BMX - World plate
Ambition in Life - Become a famous sportsman
How could you improve BMX - Get more kids with disabilities involved.
What does making this Team mean to you - I hope to have a lot of fun. It means a lot to me as my sister made the team last year.
Most memorable moment - Swapping jerseys with friends from other countries at the World Championships.
Who would you like to thank - My parents, coaches and sponsors (CTO Industries).
BRODY WILLMOTT
Years in BMX - 8
Home Club - Macarthur BMX
Favourite Track - Shepparton BMX track
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Noah Elton, because he rides smooth and he’s really fast!
Other Interests - Basketball
Something you would like to try - Zip lining
Favourite Food - Lasagna
Hated Food - Seafood
Something cool you have experienced - When I went to the 2022 BMX World Championships in Nantes, France.
Your greatest fear - Spiders
Ambition in BMX - To one day make the Olympics.
Ambition in Life - Own my own business.
How could you improve BMX - Train harder, not let the small things set me back.
What does making this Team mean to you - Everything. It’s been a main goal of mine since I watched the Mighty 11’s at Penrith BMX when I was 4. I said to my Mum and Dad “I’m going to do this when I am 11” and here I am today.
Most memorable moment - Rolling up to the gate in Moto 1 at the BMX world championships at Nantes, France in 2022.
Who would you like to thank - Mum, Dad and my family, my coaches Jess McCormack and Luke Madill, my team mates on the Radio Raceline NSW team, the crew at BMX International and of course, Macarthur Pirates for all their help over the years.
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JAXON PICKETT
Years in BMX - 4
Home Club - Lake Macquarie BMX
Favourite Track - Castle Hill BMX
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Eddy Clerté and my coach Hazz Davis. Both are cool riders with awesome BMX skills.
Other Interests - Mountain Biking, AFL, NRL
Something you would like to try - Go Karting
Favourite Food - Bacon & Eggs & Mexican
Hated Food - Vegetables
Something cool you have experienced - Meeting Eddie Clerté and having a coaching session with him.
Your greatest fear - Coming across a shark in the ocean. Super tall heights.
Ambition in BMX - Get an A plate in Aussie Championships and make it to the World Championships.
Ambition in Life - Coach BMX and travel to the world.
How could you improve BMX - Train, train, train.
What does making this Team mean to you - Happy to represent my country for the first time.
Most memorable moment - Making Mighty 11s Team and traveling to New Zealand.
Who would you like to thank - Coaches – Hazz Davis & Adam Carey; Mum & Dad.
MIGHTY 11’S AUS GIRLS TEST TEAM
DUSTY SCHRODER
TEAM CAPTAIN
Years in BMX - 6
Home Club - Toowoomba BMX Club
Favourite Track -
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Nick Vonhoff, because he is my coach and has patience for me.
Other Interests - Playing footy.
Something you would like to try - Snowboarding.
Favourite Food - Sushi.
Hated Food - Olives.
Something cool you have experienced - Going to the BMX World Titles. Your greatest fear - Public speaking
Ambition in BMX - World #1 & Olympics.
Ambition in Life - To achieve my goals.
How could you improve BMX - Better gate starts and to have more bike control in manualing and jumping.
What does making this Team mean to you - Amazing as I got team captain again!
Most memorable moment - Getting World #6 in 20” & World #5 in Cruiser.
Who would you like to thank - My mum for taking me to BMX, my coaches Nick Vonhoff & Hayden Fletcher. Staats Team Australia for believing in me.
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ANABELLA WARRINGTON
Years in BMX - 4 1/2
Home Club - Southlake Illawarra BMX club
Favourite Track - Southlake
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Saya Sakakibara & Sienna Pal because they’re both amazing female riders.
Other Interests - Arts and craft, reading, dancing, music and singing.
Something you would like to try - Skydiving.
Favourite Food - Indian food and mangoes.
Hated Food - Olives.
Something cool you have experienced - Zip lining, quad biking, snorkeling and caving.
Your greatest fear - Sharks and spiders.
Ambition in BMX - To be a competitive elite female rider.
Ambition in Life - To see the world.
How could you improve BMX - Encourage more female riders to race bmx.
What does making this Team mean to you - Everything! It was my biggest goal so far to achieve.
Most memorable moment - Qualifying for mighty 11s.
Who would you like to thank - My Coaches Leanna Curtis and Marcos Baez, also mum and dad.
JADE WILLIAMS
Years in BMX - 5
Home Club - Macarthur BMX Club
Favourite Track - Maitland BMX Track
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Alex Cameron. Alex always helps with the hard things in BMX and a good role model.
Other Interests - Science and basketball.
Something you would like to try - Surfing.
Favourite Food - Meatballs and rice.
Hated Food - Cucumber.
Something cool you have experienced - I went to Canada where I learned to ice skate and went sledding.
Your greatest fear - Nothing.
Ambition in BMX - Go to the USA Grand Nationals and to race a World Championship.
Ambition in Life - To travel the world.
How could you improve BMX - I would like to improve BMX by having age on race day racing.
What does making this Team mean to you - It makes me happy and exited to be on an Australian team with a bunch of cool kids.
Most memorable moment - Winning a National Championship.
Who would you like to thank - I would like to thank my sponsors
Australian MEYBO BMX Team, MEYBO Bikes, Thrila, Tempo BMX, my Dad and Mum, Alex Cameron (Coach), Simon Dutko and Adam Carey for their support.
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RATTIGAN
Years in BMX - 4
Home Club - The Cove BMX
Favourite Track - Mt Gambier – Blue Lake BMX Club
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this Person - Alise Willoughby , because she is a strong, amazing woman and an even more amazing rider!
Other Interests - Reptiles, my dogs and my iPad.
Something you would like to try - Skydiving.
Favourite Food - Pumpkin Soup.
Hated Food - Fish.
Something cool you have experienced - Traveling around Australia riding BMX doing what I love.
Your greatest fear - Spiders.
Ambition in BMX - W1
Ambition in Life - Keep racing BMX and to look after reptiles. How could you improve BMX - I don’t think you ever stop learning with BMX. Always listening and learning from my coaches to be Better –Faster – Stronger everyday.
What does making this Team mean to you - I am very proud for making the team and getting this amazing opportunity to represent Australia. It’s even better that I get to share the experience with the awesome 11 Girls crew – we rock!
Most memorable moment - Being part of the 2023 Australian Mighty 11’s Team.
Who would you like to thank - Nick, Staystrong, Dad, Mum and Nan Nan (and anyone else that has invested time helping me to be a better rider!)
EVENT GUIDELINES SCHEDULE
RIDER REGISTRATION & TRANSPONDER CHECK
All transponders MUST be checked on-site prior to racing, this check is your event registration process. This will be done at the check point near the Admin hut. The process is a simple roll over of a mat loop & then checking your details on a screen. Any detail errors must be noted with event admin immediately. This process must be completed prior or during the Saturday morning practice.
Friday 20 th October
Saturday 21st October
PRACTICE
2.00pm - 6.00pm
7.00am - 10.00am
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder, number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken on a random basis.
FRIDAY - PRACTICE DAY
RACE PLATE COLLECTION
NZ Club Managers ONLY to collect with associated rider packs: Friday 20 th October 1:00 pm - 3.00 pm
Australian Individual rider packs: Friday 20 th October 1:00 pm - 3.00 pm
FRIDAY PRACTICE:
M11s Practice (M11s Teams only on site) 8.00am - 12.15pm
7yr & Under 20”
3.15pm - 3.45pm
8-12yr 20” & CR 3.45pm - 5.05pm
13yr Plus 20”, CR & Retro
5.05pm - 6.25pm
Championship Women, Men & Masters 6.25pm - 6.55pm
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
Friday 5.30pm after challenge class practice
SATURDAY - EVENT DAY ONE
RACE PLATE COLLECTION
NZ Club Managers ONLY to collect with associated rider packs: Saturday 21st October 7:00 am - 10.00 am
Australian Individual rider packs: Saturday 21st October 7:00 am - 10.00 am
SATURDAY PRACTICE
13yr Plus 20”, & CR
7.00am - 8.00am
8-12yr 20” & CR 8.00am - 9.00am
7yr & Under 20”
Test Teams
9.00am - 9.20am
9.20am - 9.40am
Championship Women, Men & Masters 9.40am - 10.00am
OFFICIALS MEETING
30 minutes after the end of
SUNDAY - EVENT DAY TWO
SUNDAY WARMUP ONLY (GATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE)
13yr Plus 20” & CR
8-12yr 20” & CR
7yr & Under 20”
Test Teams
6.50am - 7.40am
7.40am - 8.30am
8.30am - 8.50am
8.50am - 9.10am
Championship Women, Men & Masters 9.10am - 9.30am
PRIZE GIVING
This will be held in the grass field beside the Youth Park approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
EVENT GUIDELINES FORMAT & REGULATIONS
THE NORTHERN REGION & WAITĀKERE BMX CLUB ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2023 BMX NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND TITLES, THE PREMIER NORTH ISLAND EVENT FOR BMX RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.
The following guidelines will detail the event & all the requirements for entry.
CLASSES OFFERED AT THIS EVENT
20” CHALLENGER CLASSES
Sprocket: 5 & under, 6yrs and 7yrs participation only.
Male: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Female:
Masters:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
Men: 30+
Women: 30+
CRUISER CHALLENGER CLASSES
Male: 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Female: 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
Male: Jnr, U23 & Elite
Female: Jnr, U23 & Elite
MIGHTY11 MEMORIAL CLASSES:
Mixed: 11yrs age on day
RACING FORMAT
MOTO DRAW
Race system in use defines moto/lane draws. Quarter and Semi Finals – snake seeding method.
LANE DRAW SELECTION
Quarters, Semis and Main Finals Only. Order of lane choice based on count back to moto points or previous final.
MINIMUM CLASS SIZE
6 riders constitute a class (amalgamations as required).
CHALLENGE 20”, CRUISER, RETRO AND CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES:
4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday then finals (depending on class sizes)
8 or less riders: 4 motos Saturday, 3 motos Sunday, points aggregated 9 or more riders: 4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday then; 9-16 riders: to deadman final
17-32 riders: to deadman semis and deadman final 33-64 riders: to quarters, semis and final (all deadman) 65-80 riders: to eighths, quarters, semis and final (all deadman)
KIWI SPROCKETS
Riders 7 yrs and under will be non-ranking participation classes with 4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday
Riders who are UCI 8 yrs will ride in UCI age classes for this event. Standard racing formats apply.
TIED POSITIONS
All tied positions will be separated by countback. No run-offs will be held.
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS
ALCOHOL
& SMOKING
All BMXNZ Major Events are Smoke, Vape, Drug and Alcohol Free. Please adhere to this ruling, it is for the benefit of the riders & children at the event venue. Smoking or Vaping is not recommended at all, but if you must, please move as far away as possible on to the open fields, well away from the event facility and any track entrances.
ANIMALS & PETS
The event is a BMXNZ Major Event where the focus is on the riders & their preparation. No animals are allowed on the event site and there are no exceptions other than registered Working or Guide Dogs.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The event is a BMXNZ sanctioned event. Please be aware of your riders, your supporters & your own demeanour & attitude at the event. We are here for the riders, most of which are kids. The Sports Code of Conduct applies at all times, in all areas, to all people present , not just the riders.
EVENT GUIDELINES FORMAT
& REGULATIONS
AWARDS & TROPHY ALLOCATION
Allocation is determined from the time that entries close for Trophy manufacturing purposes. For trophy placing, a count back method will be used to rank riders on equal points at the end of racing.
Challenge/Championship Classes with 8 riders or less: Trophies and Presentation Plates 1st – 3rd place
Challenge/Championship Classes with 9+ riders: Trophies and Presentation Plates 1st – 8th place
Sprocket Classes:
All riders will receive an event award
BANNERS
Club or product banners are to be attached to club tents only, do not hang them over any existing signage around the track. Offending Banners will be removed. If you wish to promote other products or services, please contact the host club to arrange an approved display location.
CLIP PEDAL REGULATIONS
All riders UCI 12yrs and below cannot use clip pedals .
CONTINGENCY PLANS
In case of disruption or weather, moto format may be changed, at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire.
LIVESTREAM
Here are the OFFICIAL live stream links:
Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ARQsDhKmOQ
Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCtHwbTRPGs
Remember - BMXNZ supplies the livestream for FREE on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@bmxnewzealand. NEVER supply your credit card details to view our streams. Only trust the links from https://www.facebook.com/ BMXNZNorthIslandTitles, https://www.facebook.com/bmxnzstuff, bmxlive.nz or the BMXNZ app or emails.
MIGHTY 11’S MEMORIAL CLASS
A mixed gender race class for all riders 11year of age on the day. All riders race motos, then to finals in the following format (results based on points over all racingno deadman).
8 rider or less
7 motos points over 9-16 riders
6 motos and top 8 riders to a final 17-29 riders
6 motos, top 12 to two 6 man semis, top 8 riders to a final
20+ riders
6 motos, top 16 to two 8 man semis, top 8 riders to a final
Tied placings based on count back only.
M11s Memorial Awards - Overall top three trophies, Overall top eight plates, Top Four Girls Trophies (regardless of overall placing within event).
RACE PLATE ALLOCATION
Collection of rider’s plates is to be done by CLUB MANAGERS ONLY. They will be issued with a returns sheet to write down any riders that are not racing. Managers must return this sheet to admin by 10.00am Saturday. Team Managers can collect plates at the Race Admin from 2.00pm to 3.00pm Friday and 7.00am to 8.00am Saturday. Do not ask outside of these times. Plates will not be issued to individual Challenge Class riders.
ONLINE UPDATES
For general event updates from the BMXNZ or the club look online at the Event Facebook page or watch your BMXNZ APP Alerts. All critical information will be from your Club Manager OR the Event Chief Commissaire
PRIZE GIVING
This will be held in the grass field beside the Youth Park approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
REFUNDS
NO refunds will be authorised after Friday 20 October at the close of registration. Any refunds prior to this will be given on receipt of a medical certificates less an administration fee of $20. Application for refunds can be done online at BMX New Zealand - Major Event - Entry Withdrawal Request (sporty.co.nz)
RESULT ALLOCATION
For final placings, a count back method will be used to rank riders on equal points at the end of racing. Sprockets 7yrs and under - all riders will receive an event award.
RUBBISH
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that you keep your pit or club area tidy & place all rubbish in the bins provided. Waitākere are hosting a zero waste event and will be providing compost & recycling bins in addition to landfill. Please take care to use the appropriate bin at each waste station. Or better yet take your rubbish home.
SECURITY
There will be security at the track from 5:00 pm to 7:00 am on Friday and Saturday. However, BMX New Zealand, the Northern Region and Waitākere BMX Club accept no responsibility for theft or damage to property.
EVENT GUIDELINES FORMAT & REGULATIONS
SCRUTINEERING
Officials can randomly check riders and bikes before and during the event, including all official practice and warm up sessions. It is recommended that clubs & managers scrutineer all bikes prior to the event.
TRANSPONDERS / EVENT REGISTRATION
This is a Transponder required event. Transponders must be activated & registered with MYLAPS prior to this events. Transponders MUST be attached to the outside of the fork & must be on for all official BMXNZ event sessions including practice.
ALL transponders must be checked and entry detail must be confirmed on the BMXNZ test loop mat at the admin building, prior to starting practice, or racing.
WARM UP AREA
There will be a warm up area on the gravel access road behind the Admin area, beside the food vendor area (see map). Helmets MUST BE WORN at all times in this area. Riding in this space will be a CLOCKWISE directional loop. Riders MUST run in the indicated direction. Please respect other users.
BMXNZ EVENT HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT
BMXNZ, The Northern Region and Waitākere BMX Club will comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by committing to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all riders, families and visitors to the BMX Event facility. It is the sports policy to “make every practical and reasonable effort to protect all visitors, to prevent accidents or serious harm injuries and promote safety and welfare of all persons while on the event facility”.
BMXNZ, The Northern Region and Waitākere BMX Club will take all possible steps to list and evaluate hazards and to determine solutions to eliminate or minimise those hazards as part of the Risk Management Plan (RMP), to meet the sports policy noted above. These requirements will be mandatory for ALL participants.
BMX Racing is an action sport and inherently has risks that are accepted as part of sport. All known risks are noted in the BMXNZ Major Meeting RMP and this is available on-site during the event. Parties wanting to assess the RMP prior to entry must contact the club for detail. Entry to this event confirms an understanding of the risks of the sport as noted in the RMP. In the event of injury to an event participant, a completed entry is consent to proper medical treatment being administered. Event entry also consents to submit to drug testing if required. All entrants agree to be bound by the regulations and general conditions for this event as published by BMXNZ in its latest rule book. Any reference to BMXNZ within this flyer or entry is referring to BMX New Zealand Inc.
SITE MAP GAZEBO ALLOCATION
SPROCKETS 5 & UNDER MIXED (14 RIDERS)
SPROCKETS 6 BOYS (18 RIDERS)
SPROCKETS 6 GIRLS (8 RIDERS)
sponsored by BMX New Zealand
SPROCKETS 7 BOYS (20 RIDERS)
sponsored
SPROCKETS 7 GIRLS (5 RIDERS)
8 BOYS (29 RIDERS)
8 GIRLS (12 RIDERS)
sponsored by Wilks Penny
9 BOYS (31 RIDERS)
sponsored by Drain Ninjas
9 GIRLS (18 RIDERS)
10 BOYS (34 RIDERS)
10 GIRLS (9 RIDERS)
11 BOYS (26 RIDERS)
11-12 GIRLS (13 RIDERS)
sponsored by Toni James #76
12 BOYS (34 RIDERS)
sponsored by Malcolm
RIDERS)
13 GIRLS (10 RIDERS)
sponsored by New World Kumeū
14 BOYS (19 RIDERS)
14-15 GIRLS (11 RIDERS)
15 BOYS (18 RIDERS)
16 BOYS (10 RIDERS)
sponsored by Vibe Drinks
17-29 MALE 20” (20 RIDERS)
sponsored by Kumeū Tyres
25+ FEMALE 20” (7 RIDERS)
35-39 MALE 20” (6 RIDERS)
40-49 MALE 20” (11 RIDERS)
50-54 MALE 20” (9 RIDERS)
MASTERS 30+ MALE (6 RIDERS)
8-10 CRUISER MALE (8 RIDERS)
11-12 CRUISER MALE (6 RIDERS)
sponsored by TTCF
13-16 CRUISER MALE (6 RIDERS)
sponsored by Port of Auckland
17-34 CRUISER MALE (9 RIDERS)
sponsored
17-39 CRUISER FEMALE (5 RIDERS)
sponsored by TTCF
35-39 CRUISER MALE (6 RIDERS)
sponsored by Fresh Choice Rānui
40-44 CRUISER MALE (10 RIDERS)
40-44 CRUISER FEMALE (5 RIDERS)
45-49 CRUISER MALE (12 RIDERS)
sponsored
45+ CRUISER FEMALE (5 RIDERS)
50+ CRUISER MALE (14 RIDERS)
MEN ELITE (9 RIDERS)
WOMEN UNDER 23 (19 RIDERS)
MIGHTY 11’S MEMORIAL CLASS (24 RIDERS)