It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you all on behalf of BMX NZ to the NZ 2025 BMX National Championships, hosted by the Mainland South region and the wonderfully hospitable Southland BMX Club.
This event is a true highlight of our BMX calendar, bringing together the best of our riders, officials, supporters, and the wider community in celebration of this incredible sport.
It’s inspiring to gather here in Invercargill and celebrate the talent and passion so evident within the BMX community across the country. With over 550 Challenge and Championship riders entered, it’s clear that the sport continues to thrive and grow across our island nation
A huge thank you goes to Southland BMX Club, the organising committee and sponsors and also the Mainland South Region for their hard work in bringing this showcase event to life.
Of course, an event of this scale wouldn’t be possible without the effort of so many often-
unsung heroes. Our gratitude extends to the volunteers, and the officials who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of this event. Your contribution is truly the backbone of our sport.
To all our competitors, we wish you every success as you take to the track. Whether you’re here to claim a title, make the final to qualify for Worlds in Copenhagen or Brisbane, or simply to enjoy the challenge, give it your all and savour the experience.
When this exciting event concludes, we wish you safe travels as you return home, and we look forward to seeing you again trackside soon
Chris Greenough
Chairman BMX New Zealand
Welcome
On behalf of the Mainland South Region I would like to welcome all the compe tors, families, volunteers and supporters to the 2025 Na onal Titles.
It is incredibly exci ng to see so many athletes making the effort to travel here for this year’s compe on. As a region, we understand how difficult it can be to travel so far for BMX events.
As a rela vely new track, it really is great to have so many top-class riders here to put it to the test. The many volunteers in the Southland Club have done a tremendous job in presen ng this facility in such great shape.
Special thanks to all the sponsors and community providers who have supported the Southland club to facilitate this event. Without this local support events like this just can’t go ahead.
To all the officials and volunteers who give up their me to support the running of this event your contribu on is very much appreciated by all the riders and their families, without your contribu on there can be no racing. We are very lucky in the Deep South to have great support from all the regions clubs. And having the Na onal tles in our region means many of our riders can compete in an event that is otherwise out of reach.
Nick Morris
Mainland South Co-ordinator
Welcome to the Southernmost BMX club on the planet.
On behalf of Southland BMX, we extend a huge welcome to the wider BMX family from around NZ. We are incredibly proud of our club, facility and region. We hope you enjoy your stay.
This is our first opportunity to showcase our new facility to the BMX world beyond our mainland south region, and we can’t wait to share it.
Obviously, we would not be in a posi on to hold this incredible event without the support of the Southland community in the way of sponsorship. We have many small and medium size businesses who have all come on board to help us deliver this to the greater community, for this we are indebted to their generosity.
To our many funders, this facility and event would not be possible without you. As a region we are incredibly lucky to have such incredible funders who see the value in providing its people with world class facili es and events.
To our club members, you guys have been amazing; to get our new track completed and
then ready for this event it has been a huge task over the last few years I hope many of you get to sit back watch your riders while BMX NZ put on a great show.
To all the riders both young and old, we appreciate your efforts in coming south. Enjoy your stay ride well and stay safe.
I personally can’t wait to see the amazing displays of skill and speed that we will no doubt be in abundance throughout the week.
To our event manager, your passion for the sport is unwavering. From everybody thanks.
Lastly let the Southland BMX Na onals be a memorable one for you all.
Riders Ready, watch the gate.
Regards
Brendan Kerr
Brendan Kerr President Southland BMX Club
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS
Chief Commissaires
Race Director
Staging
Points /Admin
Gate - Starter
Public Relations
Commentary
IT Communications
Tony Nelson & Mike Butler
Chris Greenough
Kelly Cogan & Lauren Walker
Michele Plimmer
Jenny D’Anvers
Dawn Nelson
Brenton Harrison
Darryll Ranford
EVENT CLASSES
CLASSES OFFERED AT THIS EVENT:
20” – Challenge Classes:
Sprocket: 5&under, 6yrs and 7yrs participation only
The Chief Commissaire has discretion to amalgamate classes where appropriate.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - M11 TRIALS & PRACTICE DAY
M11 TRIALS
Please see the Mighty 11 section for all trial details
M11 Practice
1.15pm - 1.45pm (30 min)
Moto 1 2pm
Moto 2 2.30pm
Moto 3 3pm
Moto 4 3.30pm
Semi Final 4pm
Final 4.30pm
RIDER REGISTRATION - TRANSPONDER DETAIL CHECK AND RACE
PLATE COLLECTION:
Location: Plate collection and transponder check will be conveniently located by the PR tent throughout the duration of the championships.
RIDER REGISTRATION AND TRANSPONDER DETAIL CHECK:
Sprocket Class Event Number plates will be issued to riders at check-in & will be registered. Event Number Plates must be used within this event only including all official practice sessions. SPROCKETS DO NOT REQUIRE A TRANSPONDER
Challenge & Championship Class Event Number plates will only be issued to riders at transponder check-in upon confirmation that their transponder is attached to their bike correctly and is functional. The event number plate must remain affixed to the bike for the entire event, including all official practice sessions
ALL CLASSES - Registration for your transponder check and plates, opens from 12.45pm – 5.00pm Friday and then again 7.00am-9.00am Saturday.
Sunday 8.30am - 9.15am Championship Riders ONLY
M11 Trialists - at 12.30pm Friday
Registration is required PRIOR to the rider's practice sessions.
Transponders - with failures during racing, we go to camera as backup and if not definitive, a DNF is scored.
Saturday Plate Collection and Transponder Rego/ Check:
All classes except championship: 7:00am - 9:30am
Championship Riders:
For championship riders, please note the following: Check-In and transponder check will take place on Sunday only, from 8:30am to 9:15am.
Administration will require sighting your license to complete the registration process.
Important Reminders for All Riders:
Official number plates and transponders must be correctly affixed to your race bike before undertaking practice sessions.
FRIDAY PRACTICE:
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.
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.
Championship 15mins after racing concludes (40min)
OFFICIALS MEETING: Saturday 10.00am
OPENING CEREMONY: Saturday 10.20am
RACING START TIMES: Saturday 11.00am
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING: Saturday 30 minutes after racing concludes.
SUNDAY - EVENT DAY TWO
SUNDAY WARMUP ONLY (GATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE):
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.
Championship 9.25am - 9.55am (30 min) End of Moto 6 Male (10 min each)
Championship Riders:
For championship riders, please note the following: Check-In and transponder check will take place on Sunday only, from 8:30am to 9:15am.
Administration will require sighting your license to complete the registration process.
OFFICIALS MEETING: Sunday 9.40 am
RACING START TIMES: Sunday 10.00 am
PRIZE GIVING: Elizabeth Park Bottom car park (Warm up area & Food area) on Sunday 23rd March, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
RACING FORMAT & REGULATIONS
RACING FORMAT
MOTO DRAW:
Race system in use defines moto/lane draws. Quater 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 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)
CHAMPIONSHIP Classes:
3 motos Sunday then finals (depending on class sizes)
8 or less riders: 3 motos Sunday, points aggregated 9 or more riders: 3 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 7yrs and under will be non-ranking participation classes. 4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday, no finals moto.
Riders who are UCI 8yrs 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. As per regulation clause 1.029 Tied Placing.
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS
TRANSPONDERS:
Transponders will be used at this event. To to update your transponder number please complete the online ‘member update form’ or ask your club to assist BEFORE the entries close.
Sprockets 5&under, 6yrs and 7yrs rider, DO NOT require transponders.
NUMBER PLATES:
Sprocket Class Event Number plates will only be issued to riders at check-in. The event number plate must remain affixed to the bike for the entire event, including all official practice sessions. Sprockets do not require transponders
Challenge & Championship Class Event Number plates will only be issued to riders at transponder check-in upon confirmation that their transponder is attached to their bike correctly and is functional. The event number plate must remain affixed to the bike for the entire event, including all official practice sessions.
Ranking Plates: Only current World 1-8, Oceania 1-8, NZ 1-8 and also standing SI 1-8 numbers are allowed to be used. The ranking number must be clearly marked on the entry form.
Non-Ranked Plates: Riders may select any number between 51 and 999. Riders not choosing to self-select a plate number or supplying an incorrect ranking will be issued with randomly selected numbers.
Championship Riders may run their UCI number under the 2022 UCI numbering system. All other riders will be allocated a random plate.
CLIP PEDAL REGULATIONS:
All riders UCI12yrs 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.
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.
PRIZE GIVING:
Elizabeth Park Bottom car park (Warm up area & Food area) on Sunday 23rd March, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
There is a wet weather contingency plan offsite - This will be communicated if required.
RESULT ALLOCATION: For final placings, a count back method will be used to rank riders on equal points at the end of racing. As per regulation clause 1.029 Tied Placing.
Sprockets 7yrs and under - all riders will receive an event award
Event Management:
Host Event Representative: Ngarita Te Patu
Track Manager: Brendan Kerr
BMXNZ Event Representative: Chris Greenough
BMXNZ EVENT H&S STATEMENT
BMXNZ, The Mainland South Region and Southland 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 Mainland South Region and Southland 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.
No animals are allowed on the event site and there are no exceptions other than registered Working or Guide Dogs.
No Smoking or Vaping on the event site.
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 onsite 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.
FOOD & SUPPLIES
VENDORS ON SITE
Vendors are located to the left of the warmup area.
Cycle Express: CXP Racing products and more
Nologo Oceania: BMX racewear
Road kill pizza: Wood fire pizzas
Toi Toi Chip shop: Hot chips & Hot Dogs
Gaucho Burger & Grill: Burgers & more
Nana Rails: Coffee and more
Bees Bites: Hot Food & more
RIDER ENTRIES
MIGHTY 11 TRIALS (FRIDAY)
The Mighty 11’s Junior Test Team is a cultural exchange with BMX-NSW. The Trans-Tasman series is raced at the BMXNZ North Island Titles and the Australian Series held in NSW BMX event. The team consists of 4 male & 4 female riders, with selec on open to all riders who are 11 years old on the 30th of June of the year of selec on for the Australian event, and 11 years old on the 31st December of the year of selec on for the New Zealand event.
MIGHTY 11 GIRLS (12 RIDERS)
MIGHTY 11 BOYS (22 RIDERS)
SPROCKETS
SPROCKETS 5 & UNDER MIXED (13 RIDERS)
SPROCKETS 6 GIRLS(7 RIDERS)
SPROCKETS 6-7 BOYS(15 RIDERS)
8 BOYS(23 RIDERS)
8 GIRLS (9 RIDERS)
9 BOYS (30 RIDERS)
9 GIRLS (11 RIDERS)
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10 BOYS (28 RIDERS)
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10 GIRLS (13 RIDERS)
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11 BOYS (28 RIDERS)
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11 GIRLS (22 RIDERS)
12 BOYS (34 RIDERS)
12 GIRLS(12 RIDERS)
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13 BOYS (22 RIDERS)
13 GIRLS (7 RIDERS)
14 BOYS (31 RIDERS)
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14 GIRLS (7 RIDERS)
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15 BOYS (15 RIDERS)
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15 GIRLS(9 RIDERS)
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16 BOYS (17 RIDERS)
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16 GIRLS(4 RIDERS)
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45-49 MALE 20"(8 RIDERS)
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17-29 FEMALE 20” (15 RIDERS)
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30+ FEMALE 20”(8 RIDERS)
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Bone 477 NAC
Jeanette Davies NZ1 RO
Jody Georgantas 351 TG
Donna Head 151 CHC
Toni James W1 WTK
Caroline Molloy 111 NN
Sonja Rennie 686 HN
Sam Van der Veen 354 HVT
CRUISER
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