BMXNZ NATIONAL SERIES & THE DALLISTON CORPORATE CUP
PROUDLY HOSTED BY
The Waikato Region BMX Association & the Cambridge BMX Cub at the Errol Nelson BMX Raceway from the 26th to 27th October 2024
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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 36 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 and 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 and 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 and environments to learn and grow their outlooks of the world. The visiting teams were billeted with local families too, another part of growing up and experiencing different things.
So, every King’s Birthday weekend in June and Labour Day weekend in October, riders who are eleven on the 1st of June or the 31st of December, respectively, from all over Australia and New Zealand are invited to compete against each other to establish the “Mighty Eleven” for that year.
There are two parts of the “Mighty Eleven” experience. Firstly, to trial for the Mighty Elevens Test Team and if successful race against the Australians for the “Mighty Eleven Trans-Tasman Trophy”. Secondly, is for all eleven-year-old boys and girls to race together in the “Mighty Elevens Memorial Class” to establish the top overall “Might Eleven” rider.
The following pages present your October 2024 Trans-Tasman Test Teams.
Years in BMX: 6
Current Ranking: NZ1, NI2
Home Club: Mountain Raiders.
Favourite Track: Taupo.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Michael Bias. He has taught me a lot; I used to do training with him.
What other interests do you have? Rugby league, basketball, football, gaming and biking.
Something you would like to try? Motocross.
Favourite Food: Donuts.
Hated Food: Cooked carrot.
Something cool you have experienced? Going on a cruise ship with my family to Fiji. Your greatest fear; Heights.
Ambition in BMX; To go elite and compete at the Worlds.
Ambition in Life; To be able to travel to other countries and biking in new places like the tracks in Australia.
How could you improve BMX? For anyone that has done BMX for less than 6 months, they should be able to compete in their own division. This will help to make sure they are not overwhelmed when they start out. What does making this Team mean to you? It is important for me to race in a team and not just individually, and to race the Aussies. I am looking forward to training with the team and hanging out with everyone. Most memorable moment? Eating a lot of food on the cruise ship. Who would you like to thank? Thanks to my brothers for riding with me. Thanks to my coaches Regan Smith and Bryan Joyce and to others that have helped me. Also, thanks to the other Mighty 11s riders.
Years in BMX: 3.5
Current Ranking: NZ2, NI1, O4
Home Club: New Plymouth.
Favourite Track: Manchester, UK indoor Track, the shark tank NP. Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? My Dad. He does everything for me and works hard to give me what I need. BMX - Jayden Davy, Shimmy, Albie. What other interests do you have? Playing rugby and rugby league. I like going fishing and hunting with my Dad.
Something you would like to try? Race a stockcar.
Favourite Food: Hāngi, boil up and Maccas.
Hated Food: Broccoli.
Something cool you have experienced? Travelling to the UK & USA. Your greatest fear: Getting injured and missing out on my sports.
Ambition in BMX: Do my best, see where it takes me.
Ambition in Life: To make my parents proud of me.
How could you improve BMX? Eat better and train more. What does making this Team mean to you? Heaps. Most memorable moment? Winning NZ1 at my first Nationals. Who would you like to thank? My Mum and Dad. Nik at shed door for having my bike always on point. Ace race for looking after me and my kit. Factory composites for keeping me rolling with rims. NP BMX Club for always having my back.
Years in BMX: 7
Current Ranking: NZ3, NI6
Home Club: Te Awamutu.
Favourite Track: Aus - Sleeman, NZ – Taupo.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Rico D'Anvers, so smooth and gives 100% commitment every lap he rides, trains hard and always has time for a chat. What other interests do you have? Golf, dirt jumps, skatepark and pump track.
Something you would like to try? Bungy jumping.
Favourite Food: Nachos, Sushi and Butter Chicken.
Hated Food: Vegetables lol.
Something cool you have experienced? My trip to Perth, amazing jump parks, skateparks, pump tracks and BMX tracks.
Your greatest fear: Homework.
Ambition in BMX: To make Aus leg Mightys Team.
Ambition in Life: Traveling the world riding my bike, having fun and just sending it.
How could you improve BMX? Build a technical indoor BMX track for all year fun skill work.
What does making this Team mean to you? Making the Mightys team means a lot to me, it has been a goal of mine for a long time, to represent New Zealand will be an honour.
Most memorable moment? Qualifying 21st in heats and making final rounds at the 2023 BMX Worlds in Glasgow, winning a heat race along the way.
Who would you like to thank? Dad for always believing in me and working on my bikes. Grandma for all the behind the scenes help and support. Aunty Kirst for looking after my socials and endless support. NBR/Match Components. Te Awamutu BMX Club and my coach Tim Ferguson for pushing my skills and challenging me to send big.
Years in BMX: 7
Current Ranking: NZ5, NI4
Home Club: Hawera.
Favourite Track: Taupo.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? My school friend, Hugo Skerman because he is talented and dedicated in a heap of sports but always remains humble. What other interests do you have? Rugby, Road Cycling, Cricket, Touch.
Something you would like to try? Track Cycling.
Favourite Food: Sushi.
Hated Food: Brussel sprouts.
Something cool you have experienced? Winning the national title in the Team Time Trial for my school at the recent road cycling national championships.
Your greatest fear: Heights.
Ambition in BMX: To keep developing my technical skills whilst meeting new people and having new experiences. Ambition in Life: To smash the goals I set and be the best person I can be.
How could you improve BMX? Working on developing my fast twitch fibres and explosive power.
What does making this Team mean to you? It is special to represent your country, it is also a way of thanking all those who have helped and supported me throughout my BMX journey.
Most memorable moment? Making the Memorial class final in the Australian leg of the mighty 11's and helping my team mate make the podium.
Who would you like to thank? My club, my family, my trainer.
Years in BMX: 5
Current Ranking: NZ1, NI1, SI1
Home Club: Mountain Raiders.
Favourite Track: East City.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Saya Sakakibara and Toni James because they're both amazing riders and Toni has helped me heaps.
What other interests do you have? Mountain Biking, Football, Skiing, and creating weird food concoctions.
Something you would like to try: Snorkelling.
Favourite Food: Ben and Jerrys cookie dough ice-cream.
Hated Food: Gherkins.
Something cool you have experienced: Getting two cuddly Birman cats that I love very much.
Your greatest fear: Spiders.
Ambition in BMX: Finals in worlds.
Ambition in Life: To ride bikes for a living. How could you improve BMX? By doing more sprints (I hate them).
What does making this Team mean to you? Lots - I'm proud to represent NZ. Most memorable moment: The first time I jumped the first at Mountain Raiders. Who would you like to thank? Toni James and all of my family.
Years in BMX: 7
Current Ranking: NZ2, NI2
Home Club: Te Awamutu.
Favourite Track: Te Awamutu is really fun, so is Cambridge!
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Michael Bias – He’s funny and a really good BMX rider.
What other interests do you have? Gymnastics, netball, dancing, socialising, being with my family and friends.
Something you would like to try? Tennis.
Favourite Food: Sushi.
Hated Food: Quiche.
Something cool you have experienced: I went to Rainbows End. It was amazing!
Your greatest fear: Spiders!!
Ambition in BMX: I would love to ride for NZ at Elite level one day.
Ambition in Life: Be a Silver Fern.
How could you improve BMX? Manuals and developing my confidence. What does making this Team mean to you? I’m so happy to be a Mighty 11. I’m the first in my family to make the team as my brother couldn’t trial due to restrictions four years ago, so it’s a real honour for me to be able to represent my family and my club Te Awamutu.
Most memorable moment: When I got NZ2. Who would you like to thank? My Dad. He is my trainer and my inspiration and I love making him proud of me. My Mum, who is always supporting me and reminding me of my ability to achieve anything I desire, and my brothers and sister for always having my back and cheering me on. Boydo and Hannah from NBR for being my coaches at race meets, always giving me good pointers.
Years in BMX: 8
Current Ranking: NZ3, NI3, NS1
Home Club: Hamilton
Favourite Track: Mountain Raiders & Hamilton
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Saya Sakakibara because she is an awesome rider and a really nice person
What other interests do you have? Hockey, reading, cross country, touch, cycle touring, and climbing trees
Something you would like to try? Climb the Eiffel Tower on the outside
Favourite Food: My Mum's brownie, homemade burgers, and most fruits
Hated Food: Zucchini, eggplant, & avocado
Something cool you experienced? Cycling from Cape Reinga to Christchurch and making the Mightys team
Your greatest fear: FOMO (fear of missing out)
Ambition in BMX: To continue to improve in this sport and encourage other girls/women to ride BMX
Ambition in Life: To be an awesome, responsible adult
How could you improve BMX: Organize more school events which will encourage kids to start riding
What does making this Team mean to you? It means I get to have a great time riding BMX with my team and I get to represent NZ
Most memorable moment: When I cycled 100km in one day, and making the Mighty 11's team
Who would you like to thank? My Mum and Dad because they got me ready for this, and Courtney and the Rozens because they all support me the whole time Also my club and Wayne Shanks because he helps me with my gates
Years in BMX: 4
Current Ranking: NZ7, SI3
Home Club: Christchurch City.
Favourite Track: Christchurch City.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Leila Walker. I want to ride just like her.
What other interests do you have? Basketball, Softball, MTB, Photography, Speedway.
Something you would like to try? Snorkelling with Turtles.
Favourite Food: Lasagna.
Hated Food: Lettuce.
Something cool you have experienced? Cuddling a Seal at Sea World!
Your greatest fear: Spiders.
Ambition in BMX: Making it to Worlds in Brisbane 2026.
Ambition in Life: I want to be a doctor.
How could you improve BMX: N/A
What does making this Team mean to you? That I have improved so much and how far I have come. Making new friends.
Most memorable moment: Making the team for the NZ leg of Mighty 11’s after being the reserve in Australia.
Who would you like to thank? My coach Matt Phillips, Glen from The Crank House for fixing my bike, Mum and Dad.
Years in BMX: 7
Current Ranking: 1Q
Home Club: Pine Rivers BMX
Favourite Track: Sleeman BMX Supercross.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Neik Kimmann. He is nice to children.
What other interests do you have? NRL.
Something you would like to try? Snowboarding.
Favourite Food: Sushi.
Hated Food: Tomato Sauce.
Something cool you have experienced? Going to Disneyland.
Your greatest fear: Getting seriously injured.
Ambition in BMX: To win a World plate.
Ambition in Life: To become a professional athlete.
How could you improve BMX? Train harder.
What does making this Team mean to you? Heaps, I’m very proud of myself.
Most memorable moment? Crossing the finish line for the Mighty 11s qualifier. Who would you like to thank? Mum and Dad, my sisters & sponsors. Brendan & Gemma.
Years in BMX: 8
Current Ranking: 4A
Home Club: Rockingham BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Glasgow.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Connor Fields. He used to be a great BMX racer.
What other interests do you have? Aussie Rules Football.
Something you would like to try? Sky Diving.
Favourite Food: Sushi and Pizza.
Hated Food: Butter Chicken.
Something cool you have experienced? Going to Worlds.
Your greatest fear: Injuries and broken bones.
Ambition in BMX: To win a World Title.
Ambition in Life: Be an AFL Football player.
How could you improve BMX? Do more sprints.
What does making this Team mean to you? Ever since my sister made Mighty 11’s I have wanted to make the team and go to New Zealand. I’m so excited that I can go now.
Most memorable moment? Making the Mighty 11 Team.
Who would you like to thank? My Mum and Dad because they spent their time and money for me to make this Mighty 11 Team.
Years in BMX: 4
Current Ranking: 1WA
Home Club: Wanneroo BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Sleeman.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Joshua Jolly. He is the best rider.
What other interests do you have? Fishing and Cars. Something you would like to try? Going down an 8-metre gate.
Favourite Food: Chicken Burger.
Hated Food: Potato Chips.
Something cool you have experienced? Travelling Australia to race BMX.
Your greatest fear: Plane Crash.
Ambition in BMX: Olympic Gold.
Ambition in Life: Own a big property.
How could you improve BMX? Become better at manuals.
What does making this Team mean to you? It makes me happy because not a lot of people get to do it and I do.
Most memorable moment? Getting into Mighty 11s.
Who would you like to thank? Mum and Dad, my coaches, my team, my BMX Club.
Years in BMX: 6
Current Ranking: 3A, 2N
Home Club: Lake Macquarie BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Sam Willoughby BMX track.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Izaac Kennedy. He is Australian & and an Olympian.
What other interests do you have? Soccer and Mountain Biking.
Something you would like to try? Motor Bikes.
Favourite Food: Pizza.
Hated Food: Chicken.
Something cool you have experienced? Worlds.
Your greatest fear: The dark.
Ambition in BMX: Olympics.
Ambition in Life: Olympics.
How could you improve BMX: Not sure.
What does making this Team mean to you? Lots, love racing as a team and going to NZ.
Most memorable moment? Getting 1A in 9 Boys.
Who would you like to thank? Dad and Mum, Radio Team.
Years in BMX: 3
Current Ranking: 5A
Home Club: Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club – BMX.
Favourite Track: Macarthur BMX Track.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Saya Sakakibara. She is resilient, never gives up and is one of the best riders in the World.
What other interests do you have? Footy – Ballarat Swans U12 Girls.Something you would like to try? Downhill Mountain Biking.
Favourite Food: Ham and Cheese Pizza.
Hated Food: Seafood.
Something cool you have experienced? Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
Your greatest fear: Spiders.
Ambition in BMX: To make the Olympics in 2032.
Ambition in Life: To make the Olympics in 2032.
How could you improve BMX? Encourage girls to try the sport.
What does making this Team mean to you? I set a goal to qualify in 2024 and making the team recognises the hard work I have put in.
Most memorable moment? Making the Mighty 11s Team in Macarthur as the Captain. Who would you like to thank? My parents and all of my coaches who helped me to qualify for this event.
Ambition in Life: Be a BMXer.
Years in BMX: 5
Current Ranking: 3A, 1V
Home Club: Warrnambool BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Warrnambool.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Saya Sakakibara. She is a great inspiration.
What other interests do you have? Running and Soccer. Something you would like to try? Skydiving.
Favourite Food: Donuts.
Hated Food: Tomato Sauce.
Something cool you have experienced? Making the Mighty 11s. Your greatest fear? Tate when he is cross.
Ambition in BMX: Make the Olympics.
How could you improve BMX? Continue my dedication and commitment. What does making this Team mean to you? I feel very honoured and special. Most memorable moment? Getting 3A.
Who would you like to thank? My coaches, my team, Mum and Dad and family.
Ambition in Life: To be a doctor.
Years in BMX: 9
Current Ranking: 2A, 1A
Home Club: Central Highlands BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Cairns.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Teya Rufus & Jesse Asmus. Jesse – he is a fast rider & a good coach. Teya – shows what girls can do.
What other interests do you have? CrossFit, Zumba, Training.
Something you would like to try? Bungee Jumping.
Favourite Food: Sausages and Potato bake.
Hated Food: Seafood and Veges.
Something cool you have experienced? World Titles – 3 times.
Your greatest fear? Failing at school.
Ambition in BMX: To make the Olympics.
How could you improve BMX? Have better State Series prizes.
What does making this Team mean to you? Everything!! But mostly going up against the NZ Team. Most memorable moment? Achieving 1A last year.
Who would you like to thank? Mum, Dad, Family, Sponsors – Bettapork, TBK Apparel.
Years in BMX: 6
Current Ranking: 7A
Home Club: Castle Hill BMX Club
Favourite Track: Terrigal
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Saya Sakakibara. She is the fastest female in Australia.
What other interests do you have? Watching NRL.
Something you would like to try? Rugby League.
Favourite Food: BBQ.
Hated Food: Tomatoes.
Something cool you have experienced? Race Mighty 11s in South Australia. Your greatest fear? Rollercoasters.
Ambition in BMX: To be an elite rider.
Ambition in Life: Be a famous BMX racer.
How could you improve BMX? No more 4 moto racing. What does making this Team mean to you? Everything! Most memorable moment? Making this team so I can fly overseas. Who would you like to thank? My coach Luke Madill and my parents.
NEW ZEALAND
Years in BMX: 6
Current Ranking: NI5, SI5
Home Club: Waitakere.
Favourite Track: Tauranga & East City.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Michael Bias. He's a really cool guy and a good friend. He’s living the best BMX life over in Europe training, racing and hanging out with the world's best riders.
What other interests do you have? Mountain biking, football, gaming.
Something you would like to try? Driving a F1 car.
Favourite Food: Meatballs & Spaghetti.
Hated Food: Broccoli.
Something cool you have experienced? Ziplining through a forest in Vanuatu.
Your greatest fear: Getting injured so I can’t ride, that sucks!
Ambition in BMX: To get into as many finals as possible and keep collecting plates.
Ambition in Life: Be successful, happy and earn lots of money.
How could you improve BMX: Get more people to come and ride.
What does making this Team mean to you? Everything. It's always been a dream to wear the fern and represent my country against the Ozzies
Most memorable moment? Achieving an O3 plate at Rotorua.
Who would you like to thank? My Mum and Dad. Especially Dad, he’s always working on my bike.
Years in BMX: 5
Current Ranking: NZ9
Home Club: Mountain Raiders.
Favourite Track: Mountain Raiders.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Toni James because she is amazing and she won the World Championships.
What other interests do you have? Football, netball, basketball, cricket, athletics, skiing, violin, reading.
Something you would like to try? Road Cycling.
Favourite Food: Mango
Hated Food: Mushrooms
Something cool you have experienced? Skiing in France.
Your greatest fear: Having a really bad crash in BMX.
Ambition in BMX: To be as fast as I can be.
Ambition in Life: To be a scientist.
How could you improve BMX: Get more girls involved in the sport.
What does making this Team mean to you? It makes me proud that I am fast enough.
Most memorable moment? Standing on the Cambridge start ramp in the Mighty 11 final with everyone so silent you could hear a pin drop.
Who would you like to thank? Mum, Dad, Chelsea, and Sharon.
AUSTRALIA
Years in BMX: 6 years
Current Ranking: 2V
Home Club: Geelong BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Park Orchards.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Izaac Kennedy. He works hard and never gives up.
What other interests do you have? Soccer and Rugby.
Something you would like to try? Snowboarding.
Favourite Food: Spag Bol.
Hated Food: Pumpkin.
Something cool you have experienced? Going to Wet and Wild.
Your greatest fear: Snakes.
Ambition in BMX: To get another A plate.
Ambition in Life: To stay fit and healthy to continue riding.
How could you improve BMX: Continue to be supportive
What does making this Team mean to you? Making the team and getting to represent Australia is something I have always strived for in my training. Qualifying was one of my happiest BMX memories so far. Most memorable moment? When I got 4A and making the Mighty 11s Test Team. Who would you like to thank? My Mum and Dad, coaches and my team twistedcoau.
Years in BMX: 8 years
Current Ranking: 5Q
Home Club: Bayside BMX Club.
Favourite Track: Knox BMX track, Vic.
Most admired Person & Why do you admire this person? Bella May because she never gives up. What other interests do you have? Travel, Cooking and Drawing. Something you would like to try? Bungee Jumping.
Favourite Food: Sushi.
Hated Food: Peas.
Something cool you have experienced? Worlds & American Theme Parks.
Your greatest fear: Standing up in front of people.
Ambition in BMX: To race everywhere around the World.
Ambition in Life: To see as much of the world as I can & experience different cultures. How could you improve BMX: Quit school and train all day (hehe). Participate in more open race meets. What does making this Team mean to you? Missing out last time made me want to work harder, and I did it, I made it this time. It means so much as I’m only one of a handful to be able to represent Australia. Most memorable moment? Racing in an UCI event in Indonesia where I hung out with all the pro riders. Who would you like to thank? Mum and Dad for being my BMX bank, my drivers & pit crew. My brother who helped me learn how to ride. My Twisted Co teammates. My coaches in the past Nathan Glab, Josh Boyton, Luke Marsh and current coach Brandon Te Hiko
EVENT GUIDELINES SCHEDULE
RIDER REGISTRATION, TRANSPONDER CHECK AND RACE PLATE COLLECTION.
This is a Transponder required event. Transponders must be activated & registered with MYLAPS prior to this event. 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 points hut, prior to starting practice, or racing.
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 , 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.
Registration is required PRIOR to the rider's practice sessions.
Registration for your transponder check and plates:
Friday 25th October 2.00 pm - 5.40 pm
Saturday 26th October 7.00 am - 9:40 am
Australian Individual Rider packs:
Friday 25 October
Transponders - with failures during racing, we go to camera as backup and if not definitive, a DNF is scored.
FRIDAY - PRACTICE DAY
RACE PLATE COLLECTION
Friday 25th October 2:00 pm - 5.40 pm
PRACTICE
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder and number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken on a random basis.
For ALL riders who did not complete this process on Friday. All transponders MUST be checked onsite prior to racing, this check is your event registration process. This will be done at the check point near the points hut. The process is a simple roll over of a mat loop & then checking your detail 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.
Saturday 21st October 7:00 am – 9:40 am
PRACTICE
Required safety gear to be worn along with event transponder, number plates fitted at all official practice sessions. Scrutineering will be undertaken at random.
SATURDAY PRACTICE
13yr Plus 20”, CR and Masters
7.00 am - 8:00 am
8-12yr 20” and CR 8:00 am – 9:00 am
7yr and Under 20” 9:00 am - 9.20 am
Test Teams 9.20 am - 9.40 am
Championship Class 9.40 am - 10.00 am
OFFICIALS MEETING
OPENING CEREMONY
am
10.20 am
RACING START TIME Saturday 11.00 am
TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
Saturday 30 minutes after the end of racing
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.
13yr Plus 20”, CR and Masters 7.00am - 7.45am
8-12yr 20” and CR 7.45am - 8.30am
7yr and Under 20” 8.30am - 8.50am Test Team’s 8.50am - 9.10am
Championship Women and Men 9.10am - 9.30am
OFFICIALS MEETING
Sunday 9.30 am
RACING START TIME
Sunday 10.00 am
PRIZE GIVING
This will be held at the northern end of the site approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
EVENT GUIDELINES FORMAT & REGULATIONS
THE WAIKATO REGION & CAMBRIDGE BMX CLUB ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2024 BMX NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND TITLES, THE PREMIER NORTH ISLAND EVENT FOR BMX RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.
The following guidelines will detail the event and all the requirements for entry.
CLASSES OFFERED AT THIS EVENT
20” CHALLENGER CLASSES
Sprocket: 5 and under, 6yrs, and 7yrs classes are participation only.
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 years old and under will be non-ranking participation classes with 4 motos Saturday, 2 motos Sunday 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
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.
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.
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.
CONTINGENCY PLANS
In case of disruption or weather, moto format may be changed, at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire.
INTERNATIONAL LICENCING
An International Riders License allows overseas riders who are not members of BMX New Zealand (BMXNZ) to enter events within New Zealand.
LIVESTREAM
Here are the OFFICIAL live stream links: Opening Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLY4YaK5f-k Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmIRwXZLpJc Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUwDri09p0c
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.
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS (Continued)
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 racing - no deadman final).
8 rider or less
7 motos points over 9-16 riders
17-29 riders
30+ riders
6 motos and top 8 riders to a final
6 motos, top 12 to two 6-man semis, top 8 riders to a final
6 motos, top 16 to two 8-man semis, top 8 riders to a final
Tied placings based on count back only.
M11’s Memorial Awards - Overall top three trophies, overall top eight plates, Top Four Girls Trophies (regardless of overall placing within event)
NUMBER PLATES
Sprocket Class Event Number plates will be issued to riders at Registration and 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.
Ranking Plates: Only current World 1-8, Oceania 1-8, NZ 1-8 and also standing NI 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.
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 trackside, at the northern end of the site on Sunday 27th October, approximately 30 minutes after the finish of racing.
There is a wet weather contingency plan offsite - This will be communicated if required.
REFUNDS
NO refunds will be authorised after Friday 25th October at the close of registration. Any refunds prior to this will be given on receipt of a medical certificate 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 and place all rubbish in the bins provided. Cambridge will be providing recycling bins in addition to landfill bins. Please take care to use the appropriate bin at each waste station. Or better yet take your rubbish home.
OTHER EVENT REGULATIONS (Continued)
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.
SECURITY
There will be security at the track from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, BMX New Zealand, the Waikato BMX Region, and Cambridge BMX Club accept no responsibility for theft or damage to property.
TRANSPONDERS/EVENT REGISTRATION
This is a Transponder-required event. Transponders must be activated & registered with MYLAPS prior to this event. 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.
Sprockets 5 and under, 6yrs, and 7yrs riders, DO NOT require transponders
WARM UP AREA
There will be a warm up area on Milton Street between the front gate and the Corner with Lamb Street (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.
WALKWAY/ VIEWING AREA
There is a 1.5 metre walkway in front of all regional gazebo’s. Please do not put Gazebo’s, pegs or guy ropes onto this or tie your gazebo’s to the front fence. This is a shared space for viewing and walking.
EVENT GUIDELINES
HEALTH AND SAFETY
BMXNZ EVENT HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT
BMXNZ, The Waikato Region and Cambridge 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 Waikato Region and Cambridge 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 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.