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Satellite City BMX ClubJunior Sport Contact Name: Committee Member
Age Groupings and name: Single sex or mixed competition? Yes Season dates: Dry season
Where are competitions held? At Club and open meets with other Top End Clubs Competition days and times: As per website Cost per season: Uniform requirements: Full safety gear Uniform Costs: Varies on brand. Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held? What do they need to bring to competitions? Bike. Full safety gear. Public transport near competition: Depends on location of Titles. On a rotation with Red Centre Clubs and Top End Clubs. Would you appreciate parent volunteers? Yes Volunteer comments: Club is volunteer run, including the committee. JingiliJunior Sport Contact Name: Jacqui Dobson
Single or Mixed Comp: Single sex competition, Mixed sex compeition Age Groups: All ages. If you can ride a bike you can have a go. Competition Name: Club Racing on Friday nights. Check website for updates. Competition Description: BMX races have up to eight riders at a time on the track. Riders are grouped on age or ability depending on the type of race meeting. The idea is to get over the jumps & obstacles as fast & smooth as you can by jumping or pedaling. Season Dates: Dry season. May to November.
Competition Venue: Racing is held at Jingili, Satellite City, Alice Springs & Nhulunbuy. Competition Days & Times: Generally Friday nights. Check website for details. Season Cost: Riders licence is $76 per year or a day license is $15. Club membership is $30 per year. Uniform Requirements: Tear resistant Long pants, long sleeve shirt, runners, full face helmet & gloves. Uniform Cost: If you are keen to keep going then motocross type clothing is available. On average the total cost is roughly $300. Race bikes start at about $400. NT Title Comp: The NTBMX titles are held in the October school holidays. The venue rotates each year between the Clubs. Comp Items Required: Basically the same as for a training session as well as your license. Comp Transport: Buses can get you close to the venues. Easiest way is to get a ride in a car. Parent Volunteer option: Yes Parent Volunteer: BMX is a family orientated sport. Parents can race also. Their help with training, Officiating & working in the canteen is greatly appreciated. BMX is an action sport. Some injuries do occur but these are mostly minor because we were safety equipment. It is also a great way to meet new friends. Nhulunbuy BMX Club IncJunior Sport Contact Name: Brendan Parish
Single or Mixed Comp: Single sex competition, Mixed sex compeition Age Groups: All ages, all types Sprockets - under 8 years old Age rider - 8 yrs and over Competition Name: Competition Description: BMX racing on BMX specific track Season Dates: Sign-on day Saturday 26th April 2008 Time trials Friday 2nd May 2008 First race night Friday 9th May 2008 Last race night Saturday 15 November 2008
Competition Days & Times: Friday nights - Gates open at 6.00pm. Registration between 6.15pm and 7.00pm. Racing starts 7.30pm Season Cost: Annual Club fees of $25 per rider. Annual BMX Australia licence between $56 & $76. $3 per child per race night. Uniform Requirements: Bike, Helmet, Gloves, covered in shoes, long sleeved top Uniform Cost: Varies NT Title Comp: 2008 NT Titles to be held at Jingili BMX Club in Darwin 3rd & 4th October Comp Items Required: Drink bottle, $3 per rider, a smile and a good attitude Comp Transport: Parent Volunteer: Parents are encouraged to participate. Riders 12 yrs and under need parents attendance at the track at all times. |
