Tom Price BMX Club
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Race Nights
RACE NIGHTS
Racing is every Friday, except for school holidays - the calendar of the year will be on the Tom Price BMX Club Facebook page 'pinned into featured', so please have a look. All licensed riders, including mini wheelers, are required to register for all race nights they are competing in. Registrations must be completed online.
Links for registrations will be posted weekly before each race night on the Tom Price BMX Club Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/tompricebmx
Race nights are scheduled in the following format:
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5:45pm - 6:30pm |
Sprocket & Age class practice |
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6:30pm - 6:45pm |
Mini Wheelers and Pedal Minis time to shine |
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6:45pm Onward |
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CLASSES
- Mini Wheelers,
- Pedal Mini Wheelers,
- Sprockets - riders under the age of 8, and will be group according to age (5 & under, 6 & under, 7 & under)
- 8 & up riders will be categorised according to their Age and are required to have a transponder for timing.
- Junior Cruisers - includes all riders on Cruiser bikes under the age of 13,
- Senior Cruisers - includes all riders on Cruiser bikes 13+.
- Ladies ONLY Class - for all the mums out there keen to have a go!
Riders can compete in both 20” and 24” Cruiser Classes on the same race night.
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Mini Wheelers |
BMX Mini Wheelers is an introductory level membership where riders develop balance, gross motor skills and independence to begin riding a bike. Using a balance bike, Mini Wheelers develop skills that allows their progression in BMX riding to be seamless and towards riding a BMX pedal bike and can progress to a Sprocket Rocket at any time once the rider is able to use a pedal bike. Mini Wheelers ride the 3rd and 4th straights only. |
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Pedal Mini Wheelers |
Pedal Mini Wheelers is an optional transition from a Mini Wheeler to a Sprocket Rocket, where riders use a pedal bike and start from half track while they build confidence to progress to Sprocket Rockets and the main start gate. Pedal Mini Wheelers ride the same track as mini wheelers. |
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Sprocket Rockets |
A Sprocket Rocket is for any rider under the age of 8 and is a participation-based program. Its focus is on skill-based learning and allows children under the age of 8 the opportunity to tune their BMX racing skills in a fun non-competitive environment. Sprocket Rockets have the option of using the main start gate or using the half hill ramp (riders using the half hill will be released after riders using the main start gate have passed the ramp). Sprocket Rockets will ride the entire track. |
The 2025 season will consist of 12 scored race nights.
SCORING SYSTEM
Riders will be scored 1-8, according to their positions crossing the finish line.
Scoring System: Friday night race points.
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Position |
Points Allocated |
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1st Place |
1 point |
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2nd Place |
2 points |
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3rd Place |
3 points |
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4th Place |
4 points |
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5th Place |
5 points |
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6th Place |
6 points |
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7th Place |
7 points |
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8th Place |
8 points |
- If a nominated competitor does not start in their moto, then they are scored a “DNS” (Did Not Start) for that moto. “DNS” scores maximum points based on a full gate start. (8 points)
- If a rider starts but does not finish in a race, they will be awarded last-place points.
- Riders will be scored using the MyLaps Transponder System, with all riders required to have a transponder. Sprockets and Mini Wheelers are not required to have a transponder as their races are not scored.
- Transponders need to be affixed to the front right-hand fork as close to the wheel axle as practical. It will be the rider’s sole responsibility to ensure that the CORRECT transponder is affixed to their bike. Failure to adhere to this will result in the rider not being credited for competing in the race. Any rider who starts a heat without a transponder or active transponder shall be given last-place points for each race during the series.
- Sprockets – must ride in the Sprocket classes.
- To qualify for presentations at Karratha BMX Club, it is a requirement that each rider must provide a volunteer to assist for a minimum of four (4) race nights/busy bees/fundraising efforts for each series. This requirement is capped at 8 volunteer contributions per family. The Club Secretary will record volunteer contributions. All volunteers must hold a current AusCycle Volunteer Licence, with track volunteers requiring a Level 1 Official qualification.
