Club Training Sessions
Club Training runs during the BMX season over the summer months (Generally September - April).
New Rider, Sprocket & Balance
This training is suitable for All riders and those competing in the 'Sprocket' class, or for riders who are new to the sport of BMX. Skills learned in these sessions focus on the basics such as bike control, balance, coordination and riding fundamentals. No clip-in pedals please, the skills being taught in these sessions are best learned without clips.
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Location: Waitakere BMX Track
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When: Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:15pm
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Check-in: From 5.00pm
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Senior Coaches: Gareth Lauchlan, Lisa Andersen
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Junior Coaches: Nikita Clarke, Ben Lauchlan
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Cost: Members - $5, Non-members - $10
All costs are per rider per session.
These sessions are suitable for;
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Riders of any age who have just started BMX and would like to learn the basic skills.
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Young riders who have only recently learned to ride a bike.
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Riders in the Sprocket age group classes.
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Club riders wanting more practice and guidance.
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Riders are split into ability level groups for training.
Member Training & New to Competition Riding Members
Open to all members that can balance competently on the gate and confidently complete the whole track. Skills learned in these sessions focus on bike control, balance, coordination, gate speed, pumping. No clip-in pedals please, the skills being taught in these sessions are best learned without clips.
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Location: Waitakere BMX Track
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When: Thursdays 6.30pm to 7:30pm
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Check-in: From 6.00pm
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Senior Coaches: Gareth Lauchlan,
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Junior Coaches: Nikita Clarke, Ben Lauchlan
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Cost: Members Only - $5,
All costs are per rider per session.
These sessions are suitable for;
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Club riders wanting more practice and guidance.
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Riders are split into ability level groups for training.
Competitive Fitness Training
Fitness Training for WTK Competitive Riders who are racing during the upcoming season in the BMXNZ National Series.
Description: For riders racing outside of the club and who are prepared to train hard. (Not suitable for children under the age of 10 years)
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Location: Waitakere BMX Track
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When: Wednesdays
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Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Coach: Gareth Lauchlan
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Cost: $5 per rider for season
Please Note: Training sessions are available to competitive riders only.
In order to provide an environment for our riders to get the most out of these sessions, the track will be closed to all other riders. At all other times, the track is open to the public unless we have to close it for weather or working bees in which case it will be posted on Facebook.
Private & Small Group Training
These training sessions are suitable for Challenge Riders and those new to BMX racing. Participation is by prior booking only. Please contact Toni James
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Location: Waitakere BMX Track
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When: Mondays & Tuesdays
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Time: Varies
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Coach: Toni James
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Cost: To be discussed with Toni
Toni has 20 years of racing experience and has competed on the national and international circuit.
