THE SEASON IS UNDER WAY AND CHRISTMAS IS FAST APPROACHING

We've got a lot going on so please take the time to read through the email and take it all in.

Hopefully the weather stay clear and we get a full week of racing in this week.

• WEDNESDAY TRAINING: FITNESS
  6:00pm to 7:30pm for Challenge Class Riders, UCI 10 yrs & Over.
  Training includes pump laps, uphill sprints, leg work and focused speed sessions. When gate sessions are included as part of the training, there is a $2.00 fee per rider.
   
• THURSDAY TRAINING: NEW RIDERS, STRIDERS & SPROCKETS
  5:30pm to 6:15pm for Strider, Sprockets & New Riders
  $5.00 for Members - $10.00 for Non-members *
  * New riders get their first Thursday session for free.
   
• THURSDAY TRAINING: CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
  6:30pm to 7:30pm for Club and Challenge Riders 
  $5.00 for Members​​​​​​​
   
• FRIDAY CLUB NIGHT
  Registration is from 5:30 to 6:15pm with racing starting as soon as possible afterwards. All riders are welcome.
  Click here to pre-register

Hopefully the weather is on our side and we get to the track for some more great racing before Christmas.

All cancellation notices will be sent out via the Sporty App, and posted to the Facebook page.

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SECOND HAND SALE: This Friday

It's time to clear out your sheds and get ready to grab a bargain!

This Friday during club night we will have the gazebos and some tables set up alongside the canteen for a 2nd hand sale. Bring along bikes, components, racing gear or anything else BMX related.

If you've got something to sell please label items with the price, your name, phone number and bank account (or an envelope for cash).

We'd love a volunteer (or two) to watch over the stand and assist where required.

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CLUB NIGHT SURVEY: 2025

We are always looking at how we can provide more to our members and cater for all skill levels.

With 6 clubs in the Northern Region there is plenty of racing that can be had on a weekly basis at various club nights:

• TUESDAY
  North Harbour BMX: Cnr Appian Way & Oteha Valley Rd, Albany
• WEDNESDAY
  East City BMX: 54 - 64 Howard Hunter Ave, St Johns, Auckland
  Sunset Coast BMX: 80 Attewell Road, Pukekohe, Auckland
  Whangārei BMX: 109 Dave Culham Drive, Whangarei
• FRIDAY
  Mountain Raiders BMX: 2 Bells Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland
  Waitākere BMX: 103 Glen Rd, Ranui, Auckland

Unfortunately with both Waitākere and Mountain Raiders running their club nights on a Friday night it makes it hard to compete against each other.

It has been floated as an idea that we occasionally run our club night on a Thursday night so the Mountain Raiders team could come to our track and we could go to their track. How this would work with regards to our Thursday training and everyone's availability is unknown. However, as an early indication we would appreciate if all members could provide their thoughts through the following survey.

• CLUB NIGHT SURVEY - Please click here to complete

We know change can be challenging, but without asking the questions we don't know the answers.

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RACE RESULTS: Sunset Coast

Congratulations to all riders that headed out to Sunset Coast for their first race meet in a long time. It was cold on the sidelines but our racers did incredibly well on a track that was both challenging and long!

A huge shout out to everyone that raced for the first time, or that stepped it up to double class on either 2 different bikes or through the NRRS. It was a huge evening of racing for everyone.

UPCOMING RACE EVENTS

Make sure you check out the BMXNZ Race Calendar as there is plenty of racing to come between now and the end of the year, including the start of the NRRS!

Click Here to view and enter the events.

• NOVEMBER 30th - Whangārei (NQM)
• DECEMBER 1st - Hawera (NQM)
• DECEMBER 7th - Hamilton (NQM)
  Entries are open and close on the 30th of November, 2024.
• DECEMBER 8th - Rotorua (NQM, Central Region Champs)
  Entries are open and close on 1st December 2024.
• DECEMBER 14th - Gisborne (NQM)
  Entries are open and close on 1st December 2024.
  – 2025 --
• JANUARY 18th - Te Aroho
  Entries are open and close on 12th January 2025.
• JANUARY 25th - Mountain Raiders (NQM, Northern Region Champs)
  Entries are open and close on 18th January 2025.
• JANUARY 26th - East City (NQM)
  FEBRUARY 1st - New Plymouth (NQM)
  Entries are open and close on 26th January 2025.
• FEBRUARY 2nd - New Plymouth (OCEANIA CHAMPS)
  Entries are open and close on 12th January 2025.

Don't forget if you want to enter Nationals next year you need to have raced at 4 NQM events in the prior year (if you double class, that's 4 on each bike). You can check your NQM status here. Search for your name as it may be in multiple classes.

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WAITĀKERE BMX Supporters Gear

It's been great to see the new gear hitting the track and our riders looking the part.

Some of you may have seen our new caps around. These are amazing quality and just what you need as we head into summer. You can order both caps and bucket hats at $30 each.

Orders are able to be placed at any time (with no minimum order required) either through our website or the Sporty App. Collection is from the points hut, within 10 working days from the date of order.

If you want your order before Christmas it must be made and paid for by the 6th of December! Orders will be available for collection no later than the 20th of December.

Unfortunately we are still working through our Planett Race Gear including Race Jerseys, Race Pants and Helmet Bags. We'll let you know as soon as this goes live.

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VOLUNTEERS we need you!

A friendly reminder that we rely on the help of ALL our club families to help maintain and run the club. If you can help out in any form it would be greatly appreciated.

We do not expect everyone to be there week in and week out, but we'd love to know how YOU can help. What special skills can you offer, what are you passions, or areas of interest that you would like to be involved in?

• PRE-RACE JOBS - Gate set-up, Points Hut set-up, unlocking and checking the Hire Gear, Canteen Preparation.
   
• DURING RACING - Points Hut Operation, Gate Operator, Staging and Call-Up, Corner Marshalls, First-Aid, Canteen Staff
   
• POST-RACE - Gate pack-up, Hire return and lockup, Points Hut pack-up, Canteen clean-up, Rubbish Collection

We are more than happy to upskill you, and buddy you up so you can learn the ropes.

For some families we realise you have younger riders and may need to assist them during race times. When you're new to the sport we don't expect you to step up straight away.

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WAITĀKERE BMX MEMBERSHIP: 2025

All members should have received an invitation to renew for the new season. If you are wanting to enter meets in 2025, you will need to renew your membership as soon as possible.

If you need the link resent, please let us know and we can resend it to you. 

LICENCING NOTES

• Once a Strider rider progresses to a pedal bike they will need to upgrade to a Sprocket licence.
• For current Sprockets who are turning UCI 8 next year, you will need to select a Challenge Class licence to keep racing. Additionally for all race meets you will require a Transponder and a yellow or blue number plate depending on your class.

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KEEP UPTO DATE WITH OUR APP

Don't forget to download the free Sporty NZ app to receive the latest updates from​​​​​​​ Waitākere BMX.

Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play, search for Sporty NZ, download then search for Waitākere BMX within the app.