2339 E. Macarthur Road
PO Box #16425 Wichita, Kansas 67216
Track Hotline: 316-522-8214
Email: kansas_bmx@cox.net
Website: www.emeryparkbmx.com
BMX
A Safe & Fun Family Sport ...NO FEE FOR SPECTATORS , COME AND WATCH!
It only takes one trip to a BMX race and you will quickly see that everyone in attendance, from kids to parents, are having a great time. BMX is a safe and fun action sport for the whole family. Statistics have proven that BMX racing is one of the safest of all youth sports today. Part of this is due to the mandatory requirement of safety equipment every time a rider is on the track. Riders MUST wear long sleeves, long pants and a helmet. Gloves are optional, but always a good idea. As riders get more involved in racing, so does the safety gear; with padded elbow jerseys and padded (on the knee, hips and shins) racing pants.
BMX is a sport catering to the individual. Every rider gets to participate and compete.
Click on picture to view ABA new rider page
SO, YOU WANT TO RACE?
Direct links to help on BMX ABA Points system Help
Click here for ABA Membership Application
Download and have ready to bring to the track to buy your membership.
Racing BMX is easy to get started and the ABA has made it inexpensive to begin. The first two things you need are:
· A bicycle - any type and size will do, but it is recommended that you start with one that has no more than a 20'' wheel diameter - as that is the allowable limit in the Novice class.
· A track location
· BMX tracks are located all around the country. Visit the ABA's online TRACK DIRECTORY to find the location closest to you.
· Join our FREE online mailing list at Kansas BMX at Yahoo http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Kansas_BMX/. Where all EPBMX news is posted and also great place to post email on a good used bike.
When calling your nearest ABA track, you'll probably want to ask five things:
· How do I get to your track? Click here for directions to EPBMX.
· What time are your sign-ups and practice? Click here to see EPBMX race & practice times. Also be sure and ask for our race calendar/newsletter.
· What time do you begin racing? Click here to see race times at EPBMX
· How much will it cost to begin racing? Click here to see race fees at EPBMX .ll Checks for race fee are to be payable to G.E.A.R. We do charge a $30 returned check fee. Sorry EPBMX cant except credit cards for entry fees. ABA memberships ONLY checks are to be made payable to ABA. You can also pay for a ABA membership only with a credit card. Just write on bottom of membership application.
· How big are your our first time trophies?
New riders receiving Congratulations 1st time rider trophy
EPBMX offers with purchase of full membership a 1st time trophy. No matter how you place your first race. Will be awarded during intermission.
Also with purchase of full membership you will receive monthly BMXer Magazine from the ABA.
You also receive points for each main you make, This detirmines what your following season bike number will be. Goal is to get lower numbers in district. ABA POINTS FAQ's
Email any questions to kansas_bmx@cox.net
Once you know where to go racing there is a simple checklist to go down in order to make sure your bike is ABA safe & race ready:
· Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle bolts and stem bolts.
· All reflectors must be removed for safety purposes.
· If your bike has a kickstand, it must be taken off.
· You'll also need a number plate. You will be provided a number plate with your membership purchase.
Next, there's the checklist of what you will need to wear in order to race:
· Long sleeve shirt.
· Long pants.
· A helmet. The ABA highly recommends a full-face helmet. Most ABA tracks have "loaner helmets" for beginners to use. A lot of times, a good, inexpensive helmet can be found at garage sales or in the pit area of your local BMX track.
EPBMX has loaner helmets, ask person in registration. Must have parent sign realese form. 1st come serve basis .
· Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Tennis shoes are suggested.
GETTING STARTED
When you arrive at the BMX track, naturally you'll want to check out the course. There will be a dirt track (average length 1,000+ feet), with banked turns and jumps of all shapes and sizes. Actually, the first thing you need to do is find the sign-up / registration building. It is there that you'll need to fill out an ABA application and sign up to race. First-time racers are able to purchase a temporary membership for $25, which is good for 30 days. A "Temp" provides you with ABA's secondary insurance and enables you to go out on the track. Entry fees vary from track to track, ranging anywhere from 5 to 12 dollars.
Before you get up on the starting gate, it is suggested that first you closely watch the riders go around the track. Pay attention to their body motion over jumps (using arms and legs as shock absorbers) and note where riders are pedaling and when they are coasting. Take it slow on your first few laps. Remember, you are brand new to this and those fast, expert racers started off just like you. Take time to learn the track - know which obstacles are coming up and how to take it smoothly. Often, the difference in the beginner class is who is smoothest around the course rather than quickest.
THE STARTING GATE
Since BMX is a "short sprint" sport (with most races lasting 35 to 45 seconds), the start of a race is usually the most important. When you first begin racing, you'll most likely do what is called a one-footed start. Which is having one foot on your pedal and the other foot acting as a "kickstand," resting on the ground to keep you balanced. The majority of riders start with their right foot "forward" (on the pedals). Much like skateboarders or surfers, racers who line up in the gate with a left foot forward are called "goofy footed." Find out which feels most comfortable - there is no right or wrong way.
Soon, you will want to learn how to do the normal "two-footed start." Some riders can pick this up on their first day at the races and some beginners take weeks to learn how. You can practice the two-footed start anywhere - find a wall and ride up to it, with your front wheel touching. Apply a little bit of pressure on your forward pedal - just enough to keep your front wheel solid against the surface of the imaginary starting gate. Stand in an upright position, relax, and use both of your arms to balance the bike.
Once you've got the feel of balancing your bike on the gate, then you'll need to learn how to "snap" out of the gate. This is the motion of thrusting your hips into your handlebars and cranking down on your forward pedal as the gate is falling. The best way to learn this is watching the local pros and experts at your track, and constantly practice.
PRACTICE
Obviously, the more you race and ride your bike, the better you will get. That old saying "Practice makes perfect" stands true in the world of BMX racing. Very often, BMX racers will have a local jumping zone in the nearby dirt field that they use to practice in. And many of the ABA sanctioned BMX tracks hold a special "practice night." Click here for EPBMX practice dates and times
GATES Wednesday 7-8 PM Cost $3.00 per rider, subject to the weather ALWAYS call 316-522-8214.
RIDER IMPROVEMENT
Rider Improvement class on Thursdays from 6:30 – 8: 30 PM ..Local Rider 17 x Josh Brown does class. Limited to 16 riders. Cost is $10.00 per rider.
Must reserve spot by Monday prior to class. If you can’t attend class please call ASAP, so another rider can have spot in rider improvement for that day.
Call 529-2582 or email kansas_bmx@cox.net
CLINICS Check out BMX NEWS page for upcoming clinics or main webpage.
Throughout the year, there are many top pros in the sport of BMX who travel around the country putting on beginner clinics. Attending a clinic is one of the best ways to learn how to get better in BMX.
Check out BMX clinics... Each BMX clinic is independently owned and operated. The AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION or EPBMX assumes no responsibility for the actions of these clinics. If you have any questions regarding BMX clinics, please contact the clinic personnel - they will be happy to answer your questions.
EPBMX Flyer
Click here to download EPBMX Tri fold information flyer.
Download and print and give to others to start racing BMX.
When you bring a new rider and they buy full membership you both have no race fee that day.
MUST tell person in sign ups when new full membership being bought.
Then each month will have drawing for all riders who bring new riders for another FREE race at EPBMX
Have a question, need an answer? Check out the new ABA FAQ page.
If you have searched high and low for answers to your general membership or points questions, you are not the only one. Over the past few months we have been collecting some of our most commonly asked questions. The result is the new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page. We developed the FAQ page to answer some of the questions that might not be addressed in the ABA rulebook or on any other section of the website. We hope that this page will prove to be a useful tool to riders and/or parents, so take a quick look. You may just find the answer to a question you were wondering about!
This membership can be used only once for 1st time riders only, for Practice or Race. This membership is for single point events only and ABA points are not included. This membership would be great for those riders who would like a chance to participate to SEE WHAT IT IS LIKE to race BMX.
Membership is FREE for that day race fee is $9 .After you race and like sign up full for Full membership we will apply to purchase.
Ask person in registration for more information on the FREE 1 day membership.
Minors younger than 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian available to sign membership form prior to being able to race
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Gates:
Wednesdays From: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $3.00
Always call track hotline 316-522-8214 option #1 . If not updated we will have event
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 6- 7 PM help then your gate drops are FREE
Rider Improvement
Josh Brown 17 Expert will offer Rider Improvement class on Thursdays from 6:30 – 8: 30 PM. Limited to 16 riders. Cost is $10.00 per rider.
Must reserve spot by Monday prior to class. If you can’t attend class please call ASAP, so another rider can have spot in rider improvement for that day. Call 529-2582 or email kansas_bmx@cox.net
If you email please send Rider name, age class phone , email and parents name.
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Age Height (Inches) Frame Size Top Tube Length (Inches) 4 to 7 years 40 to 48 Micro-mini 16 to 17 7 to 9 years 48 to 54 Mini 16 to 18 8 to 11 years 50 to 57 Junior 18 to 19 10 to 12 years 54 to 60 Expert 19 to 20 11 to 13 years 56 to 64 Expert XL 20 13 to 16 years 60 to 72 Pro 20.5 adults 65 to 72 Pro XL 21 tall adults 72 and above Pro XXL 21.5
Plus a point for every rider..
Finish Novice Intermediate Expert/Girl/Cruiser 1st place 25 points 50 points 100 points 2nd Place 20 points 40 points 80 points 3rd Place 15 points 30 points 60 points 4th Place 12 points 25 points 50 points 5th Place 10 points 20 points 40 points 6th Place 7 points 15 points 30 points 7th Place 5 points 10 points 20 points 8th Place 3 points 5 points 10 points It is the riders/ parent responsibility to notify registration and ABA if a rider moves up in class.
If you don't keep track of your wins. You can or will get a letter from the ABA for riding out of class, can be suspended etc.
You need to be sure a keep track of your wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emery Park does offer an advancement award when you move up into another class.
Be sure and tell the announcer or any track official so during intermission we can give you your advancement award.
Novice to Intermediate 8 wins
Intermediate to Expert 25 wins
Click below to view online rule book
Click on picture to view ABA new rider page
Genes BMX Has tons on BMX help on getting started , link and so much more
Langley BMX has a great BMX beginners guide , parents guide and BMX Q & A area.
Rehbeins BMX is great source for determining bike size, crank length, and gears.
Revolution Bike has a good source of technical advice. Check out their Helpful Hints page.
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