Regular Race

Races are on Fridays - Sign ups: 6:30 - 7:30 PM.  Races will begin ASAP, usually around 8 PM, Cost $9.00 Trophy/ Stamps for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

When you volunteer to keep the racing going at EPBMX you will receive $4.00 volunteer coupon. This can be used at gate drops or off any single point entry fees. NO cash value only good the 2009 race season.

 

Special   Races

We will no longer run the Full Moon series at EPBMX in 2009

We will run Super Series on for more info visit this webpage @ http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html  Anyone can race this series that is an ABA member.  Super series race events are ABA single point events.  Awards for 1st-3^rd are trophies or stamps.  Race fee is $9.00. Sign ups are from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.  EPBMX will also issue a 1st-8th place sticker to all RIDERS WHO MAKE THE MAIN to put on their 9x12 Super Series Plaque.   Cost of this race series picture plaque is $10.00 each.

These races will be run on ABA 2 moto transfer system. 

Full Moon Series

Was cancelled in 2009 only had 15 riders race every race in 2008.

Also due to lack of volunteers to score points. We will start a new Series called Super Series 2009 visit webpage for more info http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

Renewing ABA Memberships & New ABA Memberships

It is VERY important that you renew your ABA membership at EPBMX. We get 5 points for reach renewal and 10 points for each new member. These points determine where the Kansas State final will be held. We are in contest with other Kansas tracks from June to June of each season. We offer a FREE single point race fee when renew or purchase your membership at EPBMX and credit points to EPBMX.

 Rule changes from ABA for the 2009 Race Season http://www.ababmx.com/index.php?page=rulebook

#1: 2 new classes added for ABA National, State/Provincial Series and Redline Cup Series competiton: 8 & Under Cruiser and 41 & Over Men (Novice, Inter & Expert) these classes will not be offered at local races                                   

#2: In the Cruiser and Girl Cruiser divisions, a change in the way the motos are built involving older cruiser riders moving down in age. No rider over 21 years of age will move down in age unless there is no other older class for them to compete in (i.e: the older classes will NOT be "protected"). This change comes in response to tracks explaining that grown men were ending up racing kids they outweighed by 100 pounds or more. This change in the moto-building process will keep adults racing against other adults.

#3: Perhaps the biggest change is with the 2009 Redline Cup Series. The Redline Cup Series will now involve a rider counting his best score from a Redline Cup Qualifier event, according to the Redline Cup/State/Provincial Points table, and his/her scores from Saturday & Sunday at the Redline Cup Final. In addition to awarding a Redline Cup jacket and the #1 plate to the winner in each age & skill level, the ABA will award Redline Cup #2 & #3 plates beginning in 2009. Since the points are kept for each age & skill level, it does not matter if your class makes at the Redline Cup Final event - offering every rider a better chance at becoming a Redline Cup Champion! For the local tracks, counting a rider's best score from a Redline Cup Qualifier event could encourage them to participate in more than one RCQ during the season. Finally, at the Finals, both Saturday and Sunday will offer quadruple district points for riders.

Any questions need to talk to your tracks operators / board members. We will have rulebooks available when we open in the spring. You can also download from ABA website the official rulebook. New rules are in gray in the BMXer magazine Nov. / Dec. 08 issue page 77.Check out BMX news page at track website for updates on 2009 season at EPBMX.

      G.E.A.R. (Group Effort Association for Riders)

Sanctioned by the ABA (American Bicycle Association), G.E.A.R. is made up of the parents/guardians and friends that operate the track and all of the jobs that go along with maintaining it. This is done on a volunteer basis .Membership to G.E.A.R. is $15.00 for first rider, then $5.00 for each (immediate family) rider thereafter per year. When you are a member of G.E.A.R., it gives the adults, voting rights on who our board members are, an opportunity to express your ideas and opinions concerning the races, facilities and revenues brought in by the track and how they should be spent. For example: facilities improvements, concessions, race awards etc. Throughout the year we will offer hats, shirts, etc. for sale you will get the products for a substantial discount. Sometimes preferred parking at our large events.  Also riders are eligible to be having points calculated for EPBMX races only. To be in the GEAR Top 10 Riders. This was set up for local riders to have chance to be in top 10 who can’t travel. All classes will receive same points to be fair to all riders. More is explained in the point’s area of GEAR handbook. Also other members/ riders will vote at the end of the season for their favorite riders on the 5-rider awards/ other GEAR members do this on a majority vote. This was started years ago so riders who can’t attend national and regional events can be eligible for awards for their accomplishments at their local track EPBMX.

We will have table to sign up for GEAR during our banquet on Saturday March 28^th 2009 at the track.  For more information visit us online @ http://www.emeryparkbmx.com/gear09.html . Best time to join Gear IS EARLY, POINTS START THE DAY YOU JOIN. If you are a new rider that season we will go back on your points when you join only.

Track Clean Up

Track clean up will be on the 2nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.  We will also schedule periodic clean ups before our multi point weekends.  Check website, message board, and email for dates.  If you help on track clean up days we will offer you a EPBMX volunteer $4 coupon you can use for single point race fees or gates.

Please be sure and sign up on volunteer list, so we can issue volunteer coupons.

More help we have the nicer our track will be J

 

 Gate Drops

We will have gate drops from 6- 8 PM every Tuesday Cost of $4.00 per rider. Except on 1^st Tuesday of the month when we run Super Series race.  We need riders to support to continue to have gate drops weekly. So if you like gates support by coming out so that we can continue to have them.

 

Volunteering   

PLEASE if everyone would help just once a month, EVERYONE could watch their child race most the time and others would not get burned out. Remember volunteers who volunteer for their kids and YOUR kids at EPBMX .When you volunteer to keep the racing going at EPBMX you will receive $4.00 volunteer coupon. This can be used at gate drops or off any single point entry fees. NO cash value only good the 2009 race season for single point races. The two (2) volunteer jobs who can earn one FREE single point’s race are announcing or concessions.  If any parent /rider are willing to announce or work in concessions you will be issued ONE FREE race coupon.  Coupons are good only during 2009 race season on single points events.  NO CASH Value.  Coupons must be issued by a 2009 board member.

If interested in announcing anytime during the 2009 races season - - Contact Dayna 529-2582 or email me at kansas_bmx@cox.net if you have any questions

Let’s all work together for our track and most of all for the kids at EPBMX.

New Rider/Parents Mentors

We need seasoned parents/riders to help new riders when they register with Moto boards, staging etc. This only takes about 15 minutes before the races to help guide them. But is a tremendous help to new riders/ parents. Remember when you all first started BMX?  I do it was overwhelming to figure out how system works. Like to volunteer to help, welcome new families to sport of BMX?

Contact Dayna 529-2582 kansas_bmx@cox.net or Shelly Huff 788-4501 shelly.k.huff@boeing.com

 New Rider Pamphlets and EPBMX Flyers

This year again we will have a tri fold pamphlet for new rider info. If you need or would like a flyer to pass out to others, put up at your place of employment you can pick up a copy in registration or download from the track website. Lets get more riders at EPBMX will be better more fun for all of us. Also we have new rider manuals from the ABA in registration. If a company puts EPBMX flyer on their counter, we will add them a link on or track website.

Friends of the Track “FoT” Sponsorship program

Here is a link for more information on becoming a FoT http://www.emeryparkbmx.com/fot.htm

Emery Park BMX is operated by G. E .A .R. Inc. a Kansas non-profit corporation.  G. E. A. R., Inc. relies entirely upon the generosity of its sponsors and entry fees to provide young people with the opportunity to participate in what is one of the greatest individual sports today, Bicycle Motocross Racing.  Your generosity will help provide a racing facility, which is organized and operated so as to create a positive competitive experience designed to bolster a young persons self esteem and self confidence. G. E. A. R.’s “Friends of the Track” Sponsorship Program. This fundraising program, allows a sponsor the opportunity to support BMX racing at Emery Park BMX at an affordable level and at the same time gives the sponsor a valuable advertising opportunity at each ABA sanctioned race throughout the racing season.  In exchange for your contribution of $300.00, G.E.A.R., Inc. will provide your company with a 3’x 2’ sign bearing your company’s name and/logo, (you provide the artwork) which will be displayed along with other "Friends Of The Track" sponsors at each ABA sanctioned event. During each racing event, the announcer will identify your company as a “Friend of the Track” over the public address system and will encourage all racers, family, friends and visitors to patronize your place of business. We will link to your company on the tracks website. Also will promote on Kansas BMX mailing list at Yahoo, has over 200 BMXers across Midwest. Here is direct link to Kansas BMX mailing listhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Kansas_BMX/ We very much appreciate your generous support for the Riders at Emery Park BMX.  We would like to encourage others to become a "Friend of the Track". If you are interested in becoming a "Friend of the Track"

Contact: Dayna Brown 316-529-2582 kansas_bmx@cox.net  Rhonda Rinehart 316-644-0759 drine316@aol.com

Many Thanks to all of our FoT’s --- Support the Business who support our track

ABA One-Day FREE Memberships

This will be offered again this year from the ABA. But new rider will have to pay the race fee for that day.

Bring your friends to come try BMX. Minors must have a parent/ guardian with them to sign form. If they try on FREE 1 day membership and like and sign up that day for full membership we will apply that day’s entry fee to ABA membership cost. Be sure and ask for them our EPBMX new rider pamphlet and ABA New Rider Manual.

Recruiting of New Riders

When you bring a friend and they sign up for a FULL ABA membership, they get a FREE race and so will you. Must notify the person in signups, to qualify for FREE races at the time new rider is joining.

So ask for an EPBMX pamphlet and start recruiting more riders. More riders better for EVERYONE!!

 

Concessions Stand this is the place that no one wants to volunteer

When you volunteer to keep the racing going at EPBMX you will receive $4.00 volunteer coupon. This can be used at gate drops or off any single point entry fees. NO cash value only good the 2009 race season for single point races. The two (2) volunteer jobs who can earn one FREE single point’s race are announcing or concessions.  If any parent/rider is willing to announce or work in concessions you will be issued ONE FREE race coupon.  Coupons are good only at 2009 race season single point’s events.  NO CASH Value.  Coupons must be issued by a 2009 board member.  Concessions windows closed during races, volunteer watching their child race. If you don't want concessions closed please volunteer so everyone can watch their child raceJ

Click here to download concessions stand job description Click here to sign up online to help in concessions

In an effort to allow more individuals the opportunity to watch their kids race we have put together a sign-up sheet in hopes of getting folks to volunteer at least one Friday a month in the concession stand.   When you fill in your name please include a phone number so in the event someone is unable to make it they can contact someone to trade with or get someone to take their place. .The concession stand is a great opportunity for the track to bring in a little extra cash (which we desperately need due to all the vandalism we have encountered) and it is something that the riders and spectators enjoy.  So, please consider signing up to help one Friday a month.   By committing to volunteer once a month you are allowing other individuals to do what we all enjoy doing and that is watching our kid’s race.  Thanks to everyone for your help.

Sign up sheet is available in concessions stand or click here to view online schedule and sign up to help in concessions on a date of your choice :) Contact:

Shelly Huff   316-210-8665 shelly.k.huff@boeing.com 

Dayna Brown 316-529-2582 kansas_bmx@cox.net

Andrea Djurovic 316-258-5971 ball_cap32@yahoo.com

If you can’t work a scheduled shift PLEASE contact us as soon as possible, so we can find someone else

Message Board

I have started new message board; you can post items for sale, talk or visit to others anything BMX related.

Here is a direct link to join board www.emeryparkbmx.com/forum

Kansas BMX Yahoo mailing list

Want to keep updated on Kansas BMX news and the surrounding states?

Also where most Emery Park BMX news is posted! Join [KansasBMX] mailing list at Yahoo
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kansas_BMX/

 Bike & Equipment Loaner Program

New for 2009 race season we have a couple bikes, gear and loaner helmets avaliable for new riders who want to try out BMX. Must have parent sign waiver with a $100.00 deposit, deposit will be returned after the races when bike is returned. 1^st come serve basis on available bike and equipment.

Visit here for more information http://emeryparkbmx.com/loaner_program.html

 Can download form and have ready with your deposit.

Thanks to these families and companies who have donated items for this program

Steve & Nancy Walker Family- Redline Bike & Trek Bike                          MJT Designs – 1 Helmet

Marvin Rozner Family- 1 Helmet                                                                Josh Brown Family – 2 Pants

Jharmon Stotler Family- 2 Helmets / pants                                               Jared Hill – 3 Pants

Luke Dimmit Family -1 helmet                                                                    Mason Snyder Family – 1 Helmet

April Regular Race 3, 10, 17, 24

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

Special Races: None

 

Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in April: 7, 17, 21, 28

First gate drop of 2009 on Thursday April 7^th 2009

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 PM -- Track clean up dates: 9^th & 23^rd

May Regular Race 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

Special Races: Tuesday May 5^th Super Series Mothers Day Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30 PM http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

 

Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in May: 12, 19 & 26

 

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 PM -- Track clean up dates: 14th & 28^th

FREE Novice Clinic:

For ABA novice only members and new riders to the sport of BMX Saturday, May 2^nd 2009 at EPBMX.

More info online at http://www.emeryparkbmx.com/Novice_clinic.html

Questions or to pre-sign contact Dayna Brown 316-529-2582, Email: kansas_bmx@cox.net

June Regular Race 5, 12, 19, & 26

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

 Special Races: Tuesday June 2^nd Super Series Fathers Day Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30 PM http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html 

Race for Life (RFL) http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=22220

Race for Life Double points race On Saturday June 6^th sign ups 4:00 - 5:30 PM Fee – $20.00 

$10.00 Minimum donation to Leukemia Society and race fee of $10.00

Total cost of $20.00 Awards- Certificates to all!

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Bring your friends to come and try BMX!

We must raise $1500.00 this race to have next seasons race another double. Be sure and get your packet and start collecting from friend, neighbors, and co-workers.

******Please have them make all checks payable to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

ABA will offer all kinds awards for top collectors. Visit this web page for more information: http://www.ababmx.com/index.php?page=rfl_1

Please have money collected organized, counted, and verified and matched what is wrote down on your collection sheet. We will have tables out front prior with volunteers to verify and count amount collected. If you have this all ready will speed up lines in registration.

EPBMX will also offer:

#1 top collector receives a $100 gift certificate.  Must raise over $500.00 in donations to earn this award!

#2 collector receives a $50.00 race coupon for EPBMX single point events. You must raise over $250.00 in donations to earn this award.

#3 collector receives a $20.00 concession stand card. You must raise over $150.00 in donations to earn this award.

Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in June:  9, 16, 23 & 30

 

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 PM - - Track clean up dates: 11 & 25^th

July Regular Race 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

  Special Races: Tuesday July 7^th Super Series 4^th of July Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30 PM http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in July: 14, 21 &28

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 - - Track clean up dates: 9^th &23^rd

Earned Double & State Championship Race

500 Point Weekend & Swap Meet

Friday Single point race Date: July 31^st Sign ups: 6 30- 7:30 PM Cost: $9                                                Awards 1-3 Trophy /Stamps

Saturday Earned Double Date: August 1^st Sign ups 4:00- 5:30 PM Cost $20                                            Awards 1-3 Trophy /Stamps (Plaques or Trophies will be awarded TBA)

Sunday Double (SCR) State Champion Race Date: August 2^nd Sign ups: 9:00 -10:30 AM Cost $20 Awards 1-3 Trophy/Stamps (Plaques or Trophies will be awarded TBA)

Visit web page for more info@ http://www.emeryparkbmx.com/2009_%20State.html

August Regular Race 7,14,21,28

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

 Special Races: Tuesday August 4^th, Super Series Back to School Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30PM, http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

 Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in August: 11, 18 & 25

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month@ 6 PM - - Track clean up dates:  Aug 13^th & 27^th

September Regular Race 4, 11, 18, 25 CLOSED REDLINE FINALS

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

 Special Races: Tuesday Sept1st  Super Series Labor Day Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30 PM.  http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

 Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in September: 1, 15, 22 & 29

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 - - Track clean up dates: September 10only due to Redline

October   Regular Race 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

 Special Races: Tuesday October 6^th, Super Series Fall Race, Sign ups 6:30- 7:30 PM http://emeryparkbmx.com/2009_super_series.html

 Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in October: 13, 20 &27

 Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @ 6 - - Track clean up dates: Oct 8 & 23

EPBMX Halloween celebration race, will be on Friday Oct. 30th visit this webpage for more info

November Regular Race 6, 13, 20

Fridays -Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00 for 1st family member each additional family member only $7.  Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Also race class and cruiser 1st bike $9 entry fee then second bike $7.

 Special Races: Food Can Drive Race Tuesday Nov. 3^rd.  Sign ups 6:30-7:30 PM $9.00            Awards:  Trophy/Stamps - Bring at least 2 cans of canned food per rider and receive $2 off your entry fees.

 Gate Drops 6-8 PM Cost $4.00 per rider.  Every Tuesday in November: 3, 10, 17

Track Clean Up: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month @6 PM - - Track clean up date: Nov 12^th

Last race of 2009 Season Friday November 20^{t h} 2009