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Getting
started in BMX is easy and the ABA has put this page together in
order to help:
The first things you need:
- A bicycle - any BMX 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.
- The location of an ABA track.
When calling your nearest ABA track,
you`ll need to want to ask six questions:
- How do I get to your track?
- Do you have a Beginner Day or
clinics available for new riders?
- What time are your sign-up and
practice times?
- What time do you begin racing?
- How much will it cost to begin
racing?
- How big are your first place
trophies?
Your Bike:
- Make sure all bolts are tight -
especially your axle and stem bolts.
- Remove any freestyle type axle
pegs.
- All reflectors/brackets must be
removed for safety purposes.
- If your bike has a kickstand, it
must be taken off.
- You will eventually need a
numberplate. You will be provided a temporary numberplate with
your membership purchase.
Clothing and safety equipment:
- Long sleeve shirt.
- Long pants or jeans.
- A helmet. The ABA recommends a
full-face helmet. Many ABA tracks have "loaner helmets" for
beginners to use.
- Any enclosed shoe is sufficient.
Skateboard style shoes are suggested.
Now that you have everything
ready, we`ll see you at the track!
How to read a moto sheet:
After registration
closes, you'll hear an announcement "Motos are posted." A "moto" is
the
BMX word for race. Go to the place where the motos are posted and
look for the sheet with
your name on it. Make sure that the info is correct and that you
are in the right class, and
age. This is kind of what a moto sheet looks like:
If you have any
questions see the sign-up person. Also, be sure to remember your
moto #,
they will announce your moto to tell you to go to staging. Now go
to staging. Staging is
located behind the starting hill. The stager will tell you when to
race, call your name, and
tell you what lane you are in, so listen carefully. The gate has 8
lanes, numbered from left
to right as you face the track. When your moto is up, get your bike
straightened up and put
your tire to the gate. If you are having problems put your tire
over the top of the gate. That
is the signal for the starter to hold the gate. Now, get ready and
good luck. If all goes well
the gate will fall and you will be released to the track.
From here on out, it's all up to you!
Membership Application
ABA BMX 2009 Rulebook
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