Due to severe weather tonight’s race is rained out and is post-posted until Thursday, September 15, 2011.
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September 13, 2011 RAIN OUT!
Sep 13
You can download the pre-registration forms here! Email them to us at ottawabmx@gmail.com
Friday September 9th–Double Point (2 moto transfer) Registration 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Practice 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Racing starts at 5:30 pm $20 Saturday September 10th–Triple Point (Provincial Final) Registration 9:00 am to 11:00 am Practice 9:00 am to 11:00 am Racing starts at noon $35 Sunday September 11th–Double Point (Race for Life) No on-site registration (Registration will be open 1 hour following Saturdays racing) Practice from 8:30 am to 9:30 am Racing starts at 10:00 am $20 Pre-register by September 7th and save $5 on the weekend Local tracks are taking pre-registrations
Important Announcement!
Aug 22
Race For Life
To allow more time for out of town riders, we have extended our registration/check-in time to 6:30pm and postponed the racing from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Changes to the Provincial Qualifier Series
With the Provincial Qualifier at Saugeen Shores BMX in Port Elgin, ON getting rained out this past weekend, the required number of qualifiers need to be eligible for the Provincial Series awards has been reduced from 3 to 2. The riders top 2 scores from the 3 available qualifiers will be added to the Provincial Final score to determine the championships.
Note: A rider can compete/ride the Provincial Final even if they do not have the required number of PCRs, the rider will still get District Points, just not eligible for the Provincial Series.
We are excited to announce that the Race For Life on August 26, 2011 is now DOUBLE POINTS! For those who race Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you have 600 points up for grabs, yours for the taking!
Race entry fees remaining at $15!
Track Prep!
Aug 11
Parents, riders and volunteers:
As we quickly approach our Provincial Qualifier in Ottawa, some track preparation is required in order to get it ready for this very exciting weekend event of racing. We hope that you may find some time to come out and help.
Here are the dates:
Aug. 12th from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Aug. 13th from 9:00am to 3:00pm
As always, your support is greatly appreciated.
Rain Out! Aug 9, 2011
Aug 9
As you may be aware, tonight’s race was rained out. we will be running a makeup race on Thursday, August 11, 2011 as follows:
Registration: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Race: 7:00pm
Details have been updated for the Ottawa Provincial Qualifier. Riders may pre-register by downloading and completing the Pre-Registration Form and submitting it by email to ottawabmx@gmail.com
Important Notice to all Riders with Pre-Paid Race Memberships @ Ottawa BMX!
Since August 26 is our Race For Life, all riders will be required to pay the $15.00 race entry fee as this is not included in your race membership fees. Proceeds will be donated to CHEO.
Registration and race times are a follows!
August 26, 2011 – Race For Life
Entry Fee: $15.00 per rider. (Note: Riders who pre-paid race fees will have to pay $15.00 as well as proceeds are donated to CHEO).
Registration: 4:30-5:30pm (The track will be open to all riders for practice during this time.)
Racing: 6:00pm
August 27, 2011 – Provincial Qualifier
Entry Fee: $30.00 per rider/class; OR $25.00 if pre-registered.
*Note: All race fees are to be paid on race day at the gate upon registration or checkin if pre-registered.
Registration: 9:30-11:00am (The track will be open to all riders for practice during this time.)
Race: 12:00pm
August 28, 2011 – Double Points
Entry Fee: $20.00
Registration – Riders must pre-register for this race by including it in their submission of their pre-registration form, or at any time during race day on Aug. 27 up to one hour after the races have finished.
Practice: 8:30-9:30am (The track will be open to all riders for practice during this time.)
Race: 10:00am
If you have any questions, please contact us at ottawabmx@gmail.com! Please do not leave questions to the last minute!
All Riders/Parents/Managers/Spectators,
The BMX executive wanted to address a few concerns of late that are causing problems on race nights. The following was discussed and will be implemented immediately for the safety of all riders and spectators at the track.
- No parents, managers, riders, or spectators are allowed to stand at the top of the starting hill with the exception of volunteers working the track, those parents helping children in the 5 and under category and those riders who are in the gates or ready in staging.
- No parents, managers, riders, or spectators are to be on the track or running across the track during races for any reason. If a rider goes down, first-aid will be on scene. if there is a need for the parent on the track, they will be called by the first-aid responder.
- No bicycles should be present at the Moto sheets during posting of the moto sheeds, nor should bikes be present for the riders meeting unless it is being held in the staging area.
- No parents, managers, riders, or spectators are to be in or around the finish line at any time during the races.
Exception: The only exceptions to this rules are when the parent(s) volunteering at the track at the same time as the races are going on. These riders will be allowed to be with their parents but no bicycles or gear are allowed in and around the stations.
The ultimate goal is to have enough people traned in the positions to allow for one parent to be free throughout the races to be in the spectator area with their riders/children. if you would like to speed up this process and learn a position to help out, please come see a member of the executive.
Parking:
All vehicles should be parked in the parking lot at all times. The only exception is when a vehicle is being used for the drop off or pick-up of track equipment or the need to use the vehicle as a power source for the track to run external devises. Dropping off bikes is not a reason to drive down the path to the track.
Spectators:
As soon as the brush and weeds are cleared away from the fence line, all spectators will be required to be on the outside of the fence (between the fence of the baseball field and the fence line of the track). This will be implemented prior to the Provincial Qualifer so the sooner all spectators get used to this new viewing area the better and safer this will be for all.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with Marty, Reg, or Kevin T.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
BMX Executive
The Ottawa BMX Association is pleased to announce some exciting news!
You may have heard around the Ottawa track about a new BMX Track opening in Gananoque, Ontario. Currently, the track is scheduled to be completed near the end of August. This new track will be aligned within the Ontario BMX circuit, the current circuit of Ottawa BMX. You will find the contact info for the track below, there is a sign-up on the website to be added to their mailing list.
Website: www.ganbmx.ca
Email: info@ganbmx.ca
We have secured some rooms for a group rate at the Courtyard by Marriott – 7015 Century Avenue, Mississauga for the July 22/23 weekend and you can choose to stay either one or two days.
Call the hotel directly at 905-567-5566 or 1-866-239-3203 and ask for the group block under Ottawa BMX .. MUST Quote code OBX so they can find the block easily.
Your cut- off date Monday July 18, 2011– please call before that date to make a reservation, as after that date rooms are automatically released and negotiated rate may not be available.
Rate :
$85.00 plus taxes .. rooms available with two queen beds or King with pull out sofa (all sleeps 4)
If parents are having difficulties with reservations please have them call Sales Coordinator Serena Wong at 905 -363-3683
