SPRING BEGINNER LEAGUE
Welcome to our SPRING 2022 Beginner League! This is a 5-week curriculum based course to learn all about the Olympic Sport of BMX racing. Beginner League is for riders that are still relatively new to the sport or fist-timers. Never been on a BMX track before? No problem!
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Requirements:
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Riders must be able to ride a bike without assistance (no training wheels, push bikes, or e-bikes allowed).
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All league participants MUST have a USABMX membership before the start of the league. Memberships are not included in league cost. Memberships can be purchased online here: USABMX MEMBERSHIP
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Equipment:
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A bike in good working condition (NO pegs or kickstands, please remove before coming to the track)
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An approved bicycle helmet
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Closed toed shoes
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Appropriate riding apparel (long pants and long sleeve shirt -- all league participants will receive an athletic style long sleeve league shirt)
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Advanced registration required -- Space is limited, so sign-up now!
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Once you register, we will send an invoice to pay the league fee ($130 per rider). Please register each rider individually.
Dates & Time: Every Saturday from April 23 - May 21, 2022 from 4-5pm
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Curriculum Schedule by week:
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Week 1: April 23, 2022
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Main Topics: Bike check, standing while pedaling, weaving/bike control, introduction to the track
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Lesson Theme: Respect and Responsibility
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Week 2: April 30, 2022
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Main Topics: Using the gate (one-footed start) & riding with and next to other people
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Lesson Theme: Overcoming Adversity
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Week 3: May 7, 2022
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Main Topics: Balancing on the gate, introduction to racing & reading moto sheets, MOCK RACE #1
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Lesson Theme: Commitment
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Week 4: May 14, 2022
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Main Topics: Pumping & cornering techniques, MOCK RACE #2
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Lesson Theme: Leadership
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Week 5: May 21, 2022
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Main Topics: Full gates, putting it all together in a full lap (balancing, cornering, pumping, riding with other people), MOCK RACE #3, & GRADUATION CEREMONY!
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Lesson Theme: Confidence & Courage
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Cost: $130 per rider
Includes:
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5 curriculum based lessons
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3 open-track practices
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2 USABMX races
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1 league riding shirt
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Questions? Email fpbmxinfo@gmail.com
