There will be open track and a work party this coming Saturday from 11am .
Everyone is welcome to come out and ride and lend a hand getting everything cleaned up
for the winter.
News
July 2
Volunteers needed for the Provincial Weekend
As you are all aware we will be hosting a Provincial race the weekend of July 11, 12, 13.
We are looking for volunteers to fill spots in the concession, raffle table, 50/50, and lottery shirt.
These races would not be able to happen without all of the volunteer help that we get. For the raffle
table could you please email Michelle Kelln @ mkkelln@shaw.ca to let her know if you are able to
volunteer for the raffle table. For all the other positions please let myself know asap. airdriebmx@shaw.ca
June 30
Airdrie Provincial Information Poster
Stony Plain Provincial Information and Online Registration
June 25
Airdrie BMX Light Show
We put on a light show at the track last night, hope everyone enjoyed it.
June 23
Bike for Sale
junior race bike,FREE AGENT
RED AND WHITE
GOOD SHAPE
$200.00
946-4013
869-6841
Canada Day Parade
Our club will once again be participating in the Airdrie Canada parade.
We would like as many riders as possible on their racing bikes, helmets (not full faced)
are mandatory. For those riders not able/wanting to ride their will be a small trailer to
ride on. If you could send an email confirming that you will be attending so I have an idea
of numbers (including volunteers) it would be greatly appreciated.
After the parade, with Mother Nature’s cooperation, we are going to have a hot dog roast
and racing.
June 8
Open Track
If it dries up there will be oepn track on Friday night, if it keeps raining we can have canoe races.
Bubba Harris in USA Today
With the Olympics getting closer BMX is in the news more often, today Bubba is the USA Today newspaper
The American trials race goes this weekened to pick thier riders for the Olympics, it will be on National TV NBC on Sunday
June 4
BMX in the Olympics
With the Olympics approaching the hype for BMX is growing. The CBC has an article on their website
about Samantha Cools and Airdrie, very cool, here
June 3
BMX Coaches Need for Provincial Team Project in July
The ABA is looking for a male and female BMX coach to take the Alberta provincial team to
Kingston, Ontario for a UCI International race (July 5) and National Bronze event (July 6).
The coaches will be required to fly and stay with the team from Thursday, July 3 to Monday, July 7.
BMX coaches who are interested in participating in a provincial team project are asked to contact
provincial coach, Jayson Gillespie (jay@albertabicycle.ab.ca; 403-998-8356).
Junior and Elite rider information for 2009
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
As of today the 16 year olds have the right to move to
junior or stay 16 until the end of the season. Our second year juniors' must
move to Elite or move to the Challenge . The riders need to understand if
they are planning Australia they will need all the UCI points they can get
to make the National worlds team as championship riders can only go as
National team members, or stay challenge. This is a UCI rule and a CCA
amendment about the second year Junior's.
If the Championship riders do not earn UCI points they are eligible for a
down grade to challenge for the worlds but if they so much as have 1 uci
point they can not down grade.
All riders changing Cat. will lose there Alberta Cup and CBA western
National points, However if they raced the Morley races they still count as
a Qualifier.
2008 World Championships, China
All of our riders at the Worlds get back today and bring a couple of World plates with them.
Samantha Cools 5th in Elite women
Kaila Sweeney 8th in Elite Women Cruiser
I'll tray and get some photos posted in the next couple of days.
May 25
Coaching Cancelled Tonight
Still too wet
Provincial #2 Calgary
For all the information and Online Registration here
Work Party
***lawnmowers, whippersnippers and volunteers needed***
Well it looks like the rain will finally be ending (just when my ark is just about completed)
and the track is in desperate need of some TLC.We need as many people as possible to
come by tomorrow evening around 6:00 pm to cut grass and beautify the grounds. As we only
have a couple of lawnmowers and whippersnippers it would be greatly appreciated if some people
could bring theirs from home.
May 20
Alberta Provincial #2
Alberta Provincial # 2 has been moved to Calgary, for all the details here
2008 National Championships, Abbotsford
Congratulations to all our Airdrie riders for the great results and hats off to the Abbotsford club and the CCA
for well run event.
May 7
Full Gate Open racing
This Saturday there will be Fullgate Open racing, everyone welcome, $5.00
Bikes For Sale
FMF Cruiser : $550 race face bottom bracket, irc siren's, upgrades
Powerlite Cruiser : $400 race face bottom bracket, irc siren's,
Avent Pro XL : $700 custom, crupi hubs, fmf bmx race bottom bracket, upgraded forks
Clayborn Junior Cruiser : $400 custom, poverty hubs, answer carbon fiber forks etc..
All bike's were very well maintained and are in excellent condition with many upgrades. Please contact Ryan or Tanya Schiffner for more info.
946-9948
Racing Tonight (Hopefully)
We’ll let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that we are able to get on the track for
racing tonight. If we can I will put a message on the phone to say yes or no. Registration
will be 5:30 – 6:30 pm with racing at 7:00pm.
If we are not able to get on the track hopefully we will be on tomorrow night and the rest
of the week. As for Saturday I will do a double race to try and make up some of the ones
that we have missed.
April 23
2008 Canadian National Championships
All the info for the 2008 National Championships is now posted, here
April 12
Red Deer track being rebuilt
Check out the photos on the Red Deer website of a complete rebuild here
Samantha Cools make the podium at Supercross in Australia
Sam took 3rd today in Australia for all the results here
April 9
Samantha Cools in McLean's Magazine
Check out this cool article in McLean's magazine about Samantha and the Olympics here.
You can watch Sam race live this weekend from Adelaide, Australia. The worlds elite men and
women will be competing in the World Cup Supercroos event. Startsat 10pm our time on Saturday night. here
April 7
Work Party
The track will be open for riding and we will be having a work party on Wed April. 9 at 5:30pm
2008 Registration
Our club will be having a registration booth at the Airdrie Walmart on Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20th.
We will have a booth set up from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday.
We are looking for volunteers to “man” the booth, answer BMX questions etc. We would like to have two volunteers
per time slot. These slots will likely be 2 hrs each.
If you can help out please contact Michelle Kelln at 948-2809.
April 3
Airdrie BMX Elite rider Jim Brown is on the cover of this months issue of the American Bicycle Association's magazine
the BMXer. Jim is racing US riders Travis Orhazda, Jason Morris and Liam Phillips of the UK at the ABA SoCal Nationals
in Lake Perris , California (Los Angeles) last month.
Work Party and Open Track
On Saturday beginning at noon we will be having a work party and open track
2008 Airdrie Schedule and Track opening
The track will be open for riding and we will be having a work party on Sat. April 5.
The 2008 Airdrie schedule is now posted here.
The recent warm weather has allowed to get the track ready for riding, keep watching here for updates. If the weather is warm
enough and there are enough volunteers the track will be open before 5th of April.
March 19
CBA Western National updates
The race on Friday has been changed to pratice only see Albertabmx
New CBA Website
There is now a new CBA website with all the info about the western national series here
March 11
CBA Western National #1&2, Morley
Coaching in Morley this coming Saturday, free for Airdrie riders
March 4
Camp Cools in Morley this coming Saturday, Free for Airdrie Riders
March 3
Canadian Championship Training Program
Airdrie BMX Coaching will be providing our riders with a program to get ready for the upcoming Canadain Championship
in May in Abbotsford B.C. This program is for anyone 13 years of age and older who will be going to the Canadian
Championships. With the race so early in the season we need to begin as soon as possible. If you are interested in
participating we will be meeting at the track on Tues March 18 at 6pm
Provincial #1 , Morley Photos
Red Deer BMX has posted photos from the Provincial Race in Morley here
Feb 28
French Junior Team Training video
Check out this video of the French National development team riding tracks, trails
and in the gym. click here Awesome
Feb 27
Bikes for Sale
Pro Power Lite Cruiser - $500
Redman Expert - $500
Yess Pro 20" - $500
All bikes are fully customized with upgraded forks, handlebars, cranks,
wheels and more. Extremely well maintained and race ready. Please call
Greg or Jo-Anne at 912-7404 for details or to arrange a viewing.
Feb 18
Provincial News and Results
Good job by all of our riders at the first Provincial race of 2008
Alberta BMX has the results posted from yesterdays Provincial in Morely. The points are also posted
along with news about tracking the number of wins for the novice and intermediate riders, and the
resurection of the Canadian BMX Association. Alberta BMX
Feb 13
Provincial #1, Morley
The first Provincial of 2008 goes this weekend in Morley, for all the info about times, number plates
see the Alberta BMX Website
Feb 8
USA Dominates Supercross Time Trials
The American men dominated the time trials for todays Supercross race with 7 of the 10 fastest times.
Live action of the racing starts at 10:30 this morning here
Feb 7
Video of Madrid Supersross
The first indoor UCI Supercross race goes live on Saturday morning at 10:30am our time, see the link below.
Check out the track and building Here
Feb 6
UCI Supercross, Madrid, Spain
The UCI Supercross race from Madrid, Spain will be broadcast live on the internet this coming Saturday,
Unfortunatley Canada isn't participating but you can watch riders from around the world here
Alberta Provincial #1 Morley
Alberta BMX has the schedule for the weekend posted here
Camp Cools in Morley Sat. Feb 16
Ken will be hosting a camp hosting a camp in Morley on Sat Feb 16, for all the info Camp Cools
Feb 3
Samantha Cools Makes the Podium in Denmark
Airdrie's Samantha Cools took a third in Denmark at this weekends UCI race. Samantha will be training and in racing
in Europe for another couple of months getiing ready for the Olympics in China thissummer.
Jan 31
Palm Beach Florida
Kevin O'Brien with the NBL sent us a couple of photos of an awesome track in West Plam Beach , Florida.
The track looks a little narrow down the 3rd straight but overall looks like an incredible track to be used as an
Olympic qualifier.
There will be a two UCI races along with a couple of NBL Nationals in March. If your looking for a place to have a
bmx holiday this one's going to be good. Info at the NBL
Jan 30
Alberta BMX News
The Alberta BMX website has news about the upcoming Provincial race in Morley regarding
licenses, number plates and a schedule of events. Alberta BMX
Jan 29
Indoor Track in Denmark
There is a UCI race in Denmark this weekend , check out the pics of the track here, not sure exactly what
it is being built of but its looks pretty cool. Samantha Cools will be racing here, good luck Sam.
2008 Licenses
If you will be racing the upcoming Provincial in Morley make sure you have your new license,
Carolyn will be submitting the applications tomorrow. If you need one be sure to contact her at airdriebmx@shaw.ca
Jan 25
CCA announces 2008 BMX Race Schedule
National Championships Abbotsford May 17-18
2009 UCI Race Kingston, Ont. July 5-6
For more information see the article at Pedal Magazine
Jan21
2008 Alberta Provincial Series and Western National Series Updated
The updated schedules for the Alberta and Western National series can be seen at Alberta BMX
Sorry no date yet for the Canadian Championships
UCI Supercross, Madrid. Spain
The next round of the UCI Supersross Seris goes Feb. 7-8. Check out this track here
Jan 18
USA Builds World Class BMX Training Facility
USA Cycling has built a world class BMX training facilty near San Diego, Ca.
Complete with a replica track of the Olympic track in China,BMX trails and gym.
Jan 17
Sorry For the lack of updates
Cools leads the World
UCI News Release
UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) trainee Samantha Cools has taken the provisional lead in the overall UCI BMX ranking following two victories in the United States.
The 21-year-old Canadian pilot won these races at the NBL Christmas Classic in Columbus, Ohio, on December 27th and 28th. In doing so, she overtakes the New Zealander Sarah Walker in the overall ranking and conserves her lead in the North American ranking.
The Christmas Classic is a UCI race that forms part of the North American Championships. The UCI points won by Samantha also help her in her bid to qualify for the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Samantha, who has been training at the UCI's WCC in Aigle, Switzerland, since October 2007, won the North American ranking in 2007 and finished the season 6th in the international standings.
Her next main goal will be the two rounds of the North American Championships that take place in Florida, in March.
Morley Updates
For all the up to date info on Morley and the upcoming Provincial race see the Alberta BMX website
2008 Worlds Travel Package
Adventure Travel has a package for this year's world in China.
Info at BMX Mania
and Adventure Travel
( we're not to sure about qualifing this year, usually you have to attend the Canadian Championship, still waiting on a date for this)
Commissaire Courses
Alberta Bicycle is going to host some Commissaire courses. If you are interested please let me know. Our club will pay your expenses with the understanding that you will officiate at our district races. Keep in mind that if you do attend this course you may be called upon to officiate at Provincial and Western National series races in
If you are interested please send me an email and I will do my best to get you on the course.
Thanks,
Tim
The
“We are hosting 2 BMX commissaire courses in March. The courses are taught by Jim Negenman and they run from 9 AM to 5 PM. Cost is betweem $35-$45 and is to be determined when we get more clear numbers.
If any tracks want a course put on at your location, keep in mind we need a minimum of 6 for each class. Contact me by email or phone with your numbers, or if you have any questions.
Roddi Lega
MTB and BMX Coordinator
P: (780) 427-6352
F: (780) 427-6438”
Nov 19
Morley News
The track in Morley will be opening this coming Sat. Nov 24 with Camp Cools
for all the dates and info see here www.campcools.com
Racing and open track will begin on Sunday Nov. 25 for the complete schedule see Alberta BMX
Nov 5
Bingo News
Our club will be working a bingo on November 11th. If you are
interested in working it please respond to this email. Could you
“regulars” also confirm if you are attending. Bingos are a great
way to earn 80 credits/dollars towards racing, travel to events
and licensing. Please check out www.airdriebmx.com to see all
the upcoming bingos.
We are still looking for a bingo coordinator or at the very least
someone that is able to schedule people for bingos. If you are
interested please let me know.
Nov 2
Year End Party photos here
BMX Worlds Declare Bankruptcy
Very quietly, the Victoria BMX 2007 World Championship Society - organizer of this year's world championships -
declared bankruptcy in the middle of last month. The local newspaper (Victoria Times Colonist) had a succinct
announcement stating that the organization declared bankruptcy on October 17th, and that a creditors meeting
would be held November 2nd:
IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF VICTORIA BMX 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIETY
Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors in Local Newspaper (Section 102(4)) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the bankruptcy of VICTORIA BMX 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIETY occurred on the 17th day of October 2007,
and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 2nd day of November 2007, at the hour of ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at the location of the Ocean Pointe Resort, Pacific Suite, 45 Songhees Road, in the city of Victoria, in the
province of BC. To be eligible to vote, creditors must file with the Trustee prior to that meeting Proofs of Claim and
where necessary, proxies.
DATED at the city of Victoria, in the province of BC, this 17th day of October 2007. C.E. CRAIG & ASSOCIATES INC.
Trustee in Bankruptcy Tel: (250) 386-8778 Fax: (250) 386-6864 418183
It has been difficult to obtain information on the bankruptcy, but from what we have been able to determine, the
organizers owe over $100,000 - the majority to local suppliers of services. The Canadian Cycling Association is
owed approximately $15,000, according to CEO Lorraine Lafreniere.
Lafreniere believes that the shortfall can be traced to a lack of corporate sponsorship. "They were just not able to
attract the level of corporate sponsorship that they had forecast." She also points to the Under-20 Soccer World Cup
drawing away potential sponsors.
A further disappointing outcome of the event was the track, which was scheduled to become a UCI track for future
events. Instead (if it survives), it is going to become an ABA run track.
Taken from Canadian Cyclist
Oct 23
2008 Provincial Race Series
For the latest news about next year provincial series see Alberta BMX, we will be hosting
a Provincial Race in July
Bingo Update
For upcoming bingos see the Bingo Page
Oct. 9
Open Track and Clean Up
We will be having open track on Wednesday evening, the weather looks good and the track
is in great shape. Everyone is welcome to come and ride and lend a hand getting a few things cleaned
up before the winter comes.
Airdrie AGM Reminder
We'll it's that time of the year once again. We will be having our
annual Airdrie AGM on Friday October 12 @ 7:30 pm at the
Royal Canadian Legion (room on the right). After the meeting
it will be the parent’s party. If you have any ideas for games let
me know or simply bring them along. We will be supplying finger
foods and liquor (donation bar) after the AGM. The more the merrier.
Keep in mind this is where you vote in the 2008 executive and also
have your input on the club’s direction next year.
If you are planning to attend could you RSVP by Wednesday October
10th so that we have an idea of how much food etc to have on hand.
Thanks,
Carolyn
Oct. 5
UCI BMX Commissaire promotion
Congrats to Jim Negenman who (along with 4 others) has been promoted to the rank of UCI BMX Commissaire.
Way to go Jim! www.albertrabmx.com
Sept. 24
Open Track this Week
The weather looks good this week so we'll try and have open track at 5pm
till it's too cold each night
Year End Awards and Airdrie BMX AGM
We’ll it’s that time of the year once again. We will be having our annual
Airdrie AGM on Friday October 12 @ 7:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion (room on the right).
After the meeting it will be the parent’s party. If you have any ideas for games let me know or simply
bring them along. We will be supplying finger foods and liquor (donation bar) after the AGM. The more
the merrier. Keep in mind this is where you vote in the 2008 executive and also have your input on the
club’s direction next year.
Also, on Sunday October 14 we will be having our annual Kids Party. This year it will be held
at the Diamond Room, located at the rear of the Best Western Hotel. The party will start at around 11:00 am
and go to approximately 4:30 pm. This is where we will do our coaching awards, rider draws, and participation
awards. Please contact Cindy Johnson @ 912-0285 to let her know how many from your family will be attending
and what you can bring as this is a pot luck dinner. We will supply the burgers, hot dogs and drinks, but would
appreciate some appetizers, salads and/or desserts.
Finally, the
here in Airdrie. Meeting start time is 9am to 5pm. As with our AGM this meeting is open to all Alberta BMX members or in the case of
children their parents. At this meeting some of the executive positions are up for election. This is also a chance for you to see the upcoming direction
of BMX within the Province.
Thanks for a great year and we look forward to another great year.
Carolyn
Bingos for Oct.
Tues. Oct 2
Mon. Oct. 22 Bingo Information
Sept 21
Track is Too Wet
We won't be able to ride the track tonight as it is too wet.
Sept 20
Open Track and Gate Practice
We will try and have open track and gate practice (ABA cadence for anyone going to
Chilliwack) whenever the weather permits from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome.
We'll try tonight (Thurs.) and again tomorrw (Friday)
If the weather looks to cold check here or call the track phone.
Sept 19
Supercross # 3 Salt Lake City
Round 3 of the Supersross Series goes this Saturday in Salt Lake City. Patrick
Lebel of Airdrie along with B.C. riders Kevin Hill and Nick Goertzen will be representing
Canada.
Western Nationals Results posted on BC Cycling
Sept 12
Open Track and Work Party
Sept. 10
Provincial Series Finals and Championships
Congratulations too all riders who raced in Edmonton last weekend and a big thanks to the Edmonton Club
and Alberta BMX for an outstanding weekend of racing. Even with the rain on Saturday the Edmonton crew was
ready with their tarps and made sure the track was kept in great shape for the almost 500 entries on Saturday.
The results from Saturday are posted at Alberta BMX.
A few Photos from the weekend here
Sept. 6
Provincial Series Finals and Championships
Sept 4
Bike for Sale
I am from
It has only been used for one season and is in excellent shape.
My 12 year old has decided to concentrate on hockey instead.The bike is located in
my cell number is 403-312-4495.
I also have a practice jersey(never worn with price tag $59.99) and shoulder pads available and will
sell all items including the bike together for $450.00 firm
September Bingo Dates
We've added a couple of Bingos for September, tonight Sept. 4 (Sorry about the short notice)
and Thursday Sept. 13
Aug 30
Friday Night Racing
We will be having a makeup race this Friday with an open track
and fire pit then regular racing on Saturday, everyone is welcome.
Aug 28
Alberta Grand Provincial & Provincial Championships
For all the info about the upcomig Provincial Final weekend in Edmonton see their website here
Aug 26
Kingston Ont. UCI Race.
Airdrie's Elite and Juniors had a good day in Kingston with riders on every podium.
Junior Men-Alex Sailer 2nd
Elite Men-Patrick Lebel 3rd
Elite Women-Samantha Cools-1st
For photos and full results check out Pedal Magazine and BMX Mania
Aug 21
St. Albert Provincial results
Results from last weekend are posted at Alberta BMX
Good Luck to all our riders this weekend
Most of our riders will be in Calgary for the double Provincial race which looks like
it's going to be the largest Provincial race ever. Calgary BMX
Most of our junior and elite riders will be in Kingston, Ont. for the UCI event Kingston BMX
Donny Robinson and Shanaze reade win in China
See Pedal Magazine for story and photos here
Aug 19
Absolutely Insane
I'm sure there will be more video out in the next day or two but check this out from the
Olympic track in China. American elite woman Arielle Martin has posted a video from practice,
watch for Bubba Harris jumping the 2nd straight especially the last jump over the the womens corner.
Here's some more video http://www.bmx-videos.com/race.php?show_cat=74
Alberta Provincial news regarding the Provincial races in Calgary
2007 Western National Series
Aug 16
UCI Supercross in China
The world's elite racers will be racing on the olympic track this weekend check out some more
photos at martijnscherpen. com. A downhill track with a huge start hill, looks
like huge fun,
Aug 14
Western National Cochrane Photos
We've posted a few images and a video from the weekend here
UCI Race in Japan
The first UCI race of the 2007-2008 season took place in Japan last weekend, the lone Canadian
in attendace was Layne Nyhaug of B.C. who placed 3rd in Elite women. Results
Aug 13
Alberta Provincal Race St. Albert
The non stop racing this month continues in St. Albert this weekend with a Provincal race information
Aug 8
Western National Races in Cochrane
The next round of Western National Races take place in Cochrane this weekend information
Worlds Update
Sorry for the lack of updates, had a computer meltdown while away
Airdrie Results at the worlds
Elite Womens Cruiser
Junior Mens Cruiser
Junior Womens Cruiser
35-39 Womens Cruiser
35-39 Womens Cruiser
40-44 Womens Cruiser
45+ Womens Cruiser
9 Boys
10 Boys
July 27
Worlds Update, Airdrie wins 2 World Plates
Airdrie riders raced against the best from around the world yesterday and everyone looked great.
Brett Sieders 10 and Joel Quennell 9 a couple of the smallest guys in their classes had a great day with Brett
taking the W6 and Joel W7. Today the 15 and over classes race.
July 16
Cochrane Western National Race
Cochrane will be hosting a Western National race Aug 10, 11 & 12 information
July 12
Since the weather is nice (according to the weather people) I am going
to try and make up one of our rained out races this Friday (July 13th).
We will have some open track after racing. Then on Saturday (July 14th)
we will have registration from 1030 to 1130 and start racing at 12:00
instead of 11:00.
Worlds Schedule Update
See Alberta BMX for the latest here
July 10
Camp Cools
Ken will be holding a Pre-Worlds training clinic here next week for all the details here
Medicine Hat Provincial Results
Results from the Provincial race last weekend have been posted here
July 9
Crabtree UCI Event , Crabtree Que.
Check out this disturbing report of the race from Derek Betcher a top AA pro from the US. DB44.com
July 5
Open Track Saturday
For those not going to Medicine Hat the track will be open at 11am on Saturday.
Medicine Hat Provincial
Good luck to all in the Hat this weekend, BE COOL, the forcast is fo 39C tomorrow.
Salt Lake City
Last weekend we had a number of rider in Salt Lake City to race the American Bicycle Association
Nationals. Here's how they did
Alex Sailer 4th & 2nd
Simon Meili 8th
Cam Quennell 4th
Joel Quennell 4th
Dayton Peterson
Cody Basiuk
Good Job.
July 3
Alberta Provincial #4
Alberta Provincial #4 goes in Medicine Hat this weekend for all the info see the Alberta BMX site
June 30
Canadian BMX Championships
June 28
2007 Canadian BMX National Championships
We''ll try and keep everyone updated on how our riders do this weekend in Bromont Quebec at the 2007
National Championships. Report page here
June 26
Canada Day Parade-All riders are welcome and encouraged to participate
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All member's are invited to participate in the parade, please bring your bikes and bmx gear
(helmet's are mandatory) as everyone will be allowed to ride with the support vehicle in the parade. No water gun's will be allowed, but you may 'dress up' your bike for Canada Day if you wish.
**** IMPORTANT ***** the staging area is Virgina Street ( the loop in front of the tri-school site )
please have your children and parent volunteers in this area between 9:00 am and 9:30 am !!!!!! Please look for the truck with Airdrie BMX decorations. The parade also ends in this same area, Please make sure that you pick your children up IMMEDIATLEY following the parade, this will be a very busy area and a difficult place to keep track of all the kids.
*** Parents *** please make sure that your child has their helmet, and that any decorations on their
bikes or uniforms will still allow them to see and ride safely
*** we will also need as many parents as we can get, to hand out pamphlets and treats along the parade
route - as we are not allowed to throw anything from vehicles. If you can help out please phone : Tanya Schiffner 946-9948 ( email schiffne@telus.net ) or let Carolyn Croft know at the track (email airdriebmx@shaw.ca ). |
June 21
Good Luck to all riders in Red Deer this weekend
Provinical Results
The results from the Provincial race in Okotoks have beeen posted at Alberta BMX
Bingo Update
Bingo scheduled for July 4th has been changed to July 5
June 13
Airdrie Echo
Airdrie BMX gets some great coverage in the Echo this week here
June 11
Alberta Provincial #3 Red Deer June 22-24
For all the info see the Red Deer website
Feature Video
Check out this video of the 15 expert class in Okotoks last weekend here
June 10
Okotoks Provincial #2 Photos
Congratulations to all of our riders in the Alberta Provincial race today, We posted a whole bunch of awesome results
including a clean sweep in the Jr. and Elite classes. Hats off to Okotoks BMX and Alberta BMX for a fantastic weekend of
racing . The track and facility were in great shape, everything ran smoothly and on time, the weather was perfect and the racing
was excellent. With 405 racers this was the largest Alberta Provincial race ever. Red Deer in 2 weeks looks to be just as great, be
sure to be there.
June 7
Stolen Bike
Brett Sieders had his bike stolen out of his fathers car downtown on Wednesday. It's a white
Crupi Mini with Answer mini forks. If you see it please call Jake 403 968-5440
Good Luck to all in Okotoks this weekend
Photos
Just a few images from coaching with Ken and Aaron last night here
June 2
Open Track and Work Party
I just wanted to let everyone know that there will
be no racing on the next two Saturday’s
(June 2nd & 9th) due to a Western National series
race in
Okotoks. Okotoks races on Wednesday nights so if
you want some extra track time you may want to
consider going there next week instead of our track.
On another note, on June 2nd we will be having open
track. We need parents to come out and help around
the track though. There a number of housekeeping items
that need addressing and we have a dumpster being
delivered to help deal with the garbage. The open track
and work party will start at 12:00. Come and help out as
long as you can. Even an hour would be greatly appreciated
(many hands make light work).
May 29
Western National Series #5 & #6
The Western National series continues this coming weekend in Medicine Hat information
Victoria International Videos
American Jr. Elite rider Joey Bradford has posted some video and thoughts
about the race here
May 28
Bingo Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for a Bingo this Wed. May 30th. Work a bingo and earn
80 credits (or dollars). Contact Sue Hagel 948-4488
Victoria International Results
Full results posted here
May 27
Victoria UCI Race Photos
There are are few photos from the weekend posted here
May 24
Coaching Cancelled tonight
May 21
Prunedale Photos and Race Report
May 19
UCI Race Prunedale Results
Canadian and Airdrie Riders post some great results
Samantha Cools Elite Women 1st
Christine Miller Elite Women 7th
Patrick Lebel Elite Men 5th in 1/4 final
Jim Brown Jr. Men 3rd
Kaila Sweeney Jr. Women 3rd
Tory Nyhaug 15 ex. 1st
Camern Murphy 15ex. 6th
Nick Benetti 14 ex. 6th
Lenoard Kilgour
Olympic BMX Training Track Opens at UCI Headquarters
May 18
Prundale Photos
A few shots of some the Canadian riders here
UCI Points Race Prunedale, California
The final UCI points race for this season in the USA is taking place in Prunedale, California.
Looks like all of the top Jr.'s and Elites from North America are in town for this one with many
riders still looking for a point so they can race the Worlds in Victoria this summer.
There is a large contingent of Canadians so we'll try and keep you updated with how everyone is
doing, if I can get away from the beach and over to the track. Prunedale is only a short drive from the
beautiful Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast.
May 17
Ken Cools Coaching Begins Tonight
This is just to let everyone know that Ken will be doing a coaching night tomorrow
evening from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (I believe). We are asking that everyone
please stop and sign in at registration. This way I can keep track of who is coming.
If you have not joined coaching program, than the cost is $15.00 per rider payable that night.
Hope everyone is having fun and enjoys tomorrow night with Ken.
May 15
Airdrie District Results
Results from the first three races are posted here
Coaching Begins
Coaching will begin tomorrow night (May 14th) for Novice and Intermediate riders.
So, novice level riders will have coaching from 6-7 pm. At 7pm Intermediate level riders
will have coaching until 8pm.
On Tuesday (May 15th) expert level riders will have coaching. Coaching begins at 6:30 pm.
If you haven’t already signed up for coaching please show up at your coaching time. Coaching
costs $100 per rider for the year. This includes the Thursday night coaching by Ken COOLS.
If you any questions give the Head Coach, Blaine MEILI, a call at 256-2070. As always, call
the track phone at 912-2012 to make sure coaching is still a go. We know how weather can
affect things down at the track.
May 10
Track Work Party
The track is coming along nicely we just have few more thing to get done so we will be working
on the track after racing on Saturday and then again on Sunday. If you can help please come out
and lend a hand.
Open Track
The track will be open Friday May 11, we will be having a fire an turning on the lights for a night of riding.
Double Race, Sat. May 12
On Saturday May 12 we will be having a double race to make up for last Sat. Registration from
9:30 to 10:30 racing at 11am.
May 7
Important Changes to sign up for Bingo volunteering:
If you are interested in volunteering to work at a Bingo you must sign up with
Sue Hagel @ 948-4488.
Please leave a phone # or email addreess where you can be contacted at.
If you have not signed up you may not reveive credit for that Bingo
There may be additional bingo dates addes to the scheduled ones. These are on short notice
and may not have time to be posted on the website, You could be contacted to work these
also, if you are available. If you have signed up for a Bingo and cannot make it, please call
Sue ASAP and she will try and get your spot filled
News Bingo dates posted on the Bingo Page here
Open Track, Racing and Coaching
Well, finally Mother Nature has decided that we are able to use our track. Today was awesome.
Ken Cools put on clinics all day. We had riders in attendance from as far away as
A great time was had by everyone.
So, this week will be open track from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each night. Wednesday night will
be racing (registration from 5:30 to 6:30 and racing at 7:00). During open track we will also
be having registration for coaching. Coaching is $100. Novice and Intermediate riders have coaching
on Monday nights. Expert riders on Tuesday’s and Ken Cools will be coaching all riders on Thursday’s.
If you only want to do Ken’s coaching on Thursday nights it is $15.00 per session. However, if you sign up
for coaching his excellent training is included in the price.
May 5
Photos From Woobdridge, Virgina
Just a few photos from last weekends UCi Race in Woodbridge, Va. here
May 2
Airdrie BMX Report
Provincial #2, Okotoks June 8-10
All the info about the Provincial Race #2 in Okotoks is posted on the Alberta BMX website. The Okotoks
Club has been working on their track and everything is looking great, with a cool "Rad" style S turn and awesome
rythym section for riders of all ages and abilities. Be sure to make this race.
May 1
Riders Ready........
Well, it would appear that we will be having open track on Wednesday night from 6:00 pm until ????? Come on out and ride. Get those cobwebs off you and your bike. There
won’t be any concession as of yet so please remember to bring food and drinks. Pass this message around to people that you know are interested in racing BMX.
I will have sheets for sign up and a copier.
Keep doing those sunshine dances as rain would put all our greatest plans asunder! Hopefully the weather forecasters will be wrong!
I hope to see you there. The track phone number is 912-2012 and I will be putting a message on it if for some reason things change.
April 30
Track Opening
Looks like the track is ready to go, there will be open track on Wed night at 6pm, everyone
is welcome and encouiraged to come on out
Airdrie BMX Board meeting and Bingo Committe Meeting
Bingo Committee meeting to be held after Board meeting on Thur. May 3rd
April 28
NBL Freedom National UCI points Race, Woodbridge Vigrinia
Canadian Results
Christine Miller , Airdrie(Elite Women) 6th
Jim Brown, Airdrie (Jr Men) 4th
Danielle Brisson, Chilliwack B.C. (Elite Women) 5th
Layne Nyhaug, Coquitlam, B.C. (Jr. Women) 5th
For full results and photos see www.bmxmania.com
April 27
Camp Cools Clinic and Information Clinic for Parents(or anyone interested in learing more about BMX)
For all the info see CampCools.com
April 24
2007 Airdrie BMX Schedule
2007 schedule for racing and coaching times posted here
Track Work Parties
We will begin work on the track beginning this Wed. night at 6pm. Volunteers are needed to get
things ready for the season. If you can help come on out Wed., Thurs., and Fri. evenings. With any luck
and lots of helping hands we may be riding on the track by the weekend.
April 20
Trucks and Clay
We have had some good clean clay lined up in the last couple of weeks but have been unable
to find a reliable trucking company to haul it for us. If anyone has a contact with a dump truck please call me at 912-0919.
Work Party Cancelled
This weekends work party has been cancelled, we'll try again as soon
as the snow disappears and the track drys up.
Alberta Provincial #3 , Red Deer June 22-24
Red Deer BMX has posted all the information for Provincial #3
Alberta Provincial #1 Results posted
All the results from Alberta Provincial #1 in Lethbridge have been posted
on the Alberta BMX website here
April 12
Worlds Track in Victoria
Check out some recent photos of the track in Victoria here
April 10
Airdrie BMX April Race Report
We are going to try and keep everyone updated with all of the races our members will be at this year, any
submissons of stories and photos would be appreciated. April Report
April 6
BMX in Disney World
If you are looking for a cool BMX family holiday this looks like it's going to be great. The American Bicycle
Association will be hosting their Fall Nationals in Disney World, too cool. information
Using Bingo and Casino Credits
All members using Bingo and Casino credits will be required to fill out and submit an expense report
Hotels Rooms for CCA Western Nationals in Victoria
Western National races #3 & #4 will take place in
The suites will cost $129 + tax per night and the other rooms $89 + tax.
You can call 1-888-468-3514 to book your room.
Give me a call if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Carolyn
April 5
Provincial #1, This Weekend in Lethbridge
Get out the cold and snow make sure to be in Lethbridge this weekend for the first Provincial weekend
of the year. Looks like it's going to be great, racing, clinic, jumping contest with a car as a prize.
For all the info check out the Lethbridge BMX site here
Alberta Track Websites
Calgary BMX and Stony Plain both have new websites up and running be sure to check them out
2007 Pre Worlds and CCA Western National Finals
Pre Worlds , Abbotsford B.C.
CCA Western National Finals, Ridge Meadows, B.C.
Click here for the info
March 29
2007 Canadian National Championship Updated info (French Only)
Volunteers Needed for the Home & Garden Show
Our club will be operating a booth at the Airdrie Home and Garden show on April 28th and 29th.
This show takes place at the Twin Arena.
We need volunteers (2 per shift) to work a 2 hour shift. The earliest shift begins at 9:00 am
and the latest shift is done by 6:00 pm. If you can help out please call Nancy ULRICH at 912-0886
March 23
Bingo Volunteers Needed
Our club is scheduled to volunteer at a bingo on March 29th. A full bingo earns you
80 credits which is equivalent to 80 dollars. For more information, or if you can
help out, call Sue Hagel at 948-4488.
March 20
2007 CCA Canadian BMX National Championships
Seeing as the 2007 Canadian Championships are only 3 months away we've being trying to get some info
but not having much luck. Here's what we have. Cheapest flight we can find is $700-$750 depending on which
day you're flying. Be nice to see a schedule.
March 7
Alberta Provincial #1
Lethbridge BMX will be hosting the first Provincal Race indoors on Easter weekend information
March 6
Cool Bike Park
check out this cool bike park in france, be sure to watch the videos at the bottom here
2007 Worlds Update
Attention athletes hoping to attend the World Championships who are not currently ranked in the top 32:
the CCA will publish a new updated ranking list each month for riders to check if they’ve made the list as
they get updates from riders who have declined their spots information
March 1
Bingo Update
Check the Bingo page for updated Bingos, volunteers needed information
Feb 21
Western Nationals #1 & #2 Results
Results from the Western Nationals #1 & #2 are posted on the BC Cycling website
Alberta Bicycle Requests riders let them know if they are attending the Worlds in Victoria
I have been contacted by the
If you are planning to attend the Worlds I require a response from you by February 25th.
This is a mandatory request so please pass the word.
Thank you,
Carolyn airdriebmx@shaw.ca
Feb 20
2007 Alberta Provincial Schedule Updated
Calgary has changed the date of their Provincial Weekend to Aug. 24-26 information
CCA is hosting National & International Level Commisaire Courses
For more information Canadian Cycling Association
Western Nationals #1 & #2, Abbotsford
Feb 13
BMX Development Programs
Feb 7
Upcoming Races
2007 Alberta BMX Provincial Schedule released information
Western National #1 & # 2 Abbotsford Feb. 17-18 information
Jan15
2007 Airdrie BMX Registration
Towerlane Mall Saturday Jan 20 , 9:30am-5:30pm
Volunteers needed, if you can help please contact Tanya Schiffner at 946-9948
Jan 11
Winter Training
Ken Cools is looking for riders interested in training this winter information
CCA releases 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 schedule (sort of)
Bingo Update
Our club will be working a bingo on January 17th. If you can help out at this or any other bingo give
Sue Hagel a call at 948-4488.
NBL Christmas Classic UCI Race results
Airdrie's Samantha Cools was 2nd in Elite women and Jim Brown 7th in Junior men. For all the
results and photo see BMX Mania
Dec 24
2007 Western National Series Announced
Cycling BC has published the dates of the 2007 Western National series, sort of. information
Crabtree to Host Olympic BMX Qualifier in 2007
information from Pedal Magazine here
Qualification and Registration Update for the 2007 UCI Worldsin Victoria
Junior and Elite Cruiser Athletes must send a resume and application to Cycling BC by May 1st, 2007.
for more information including Challenge registration click here
Dec 23 Merry Christmas
2007 UCI Worlds Update
Looks like the Pre-Worlds race won't be held in Victoria, the CCA is accepting applications from
B.C. tracks to host this event. more information
Dec 21
"Airdrie BMX has decided as a club not to pay the $1000 club fee to participate at the Lethbridge indoor
as only a very small portion of our membership confirmed they would be at the track regularly. I hope
this will dispel the rumors that have been circulating about the reasons for our decision.
Thanks'
Tim Croft, President, Airdrie BMX
Dec 8
Winter BMX Schedule posted
The winter schedule and fees are now posted, the indoor track in
Lethbridge opens next Sat. Dec 16 information
Nov 29
Winter BMX in Alberta
Get your bikes tuned up, looks like we're going to have winter racing in Lethbridge this winter. They
are hoping to begin building the track this weekened, stay tuned for the schedule and costs.
Nov 24
Ken Cools-Camp Cools
Ken has a new website up with all the info about his personal training and clinics here
Bingo workers needed Dec. 27 info
2007 UCI Worlds in Victoria
The CCA has published the list of qualified riders and the registration form here
Nov 21
CCA 2007 Provisional Schedule
Taken from the Canadian Cyclist
Nov 18
Airdrie Santa Claus Parade information
All Airdrie BMX Members
Airdrie BMX is participating in the Airdrie Santa Claus Parade on November 25. All Airdrie BMX members are invited to participate in our entry.
We will have a flat deck trailer decorated to advertise the BMX club and also for our participants to ride on. Members may be allowed to ride their
bikes along with our float, of course dependant upon the weather that day. If it is wet/slippery we obviously do not want any of our members on their bikes,
in order to prevent any accidents. The decision on whether or not the members are allowed to bring their bikes will be made the evening of Nov. 24 and
will be on the website. We encourage all of our members participating in the parade to dress in their BMX gear and/or in the Christmas spirit. The
organizers of the parade do ask that we have no one dressing up as Santa, as the real Santa will be leading the parade. If you have any questions
regarding the parade please contact Tanya Schiffner - Airdrie BMX Promotions @ 946-9948 or schiffne@telus.net . Please note below the parade info :
AIRDRIE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
DATE : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25 2006
MEET : PLEASE MEET @ 9:30AM ON TOWERLANE DR. ON THE
WEST SIDE, SOUTH OF TAZ AUTOPARTS. YOU WILL
NEED TO PARK OFF OF THIS STREET AND WALK TO MEET THE AIRDRIE BMX FLOAT
PICK-UP : PLEASE PICK-UP ANY CHILDREN AT NOSE CREEK
PARK IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWING THE PARADE.
PLEASE CHECK THE AIRDRIE BMX WEBSITE ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 24TH TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLOWED TO RIDE YOUR BIKES IN THE FLOAT, AS THIS DECISION WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDANT !!!!! ( if there is riding,helmets wil be MANDATORY !! )
P.S. - WE WILL BE HANDING OUT CANDY CANES WITH BMX BROCHURES ATTATCHED TO THE PUBLIC ALONG THE SIDE OF THE
946-9948 OR schiffne@telus.net
Oct 31
Alberta Cycling AGM
The Alberta Cycling AGM is this Saturday at the University of Calgary information
Is important for BMXers to attend this meeting or get in contact with Carolyn to sign a proxy
airdriebmx@shaw.ca
Oct. 24
New Airdrie BMX Board members here
Bingo and Casino News
We have a bingo next week and a casino scheduled at Christmas time (this is the club's most important
fundraiser) for all the information here
Oct. 20
Urgent Notice
The Airdrie BMX AGM Scheduled for tonight has been changed to tomorrow
night, same time. same place (The Legion was doubled booked tonight)
Oct. 17
2007 UCI Worlds Information
Qualifiying and registration for the 2007 UCI World Championships in Victoria information
Oct 3
BMX Training Program at the Olympic Oval
Olympic Oval BMX Program
INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
7 p.m. at Olympic Oval Lounge
Bingo Volunteers needed for Thursday
We have just been informed that we have a bingo on Thursday night (October 5th).
We are required to supply 16 volunteers. If you can help out please contact Carla Edwards @ 202-1888.
You can also reply to this email and I will forward it to her on your behalf. airdriebmx@shaw.ca
Oct 2
UCI Race Calendar Correction
The race on the 2007 UCI race Calendar in June in Airdrie is a misprint, the CCA will be hosting the UCI points
races in Canada next year in Victoria in May , Crabtree, Quebec in July and the 2007 UCI World Championships in Victoria
in July . Official announcement with dates coming.
Sept 27
Alberta Provicial year end results and points posted here
Sept 22 (Corrections for upcoming events)
Racing on Saturday Sept. 23
Racing tomorrow, Registration 11:30-12:30
Airdrie BMX AGM (Friday October 20, 7pm Airdrie Legion)
We have changed the date of the Annual