New Rider Information

Brand new to BMX?
Try First Time For FREE!

Want to try before you join?
Yes Absolutely!

Come on out on any open track times or our race nights between 6-6:45pm.

You will need:
  • long sleeve shirt
  • sneakers
  • tear resistance long pants
  • full face helmet
  • full finger gloves
  • complete a waiver form

If you don’t have all of those items, don’t worry we have some loaner gear and bikes we can lend you to get you on the track for your first time. 

New Riders:

ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE A LICENSE & CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Our season starts in the spring as soon as the track is dry, usually not long after May long weekend, and runs until the end of September!

Be sure to join Red Deer BMX Community Group on Facebook for up to date happenings and for all track openings.

Full membership gives you access to Red Deer BMX coaching, open track sessions, races at all 10 Alberta BMX tracks (if you want to travel), access to the Provincial Series and Nationals.

The track is open for races on Thursdays. Grounds open at 6pm on race nights for open track.

*a minimum of 20 racers are needed in order to run qualified District Races. If we have less than this registered we may offer “fun” races and more open track instead.

Thanks to some incredible start of year fundraising, Red Deer BMX Coaching (Training) is included in your Red Deer BMX membership! Click here for more information on coaching.

Members must have their own full faced helmet, jersey, tear resistant pants, moto gloves & BMX race bike – we do have quite a few helmets and bikes available at the track that you can borrow until you secure your own, so don’t let the purchase of these items prevent you back from becoming a member!

*Other protective gear recommended*

Volunteering is required (and it’s fun!), to view commitment click here.

BMX is an individual sport, commitment is up to you!

Quick BMX Glossary for Beginners

You’ll hear these terms a lot around the track

  • Moto: A single racing heat. In a normal local race, every rider competes in 3 separate “motos” to qualify for the main event (the finals). Less than 8 riders in your category? Your final placing will be based on these 3 motos.
  • Moto Shed: The track headquarters where race heat sheets are posted. This is where you go to check gate assignments or ask registration questions.
  • Novice: The beginner skill level where all new riders start. Males need 10 wins to move up to intermediate and females need 20 wins to move up to expert as females do not have an intermediate class.
  • Intermediate: The second amateur skill level for male riders moving up from Novice. Males need 20 wins to move to expert. Females go straight from Novice to Expert.
  • Expert: The highest amateur skill level before the professional ranks.

Know the Rules: Provincial BMX Racing Regulations

BMX is a structured sport governed by the Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA). To help you navigate how racing works across the province, please take some time to review the official ABA Provincial BMX Racing Regulations Document Here.

It’s a fantastic resource that covers the official rules of the track, including the How District Racing works, Upgrading (moving up classes) and the provincial point system.

Race Nights

We’ll be racing in Red Deer on Thursdays this year! Please register prior to 6:15pm on the day of via this link

or 

at the Moto Shed between 5:45 and 6:15pm

*a minimum of 20 racers are needed in order to run qualified District Races. If we have less than this registered we may offer “fun” races and more open track instead.

Club Training

2 Days per Week

Mondays 
Novice/Intermediate 6pm
Experts 7:15pm

Wednesdays
Novice 6pm
Intermediate/Expert 7:15pm

Schedule & groupings subject to change. Keep an eye on your email, TeamSnap and/or join our Facebook Community Group for updates.

BMX CAMPS

Are an additional cost per rider due at the time of event registration.
Camps will be posted as they are scheduled.