Getting Started
What you will need to start: Most racers start with their 20" bike by removing the chain guard, kick stand, and reflectors. There is also a cruiser class for those riders with 24" bikes.
Who will I race? Races are organized into separate girls and boys classes then subdivided into age groups and skill levels. The age groups range from 5 and under to 51 and over classes. Within these age groups are three skill levels: Novice, Intermediate and Expert. All riders start as novices and work up to the more advanced levels by winning races.
How much does it cost? Once you have become an ABA member, the only cost will be the race day entry fee. The entry fee entitles you to be a participant in the day's actions. A typical BMX race includes 2 or 3 qualifying motos along with the main event. In the main event, you race for awards (stamps or trophies), determined by your finish, along with the precious ABA points.
Membership Information
One Day Free Membership: This membership is intended ONLY for the new rider to have a chance to experience the sport prior to joining one of the memberships below. This membership is for one practice or one race only and is not transferable or re-useable. Entry fees apply.
One Day Free Membership Application
Temporary Membership: The ABA offers a trial membership for $25. This membership is intended ONLY for new riders to the sport and is valid for 30 days ONLY. A rider may hold a temporary membership only one time in their BMX career. This membership allows riders to compete at single point races ONLY, yet no ABA points will be awarded and provides you with no medical insurance coverage. If within the 30 day period the rider wishes to become a full (annual) member, the initial $25 will be applied to the full membership fee with the presentation of the temporary membership receipt. A Full membership conversion from temporary is $25, for a total of $50.
Temporary Membership Application
Regular Full Year Membership: Yearly memberships are $45 per year, $40 for a second family member, $35 for a third family member and $35 for a Cruiser membership with a 20" membership. With the purchase of a full year membership you will recieve one free race for that day ($9.00 value).
Regular Full Year Memberships are valid for a 12-month period from the date joined and is renewable each year. You can use this membership to race at any of the other fine ABA tracks in the nation. First family members will receive the BMXer, the ABA published monthly magazine, each month. The regular full member will also receive ABA points for local, multi-point and national races and insurance coverage during any sanctioned event.
Full YearMembership Application
Required Apparel and Equipment:
1. All riders must wear helmets with a permanent strap attached, snaps are not allowed. Helmets must have sufficient padding and be of good quality. The ABA highly recommends a full-face helmet or a helmet that covers the ears. (Loaner Helmets are avalible at sign-ups)
2. All riders must wear enclosed shoes, which are sufficient to protect the rider's feet. (No open toed/back shoes will be allowed).
3. All riders must wear long pants (waist to ankles) Or knee length shorts, with shin and knee pads.
4. It is recommended that riders must wear long sleeved shirts. Short sleeved shirts and sufficient elbow padding is allowable.
5. Handlebar grips are required and must be sufficient to fully cover and enclose all metal and openings on the handlebar ends.
6. All kickstands, chain guards, fenders and reflector brackets must be removed.
7. No bicycle with any freestyle type pegs will be allowed on the track at any time.
8. All bikes must have some form of operating braking system-hand and/or coaster (foot) brake.
9. All equipment must be safe and in good condition in order to compete or practice.
ABA Transfer System
Reading Moto Sheets
Number Plates
One of the important parts in being scored correctly and recieving your proper points is to have a legible number plate. The following are number plate guidelines for all ABA members.
Numbers can not be any smaller than 3" in height. The numbers can not be obstructed by decals. Numbers should be easily read from 50 feet away. Numbers should not overlap.
