Hurunui BMX Club

Welcome Riders! BMX is a cool and fun sport. BMX is a fantastic way to build amazing bike skills, make you safer on the road and faster on any bike. It caters for all ages, so bring the whole family. You will get super fit too!

BMX is a summer sport and trainings are held on a Wednesday night:

4:30pm-5:00pm Beginner Bikers (Under 6 recommended) Beginner Bikers will be on the track for the first half hour and will then play bike games on the grass when the coached session starts.

Coaches session 5:00-6:00pm

Cancellations will be made as soon as possible and posted on the clubs Facebook page.

Coaches

  • Coaches will be made available to help riders develop their skills and provide advice

  • Hurunui BMX Club is fortunate to have Ben Polden back this season as our head coach along with James. Ben was named the BMX South Island Coach of the year for 2024, which is a fantastic achievement for Ben!

Track Safety

  • Please make sure you ride around the track the correct way

  • When you are trying BMX for the first time take it easy to get comfortable with the style of your bike

  • Don't stop on the track if there are other riders unless you have been asked by your coach

  • Children need a adult caregiver present at the track while riding

  • Please do not ride on the track when wet as this makes it dangerous for others when the ruts dry

What BMX Riders Wear

  • Helmet- compulsory for all riders. Standard bike helmets are fine, but full face helmets are highly recommended. Motocross helmets can be worn, but they heavier so something to be aware of

  • Long Sleeve Top- this season the club will be providing all riders with tops. These are important so you don't graze your elbows

  • Long Pants- these are important so you don't graze your knees

  • Long Socks- long socks are best as you can graze your ankles on pedals or the ground easily. These are not a must but highly recommended

  • Covered Shoes are a must

  • Gloves (garden or woolen are acceptable)

  • Body Armor- is great for decreasing pain if/when you fall off. It is not a must, but if you have it we highly recommend wearing it

  • Elbow and Knee Pads- This is very similar to body armor but more important. Your arms and legs will most likely hit the ground before your body

The Bike

Balance Bikes, Pedal and Mountain Bikes Welcome!

BMX Bike Sizes:

  • Micro Mini 18"- These are for 5 and under. This is the first size BMX bike

  • Mini 20"- This is for 4-7 year old's. It is slightly bigger bike and good for learning (kids grow into them fast)

  • Junior 20"- These bikes are for 6-8 year old's. They have all bigger parts compared to the mini (except the wheels)

  • Expert 20"- These bikes are for 8-10 year old's. They have slightly fatter tyres so kids can do big jumps

  • Expert XL 20"- These bikes are slightly bigger than the experts. These bikes are for 9-12 year old's

  • Pro 20- These bikes are for 10-13 year old's. They have fatter wheels (most Hurunui BMX riders will be looking for this size)

  • Pro XL, Pro XXL, Pro XXXL, Pro XXXXL- These bikes are for 12+ riders. This depends on height and riding style rather than age.

Second hand bikes can be found on Facebook Market Place or Trade Me

Subs

  • Hurunui BMX Club 2025/2026 Subs are $80 per member for the whole season (Terms Four and One)

  • $20 for an additional family member (if you have two children it will be $100 a season)


The Track is open to the community 24/7 and as members we ask that everyone respects and follows the rules