MEMBERSHIP INFO

Whether you're new to BMX and keen to give it a go, or you're already a keen rider, you are welcome here! Here's all you need to know about membership with the Te Awamutu BMX Club.

BMX is a summer sport, with the main club and racing season running from Sept - April. This is also the main membership period for our club. Members are also welcome to use the track during the winter months, as long as the track is firm and dry, and the "track closed" signs are not up.

MONDAYS

Weekly Club Nights

Te Awamutu BMX Weekly Club Nights run during daylight savings from the end of September through to April.

Check-in from 5.30pm, Racing from 6 - 7.30pm.  All welcome. Cost $5 per rider per club night / up to $10 per family per club night

You can just turn up and register on the night - no need to pre-register. 

Weekly Training Nights

Available from November 2026.

​​​​​​​Club members will have the opportunity to take part in training, skill development, and technique coaching from one of our senior, highly experienced riders.

If you are interested in private coaching opportunities, please contact us — we can provide recommendations for skilled trainers.

HOW TO JOIN

To join BMX, you will need...

A valid Te Awamutu BMX Club Membership. You do this direct through the BMXNZ  website. CLICK HERE and search for the Te Awamutu Club then click 'register'. 

You will also need:

A bike 

A full face helmet

A long sleeved shirt, pants + gloves

Closed in shoes

Ideally elbow and knee pads

BMX NZ Licences

Te Awamutu BMX is affiliated to BMX New Zealand. ALL members must also hold a BMX NZ Licence, even if you just race on club nights.

BMXNZ Race Licences and Te Awamutu BMX Club membership runs from 1st January to 31st December. This is to ensure your membership runs for the current season. 

If you join as a new member between Oct and Dec, you will need a half year licence. I

f you have not held a BMX NZ Licence before, you will need to provide a photocopy of the rider's Birth Certificate or Passport as part of the application.

Please talk with us about Licencing and we can help.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR BMXNZ LICENCE 

BMX RACE BIKES AND SIZING

BMX bikes are split into two classes, 20 inch and 24 inch (also called a cruiser). BMX bikes are made to be strong, but also light meaning they are fast on the BMX tracks. The tyres on the kids BMX bikes are thin helping with keeping the bike light and fast. These sizes refer to the wheel diameter of the bike. There is a bike size (Micro-Mini) that actually has 18” wheels for small children. These bikes are used in the 20” classes.

BECOME A MEMBER ONLINE

Types of Membership

Strider - not able to use pedals > riders must upgrade to Sprocket when they turn 5 or start to use pedals.

Sprocket - for riders in their 7th year or younger. Can race at any club night or race meeting anywhere in NZ. 

Challenge - from the year the rider turns 8. Can race at any club night or race meeting anywhere in NZ.

Championship - Junior Elite (UCI 17-18) Elite (19+) - this is for top level riders.  

New to BMX? Get your first 3 club nights free!

Just come along to our Monday club night and give it a go. You can just rock up and register on the night - no need to pre-register.