News
November 18, 2008
Due to a scheduling conflict the 2009 Kingston race will have to be moved to a different weekend to be decided soon. The final CCA 2009 events calendar should be released in the next couple of weeks.November 17, 2008
For all the latest BMX news updated frequently be sure to check out the Airdrie BMX News page for all sorts of BMX news from around the world. Shane has been busy keeping a daily blog style news page and there's some great stuff on there, like the details of the Olympic Oval training programs and lot's more including this link to the Alberta Bicycle team sponsor form.November 16, 2008
The Alberta Bicycle Association AGM was held in Calgary on November 16th. The newly elected board members are as follows. The VP of BMX and BMX committee members are important as they help guide the rules and regulations for BMX in Alberta. Congratulations to all.Board of Directors
- President - Alan Schietzsch
- VP BMX - Shane Peterson
- VP Women's Cycling - Stephanie Grassi
- Member-at-Large - Amy Woodward, Ross Vickery, Carol Mayne
Term Continuing...
- Jim Smith - VP Racing
- Simon Richard - VP Administration
- Natasha Kuzmak - VP Recreation and Transportation
- Lance Adamson - Member at Large
BMX Committee
- Christine Quennell
- Tim Croft, Steve Mysek
Racing Committee
- Brian Bain, Rob Parkhill, Craig Good, Jeff Davis
- Shaun Adamson
October 30, 2008
The Provincial District points have been completed for the year. You can check them out on the POINTS page. This tally includes all your local races plus any Provincial Cup races you attended (you can read more here). The top rider in each ability (Novice, Int, Expert, Cruiser both Male and Female) will receive an award at the first 2009 Provincial in St. Albert. The top 10 overall points riders will also receive an award at that same race. Congratulations! Thanks to Roddi Lega for calculating them all year. It is a big job.October 30, 2008
The Airdrie Western National series races #3 and #4 have been moved up a week to the May long weekend on the 16 and 17th.October 19, 2008
There will be a change to the way Pro payouts are done at Provincial races in 2009. The new structure can be seen here
. In effect it favors being an Elite level rider over a Junior level rider.
The old payout system favored whichever class had the higher number of riders for that particular event.
The permanent link can be found in the RULES sectionOctober 18, 2008
The 2008 Alberta BMX AGM is in the books. There are a few changes that have been voted in and a new executive elected. Here are the tidbits:Jim Negenman has stepped down after 1 year of the President's 2 year term. Thanks to Jim for all his years of service. He is still active as the President of the CBA and as a CCA official. That left an opening for the remaining year of the term and Airdrie's Tim Croft was elected.
Another long standing member, Ron Nicol has declined any elected position this year and another thanks goes out to him for all his time and effort over the past few years. Your newly elected Vice-President is Red Deer's Glen Pratt.
Fran Duhaime was re-elected as the treasurer for a 2 year term to everyone's delight
Fran Jassman remains as secretary as she is going into her second year of a 2 year term
Your newly elected Rider Representative is Edmonton's Shawn Loewen on a 1 year term. All you riders; Shawn is the guy you want to talk to if you have any questions, concerns or ideas for Alberta BMX. He will bring those concerns to the executive.
DW remains the web guy for another year
Your new promotions man is Ross Vickery out of St. Albert for a 2 year term.
All the new executive can be contacted via email from our Executive page. The link can be found at the bottom of each page on our website.
Other big news is the change of the Provincial Cup Series format. In 2009 all Provincial weekends will be 2 race Provincial weekends, meaning that both Saturday and Sunday will be Provincial Cup Series races. You still only need 3 races plus the Grands to qualify for year end rankings and awards, so this new format allows you to get in your required races in less weekends and frees up more weekends in the summer for other races or other activities besides BMX if so inclined. In 2009 instead of 6 race weekends plus the Grands/Championships weekend there are only 3 weekends plus the Grands/Championships weekend.
The schedule is now set and you can see it on our SCHEDULES page. Congratulations to St. Albert, Okotoks, Red Deer, and Lethbridge on being awarded Provincials for 2009.
We can also welcome a new track into the family as Coalhurst, a small community just North of Lethbridge, has started up a track and will join the ABA group in 2009.
October 18, 2008
In 2008 a major hurdle for each Provincial was finding enough qualified volunteers to help run the races. There are a lot of people that have taken the CCA Commissaire course and we need you to step up and help out. Each Provincial you work gets you a free registration for that race. Come on people, without volunteers we cannot run our races and let's not force the same volunteers to work every Provincial; step up and help out. To see the different levels and types of officials needed for each race click hereSeptember 15, 2008
The 2008 Provincial Series and Championships are in the books. In a year marked by weather issues the Red Deer weekend presented us with perfect weather for the biggest weekend of the year. Congratulations to all the riders, parents and volunteers whose tireless dedication made the 2008 season one to remember. Let's look forward to a great 2009.September 12, 2008
2008 Alberta AGM October 18, 2008
Start time 9:00am till complete (one-day meeting)Social to follow
LOCATION:
RAMADA INN & SUITES
191 East Lake Crescent
Airdrie, AB
1-866-945-1288
RESERVATION CODE: BMX
Rooms are blocked until Thanksgiving weekend
ALL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE PRIOR TO MEETING COMMENCING
Fee is $50 per club plus $1 per member rider
September 12, 2008
The ABA and CBA are seeking 3-4 talented individuals that would be interested in becoming BMX First Aid Officials for the National and Provincial BMX series. Read all the details here
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