East City BMX Club

Kiwi Sprocket Programme

Kiwi Sprocket Rocket is a skills based biking programme which target is children aged 7 years and under but relevent for beginners of any age. This programme has been developed based on a modified version of BMX and teaches children fundamental biking skills that specifically cater to children’s size and skill level.

Sprocket Rocket was originally developed by BMX NSW in 1994 as a competition based programme and later expanded as a very successful skill development programme by Bicycle Motocross Australia.More specifically the program aims at providing:

• Fundamental biking skills

• Safe and Fun learning environment 

• 24 progressive sessions

• Qualified coaches at every session

• Promotion of participation and skill development rather than a win-at-all costs culture

• Skills required to go on to compete in competitive biking

The programme concentrates on four specific fundamental skills areas including pedalling, balance, braking and corning.  These skills are fundamental for all biking activities regardless of the participants age.

The Kiwi Sprocket Rocket programme consists of 24 progressive sessions that teach skills through a series of fun drills and skills that children just love.

Each child registered receives a Kiwi Sprocket Participation and Skill Log Book, an interactive resource to record their personal progress.  All children receive a cool Kiwi Sprocket Rocket Number Plate which can be displayed proudly on their bikes.

When your child registers they will receive The Kiwi Sprocket Rocket kit which includes the following:-
- Kiwi Sprocket Rocket Number Plate
- Kiwi Sprocket Rocket sticker
- Coaching Skills Award Logbook
- Kiwi Sprocket Rocket Guidebook
- Rule Book (if available)
- Welcome letter Benefits of Membership

Club Nights 

• Club night fees are $3 club, members, $5 non members per rider.
• Usually there are five races for each rider.
• Prizes awarded to riders on night.
• Racing is held in ability groups so that riders of similar speed are grouped together.

 Getting a BMX NZ  Licence

 To race BMX, you need to:

 1. Be a member of an affiliated BMX Club or

 2. Hold a BMX NZ Licence

BMX Licences are issued nationally through BMX NZ, and do not allow use across Mountain Bike, Road and Track events.

Below are the froms which you need to fill out.
 

BMX Handbook

The BMX NZ's rules and regulations, governing races in NZ, can be downloaded below:

BMX NZ released the Handbook in 2007. The information contained in the new July 2007 Handbook updates and replaces the similar information published in the 2003-2004 Rules and Procedures Handbook. However, the 2003-2004 book should be continue to be referred to with respect to racing rules and procedures.