Eastfield BMX Club welcomes all boys and girls, and adults, to join up as an Eastfield Member and ride in our monthly race meetings. 

As long as you can ride a bike without training wheels there is a place for you. We have classes for every age and skill level, starting from under 5 to 55+ as well as classes for male and females, so the whole family can compete in their own age and skill class all at the same venue, at the same time. 
Every rider who participates in an Eastfield Club Meet will receive a memento on the day.

BMX is a family sport so ask mum, dad, family and friends to come along to join in the fun or to watch the action.  We also run a fully equipped canteen with food and drinks available for everyone.

How do I join Eastfield BMX Club?
Joining Eastfield BMX Club and competing in our Club Meets as well as Open Race Meets is easy. 

All you need to do is come along to one of our training nights or club meets (see Events Calendar.

for dates) fill out a few forms and pay the appropriate fees.   Once you have completed all the appropriate paperwork, and paid the fees you can start to racing straight away. 
Please note that BMXA will require you to supply a photocopy of either your birth certificate or drivers licence as a proof of age document for licencing purposes.
Please note that riders under the age of 18 years must have a parent or legal guardian to sign all paperwork.

Do I need special equipment?
Any 20 or 24 inch BMX bike will be fine.  Mountain bikes (up to 26 inches) are ok for use at club level and at some regional events.
Before the day of the race meet you need to make sure that your bike is safe for BMX racing.  
This means removing the following from your bike to ensure the safety of yourself and your fellow riders:

1. Mud and Chain Guards
2. Reflectors, Kick Stands, Carriers and Pegs
3.  Make sure your handlebars have no torn grips and have bar ends with no sharp edges
4. Make sure that your rear brakes are working

Riders that are not sure if their bike is up to racing standard can get them checked by one of our club volunteers prior to racing.

What do I have to wear? 
BMX tracks have an abrasive surface and the club feels that safety is a major consideration as far as BMX racing is concerned and all riders must wear appropriate clothing to participate in a race meet, no exceptions will be made regardless of weather or the reason.

1. Long Pants - Jeans or track pants are fine
2. Long Sleeve Top - such as a windcheater
3. Shoes - you must wear fully enclosed shoes to protect your feet
4. Socks - socks need to be long enough to cover your ankles
5. Gloves - any gloves that have complete hand and finger protection
6. Full face helmet that covers your ears -bicycle helmets are not acceptable
7. Pads - Top bar, gooseneck and handlebar pads are not compulsory but are recommended

We have a limited number of Bikes, Full face helmets and some safety gear available for a small hire fee to new members.

What are the costs involved?

1. Club Membership with Eastfield BMX Club starts from
2. $62.00 per year for a Club Permit Rider
3. $82.00 for a Open Class Licence
4. $80.00 for a Sprocket Rider
5. club fees are $68 for first 2 family members and then $28 for the rest + $50 per fam. working bee levy

All Open Class Licence rider’s membership includes the compulsory BMXV affiliation fee.

1. BMX Australia Licence: Every rider will require a licence that is payable to BMX Australia. The current fee is approximately $82.00 for one year for a full open class licence.  Please note that BMXA will allocate you with a race number. 

 

1. 3 Ride Permit:  BMX Australia is offering any rider who wishes to try BMX riding before committing to all the expenses a 3 Ride Permit Pass.  This is only available to new riders and allows them to participate in 3 Eastfield Club meets and is valid for 3 months.  The cost for this permit is $20.00 and if the rider decides to continue and register they will receive a once off $30.00 discount on their 1st years membership with BMXA.

 

What are the different Licences?

Club Licence:  A Club Licence is valid for 12 months.  A Club rider may only ride their own Club race meets and gate practice.  Riders are not able to participate in any inter club or open race meets.

Open Licence: An Open Licence is valid for 12 months and allows a rider to participate in any event including the Australian Championships and International events held within Australia.

Sprocket Licence: All riders aged from under 5’s to 7 years of age are classified as a Sprocket Rocket until their 8th birthday.  A sprocket licence is valid for 12 months and allows a rider to compete in any event up to the Australian Championships.

Need more information?
If you still have any questions or require more detailed information please contact one of our committee members and we will help you in any way possible.  Contact Us.

 

So now you have any idea on what is available, we suggest that you get good night’s sleep and turn up in plenty of time to register and practice before the racing begins.  BMX is an all weather sport—so we will be there.

Please note that alcohol and smoking is strictly forbidden within the Eastfield BMX track whilst events are in progress.