Gawler BMX- Beginner Coaching Sessions- 12th February
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Thu 12 Feb 2026 18:15 - 19:00
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COACHING IS BACK
We are so excited to offer this for to our new and beginner riders!!! Kenny will run this on Thursdays and will run from Week 2 until Week 8 (subject to coaching availability and weather) and is strictly capped at 12 riders. There will also be coaching offered on Thursday 9th April (Week 11 of the school term)
Who is a new or beginner rider?
A person who is new to the sport A person who can independently ride a pedal bikeSkill Requirement
Before booking, we kindly ask parents to review the “Is My Child Ready?” checklist to ensure their child meets the minimum skill and equipment requirements. This helps us keep sessions safe, enjoyable, and appropriate for all riders. Please refer to the attached file
What skills are focused on during training?
Independent gate starts (when they are ready and confident to hit the starting gate!) Level pedals & standing whilst pedalling Pumping techniques Basic cornering drills Bunny hopping Increased confidence on the trackEquipment
Equipment Riders must wear the following as a minimum when riding a BMX track:
1. Full faced helmet
2. Gloves (full fingered)
3. Full length pants (racing pants preferred)
4. Full length shirt (racing shirts preferred)
5. Shoes, with socks that cover the ankles.
Jumpers may be worn if they’re completely zipped up and have no cords which could get caught in the wheels.
Riders may also choose to wear goggles. Knee and elbow pads are at the discretion of the rider/parent/guardian.
The Club has limited loan helmets & Gloves available to use during the 4-week trial period.
Bike Requirements
Bike Two styles of bicycles are recognised in a BMX race:
- Standard 20 inch
- Cruiser 24 inch
You don’t need to buy a bike designed for racing straight away, you can start with an 20” bike (wheel size) that meets the safety requirements below:
1. No front brake
2. No rear pedal brakes (pedalling backwards stops the bike)
3. No freestyle pegs
4. No lights or reflectors
5. No stands or chain guards
6. Must have a handlebar mounted and a rear wheel brake
For more information regarding the AusCycling Technical Regulations, please visit the following link: https://shorturl.at/Orj6f
The Club has limited loan Bikes available to borrow during your 4-week trial period.