Cowaramup BMX Club starts summer season on October 21

Junior riders from across the region are invited to the start of the Cowaramup BMX Club’s 2022-23 season. Summer racing starts on Friday, October 21, and runs through to the April school holidays, with a short break during Christmas. Riders from as young as two all the way through to adults compete at the weekly meets. Club spokeswoman Tracey Gregory said sign-up was easy this year online through Auscycling Australia. “Then come along to our race meets and nominate to race,” Ms Gregory said. “Racing is on every Friday night from 6.45pm, with nominations closing at 6.20pm sharp.” As well as all age groups, Cowaramup was keen to support “mini-wheeler” — juniors on balance bikes who competed first up so they could keep early bedtimes. “Cowaramup BMX Club has gained a reputation for being a fabulous family-orientated sporting club, run entirely by a team of dedicated parent volunteers, some of whom have joined the kids and also race on the night,” Ms Gregory said. “There is lots to look forward to with an upcoming South West competition between the Cowaramup, Bunbury and Collie Clubs in January, which has been so successful it is now an annual event. “We have riders from Dunsborough, Vasse and Busselton, as well as Cowaramup and Margaret River, and are always excited to see new members becoming involved.” Last weekend, the Cowaramup BMX Club had seven riders competing in the WA Titles, with one rider bringing home a State plate. The Cowaramup track was also recently upgraded and reconfigured to include a new table-top section, an extended finish line area, “and some more gnarly jumps,” Ms Gregory told the Times. “The track is looking amazing and will be further improved with the installation of a timing system,” she said. This Sunday, the club is holding a busy bee at 9am to get the track and facilities up to scratch for summer racing and all are welcome. For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page.