Getting Started:
Joining Cochrane BMX
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WHO CAN JOIN?
To become a Cochrane BMX member you must be at least 4 years old by December 31st of the current year and be riding a pedal bike. Not riding a pedal bike yet? Watch our Facebook page for updates on the strider half track races we hold throughout the season.
DON'T HAVE EQUIPMENT?
We have a fleet of loaner equipment you can try. Email us for more information about our equipment availability
For more information about Cochrane BMX, check out the Welcome letter and our BMX parent guide below.
Joining Cochrane BMX is a two step process:
A current ABA license and a Cochrane BMX Club Membership are required in order to participate at Cochrane BMX. The ABA license must be purchased before completing the online club registration process.
1. Purchase an ABA License:
2. Purchase a Cochrane BMX Club Membership:
3. Review the Cochrane BMX volunteer agreement and Code of Conduct:
4. Get the Gear:
5. Come out and ride
For more information on club registration or racing please email: cochranebmx@gmail.com
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A current ABA license and a Cochrane BMX Club Membership are required in order to participate at Cochrane BMX. The ABA license must be purchased before completing the online club registration process.
1. Purchase an ABA License:
- Decide between a Full Racing Membership and a Non-Racing Cochrane BMX Club Membership
- Visit the Alberta Bicylce Association (ABA) website
- A Racing Cochrane BMX Membership requires an ABA Full Racing $95/$115 ABA license
- A General Non-Racing Cochrane BMX membership requires a General (non-racing) $41 ABA license.
- A license is valid from January to December of the year you purchase it.
2. Purchase a Cochrane BMX Club Membership:
- Select between a Racing Cochrane BMX Club Membership and a Non-Racing Cochrane BMX Club Membership
- The Full Cochrane BMX membership is $90 per rider (includes races, scheduled open track, training opportunities and club events)
- Non-Racing Cochrane BMX Membership is $80 per rider (and includes all open tracks and social events, beginner training opportunities only, and NO RACING).
- Complete the online Cochrane BMX Registration Form at the bottom of this page.
3. Review the Cochrane BMX volunteer agreement and Code of Conduct:
- Cochrane BMX asks all members to commit to volunteering to help make our season happen. A $250 volunteer bond will be refunded to members who fulfill the requirement at the end of the season . The agreement is completed during the registration process. Volunteer Bond FAQ
- At Cochrane BMX we believe positive club dynamics and a kind and supportive family community are our biggest asset. We expect all of our riders, parents. spectators and volunteers to abide by the code of conduct set out by the Alberta Bicycle Association and supported by Cochrane BMX. Please read through the Code of Conduct at the start of each season.
4. Get the Gear:
- To ride our track you will need: a bike, a full face helmet, full finger gloves, long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes. A BMX racing bike is ideal, but not necessary.
- Below are some of the great places you will find used and new equipment.
5. Come out and ride
- Our track location is posted here.
For more information on club registration or racing please email: cochranebmx@gmail.com
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JUMPSTART: GIVING KIDS A SPORTING CHANCE
Please visit Canadian Tire's Jumpstart page for any assistance or support that will help ensure every child gets a chance to try our sport!
JUMPSTART: GIVING KIDS A SPORTING CHANCE
Please visit Canadian Tire's Jumpstart page for any assistance or support that will help ensure every child gets a chance to try our sport!
