Joining Cochrane BMX:
​How To Get Started
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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 this year and be riding a pedal bike.  Not riding a pedal bike yet?  Watch our Facebook page for updates on the strider races we hold throughout the season.
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DON'T HAVE EQUIPMENT?
We have a free loaner program of equipment you can borrow. Email us for more information about our loaner fleet.  

For more information about BMX racing check out the Welcome letter,  frequently asked questions and our BMX parent guide below.

Cochrane BMX Welcome Letter

Parent Guide

FAQ

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GIVING KIDS A SPORTING CHANCE 
Please visit Canadian Tire's Jumpstart page jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html for any assistance or help that may be required to ensure every child gets a chance to try any sport!

Our track location is posted here.
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For more information on club registration or racing please email: cochranebmx@gmail.com

 How to Register:

A current ABA license must be purchased before completing the online registration process.  An ABA license is required in order to participate at Cochrane BMX.

1. Purchase an ABA License:

• Visit the  Alberta Bicylce Association (ABA) website  
• A Full Racing Cochrane BMX Membership requires an ABA Full Racing $95/$115 license
•  A General Non-Racing Cochrane BMX membership requires  a General (non-racing) $41 license.
• A license is valid from January to December of the year you purchase it.

2. Choose and Buy a Club Membership:

• Decide  between a Full Racing Membership and a Non-Racing 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 club events, beginner training opportunities only, and NO RACING).
• Complete  the online Cochrane BMX Registration Form at the bottom of this page.
•  Complete the AG Society Waiver​

3. Review volunteer agreement:

• ​Cochrane BMX asks that it's members agree to 20 volunteer hours( per family) with a $250 volunteer bond that will be refunded once hours are fulfilled (otherwise you can pay $250 to waive the volunteer commitment). A volunteer agreement is below for review, but the agreement is completed through our registration process.  Volunteer Bond  FAQ 

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. 
  • Cochrane BMX Facebook Page,
  • Alberta BMX Buy and Sell Facebook page
  • kijiji
  • Varage Sale,
  • Bike Bros
  • Bow Ridge Motorsports

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5.  Come out and ride
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CLICK HERE to sign up for cochrane BMX

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