• NO TRAINING TONIGHT
• Wednesday Race night cancelled due to ongoing works on track, but gate practice is on from 6pm.

• BOURNEMOUTH NATIONAL 28 - 29 AUGUST 2010 INFO
• Camping available form Midday Thursday 26th August to Midday Tuesday 31st August £25.00 for whole or any part stay.  Ideal for a great long weekend by the sea!! NO BOOKING REQUIRED .
• Showers open from Fri 5pm - 8pm, Saturday 7am - 11am & 5pm - 8pm, Sunday 6.30am - 10.00am & 5pm - 8pm, Monday 8am - 12 midday.
• Onsite Rugby Club bar will be open Fri 6pm - Midnight Saturday 12 midday - late, Sunday evening open if required.
• There will be Hog Roast available Saturday night and possible BBQ Sunday evening
• Club gazebos & Team gazebos £5.00 per 3m x 3m .  PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

• **** BIG APOLOGIES - RACE NIGHT ON FRIDAY AS PER CALENDAR AND NOT WEDNESDAY.  WEDNESDAY IS NORMAL GATE PRACTICE ****

• Well done to all those riders who went to Manchester Nationals, good results from Bournemouth.
• Wednesday 7th July is the Bournemouth Race night. Registration is from 6 - 6.30pm and racing will start at 6.45pm. The usual Hot Dogs, Burgers and drinks will be availble.
• Hope you will notice the recent improvements at the track with the workparty making improvements in readiness for the big Bournemouth National in August.  ANyone able to help in August with selling raffle tickets, providing raffle prizes and/or helping in preparation for the big day.  Please let us know as soon as possible. 

• Great turn out on Sunday for the Open Day, I think we were all surprised with the amount of sellers and browsers. Hopefully we have achieved a number of new members!!
• Monday night training has been cancelled for this week but will recommence next week. Wednesday gate practice is on as usual

• Firstly well done to all our riders who went to Cheddar.  Some great results and a good start to Bournemouths National season.
• A busy week this week, last night saw a few training.  Wednesday will be gate practice as normal 6pn (weather permitting).
• Friday is Round 1 of our Summer Club Series.  Registration 6.00pm - 6.30pm with a start as close to 7.00pm as we can.  BBQ will be lit as normal.
• As most of you are aware the Hayes Regional Race which was due to be held last Sunday has been postponed until Sunday 9th May which is the same day as our Open Day.  I appreciate some of you riders would like to go to Hayes but for those who don't it would be great to see you at the Open Day as we will be holding some demonstration races and could use your skills.  Open Day is between 12pm - 4.00pm and don't forget there is also a Car Boot so forage for any items to sell and invite as many friends as you can.

• Just a reminder to everyone who wants to race at the Andover regional this Sunday, you will need your BC licence.
• Kim our membership secretary will be at the track next wednesday to take any new membership forms and monies. Don't forget there are lots of discounts for club members. Kim's staffy will also be present fot those who don't want to pay!!
• The club and South region are looking for new volunteer's to help at club and regional races. As the old saying goes, a little help from many prevents a lot of help from a few. If you can help in any way, marshalling, sweeping or finish line recording please come forward.

• REVISED TRAINING
• Please note training will commence from Mon 12th April 5.45 for 6pm start. £3 members & £5 non members.
• Club nights are now every Wed 6pm from this wed, to include gates. £2 members & £3 non members.

• A big well done to all the Bournemouth riders who have riden in the recent regionals at Bournemouth and Gosport. Lots of club members have taken part in both, with great results. Great to see some new young riders mixing it big time..
• Sun 9th May will be an open day and car boot sale at the track. Full details to follow, but keep the day free.

• SOUTH REGION SUMMER SERIES RND 2 SUN 7TH MARCH BOURNEMOUTH
• First big race of 2010 at Bournemouth
• Registration 9.30--1100  racing to start 12.30
• Expert and novice races
• Refreshments
• Raffle
• Expert £10       Novice £5
• Car park £2

• The website has now been updated with the new membership form, please download and use. Remember if you are not a paid up member you may not be able to enter regional races.
• Summer club series has been organised, all dates on the site, We are trying a variation of Wed and Fri nights to try and suit more riders.
• Watch out for a new coaching programme, which will be starting once the evenings are lighter. These plan to be on a Mon night, Summer club/ gate practice will still be on a Wed, to practice what was learned on Mon.
• The recent AGM was well attended with some good ideas coming forward. We have a new look positive committee and are looking forward to this years season.
• Big dates for Bournemouth this year.
• 7th March summer regional .
• 15th Aug summer regional.
• 27-28th Aug rounds 11 & 12 National series.
• We have some new riders turning up at the track, make them welcome. They are all potential Champions.

• Hip Hip Hooray you will be pleased to know we have now fixed the website.  Updates and race details for the Southern Regional on the 7th March and National race dates and venues will be added this week.

• A reminder to all that our club's AGM is being held this Thursday.
• Thurs 4th Feb 7.30 for a promt 8pm start. Commodore Hotel on the Cliff top Southbourne.
• All recorded members have been sent a letter and/or e-mail, so we are hoping for a good turn out.
• Highlights from the meeting and 2010 race dates will be up on the site shortly.

• Well done to our club members who travelled to Caen representing Bournemouth Raceway. The standard of racing was unbelievable, even some of the moto's were as tough as some of our National finals!
• Nevertheless our national No1 Jon Moore won his 40+ age group in style and flew the flag for club and country.
• Lewis Lacey, Nate dog Routledge and Jack Smallpiece got out of the moto's  in style. Jordy Hatcher was riding well until a crash which dashed his chances of going further.

• To shake off all the Xmas and New Year cheer's open gate practice will be held at the track Sun 3rd Jan 10.30-12.00, small charge as normal.
• In the next few day's a date will be fixed for our club AGM. As some of you will know Bournemouth club was not successful in its application to hold a National event this year. One of the reasons given was that it was felt that there were too few active members on our committee and that all the work was being done by just a few. We hope to address this and we will be shortly sending out a letter to all members/parents to encourage a more positive club structure, to move forward in 2010. Some great work was carried out at the track last year, and the club was voted second best National event 2009.  We hope to continue this good work and replicate the great results and achievements of 2009.

• **HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL FROM BOURNEMOUTH BMX CLUB**

• Due to a couple of the Summer Series Club races being cancelled, we are holding our last race of the series on Sunday 11th October.
• Registration 10.30am to 11.00am, racing to start soon after. Great chance for all you new riders to have a go at racing.  Bacon rolls, teas and coffees will be available to keep all you parents happy.  Lets make the last one a good un!
• £5.00 non members and £3.00 members open to all. Exciting Payback class for the older riders.

• Just a quick welldone to all our Bournemouth riders who raced in the recent Brits a nd Southern Champs. The club has loads of riders who finished high in the Brits. We also have no less than six South region Champs. Kobi Joyce, Jordan Hatcher, Jack Smallpiece, Pete Warner, Bernie Schael and Lewis Lacey. There were also some great rides  from some other Bournemouth riders,Elliott Pateman 4th in the final, Harry Fripp, Jon Moore (brave boy) in 17+ Payback giving James Chadwick a run for his money! Charles and the other Bournemouth Posse.
• The Club sends healing vibes to Jacob Witney and Jack Taylor who both have their arms in plaster!  Hope to see you back on your bikes soon.

• Just to let you know,photo's from our Bournemouth regional and National now up on our photo's section. Sorry for delay! Also well done to all the Bournemouth riders who travelled to Herne Bay last Sunday. Again some great reults for our club. I know that we have had a good year and hope to post shortly both the national and regional rankings for the club.

• Our race night planned for tommorow has had to be cancelled. Our start gate has had to go off for repair, too much use over the weekend. We will keep you posted about a possible new date. Sorry about that but beyond our control.
• A few of us will still be going to the track for a session if you want to join us.

• Well what can I say about the recent Regional and National racing at Bournemouth. A lot of work was carried out for the recent events, including the laying of 40 tonnes of tarmac for our latest first berm only to discover that we had been provided with the wrong material !! Another 20 tonnes of the right stuff was layed just two days before the National. You now have a few committee members who are experienced in the art of tarmac laying!
• Both events went well and the National over the bank holiday weekend has been described as the best Nnational of the year. Well done and thankyou to all who helped over the two weekends.
• Our riders also did us proud. Jon Moore retained his national No1 ranking despite a huge crash in one of the finals.
• Jumpin Jordy Gordy Hatcher also pulled off some style winning all of his race's over the weekend dominating the 12yr expert age group. He also claimed National No1 ranking by only one point, giving the club two National champions. Well done to you both.
• Koby Joyce took two more good national wins in the series showing his back wheel to all the other riders.
• Bernie Schaale had a national win on his home track, although he finished the second final with broken cranks.
• Elliot Pateman again made a national final in style showing some good moves.
• James Chadwick norrowly missed a win on the first day, and provided a neat 360 in his second final!
• Jacob Witney took a tumble but showed that he is quickly catching up with the others in his group. Jack Smallpiece (loads of style), Pete Warner, Reece Trotter and Jack Taylor (on his new Intense) all rode well proving that the regular sessions at Bournemouth are paying off. Photo's of the event are just being sorted and will be posted soon.
• Again a huge thankyou to everyone who helped, especially Geoff our chairman who spent days down at the track, seeing everyone in and everyone out. Even on his birthday he was rodding sewage drains to keep the campers happy. You're a star Geoff.

• Some of you have asked for B&B details.  Listed below are a few which are near the track and have availabilities of family, single and double rooms.
• Grosvenor Lodge
• The Ashbourne - 01202 475574
• Druid House - 01202 485615
• Southern Comfort Inn - 01202 471373

• Track work this weekend
• This weekend the track will be closed as preparations are made for next weekends Regional and the following weekends big National. As you can't ride, come on down and give a hand! Negotiations have been ongoing for a while to try and get the first berm tarmaced before our Regional, next weekend. Our limited funds have meant that this has not been as straight forward as we would have liked. The good news is that it is now very likely that we will get it done in time for the National in two weeks time. Still unlikely before the Regional, but we live in hope!

• Bournemouth Regional Round 8 23rd August 2009
• Registration will be open as close to 8.30am as possible as we anticipate a big turnout and closing at 11am.  Racing to start as close to 12 as we can.
• Sorry but no camping available that weekend.  Usual trackside refreshments available.  Great new spectator area to view the racing from.  Lots of trackside parking .
• It is the Bournemouth Airshow that weekend so perhaps allow a little extra for traffic hold ups.  We hope to get you all away as early as possible to avoid delays at the end of the day. For directions see Club Info.

• Manchester National Round 7 & 8 2009
• The hard core from Bournemouth made the horrendous journey to Manchester over the weekend to compete in rounds 7 & 8 of the National series. Some super rides from our Bournemouth crew Jon Moore keeping up with his good performances and smoooothe!! technique to takes wins on both days.
• James Chadwick left carnage in his wake to take a National win on the Saturday.  Well done Chad!
• Jumpin' Jordy Hatcher raced well on both days to pull off second in his final on each day.  Koby Joyce battled well reaching the finals on both days taking 3rd place in each.  Elliott Pateman faced some tough races and was very unfortunate not to make the final on the Sunday having done everything right. Jack Smallpiece in a tough group raced particularly well on the Sunday and was placed well in the Semis.  All in all a good performance by the Bournemouth club members keeping our rankings high in lots of different ages groups.

• BOURNEMOUTH NATIONAL ROUNDS 9 & 10 -29TH & 30TH AUGUST 2009 - INFORMATION
• Camping available on playing fields 200yrds from track from 12 midday Thursday 27th until Tues 2nd September (Vacate prompt 12 midday).
• Camping from Friday to Monday or any part of that period £20.00, £5.00 extra to stay Monday night.  Gate to camping field will be locked 11pm each night until 7am for security. Small amount of parking available outside of camping area during these times.  Onsite Rugby Club bar will be open from Midday Saturday until approx 11pm, Midday Sunday until approx 10.30pm and Monday depending on numbers still camping!
• Showers available onsite from 7 til 10 in the morning and 4 til 8 in the evening.
• Hog Roast available next to the bar from Saturday afternoon and possibly Sunday.
• Lots of local takeaways and pub grub within a few minutes of the track, and not forgetting Bournemouth nightlife just 10 minutes from the track.  Usual trackside food available, bouncy castle, henna tattoos, trade stands, air ambulance helicopter flyby (if its not busy!!).  Many really good raffle prizes including a complete bike, frames and other goodies.
• Don't forget its a bank holiday weekend on the coast so coming down Thursday and going home Tuesday could save a lot of traffic headaches.
• See Club Info for directions.

• Last Sun saw some of the Bournemouth riders travel to Gosport for round 7 of the South summer series. Bournemouth made lots of noise off the track and our riders made lots of noise on the track. Jon Moore, Jordan Hatcher, Jack Smallpiece, Elliot Pateman, Harry Fripp, Jacob, Jodie, Liam , John , Mark, Koby and Ryder all rode well scoring lots of good regional points.
• Tomorrow Wed 5th Aug we hope at last the weather will let us hold a club race night!!!! Burgers, tea's and snacks are at the ready so come on down have a go or just watch some of our top rider's own the track. It's also a great opportunity for new riders to try racing for the first time and meet other club members.  Registration 6pm-6-30pm racing at 7pm, members £3 non-members £5. Helmets gloves and long sleeves to be worn please.

• Sorry again for the late notice but it has been decided to cancel tonights Summer Season Club Race due to the weather.  Round 5 still planned for next Wednesday fingers crossed.

• Just to confirm, summer club racing on tomorrow. Registration 6pm, first race 6-45. Usual BBQ for burgers and tea's.

• Just to let you all know the Committee have made a decision to postpone tomorrows race night for one week in the hope that we will have some better weather next wednesday. Some of us will still be at track tommorow if you still fancy a ride. Sorry for late notice but hope to see you all next wednesday.

• Fresh back from Andover who hosted Round 6 of the South Summer Regional series on their newly revamped track. Great reports about the track which suited the riders who travelled up from Bournemouth.  Great to see so many Bournemouth riders doing well, both new and old ie Ryder to Jon Moore!!!!  Jon Moors coaching is obviously paying off with Bournemouth clocking up some real good wins.  All our riders did us proud.
• Check out pics of the day on the Photos link.
• Watch out for news of this Wednesdays Summer Club race we are keeping our eye closely on the weather.

• Weather permitting training is at 6 O' Clock sharp Wednesday 15th followed by gate practice at 7pm.
• Please be patient with the last jump on the first straight hope to have it finished this Saturday, it will be worth the wait.

• Apologies to all those who turned up to the Bournemouth track on Wednesday 1st of July expecting Round 3 of the Club race.  This was an oversight and the dates should have been Round 3 on 8th July.  Registration 6pm as normal with racing commencing at 6.45.  Burgers, teas cold drinks and choccie bars available as usual.
• This is becoming a popular event with the elite battling it out for the 'payback'.
• Look forward to seeing a great turnout.

• It was good to see a good number of Bournemouth riders travel to Milton Keynes for round four of the South summer regional last weekend. Some good rides from some of our newest members. Looks like the training is paying off!! Check out the photo's.
• Don't  rest on your laurels! Training this Wednesday 6pm, open to all. £5 non members £3 members to include gates at 7pm.

• Round 2 of The club summer series took place at the track last night. It was great to see so many new faces having a go at racing. We had support from other clubs incl a good contingent from Gosport. Turned out to be a fine evening with some great racing. Check out the photo section for some action shots of the night. Burgers went down well   and round 3 has all the ingredients for another stomper at Iford.

• Just to remind you all about round two of The Bournemouth Summer series this Wed 10th May. Racing is open to all, £5 non members £3 members. Registration 6pm, racing at 6-45pm. The pay back class shows signs of being something not to miss. Lot's of new riders showing what thay have picked up during the training sessions. Burger's and tea's available.
• Well done to all the Bournemouth riders who travelled to Peterborough for the Nationals at the weekend. Some great racing in poor conditions. Jon Moore kept up his form to keep hold of his No 1 spot. Bernie was hot on his tails, making some big jumps. Jack Smallpiece did well in a tough age group. Nice to see Elliott Pateman back to his old form, making the A final both day's. Jordan Hatcher was unlucky in both his A finals with a puncture and a fall when he was doing well. Chad riding well taking on and getting the better of  Dale Holmes!! Kobi again riding well in the wet.
• Pictures from Peterborough will be posted soon.

• Although it was the South Regional at Dagenham today several Bournemouth riders travelled to Burnham to take part in the South West Regional race in preparation for the next National race to be held there in two weeks time.
• Jon Moore (OSJ), Jack Smallpiece, Jordan (Gordy Jordy) Hatcher, Elliott Pateman and Coby Joyce all represented Bournemouth really well and all made the A final in their group.  See the recent photos posted on our website.
• We hear that the Bournemouth riders who travelled to Dagenham did well and again did it for Bournemouth.
• Don't forget this Wednesday training night at the track, coaching 6pm to 7pm with gates afterwards.  £5 non members and £3 members.

• First club race of the summer season was a great success.  Great to see so many new riders taking part in their first race alongside some of the older guys in the fast and furious (payback) race.  There was over 40 riders which is great for a club race.  Well done to everyone who took part and helped and look forward to seeing you all at the next club race.
• This Wednesday 13th will be back to coaching at 6pm followed by gates at 7pm.

• This Wed 6th May see's the start of The Bournemouth Summer series club races. This is the ideal oppotunity for all the new guy's who have been to the training sessions, to have a go at racing. There are novice races covering all age groups and the chance to watch some of the more experienced riders battling it out.
• Registration is between 6-00pm and 6-30pm, with racing starting at 6-45pm. Non members £5, members £3. Plenty of trophies and medals to race for. The elite pay back class was awsome last year and shows signs of being the same this year.
• Burger's, hotdogs, tea's and coffee's available at good price's.
• If you are short of a helmet or gloves we can help sort you out.

• Don't forget training and general gate practice tomorrow. Times and prices as below.  This will help keep up the great results of some of the Bournemouth riders who travelled to Derby for Rounds 1 & 2 of the National series - Well Done - you did us proud.

• Wednesday 1st April
  5:30 till 6:30 Coaching
  Members £3
  Non Members £5
  cost includes gate practice

  6:30 till 7:30
  General Gate practice
  Members £1
  Non Members £3
  The 5:30 start is due to the time it gets dark and in a few weeks we will switch to a 6:00 start
  Memberships will be available for collection or renewel on the night.
  Everybody welcome!
  

• A good number of Bournemouth riders made the journey to Gosport for the last round of the south winter regional series.  There were some great rides from the Bournemouth brigade and we featured in just about every age group.  As soon as we can verify results we will post them ,but we know some of our riders finished first in the series.   Well done to all the new riders in their first race, again there were some cracking rides 'oops sound like Geoff'.
• Check out our photo gallery for some great shots of the action on the day.

• AGM took place last Friday night.  Some lively positive discussion and a new look to the Committee with some fresh faces but we still kept some not so fresh faces!!! Trophies were handed out to those present for the 2008 Club Summer Series. 
• A chase up for those who have not yet sent in their membership forms, these must be submitted if you wish to race in any Nationals.  For those of you who have sent in your forms and requested a Hoody, Paul Smallpiece will distribute these at the track due to the high cost of postage.
• Rider Profile page is now being updated if you wish to make any changes or to add your profile then please follow the instructions on the rider profile page.

• Some hard work has been put in over the weekend to make improvements to the track, the last straight is looking awsome.  Well done to everybody who helped over the weekend.  If anyone is using the track during the half term please be careful not to undo all the hard work that has been done!!
• A small contingent of Bournemouth riders travelled to Dagenham on Sunday 15th Feb for Rnd 4 of the South Regional winter series.  The few performed well keeping the Bournemouth flag flying.  Take a look at the photos that have been posted on the photo section of the website at last!!!!

• Results for the Club Summer Series. These riders qualified in enough of the races and will receive trophies at the AGM.
• 5-6yrs  1st Jack Bodman. 2nd Cobi Joyce. 3rd Matthew Harman
• 9yrs 1st Rhys Trotter. 2nd Ryan Bodman. 3rd Sam Chapman
• 11yrs 1st Jordan Hatcher
• 13yrs 1st Elliott Pateman
• 14yrs 1st Jack Smallpiece. 2nd Tom Hall. 3rd Rys Jones
• 17yrs 1st Pete Warner
• 15-16yrs girls 1st Shanice Trotter.
• Well done to you all, see you at the AGM to collect your trophies.

• VENUE CHANGE for Round 4 South Regional Winter Series 15.02.09.  Hayes not usable because of flooding.  Race now to be held at Dagenham registration closes at 11am.

• NOTICE OF TRACK CLOSURE SAT 14TH & SUN 15TH FEBRUARY.  This is for track maintenance and it is a safety issue that the track is closed during works.  So a good excuse for you all to head to Hayes for the Winter Regional on Sunday.  If you go to the track on any of these two days then be prepared to work!!

• All memberships due (new and old) for this year , please download from the website under club info section.

• Club AGM will take place on February 20th 2009 at the Rugby Club bar at Iford Club at 7.30pm for prompt 8pm start. Trophies for Bournemouth Club Summer Series to be presented.  All welcome for this meeting whether a member for 20 years or few weeks.  Your imput is valued.  BAR WILL BE OPEN!!! 
• Dates for the Wednesday night Evening Club Summer Series have been posted on the Calendar.  There was some great racing last year and we hope to continue this year with lots of new members taking part. There will be Trophies at the end of the Series you must complete 5 from 6 Races to qualify.
• Structured coaching will be taking place from March onwards.  Full dates and details to follow shortly.

• It was a good turn out at the track for gate practice Sunday. There were also a couple of youngsters down with parents interested in joining the club, good news.
• To all current and new club members, we know our enrolement form has not yet been updated! There is a committee meeting this Thurs when we will set this years fee's, training programme and race dates etc. This info will be available asap after the meeting so that you can all pay your yearly subs !!!

• As a few people have asked we are putting on gate practice tomorrow Sunday 18th Jan from 10am to 12pm, small charge of £2.00 with trackside parking. Hope to see a few people there for a good session.

• Happy 2009 to all our Bournemouth members new and old.
• A small group of Bournemouth riders took a trip to Peckham yesterday to take part in Round 3 of  the South Region Winter series. This was the first ever regional race held at the six lane Peckham track. The day was a great success and Peckham had obviously worked hard to produce a good meeting. Jon Moor kept up his good form and won his final in the 40+, Pete Warner also came 1st  in his final showing the rest his Bournemouth bot as he led the way. Jack Smallpiece had a great final and took revenge on his rival who had pipped him earlier in the moto's. Zak showed that his time down the track is paying off. Jordan Hatcher had a couple of wins in his moto's and a good third in his final. Coby Joyce was against some older guy's in his races but showed some good riding on his shiney new Crupi , i'm surre he will get them back! Rys Trotter came a croper which sadly cost him a place in his final, which is a shame as he has been riding well lately.   All in all Bournemouth made their mark in Peckham and it was good to hear the club riders being mentioned on the mike as they did so well.

• The 1st round of the South Region winter series held at Bournemouth was a great success. Bournemouth riders rode well and lots of our riders finished high in the rankings. The track rode well and was a credit to the hard work put into it. The day ran well with lots of people chipping in to ensure all ran smoothly. It was great to see so many new riders taking part and will only help to make sure Bournemouth has a great 2009.
• Last Sunday saw a group of Bourmemouth riders travel to Bad BMX Dagenham to compete in round 2 of the series. All riders did Bournemouth proud . Coby Joyce had a tough battle coming 1st or 2nd in all his races. Reece Trotter cleaned up with wins in all his motos and final, his sister Shanese claiming 2nd in all of her races. Jordan Hatcher rode well coming in the top 3 in all of his races and a close 2nd to Kye White in one of them. Pete Warner rode brilliantly claiming great wins in his races, he's looking smooth and the training is obviously paying off. Zak Pollard made a big impression taking at least one win. One of the newcomers Daisy had a great day riding well and is taking some hints from her dad, who apparantly knows his way around a BMX track!
• There will be no training this Sunday as it is Gosports open day and we don't want to detract from their great day. There will probably be a few down the track for a bit of unofficial training should anyone wish. We hope to have a training session before Xmas, so watch this space.

• TRAINING OFF FOR TODAY DUE TO BAD WEATHER - Sorry for late notice and hope we have caught anyone who is travelling but we were holding off to see if rain would ease. No such Luck. Will update with future dates asap.

• Details for the Winter Regional Race, Sunday 16th November at Bournemouth Raceway.
• Registration 09.30 til 11.00, racing to commence close to 12.00 as possible.
• £10.00 Expert £5.00 Novice.
• Track will be open prior to racing for practice.
• Plenty of parking including some trackside a small charge as usual.
• Ma's Kitchen open for hot grub and drinks.
• Raffle - great prizes yet again.
• Fine weather ordered!!
• For available club members track preparation day Saturday 15th Nov. 09.00 (warning to anyone thinking of practicing on Saturday it will be limited.  Sorry want the track riding well for Sunday!!

• Following last Sundays successful coaching session by Jon and Louis  there will be another heart pounding, muscle aching, fast living, ever giving, one on Sunday 23rd Nov, 10:00 for 10:30 start, remember press ups if your late!! Same as before £3 members, £5 non members and appropriate protective gear. You've been framed still waiting for the video of young Bodmin going into the water!! On a serious note it was good to see so many youngsters training so hard, it will pay off for 2009 season.
• Also in preperation for the forthcoming big winter regional race at Bournemouth on Sunday 16th Nov there will be a track maintenance day this Sunday 9th Nov, starting 09:00. The more turn up the easier it will be, if you can spare an hour or the day we will be pleased to see you. Even if you turn up with tea and biscuits for the workers!!!

• This Sunday sees the start of our winter club meets (1st Sun of the month) There will be a coaching session at the track with qualified coaches. Please be at the track at 10.00 for a 10.30 start. Expect press ups if your late! Cost is £3 members and £5 non members. Must have at least a helmet.long sleeves and gloves. Get some top training in and get prepared for the first regional winter series race at Bournemouth Sunday 16th Nov !!

• Well the summer series has finished and all the long summer days have come to an end!!! Riders from the club represented us at regional and national level. The club had some fantastic results with riders from different age groups finishing in the NO 1 spot in several events and lots of other riders finishing in the top three regularly. Well done to all the riders who took part and represented the club and who conducted themselves well at all times. Thankyou to all the parents who travelled miles and have supported the club at away events and our local club races. We have seen lots of new faces down the track and hope to see lots of you taking part in future races.
• Yesterday it was decided at a regional meeting to hold a Regional Winter Series, the dates and venues have been put on the calendar. The first round is to be held at The Bournemouth Track on Sunday 16th Nov. This will be a great day with some fantastic racing and a good opportunity for some of you new racers to have a go at the novice level.  Full details to follow soon.
• Because of the nights drawing in ,club sessions will change from Wed nights to the 1st Sunday of the month. We hope to run our own mini club winter race series on the days the weather is on our side.
• We will also shortly annouce a winter training series to be held every other week at the track. Our fully trained coaches will put every one through their paces to improve fitness, stamina and racing skills.

• This wednesday 27th sees the last round of The Bournemouth Summer Club series. This is a great chance for you novice riders to have a go after watching and being inspired  by Shanaze Read in Beijing. The racing is open to all ages and ability, so come and have a go. There has been some great racing during the series. If you don't want to race, come and watch and see what Bournemouth BMX Club is all about. You won't be disappointed.
• Registration is from 6.15-6.45 with racing starting at 7.00 . Race fees £4 non members and £2 members. Helmet,gloves and long sleeves min requirements for racing. Burgers and tea's available from Ma's kitchen.
• This weekend sees a good number of the club riders taking part in The British Championships being held in Peterborough. We wish them all well. DO IT FOR BOURNEMOUTH

• There will be Coaching this Tuesday evening, anyone can come along and join in.  Coaching starts 6.15 prompt.  Helmet, Gloves and long sleeves minimum requirements.  Members £3.00 and non members £5.00. There will also be gate practice as usual on Wednesday evening..  Weather permitting .

• Where do I start about last Sundays Southern regional at our home club. Some members spent many hours preparing the track and facilities for the event, the work paid off and the event ran well , with lots of positive feed back from all over the Southern region. Thanks to all who helped in getting ready for the event.
• As well as some of our well known riders doing it for Bournemouth, Jon Moore, Chad, Paul, Tom, The Trotter's, Jack, Elliott ,Jordan, Ben, Kobi, Nat "Dog", Bernie, Harvey and anyone else who we may have forgotten!
• There was some great rides from some of our newer members in the novice sections. Sam who won every race of the day, showing you all what determination and training can do. The Bodman bros who again raced really well all day. Natalie who despite a big fall in her first ever moto came back and won her final after getting involved in a huge pile up. Jodi a visitor to the track had to be air lifted to hospital as a result of the crash. I am pleased to report that her injuries were not serious and she will be OK. Pete who gave the infamous White boy's something to think about! And our youngest new member who was chased around by her dad, who then lept on his bike and raced himself! Well done to all of you, It's great to see so many new faces on the track. KEEP IT UP FOR BOURNEMOUTH.
• Don't forget that this Wed 6th is round round 5 of The Bournemouth Summer Series. This is open to anyone to come and race. Round 4 was fast and furious, so lets make this round equally as good. Registration 6.15-6.45 with racing at 7.00. As usual burgers,tea's and coffee's available.

• This Sunday Bournemouth is hosting Round 8 of the South Region Summer Series. This is the final round of the series and will attract over 200 riders from the entire Southern region. There is a novice section for all you first time racers to have a go, or just come down and watch some fast and furious racing. Registration for racing is from 0900-1130, with racing on at 1230. Lots to see with refreshments available all day.
• Track will be open from 1200 on Sat for some practice riding , if enough interest some fun races and possible coaching session.
• Its going to be a great weekend so come down to the track, don't miss out.
• Wed 6th Aug will see round 5 of the Bournemouth summer club series. Round 4 was just brill with some great racing. Registration is from 6.15-6.45 with racing at 7.00pm. Refreshments will again be available. We hope to see riders from Andover and Gosport back to give the local riders some stiff competition. This summer series is getting bigger and faster, don't miss it !!!!

• ROUND 4.  Bournemouth Summer Club series.
• Getting better and better, great turn out last Wednesday with riders from Andover and Gosport making the trip to our club.  There was some fantastic racing and in particular some of the older guys giving a great display of racing to the younger crowd.  Food went down really well, sorry we ran out towards the end 'the price of success'.
• Saturday 19th July 08.00 to 12.00 will be a track maintenance session, it would be gratefully appreciated if anyone is able to come down and help for those few hours.  There will obviously be extremely limited if any riding during this time.
• Good luck to all those travelling to Dagenham on Sunday for a Southern Regional.

• Check the link page to 'Event Photography' where you will find some really good photographs of a recent club night.

• Just to let you know 'Coach' is not available for Tuesday night 15th July for training. However don't forget Wednesday 16th July is an 'Open Night' club race.  Registration 6.15 to 6.45.  Racing to start promptly at 7.00pm. 'Old Ma Hatchers' kitchen open for hot dogs, burgers, teas, coffees and soft drinks.
• There was some good racing at the last meeting so lets hope to see a good repeat on Wednesday.

• Unfortunately there will be no training tomorrow, Tuesday 1st July, but  keep an eye on the website and will post the training dates when known.

30th June 2008

• Two club members James Chadwick and Jack Smallpiece made the long trip north to Hartlepool at the weekend.  Chad did exceptionally well coming 1st in the 16-29 Cruiser (must be the new frame!!!) and Jack through to his A final was unfortunate  enough to be involved in a huge crash at the first berm, all riders came toppling down.  Well done to you both.
• A bit of work was carried out at the track last weekend and we hope the first berm is riding better now, although there is still a bit more to do. Thanks to all who came and helped.
• We would like to welcome to Bournemouth Raceway the new club mini tractor, I am sure you will all be seeing a lot more of him in the future
• Nice to see some good numbers at last weeks 'Open Race' night, look forward to seeing as many and more on 16th July!

25th June 2008

• Don't forget Bournemouth track 'Open' race night 25th June 2008.  Registration 6 - 6.45 with racing starting promptly at 7pm.  £4.00 non members and £2.00 members

16th June 2008

• Training tomorrow Wednesday 17th June.  Prompt start at 6.15
• Remember gloves and helmets must be worn and long sleeves.
• Members £3.00
• Non members £5.00
• Look forward to seeing a good crowd

27th may 208

Recent Track work

• Last weekend saw some very hard work by club members and volunteers down at the track.  Despite problems with diggers and dumpers everyone got stuck in with shovels and wheelbarrows and created some finishing touches to some of the jumps and upgraded others. The track is really riding well now and all the sweat and toil paid off. This is all good preparation for a Bournemouth National next year!  Thanks to everyone young and old who came down and worked so hard.

• Don't forget Wednesday 4th June is Round 2 of the Bournemouth Club summer series. Lets see some of you riders who watched Round 1 join in for some racing.

• A good crowd made the trip to Herne Bay for round 3 of the South Regional championships, the riders and followers were greeted By sunny skies, 180 fellow competitors and a brand new 7, YES seven straights track lined the way with some 20 jumps.

• Jordan Hatcher and Elliot Pateman battled well all day in the 10's, in a very talented class with all the opposition being respected national standard riders..both demonstrated some great overtaking manoeuvres in all 4 races.

• Elliot came home in dominant style eventually winning all 4 of his races with his wingman Jordan plucking a fourth after a plucky ride in the final took him from last to 3rd.

• 'Not so fat' Zak made an impressive 2nd race appearance and 'pumped' his way to a seventh in the over 15 novices, plenty of improvements will come when he adds that BMX critical factor "pedalling" !

• Jack Smallpiece , still a little short on stamina and power, smoooooothed his way to a 2nd in the 15's experts.

• The old dodgers showed the way with Bernie Schale and Jon Moore both winning their respective classes..

• Roll on next week and Nationals rounds 4 and 5 at Mansfield

• Some dates for your diary.
• Saturday 24th, Sunday 24th and Monday 26th May are all working days at the track.  This will be getting the track into tip top shape for the rest of the summer.  If you can help for a day or an hour it would be appreciated.  More updates nearer the time.

• Just a quickie to say   Good Luck to all of the Bournemouth members travelling to Herne Bay for the Southern Regional Race this Sunday.

• Don't forget this Wednesday 14th May is the first of the Summer series race nights at Bournemouth Raceway.  Race fees are £4.00 for non members and £2.00 for members.

• Big Bournemouth Race Weekend
• Keep August Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd free in your diary.
• Saturday will be a big open competition with lots of cash and prizes. Great opportunity for some local riders to take part in racing.
• Sunday will be for Round 8 of the Southern Regional Championships.  Full details to follow shortly.

• Summer series race dates
• Bournemouth BMX Club are going to hold a series of evening summer club racing. The dates for these race nights are
• 14th May 2008
• 4th June 2008
• 25thJune 2008
• 16thJuly 2008
• 6th August 2008
• 27th August 2008
• All on a Wednesday night, registration 6 - 6.45pm strict, racing to start at 7pm.
• Five from six races to count. There will be a small charge for racing with a discount for members.  Trophies for winners "you've got to be in it to win it!".

1st May 2008

Coaches Corner

• Well the dust of round 3 of the national series has settled
  After each race we will try and give our (the coaches) take on most of the riders efforts you may not always like it, you may not always agree, but as my ol nanna Moore use to say "deal with it" that and "will you stop eating all the custard creams !"
  
• Coby 'factory' Joyce : A main 6th, couldn't ask for more in only 3rd national ,
  
• Rhys 'legs as fast as his gob' Trotter : A main , first of the season and first of many we hope, well done, work on pumping and first ten metres and you'll be top 4 in no time.
  
• Ben 'power' Draper:A main 5th , very good solid result and where he should be, maybe work on settling down a bit and riding smoothly and defiantly can improve your pumping...the first 15 mins at the track each time NO jumps just Pump.
  
• Elliot 'natural' Pateman : 4th B final, showed real class too get the win in his last moto after a crash in his first to qualify, got a feeling Elliot will be gutted he didn't make the A but no he will dig in and get there at Mansfield, still room for first straight improvement..fancy a few 12 crank sprints once or twice a week??
  
• Jordan 'The Jumper' Hatcher - if grit determination and guts were reward then Jordan will soon be right up there, racing in his first year of nationals, against older guys. Jordan was very unlucky not to qualify, but the training & early morning rides with the 'Old bill' on his tail are definitely paying dividends and IF Jordan keeps these up Iwill eat my gloves if he doesn't make an A or B final this year.
  
• Jack 'skills' Smallpiece - smoothed his way to a fifth in the A main at his first national of the year, knows there is a top 4 breakaway of strong fit riders in this age group, does he have the determination and will to do the work which will lift him up there??, or will he just be another rider who didnt quite fulfil his talent ...only he knows!!??
  
• Tom 'smooth as his Dads Gloss' Hall - unluckiest rider of the day crashes, punctures, pedals and people throwing themselves off in front of him, 7th in B final after trying to park his bike on a fallen rider. Tom almost identically to Jack could make the leap to the top echelons of this class with a little work, but still preferring a good chinwag with his chum to a few full track laps.
  
• Harvey 'as fast as anyone...after the gate' Almack - one his B final in his signature smooth style, but if he would get in the garage with Uncle Chad it would be the A !!
  
• Chad - A main 19+,second, arguably his best national result, and at last showing us what we have know he is capable of , a bit of hard work in his new garage facility is showing, great to see him competing on the 3rd and 4th straights..long may it continue
  
• Shane 'welsh grit' Trotter - 3rd in 30-39 , again I reckon his best national result cant knock that..
  
• For those who love their stats we are sitting 12 out of 50 in the club points, with Decoy and Peckham sitting pretty on the top, both I and Lewis firmly believe in the club we have the talent to match and top these....see you at coaching and training next tuesday ???

28th April 208

• It was good to see a strong contingent representing the club at Cheddar over the weekend, there were we think 13 riders taking part in the National series along with a good group of  supporters. There were some great rides from Bournemouth members, both young and (not so young).  You can find the full results on the British Cycling web site. See link contained in the 20th Jan news below, go into BMX news on the site, look up calendar and results and then click into Cheddar 27th April. You will see how well our riders did.
• The Bournemouth gazebo was very prominent and we hope to make it the club base at all regional and national races in the fuure. Thanks to all who helped pack it away, made life a lot easier. Well done again to all our riders over the weekend and hope to see you all at club practice Wed evening without water pistols!.

• A few of us will be going to the track on Tuesday for a bit of training, come along and join in.  There will also be gate practice as usual on Wednesday 6pm - 7pm.  Weather permitting.

• As british summer time is here club nights are now on Wednesday evenings 6pm weather permitting.  There will be some training dates to be announced shortly.  Don't forget there is a discount for club members on training etc.  So if you have not paid your dues yet then cough up!

• Please take a look at the Calendar as all National and Regional race dates have now been updated for 2008 .

• There will be gate practice at the track on Wednesday 10th April from 6pm.  Look forward to seeing you there.

• Dates have now been confirmed for the work to be carried out on the 1st & 2nd Feb with Sunday 3rd Feb being an all in help day.  So get your wellies out and we will meet you at the track from 09.00 onwards. Obviously the track will be closed for riding this weekend.

• The track at Bournemouth is undergoing some big changes.  Major works are planned for the Friday 1st &  Saturday 2nd February with the help of Earlcote Construction.  This will all be confirmed tomorrow but for time being please put Sunday 3rd February in your diaries as on this day help would be appreciated for  some of the finishing touches to the track.   This is all in preparation for a good year of events and growth for Bournemouth Raceway

• Club training is going really well with our two new club coaches - Lewis Lacey and Jon Moore (OSJ). Next training session at the track is to be held on February 10th at 10.30am (sharp) for registration to enable a 10.45 start.  This is open to club and non club members £3.00 per session.  Remember helmets, gloves, long sleeves are a must.

• Welcome back to the Bournemouth Raceway website.  This is currently being worked on and will be kept more up to date with current features and events as and when they happen.  Please be patient during this process but we hope all aspects will be completed shortly. Any questions concerning the site should be addressed to Tanya at Tanya

• British Cycling Membership - Don't forget to apply for your membership if you are racing Regionals or Nationals this year. Forms are available from British Cycling.

• A reminder to everyone that club membership is now due.  Those that have paid are already wearing the cool new club hoodies!!! Hopefully within the next few days a new membership form will be available to download through this site, until then any queries to Geoff  Routlidge or Paul Smallpiece.

• Dates for your diary - 2nd & 3rd August. Huge weekend at Bournemouth Raceway. A Big Money Open Race in conjuction with southern regional and inter regional racing.   Money races, timed races, team races, subsidised camping and of course a Bar. Full details to follow shortly