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USA BMX and Camp Woodward Expand Partnership
USA BMX and Woodward, an action sports and lifestyle camp, today announces their expanded 2020 partnership designed to benefit BMX racers of all ages. Featured in the collaboration will be a dedicated BMX Racing program with 12 sessions from June to August 2020 at the Woodward Pennsylvania location, and a Gold Cup Qualifier in May of 2020.
The Woodward BMX Racing Program will offer professional BMX coaches and VIPs to teach campers everything from bike and gear set-up, to gate starts, sprints, turns, and jumps. BMX Racing campers will also have access to ride on Woodward’s dirt jumps, foam box jumps, and resi-landing jumps.
USA BMX Pro Athletes scheduled for the 2020 Camp Season include:
- Week 1 (June 7-13): Nic Long and Rachel Jones
- Week 2 (June 14-20): Justin Posey
- Week 3 (June 21-27): Alec Bob
In addition, Woodward PA will continue to play host to local racing throughout the spring and summer and will host a Gold Cup Qualifier this year on May 22-24.
- May 22, Friday Race For Life single point event
- May 23, Saturday State Championship Race
- May 24, Sunday Gold Cup Qualifier
This expanded racing program at Woodward builds upon their rich racing history dating back to the 1980’s and 1990’s when Woodward featured a BMX track.
"USA BMX is excited to have Woodward as our Official Camp Partner,” said USA BMX CEO, BA Anderson. “The expansion of the BMX racing program at Woodward in 2020 offers our members the chance to ride and train at a historic BMX venue. Woodward played an important role in the growth of BMX during its infancy, and we know their renewed commitment to BMX racing will serve to grow our sport for many years to come."
About Woodward
Woodward is a global experiential action sports company on a mission to inspire the next generation of action sports and athletes. For nearly 50 years, Woodward’s been a positive force for youth sports and a leader in popularizing and sustaining the action sports category. Woodward is THE place to stoke passions, empower personal growth and elevate core skills across a range of sports such as skateboarding, BMX, MTB, scooter, snowboarding, free skiing, parkour, gymnastics, cheer, dance, digital media and more. Experience Woodward’s innovative environments and intuitive programming at one of its 12 destinations across North America and Mexico including Woodward Action Sports Camps, Woodward Action Sports Hubs, Woodward Mountain Parks, Woodward Action Sports Parks or Woodward WreckTangles. Learn more about Woodward’s one-of-a kind facilities, programming and culture at www.worldofwoodward.com. Woodward is part of the POWDR portfolio.
For more information on Woodward, please visit www.woodwardpa.com.