New Membership

USA BMX/BMX Canada offers several different membership types to meet the needs of the BMX public. Be sure to check out the NEW RIDER VIDEO at the bottom of this page to see what to expect at your first visit to your BMX track. 

All riders practicing or competing on a sanctioned track must obtain a membership prior to riding on the track. Memberships can be purchased online or at your local track.

There are five (5) types of memberships available to riders: 

Temporary Memberships 

FREE 1-Day Membership - For the new novice rider to have a chance to experience the sport (must be acquired at the track).

• Valid at any sanctioned track.
• For practice and single-points races only

60 Day Membership ($40 USD / $45 CAD) - For the new rider to the sport (must be acquired at the track).

• Valid at any sanctioned track.
• For practice and single-points races only.
  
• No points will be awarded.
• Ability to "upgrade" this to a Full Membership with additional payment of $45 USD ($50 CAD).

Annual Memberships

Balance Bike Membership ($40 USD / $45 CAD) - For the young toddler rider 

• Official membership card.     
• For use with no pedal / balance bikes.
• No points awarded.
• Convertible within a 6 month period to a full membership with a conversion fee. A conversion will keep the same expiration date as the Balance Bike membership.

Full Membership ($80 USD / $85 CAD)

• Official membership card.
• One-year subscription to PULL magazine (1st family membership only).
• Annual tracking of points for all races.
• Temporary number plate and New Rider Manual (can be picked up at local track).
• Family discounts for 2nd and 3rd (or additional) family members.

Gold Membership ($350 USD / $450 CAD) 

• This is an "upgrade" from a Full Membership that is a tremendous value for national riders.
• Official membership card.
• First-class subscription to PULL magazine.
• Annual tracking of points for all races.
• "Gold Card member only" line at all national events.
• One (1) "free" Open class entry at any national at the time of purchase.
• One (1) "free" Open class entry at any national after racing ten 10 nationals in a calendar year.
• One (1) "free" Open entry at any national after racing 20 single point local races in a calendar year.
• SPOT Insurance coverage at all sanctioned events.
• Unlimited timing at all USA BMX national events (transponder not included).
• Free entry to USA BMX National Hall of Fame Museum.

BICYCLE MOTOCROSS

The sport of BMX was created by kids, for kids of all ages. Back in the early 1970's, a group of young riders were pretending to be their favorite motorcycle racing heroes by "racing" around a vacant dirt lot, twisting their imaginary throttle while they pedaled their bicycles. Thus, BMX was born.

That desire and vision has evolved into a full-blown Olympic sport in which riders compete on established tracks, elevating themselves to "hero" status. Races are organized according to age group and skill levels, so everyone get the opportunity to compete on a fair level. BMX offers every rider the ability to participate at his or her own pace...NO ONE SITS ON THE BENCH! There are no coaches deciding who gets to play, everyone gets into the action.

LOW COST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

For many families, BMX racing is a weekly ritual. You can choose to come whenever you like, as often as you like, to races, practices & clinics. Everyone is welcome to come out and cheer on the racers, and spectators are usually free! BMX is an affordable, family-oriented sport. It is quite common to see mom, dad, brother and sister ALL racing within their respective classes.

WHO WILL I RACE?

One fundamental aspect of BMX racing is that participants will compete with others their same age and skill level. Unlike other sports, BMX offers three proficiences per age: Novice, Intermediate and Expert. New riders are classified as Novice and, as their ability increases, they will move through the skill levels.