Northern Virginia (NOVA) BMX News
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Track is closed until March 2021
Today (Saturday, November 28) was our last event for the 2020 season. While no one wants to pause our track time, it is time to close for the winter. We are so grateful for the season we had; we sure did make lemonade out of some lemons. We started the season with BIG plans for an EVEN BIGGER year. We blasted off with opening day in March with 250 racers. And then it all stopped. But even with all that, and a slow reopening - we still ended up pulling off 11 races with an average rider c...
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2020 Season - UPDATED COVID Rules and Guidelines - PLEASE READ
As a result of Governor Northam's latest executive orders, we must reduce the crowd size at our facility to 25 or less participants and spectators per event. Accordingly, we unfortunately must end the racing part of our 2020 season. However, we will be able to continue small group gate practice through through the last Saturday of November. We have processed refunds for all unused race entry and gate practice fees. Gate practices will now be held in 45-minute ...
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Additional Rider Skill Clinics: Sun, Nov 8
In addition to Coach Lisa Webb's BMX FUNdamentals skills clinics (geared toward novice riders), on Saturday, November 7, we have added another set of clinics the following day to address the needs of more advanced riders as well. T-Bone BMX Pro Coaching is headed back to NOVA BMX Sunday, November 8! Whether you're trying to fine-tune your skills or getting ready for Grands, take advantage of any OR all of these three sessions. 9 AM - 12 PM 1 - 4 PM 5 - 8 PM Thes...
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Novice Skill Clinics: November 7 (1:30-3:30 PM)
Join Coach Lisa Webb for a BMX FUNdamentals clinic! This is designed for novice skill level riders and will focus on gates, pumping and other on-track skills. Saturday, November 7, immediately following gate practice: 1:30 - 3:30 PM $20/rider, with a maximum of 30 riders able to participate. Register here: https://novabmx.square.site/product/bmx-fundamentals-skill-clinic-sat-nov-7-1-30-3-30-pm-/21 RULES & REGULATIONS All riders must pre-regi...
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CLOSED: Mon, Oct 19 and Wed, Oct 21; Racing Friday night 10/23
Due to some track surface repairs underway, we have to modify our schedule for this week. Monday (10/19) gate practice is CANCELED. Wednesday's local single is being MOVED TO FRIDAY (10/23). Friday night under the lights! We go back to normal on Saturday! Registration for Friday's race closes WEDNESDAY 10/21 at 6:30 PM. No exceptions folks! Sign-ups are now open now at https://novabmx.square.site/ *If you already registered for the 10/19 or 10/21 events, please check y...
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Rider Clinics: October 12 and 13 - All ages and all skill levels
T-Bone BMX Pro Coaching is headed to NOVA BMX Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13! With school closed for the holiday, take advantage of the early afternoon Monday clinic. This is open to all ages and proficiencies. There is a 30 rider max, so be sure to reserve your spot today! $30 per rider, per session, but multi-rider and multi-clinic discounts are available during online registration. Clinic 1 - Monday, October 12: 1 - 4 PM Clinic 2 - Monday, October 12: 5 - 8 PM Clini...
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2020 VA State Championship Weekend - Oct 10-11, 2020
As annouced by USA BMX, there has been a change in the state of Virginia in regards to the State Championship Series for 2020. Several of the tracks are prohibited from running a state race this year. Therefore, the minimum eligibility requirements for the predetermined number of SCR races will change to one (1) state race for qualification within the Virginia State Championship Series. As always, if you race in more than one SCR, your best score plus the final will be used. The Virginia t...
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Back to Racing - Wednesday nights, starting August 26
We have some exciting news! We have received clearance to resume local single racing! It will be happening on Wednesdays, starting August 26! It's just Wednesday racing at this point -- no Saturdays or other weekend day, but it's a start and we'll take it! With the new lights, we won't have the concerns about daylight end. However, all sign-ups must be in advance; there will be no in-person registration. Registration will close 24-hours...
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2020 Season - COVID Rules and Guidelines - PLEASE READ
NOVA BMX is now open after the COVID-related shutdowns, though as always weather dependent. There are a number of rules and restrictions that will be in place until further notice. Please read the rules below carefully. We will be monitored for compliance with posted guidelines, so please, let's each do our part to make sure we stay open and can move forward at some point to local racing! As noted in the detailed rules and guidelines below, you do need to sign up in advance for al...
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Re-Opening Day - Saturday, August 1
Big news! We finally got the clearance that we can resume riding activities at the track -- starting this Saturday, August 1! This weekend is free, but you do need to sign up in advance and be a current USABMX member. If your / your rider's membership expired during the shutdown, please renew at usabmx.com prior to Saturday. Also, please do not come to the track if you did not sign up: we are under tight crowd restrictions and cannot let anyone in if they are not sign...
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