NBL_MoveUpList_November_2011.pdf

Please download the order form.  Complete it and submit it by Oct 24, 2011 to connie@usabmx.com or fax to 614-750-1212.

October 14-16, 2011

Sarasota, Florida

A weekend of fun in the sun and surf for the whole family!

One of the most prestigious and exiting events in all of BMX is the annual State vs. State NBL President’s Cup, and one of the most frequently asked questions is, “When and where will the President’s Cup be?”. As the face of BMX racing in North America evolves and the NBL and ABA National Series are molded into one mega series u
nder USA BMX, great events like the Presidents Cup are taking on a whole new meaning. We are pleased to announce that the 2011 USA BMX President’s Cup will be hosted on Friday, November 25, 2011 in conjunction with the 2011 ABA Grand Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

When deciding the location for this amazing event major considerations were taken into account. Paramount among them were pairing the State vs. State ABA event with the NBL State vs. State event and finding a central location to ensure participation from the entire USA BMX membership which is now evenly geographically distributed across the U.S. The ABA Grand Nationals (and future USA BMX Grands) are hosted annually, Thanksgiving weekend and features one of the most dynamic arenas at a quarter of a mile long and a BMX track that is constructed with more dirt than any other track in the World. The ABA Grands are very similar to the NBL Grands as the race takes place on both a Saturday and Sunday, preceded by a special race hosted on Friday. This ABA Friday race—The Race of Champions—is for riders who have qualified to participate by finishing in the top 10 in the ABA State Series based on age and class (i.e. top ten 10 year old expert). Last year’s Race of Champions featured participants from 45 states and the merging of the two events under USA BMX will realize participation from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and at least 2 Canadian provinces. NBL riders will qualify as they have in the past by finishing in the top 15 in their NBL State Series based on age and class.

The great tradition of the President’s Cup will continue and feature a Parade of States, with all riders from each state completing a track walk adorning their State’s flag and name, State vs. State team competition where riders from each state will challenge each other on a State Team Sheet. The bleachers will be divided by state as the state teams group together to cheer on the fellow statesmen and strategize on how to win the Cup. Additionally a very special cup will be awarded to the wining state with an additional banner acknowledging the winner of every President’s Cup since the beginning of the event in 1985. The award of the day will be fabulous cups. In addition, the champions in every class will be awarded no. 1 plates and vehicle stickers.

Anyone who attends this year’s President’s Cup/Race of Champions is sure to be impressed. Tulsa is an outstanding host city that is ideally and centrally located to the USA BMX track base and offers amazingly low hotel rates (some as low as $69 per night). The Tulsa Expo Square is the perfect indoor BMX venue, all under one expansive roof, featuring a track is legendary year after year. Additionally, the vendor and team areas will be the largest you have ever experienced. Please don’t miss this historic event!

To pre-register for this event or for hotel information please click here.

Strider World Cup USA Championship

Saturday, September 3rd

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville, KY

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It is with a very sad heart that I share the news with you that the NBL will be closing its
doors after 30 plus wonderful years of BMX racing.

ABA and the NBL Board worked diligently towards a successful outcome within the
bounds of the Asset Purchase Agreement that was entered into between the parties on
June 17, 2011. While the intention of NBL was to use the proceeds from the agreement to
pay the tracks, teams and riders as stated in the agreement, this was not possible, as such
a distribution would have prejudiced all of NBL’s other creditors. Due to the enormous
amount of NBL debt, there was simply not enough money to pay off all of its creditors in
full.

Therefore, we have requested that the Court judicially dissolve the company, and appoint
a receiver pursuant to Section 1702.52 of the Ohio Revised Code, so as to wind down our
business affairs and provide an equitable distribution to all NBL creditors. Our request to
place NBL into state receivership was granted, and a receiver was appointed pursuant to
a court order signed by the judge on August 11, 2011. Those members that are currently
owed money by NBL will be contacted shortly by the court appointed receiver in regard
to payment on a pro rata basis.

USA BMX very kindly took it upon itself to initiate some respite for our riders through
the voucher program, and of course, extending your membership through December
31st 2011. The team has been very visible and proactive at all our remaining nationals,
ensuring that the riders finish out the season and earn their plates. They have put all
their resources together to make sure that NBL members feel welcome under USA BMX.
Track operators are enjoying the support system already in place to further grow their
local programs. The USA BMX team, in supporting the NBL programs, have taken their
passion and commitment to the sport of BMX in USA to a whole new level.

The NBL board regrets and sincerely apologizes for the company’s inability to pay all of
its riders, teams and tracks in full. It should be noted that USA BMX in no way assumed
the liabilities of NBL to its riders, teams, or tracks. Please rest assured that the Bob
Warnicke Scholarship program is still available and will continue to be there for our
BMX riders to enjoy.

In closing, the BMX industry in USA has an opportunity to grow and flourish under
USA BMX. The 2012 Olympics will be here soon, let us stand together and show the
world what truly makes America great.

Yours in riding,

Shayne Robinson

Chairperson of National Bicycle League, Inc.

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Friday All Challenge Championship
UCI Class 5 Day one
Classes: (UCI Jr. Men, Jr. Women, Elite Men, Elite Women)

Saturday NBL Grands Day 1
UCI Class 5 Day two
Classes: (UCI Jr. Men, Jr. Women, Elite Men, Elite Women)

Sunday NBL Grands Day 2
NBL Elite Classic classes

2011 Grands Pro/Elite Run Order
THURSDAY PRACTICE
Elite Men & Women,
Masters practice begins
7:20 to Dusk

Friday All-Challenge
Elite Men & Women,
Masters practice begins 4:10 to 5:00pm
Race Begins 5:30 pm

1st Round of Motos
Pro’s 1st Round
(UCI) – 1st

Pro’s 2nd Round (UCI) – after Challengers during 1st Round of Amateur motos

2nd Round of Motos
Pro’s 3rd Round (UCI)-1st

Pro Quarters
(UCI) – after Challengers

Semis
Pro Semi (UCI) – 1st

Mains
Pro Main (UCI) – 1st

Saturday Grands
Race Begins 8:30 am

Pros 1st Round (UCI)
1st Round of Motos

Pros 2nd Round (UCI)
After Challengers during 1st Round of Amateur motos

Pro’s 3rd Round (UCI)
2nd Round of Motos

Pro Quarters (UCI)
After Challengers during 2nd Round of Amateur motos

Pro Semis (UCI)
After Male Cruisers during 2nd Round of Amateur Motos

Pro Main (UCI)
After the Opens during the 2nd Round of Amateur Motos

Sunday Grands
Race Begins 8:00 am

Pro’s 1st Round (Elite Classic)
3rd Round of Motos

Pro’s 2nd Round (Elite Classic)
After Challengers during 3rd Round of Amateur motos

Pro’s 3rd Round (Elite Classic)
After the Opens during 3rd Round of Amateur motos

Eights (Amateurs)

Quarters (Amateurs)

Pro Quarters – 1st

Semi’s (Amateurs)

Pro Semi – 1st

Mains (Amateurs)

Pro Main – 1st

As a reminder, there have been several changes to the National Championship Series qualifications for the 2011
season. We have highlighted the qualifications below so that you can verify that you are qualified for a National
number and understand how your score is being calculated.

The National series runs from October 1, 2010 thru the Grands. Bonus participation and perfect points, along
with local races Challenger riders need to qualify will be calculated October 1, 2010 through August 14, 2011.

The Grands is open to all riders. If you are not qualified you can race the Grands for award of the day.

Rookies: Rookies will only be eligible for award of the day. Rookies will not be ranked Nationally and will not
be awarded plates. Rookies’ standings have been listed online so that riders can compare their ranking to other
rookie competitors.

Challenger’s Qualifications: Each rider must have 6 National series races to qualify, only 2 of these races
can be Challenge/Regional event races, plus the Grands. NEW: In addition each rider must have competed in 3 local races from October 1, 2010 through August 14, 2011. Local races can be of any point value, i.e.  state races, National and Challenge/Regional pre-races, local single, double, triple or quad races, or a Bob Warnicke race.

Challenger’s Score: Riders will be pointed based upon the best 6 total National scores, 2 of which may be
Challenge/Regional scores, plus bonus perfect and participation points. Points from local races will not count.

Experts & Cruisers Qualifications: Each rider must have 6 National series races to qualify, only 2 of these
races can be Challenge/Regional event races, plus the Grands.

Experts & Cruisers Score: Riders will be pointed based upon the best 6 National series scores, 1 of which may
be a Challenge/Regional score, plus bonus perfect and participation points.

Bonus Perfect Points: Perfect points are awarded for finishing first in all motos and the main. The qualifying
rounds (if any) are not considered. Riders earn 5 perfect points per each Challenge/Regional “perfect” race and
10 points for each National “perfect” race. No perfects are awarded for local racing. Perfect points are capped at
6 races. Bonus perfect points will be calculated from October 1, 2010 through August 14, 2011.

Bonus Participation Points: Participation points are earned for Local, Challenge/Regional and Champion/
National racing. Local races earn 1 participation point per race and are capped at 5 races (5 points maximum).
Challenge/Regional races earn 2 points per race and are capped at 5 races (10 points maximum). Champion/
National races earn 3 points per race and are capped at 5 races (15 points maximum). A rider can earn up to a
maximum of 30 participation points. Bonus perfect and participation points are added to the rider’s competition
points to yield the rider’s total points in the National standings. Bonus participation points will be calculated
from October 1, 2010 through August 14, 2011.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to all riders who finish 1-8 in the Mains at the Grands. Only the top 25 riders in the
Challenge, Expert and Cruiser classes will be plated and permitted to use their earned number. All #1 plate
winners will receive an additional award.

Local Tracks: All local races that have been ran October 1, 2010 through August 14, 2011 must be submitted to
USA BMX postmarked by August 16, 2011 to assure that the riders get all of their qualifications met and bonus
points going into the Grands.