The NBL will be holding its 2010 Competition Congress at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on February 19-21 (888.222.8512 or 610.866.5800). Competition Congress is the perfect opportunity for track directors and volunteers to gather and share their ideas with each other and the NBL staff and Board of Directors. The NBL offers seminars for everything from American Heart Association Training to Marketing & Promotions in an effort to give all the tools for running a successful local program to our track volunteers.

UPDATE: Deadline for hotel reservations at the Best Western has been extended to February 9th!

For more information on this year’s Competition Congress, please view the PDF links below.

2010 Competition Congress Ad

2010 Competition Congress Registration Form

2010 Competition Congress Agenda

What is Competition Congress?

Competition Congress is where volunteers from the local tracks go to learn more about the National Bicycle League. You learn how to run NBL races big and small, as well as learn all the ins and outs of this great sport of bicycle motocross racing. It is a place to go and meet other volunteers from tracks that you have not visited. Also at Congress, one vote from each track will choose five people to become members of the National NBL Board of Directors.

There are classes for being a corner marshall, a starter, stager and referee as well as how to run the computer and scoring. You will also find out the latest technology on how to maintain and keep your track in good condition without as much physical work. There is also time set aside to ask questions of the current board. One thing that makes the NBL unique compared to other sanctions is the volunteer has a say in what happens with its organization.

Who can attend?

If you are already a volunteer or just thinking about getting involved you will want to attend this very important event.

What do you get out of it?

Everyone always leaves with something new they have learned. It may be ideas on how to run a BMX program, how to better take care of your track and/or a better understanding of the NBL organization. You will be renewed with ideas on what you can do to make your local program better and fun for all.

Area Attractions:

The Lehigh Valley area offers a variety of sightseeing opportunities. Add an extra day or two into your schedule when traveling to Competition Congress to visit some of the area attractions. The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel is extending our conference price of $69/night for three days prior to and after our event. The Sands Casino just opened this May and is within 10 miles of the Congress hotel. Historic Bethlehem offers several quaint shops, the Bethlehem Haunted Hotel, Moravian historical tour, Burnside Plantation, Martin Guitars, Crayola factory, and within 30 minutes you can also go snow skiing. New York City is only 80 miles away too! The area also features a variety of restaurants and eateries offering a range of choices from fast food to fine dining.