Strider Cup « USA BMX

Strider Cup

NBL sanctioned competition events

RULES AND REQUIREMENT

Rider must have NBL membership. Cost is $25 for one year, first National will be free. (This is for riders who do not already have a NBL BMX membership).
Rider must be registered in order to get on track – Entry fee at all Nationals is $20.
Rider must be able to ride track unassisted.
Rider must complete course unassisted for a scoring position.
Exception: rider may be assisted on start hill (Strider start hill).
4 classes by age (2, 3, 4, 5): birthyear will determine age for competitors Any individual who is currently or has previously competed in BMX racing is ineligible for the Strider Bike Class or World Cup Series.
Heats will run one age class at a time. 2 riders to make a class. 2 heats plus main event. Local NBL BMX transfer rules apply.
Mains will run one age class at a time. Riders whenever combined in age will be pointed separately in the motos and the main event.
National schedule of Strider competition: 1^st moto will be at end of 1^st round of BMX competition, 2^nd moto at end of 2^nd round and main event will be at end of the Pros 3^rd round of motos. Podium ceremonies will be held immediately after the Elite ceremonies. Practice will be 10:45 to 10:55 am. BMX race starts at 11:00 am

EQUIPMENT FOR COMPETITION

Manufactured No Pedal Two Wheel Bicycle. No converted pedal bikes. 12” max tire diameter.
Properly fitted helmet which meets the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (US CPSC) helmet safety standards.
Long Pants (BMX manufactured Race Pants recommended)
Long Sleeve Shirt (BMX Manufactured Race Jersey recommended)
Elbow Pads and knee pads recommended
Gloves recommended
Number Plate with 3” numbers

RACE COURSE FOR COMPETITION

Use Strider Track purpose-built solely for 12” balance bikes. Recommend at least one berm and 6+ jumps/rollers. Race course should be 100ft -200ft. in length. 10-12 ft wide
Can use small pump track – (100 – 200 ft long and 10-12 ft wide)
Use section of main BMX track. Start on one of the table tops or obstacles and ride a smaller rhythm section to a finish line. Try to incorporate at least 1 berm and several of the smaller rollers of a rhythm section. Race course should be 100ft – 200ft total length. The Strider Bike Track will have clearly marked Start and Finish Lines.”

NBL NATIONAL RACE SERIES

Rider must participate at 3 Nationals plus Final (15 double Nationals)
Entry fee paid at each National Event. Participation prizes presented to each rider. Top three (podium) winners in Main event will receive a trophy. Remaining riders in the main event will receive medallion.
NBL will record results and rank top three riders from each age group at the NBL Final Event
Any Rider who participates in any of the National Series events will be qualified for the Strider World Cup Championship Event.
Points used for scoring the riders

Motos Main

1^st – 1 point 1^st – 8 points 5^th – 4 points

2^nd – 1 point 2^nd – 7 points 6^th - 3 points

3^rd – 1 point 3^rd – 6 points 7^th - 2 points

4^th – 1 point 4^th – 5 points 8^th – points

5-8 – 1 point

Ages with Birth Year For 2011 races

Child born in 2009 – 2 yr old class

2008 – 3 yr old class

2007 – 4 yr old class

2006 – 5 yr old class

NBL STRIDER CUP EVENTS