Club race top

Hi guys,

One outcome from the AGM today was that it would be looked into getting a club race shirt. This design is ready to go once club sponsors are added. If you have any feedback please forward it to the committee.

Get with the times

For those of you with mobile access, check out the new mobile format from your smart phone. Hopefully we will have some news to fill it up soon.

Final Standings

The final Standings for the Bikestyle sponsored Winter Formula Series 2010/2011 are:

Formula 1

1 Colin Clague 268
2 Lennie Warner 204
3 Paul Crook 173
4 Ste Dillon 144
5 Juan Watney 126
6 Andrew Dowson 115
7 Chris Clague 58
7 Jake Clague 58
9 Richard Drapper 51

Formula 2

1 Lewis Parker 239
2 Emily Bridson 190
3 Arran Lund 139
4 Liam Crook 132
5 James Harrison 131
6 Holly Black 105
6 Matthew Flint 105
8 Matthew Drapper 55
9 Victoria Kinrade 53

Formula 3

1 Matt Black 169
2 Oli Harrison 160
3 Dillon Dowson 146
4 Ciaran Warner 129
5 Ted Davis 87
6 Christopher Nobbs 84
7 Jake Wilson 77
8 Alastair Flint 64
9 Aaron Kynaston 57
10 Harvey Humphries 29
11 Warren Tasker 15

Formula 4

1 Zack Dowson 121
2 Chloe Dillon 118
3 Mairi Harrison 98
4 Corey Peters 86
5 Marek O'Neill 34
6 Callum Crellin 32
7 Dominic Dunwell 24
8 Chloe Crellin 23
8 James Collister 23
10 Mia Dunwell 19

Well done to all who took part, newcomers as well as regulars.

Report to follow.

Formula Standings so far

Hi all, the current series standings are as follows. All riders move into the Formula's below for the last round of racing as well as for the final series standings.

Formula 1

1 Colin Clague 200
2 Lennie Warner 152
3 Juan Watney 126
4 Paul Crook 110
5 Ste Dillon 94
6 Chris Clague 58
7 Andrew Dowson 58
8 Jake Clague 58
9 Richard Drapper 51

Formula 2

1 Lewis Parker 180
2 Emily Bridson 147
3 Arran Lund 139
4 Holly Black 105
5 Matthew Flint 105
6 Liam Crook 87
7 Matthew Drapper 55

Forumla 3

1 Matt Black 119
2 Oli Harrison 113
3 Dillon Dowson 107
4 Ciaran Warner 97
5 Christopher Nobbs 84
6 James Harrison 81
7 Jake Wilson 77
8 Alastair Flint 64
9 Aaron Kynaston 57
10 Ted Davis 45
11 Harvey Humphries 29
12 Warren Tasker 29

Formula 4

1 Chloe Dillon 84
2 Zack Dowson 84
3 Mairi Harrison 55
4 Corey Peters 54
5 Marek O'Neill 34
6 Callum Crellin 32
7 Chloe Crellin 23
8 James Collister 23

At round 4 Formula 2 was the prize class, there was some top racing with Lewis Parker taking te win and a £20 Bikestyle voucher, Matthew Drapper took second with Holly Black 3rd. Well done to all and good luck for the last round of winter series racing.

Dates, 2011

Ramsey BMX are pleased to announce the dates of their Summer Racing Series 2011, the Manx Championships and the 2011 prize presentation.

The Summer Series will be spread out from April through to August with racing on both Saturdays and Sundays, with some double header weekends. Venues are yet to be confirmed however the dates are as follows:

Sunday 3rd April
Sunday 10th April
Saturday 23rd Aprl
Sunday 24th April
Sunday 8th May
Sunday 15th May
Saturday 28th May
Sunday 12th June
Sunday 19th June
Sunday 10th July
Saturday 23rd July - edit
Sunday 31st July
Saturday 6th August
Saturday 20th August
Sunday 21st August
Saturday 27th August

The 2011 Manx BMX Championships will be held on:

SUNDAY 18th SEPTMBER

And finaly the 2011 prize presentation will be held at the Villa Marina on:

Saturday 5th of November

Series Standings after Round 3

Formula 1

1 Colin Clague 133
2 Juan Watney 126
3 Lennie Warner 99
4 Andrew Dowson 58
5 Jake Clague 58
6 Paul Crook 52
7 Ste Dillon 49
8 Chris Clague 0

Formula 2

1 Lewis Parker 120
2 Arran Lund 99
3 Holly Black 55
4 Matthew Flint 55
5 James Harrison 50
6 Christopher Nobbs 48
7 Liam Crook 44

Formula 3

1 Emily Bridson 95
2 Oli Harrison 80
3 Matt Black 75
4 Ciaran Warner 73
5 Mari Harrison 37
6 Jake Wilson 36
7 Alastair Flint 32
8 Warren Tasker 15
9 Ted Davis 4

Formula 4

1 Zack Dowson 63
2 Dillon Dowson 63
3 Chloe Dillon 53
4 Marek O'Neill 34
5 Corey Peters 30
6 James Collister 23
7 Aaron Kynaston 18

Results

Hey all, rather than posting on Facebook in photo format, Formula standings are up here :-

Formula 1

Colin Clague 66
Juan Watney 62
Jake Clague 58
Paul Crook 52
Ste Dillon 49
Lennie Warner 46
Chris Clague 0

Formula 2

Lewis Parker 60
Matthew Flint 55
Emily Brideson 50
Arran Lund 49
Liam Crook 44

Formula 3

Oli Harrison 44
Matt Black 39
Dillon Dowson 39
Alastair Flint 32
Warren Tasker 15

Formula 4

Ciaran Warner 29
Zack Dowson 29
Chloe Dillon 28
Aaron Kynaston 18
Marek O'Neill 15

Dont forget, the next race is on the 30th with a demo and give aways from outdoors ramsey happening at the hall behind the bus station afterwards.

The Formula

The formula system of racing is aimed at mixing riders from different age groups dependant on results through the season to make closer and more competitive racing. There will be 4 categories (formulas 1, 2, 3 and 4). At the start of the season riders will be split, 15 years + (Formula 1) and the remainder equally into 3 more formulas dependant on rider entry numbers.

Points will be awarded for both moto positions and finals, with the top qualifying riders from moto’s getting the 1st pick in the main event. After racing the top 2 riders in formulas 3 and 4 will move up into the next formula and the bottom 2 riders in formulas 2 and 3 will move down to the lower category for the next event. If their are 4 riders in a class then 2 riders only will be subject to moving formula, the top and bottom rider only where applicable.

After the last event the riders will not move formulas and will remain in that category for final series rankings. Riders who join the series midway will be put into the formula that they would have ridden in based on age if joining at the start.

Dates

19th December
9th January
30th January
27th February
6th March

Series Points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Moto 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
F1 final 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30
F2 final 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
F3 final 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14
F4 final 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

SUMMER COACHING SCHEMES

Ramsey BMX is happy to announce the track will be closed from 1000 - 1400hrs on the 12th, 13th, 23d and 24th of August. Happy the tracks closed? Yes.
We have joined together with the Sport Development Unit and will be offering 4 introdoction to BMX racing days for 8 - 11 and 12 - 15 year olds.

There are still places available, contact MSR on 688558 for more details.

Coaching

Its now May, the first round of the club series has been and gone , the first national has happened with Colin making the main event and other great rides from the youth. This weekend saw the Sleepwell Hotels sponsored Youth Tour happen around the island so we thought we'd give racing a miss, instead Brian Barton, who works for British Cycling and has BMX in his blood came over to do a couple of coaching sessions.

Focusing on basic bike handling skills and giving the kids homework they can practice anywhere even when they can't make the track. The only big crash of the weekend was Juan "last time I get talked into demonstrating" Watney, cheers Brian. For more pics check out facebook.

The next round of racing is at Ramsey next Sunday, with signing on at 1030 and racing from 1130.

See you all then

Its that time of year again

Okay riders, random start, riders ready, watch the gate...

There will be a 'come and try it' style open day at Ramsey track tomorrow (Sunday 11th April from around 11.30/12.00) - tell your friends!

The gate will be running and the sun will be shining (in intervals) - see, so come and get some practice in and throw down some style.The Lions Club will also be officially handing over the club hut at around 2.00pm. Hope to see as many club members and new faces as possible.

The official first race of the season is Sunday the 18th April!!!

Thanks DREAMCATCHER

On Saturday we took delivery of some new equipment for the club, courtesy of the Manx Radio Dream Catcher Appeal.The application was made to the charity to increase participation at the club, to give new riders a chance of having a go on a race bike and to give current riders the option to try out a size up before buying. We were given a DK expert race bike, as well as 2 intense junior bikes and an intense mini xl.We also collected 6 full face helmets and 6 pairs of gloves to make sure riders coming along to try out the sport are well protected.For more pictures check out our facebook page.

The seasons getting started

All the pro's are heading to Madrid this weekend, where will you be?

Ramsey Isle of Man BMX Club AGM

RAMSEY ISLE OF MAN BMX CLUB AGM 26/2/10

HELD AT
NSC SPORTS INSTITUTE DOUGLAS ISLE OF MAN

Present: Mickey Cain (Chairman)
Sue Gibson (Secretary)
Juan Watney (Official Coach/Development)
Andrew Dowson (Sponsor)
Paul Crook (Chief Groundsman)
Neil Gibson (Assisstant Groundsman)
Dawn McCann (First Aid)

Apologies: Gary Mazzone (Club President), Dave Black, Rob Kinrade, Jayne Simpson, Rosie Hawes, Ian Clague, Marianne Clague, Brian Murray, David Kissack

Meeting Open 19:10

Introduction From Our Chairman – Mickey Cain

This is the first AGM in 5 years and now that we have a formal Committee we will be holding committee meetings monthly as well as Annual General Meetings.

Introduction To BMX Isle of Man Committee Members

Committee members present were introduced and their roles highlighted. All members that were not present were also mentioned and their roles explained. There will be a list drawn up with contact numbers which will then be laminated and displayed on ‘The Hut’ at Ramsey Track.

Registration Forms/Fees

New style registration forms will be available to download via the webpage and at the start of the racing season.

It was agreed that the annual membership fee would be set at £10, and £50 for 13 races (or £5 per individual race).

Proposed Race Dates

A 13 race series has been provisionally drawn up (with racing on a Sunday). Sign on from 10.30am (duration of 45mins) racing to start prompt at 11.15am.

It was discussed that ALL parents would be encouraged to help out with pre-race track maintenance.

*(Please note that if any off island races clash with Ramsey Isle of Man Bmx Club dates then we could arrange to race on a Saturday instead).

British Cycling software has now been purchased and Juan Watney is to set up our scoring system. The scoring system will be clearly displayed at ‘The Hut’ to avoid any confusion.

Off Island Racing

The dates and venues for all of the Regional and National events are now confirmed. We discussed organising a day trip (open to all members) – Preston on 30th May 2010 was mentioned as an option.

Club Coaching

Juan Watney and Dave Black to organise a coaching session during the school holidays. To possibly include the British Cycling coach who will be on Island for the Manx Youth Tour.

Bike Maintenance Session

Dave Black and Dibble to organise a Bike Maintenance Workshop – to teach club members basic maintenance/puncture repairs etc.

Douglas Track

There are ongoing problems with costing/weather/digger driver’s etc. The track layout is in place – however, it would appear that the late Spring target completion date will not be met.

Future Fund Raising Events

Open to Committee members to come up with some new and interesting suggestions how the club can raise some funds. Dawn McCann suggested a ‘pig racing’ night (!?) so watch this space!!

Sponsorship

We have 3 new sponsors this season: Expol, SVA and Manx Telecom. The club kit will be printed to highlight their company logos. Many thanks to all of our sponsors.

Any Other Business

All agreed that we should spend as much money as necessary to bring the track up to a reasonable standard and to fund digger hire rather than rely on small labour work parties. Also, agreed to the purchase of a small wacker plate.

The meeting closed.

For a printable copy of the minutes feel free to download the word version here.

Summer Series 2010

Here it is guys, what you've all been waiting for, details of the 13 round Summer Series 2010.

The poster for the series can be downloaded HERE. Please feel free to print it off and advertise the series.

The first date of the series will be SUNDAY 18th APRIL. Signing on from 1030 - 1100. Racing hopefully from 1200 (to give time to input rider data into the new race software).

Following events will take place 9th & 23rd May, 20th* & 27th* June, 11th*, 18th & 25th July, 1st, 15th & 22nd August and 11th & 12th September.

Entry into the series can be paid for as a one off payment of £50, giving you 3 free races, or you can pay £5 per round at each event.

Ramsey BMX Club is registered to British Cycling, and racing will follow their BMX specific regulations.

* Due to a clash with North Region BMX's Summer Series the dates for rounds 4, 5 and / or 6 may be subject to change. Information regarding this will be posted here.

AGM reminder and agenda

Hi all,

Please remember that tonight is the AGM, the agenda is copied below.

AGENDA

Date: Friday 26th February 2010

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start

To be held: IOM Sports Institute (NSC Outdoor)

o Introduction
o Details of committee members
o Membership form details/fees
o Proposed race schedule/dates/details
o UK Travel to Regional races
o Club Coaching sessions
o Equipment/Bike Maintenance/Workshop
o Douglas BMX Track
o Future Events/Fundraising
o Sponsorship
o Any other business

AGM

Hi all, I am pleased to confirm that the venue for the Clubs AGM has been confirmed.

The meeting will take place on Friday 26th February, at the Sports Institute, NSC Outdoors, Douglas. Doors open at 6:30pm with the meeting to start at 7pm prompt.

This is your chance to come along and have your say, so if you have an interest in BMX on the Isle of Man please come. There will also be signing on for the new season, details of the up and coming race calendar and trips away.

Please pass this info on to anyone else you know who may be interested.

Cheers

The official line

Over the winter not alot has been happening at the track due to poor weather, however lots is happening behind the scenes. The more observant of you may have notice douglas track has been flattened and a fence errected around the work area, you may have also noticed in the press that they are looking at building a new track and have money, I can't say more than that, but you join the dots.

A facebook page was setup "as an info data base and for general chat and sharing of various photos, videos etc and banter." However the site's open nature has been abused by some people hiding behind fake names and making non productive comments that may have caused offence, this will not be tolerated and the site is under close monitoring over the next month. It was decided at the committee meeting last night that members making abusive and non productive comments should be removed but the group should remain open to the public. This is up for review at the next meeting. For those of you whose intentions are pure, feel free to have a browse, enjoy the page and become a fan.

ALL official club statements will be made via the website, e-mail and/or posted at the club.

Stay tuned for more news, COMING SOON.

Club Race Kit 2010

We are taking orders for next years club race kit. The kit if FLY racings F-16 in black and white, it will be logo'd up with RAMSEY BMX CLUB and BMX ISLE OF MAN, the riders name on the back as well as the 3 legs. Thanks to our kit sponsors for keeping it cheap - OUTDOORS, SPLINTERS and SVA. If you wish to purchase a full kit for the cost 0f just £70 please e-mail me on juanwatney@hotmail.co.uk

Its been a quiet month

So things are still ticking along at the track, its the summer holidays and everyone should be out riding their bike.

Gate practice is on this thursday and there will be work going on the 3rd straight to tidy up the new step up

full racing is on Sunday