October 2009 Newsleter

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Well what a season we have had this year. We had a large number of new riders that have joined the club who have all done very well. We hope to see you all racing next year too!!!

The club as a whole have done very well. We were 3rd in the South West Regional Series, 5th at the SW Champs and 19th at the Brits.

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their help at the works party at the weekend. Without all your help we would not have a club.
 

Brits - Cheddar

After a great season of racing we all headed off to Broadway House, Cheddar for the British Champs. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and the atmosphere was fantastic…the South West certainly were the GREEN ARMY!!!! Despite the accidents there was some good racing too.

SW Champs - Duchy

Another trip down to Cornwall saw us at the South West Champs. The weather could have been better but we still had a good day. We now have 2 SW1 riders and saw a lot of Exeter riders in the top 3 of their age groups. Well done to you all.


Winter Regional Series

The dates for the South West winter series are as follows:

Tiverton – 24th October 2009 (Saturday)
Exeter – 15th November 2009
Bristol – 13th December 2009
Burnham – 17th January 2010
Duchy – 31st January 2010
Decoy – 14th February 2010
Bideford- 28th February 2010
Bath – 14th March 2010

Race Fees: £5 Novice & £7 Expert
Registration: 9.30 – 11.30
Start Racing: 12.00pm (approx)

There will be trophies for the top 3 in each class at end of series. It will be open racing but novice racing will be available to encourage new riders.

Age Groups:

Male: 6 & under, then individual age groups to 17+, 25+
Female: 7 & under, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15 & 16+
Cruiser: 15 & under, 16-24, 25-39, 40+ & 20+ female
MTB – All comers

Age groups may be merged but points will then be split out


Autumn/Winter Mini Race Series

It has been decided that we shall no longer run an interclub race series with Tiverton but instead run our own set of races as per last year.

DATES TO BE REVISED

AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE THE DATES HAVE BEEN FINALIZED

Race Fees: £5 per rider

Registration/Racing: arrive 12pm for a 1pm start

There will be 5 rounds, 4 to count for a trophy which will be presented at our presentation evening on Saturday 13th February 2010 at the Coaver Club, Exeter (full details to follow).

Half Term Opening Hours

Monday from 2pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday from 2pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday from 2pm


Practice Evenings

As of 26th October we shall be introducing a charge for practice sessions on Monday and Thursdays nights to cover the cost of the electricity. Members £1 and non-members £2.


Training Sessions

At present these are being held on Sundays when there is no racing. Please keep an eye on the website/track notice board to ensure you are aware of when the training sessions are on.

Fireworks Party

We shall be holding a firework party on Saturday 7th November from 6pm. The bushes in the middle of the track will be burnt followed by fireworks. Food will also be available.

Please put your names on the list (in the tuck shop) if you will be attending. There will be a £5 charge per family as a contribution to the fireworks.

Hoodies

If anyone would like to place an order for a green hoody please see Tracey Leggett.


Works Party

There will be another track work party on 7th/8th November to get the track in order for the Winter Regional the following Sunday. Whether you can spare and hour or a whole day it all helps to get our track prepared.

Parking at Practice Sessions

This is a polite note to all members regarding the parking in the car park. Please could we not park on the left hand side of car park on Thursday evenings to allow the cycle speedway access. We must also leave a cars width on the right hand side of our gate to allow them to drive their vehicles in through the opening.


Committee Meeting

The next committee meeting will be held at the track on Saturday 7th November at 4.00pm.

Please note that all members are welcome, you do not need to be a committee member to attend.

Website

The website is currently undergoing a facelift so please bear with us as details are transferred across from the previous site.

If at any point anyone would like anything put on the website please email Dave Brooks at exeterbmx@blueyonder.co.uk



 

Posted by Admin 22.10.2009