BMX Australia Track Guidelines
2013
CONTENTS
Introduction
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BMXA Track Guidelines
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BMXA Track Amenities
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5m Start Hill Specifications
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8m Start Hill Specifications
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INTRODUCTION
The Track Guidelines (the Guidelines) have been developed by BMX Australia (BMXA) and provide guidelines for State Associations and Clubs for the
development of new and existing BMX Tracks across the country and are to be used also by State Officiating Directors in the sanctioning of new BMX
Tracks.
As the governing body for the sport in Australia, BMXA is committed to promoting safety, through various education and training initiatives and through the
publication of other guideline materials, including The Australia Regional Applications – BMX Rule Book.
The safe operation and management of tracks and events, remains the responsibility of Clubs and Event Promoters.
BMX Australia has set minimum requirements for National events including the National Championships and National Series which includes a starting hill.
BMX Australia recommends that if a club or State has aspirations of hosting a National event then the track will need to meet these standards among other
things as outlined in the table below. BMX Australia recommends that any upgrade of a track or the construction of a track includes a 5 metre start hill.
Please see below for specific details on the construction of a 5m and 8m start hill.
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CLASS RACE
Starting Hill
Total Length of
Track
Width of Track
Number of
Straights
Minimum
Number of Turns
Starting Gate
-Width
-Height
Length First
Straight
(minimum)
Markings
Transponder
Cable
Fencing
1: Continental
Championships
2: National
Championships
3: National Series
CC
Height: 8m
Width: 8m
CN
CN
4: State
Championships /
Series
Class S
Height: 5m
Width: 8m
300M – 400M
st
1 Straight 8m
All other straights:
6m
st
1 Turn: 6m
Turns: 6m
5: Regional
6: Club
Class R
Height: 2.5m
Width: 8m
Class C
280M – 450M
1st Straight 8m
All other straights: 5m
1st Turn: 5m
Turns: 5m
1st Straight 8m
All other straights: 5m
1st Turn: 4m
Turns: 4m
Minimum 4
3
7.3m wide
50cm high
Slip resistant
Men / Women: 70m
Challenge: 60m
Men / Women: 50m
Challenge: 50m
White lines clearly marked on the track
Start Hill and Finish Line
NO
On straights minimum 2m from track
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CLASS RACE
Staging
Grandstands
Available space
for seating
Lights
Available
parking spaces
Drug Testing
Area
1: Continental
Championships
2: National
Championships
3: National Series
CC
(10x8) x 2
1 of which covered
CN
CN
4: State
Championships /
Series
Class S
10x8 covered
5: Regional
6: Club
Class R
Class C
10x8 preferred
3000
1000
YES
Preferred
1000
500
YES
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NO
250
If Required
5
250
100
50
NO
5m START HILL SPECIFICATIONS
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8m START HILL SPECIFICATIONS
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