Everything you need to know.......

Getting started in BMX is easy and the ABA has put this page together in order to help:

The first things you need:

• A bicycle - any BMX type and size will do, but it is recommended that you start with one that has no more than a 20`` wheel diameter - as that is the allowable limit in the Novice class. 

Your Bike:

• Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle and stem bolts. 
• Remove any freestyle type axle pegs
• All reflectors/brackets must be removed for safety purposes. 
• If your bike has a kickstand, it must be taken off.
• You will eventually need a numberplate. You will be provided a temporary numberplate with your membership purchase. 

Clothing and safety equipment:

• Long sleeve shirt. 
• Long pants or jeans. 
• A helmet. The ABA recommends a full-face helmet. Many ABA tracks have "loaner helmets" for beginners to use.
• Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Skateboard style shoes are suggested. 

Once you're at the track, here's what to do.  First of all, you'll need to head over to registration.  At this time you
can either purchase an ABA membership or ask about a Free One-Day Trial Membership if you'd just like to try it out
with committing to a membership!  A full year membership costs $45 and gives you tons of benefits!  Immediately after
buying it you will be able to earn race points!   You will be able to race at any ABA track in North America and you will
get the ABA's official monthly magazine which is crammed  full of race coverage, interviews with top pros and hot
amateurs, race schedules, and a current listing of district and national points for all to see where you stand against your
competition.  You will also receive a membership card and your official ABA number plate.  At the end of season, you'll
be able to replace it with an earned number from your district.  On your membership card will be a serial number.  
This is your BMX identification number and it will never change.  You need to memorize it, as you will have to use it
every time you register to race.  Don't loose your membership card and remember to bring it with you when
you sign up.  The nice people who look after getting everyone signed up need to see it each time you sign up

After registration closes, you'll hear an announcement "Motos are posted."  A "moto" is the BMX word for race.  Go to the place where the motos are posted and look for the sheet with
your name on it.  Make sure that the info is correct and that you are in the right class, and 6age.  This is kind of what a moto sheet looks like:

Now that you have everything ready, we`ll see you at the track!