News | Erik Goetzinger BMX

Beginners Clinic and Season Opening Race

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:59:02 -0700

The annual Beginners Clinic and the Season Opening Race at Erik Goetzinger BMX is only a month away and the time will go fast. The information about the clinic and season opening race is as follows.

Beginners Clinic:

Monday, April 27, 2009.

Registration from 6:00 to 6:30 PM with the clinic to begin ASAP after registration closes. The cost of the clinic is $10.00 and will include a complementary race fee.

Riders must have a bicycle, BMX or Mountain Bike will work best.

Riders must wear a helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and close toe shoes to participate. Gloves are advised, but not required.

If you have any questions e-mail Gerald Trees at gtrees@shaw.ca

First Race of the Season:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Sign-up: 6:00 to 6:30 PM with racing ASAP.

Congratulations to Erik Goetzinger members who are at the top of the 2008 District Charts!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:28:26 -0700

The 2009 season at Erik Goetzinger is just over a month away but we still have some 2008 business to take care of. Every year the ABA recognizes riders in each district for their performance during the racing season. In 2008 five Erik Goetzinger members have been recognized, including two riders who earned the top spot in the Vancouver Island District. District awards are based on the number of points you earn during the racing season. Local, provincial and national race events are included in the total.

Alex Grecht earned the top spot in the Boys division and his sister, Alison earned the top spot in the Girls division. Joining Alex and Alison are Rayden Wickop (9th Boys), brother Aiden (4th Boys) and Sheldon Trees (3rd Boys).

Congratulations everyone and great job representing Erik Goetzinger BMX!

Erik Goetzinger BMX is now on Facebook

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:30:24 -0800

Last year Erik Goetzinger BMX returned to cyber land with a new website and now Erik Goetzinger BMX is on Facebook. An Erik Goetzinger group has been formed to keep our members as well others in the BMX community informed about what is going on at our track. If you are already a member you can find and join the Erik Goetzinger BMX group by searching Erik Goetzinger BMX. If you are not a member of Facebook, it's free to join.

Join the group, upload photos and please add to the content. It will be fun.

2009 AGM and Season Planning Meeting

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:39:02 -0800

Thank you for all who came out to the AGM and Planning Meeting. More information on what was discussed at the meeting will be posted shortly.

If you have any questions please e-mail Gerald Trees at gtrees@shaw.ca or call 250-723-4658.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year!

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:40:24 -0800

As this is being written, on the first "official" day of Winter, Vancouver Island is experiencing true winter weather with record cold temperatures and snow. With the unusual weather it isn't easy to be thinking about BMX unless Santa is bringing new BMX presents on Christmas day.

With the official start of Winter, longer and warmer days are not that far off. Which means BMX racing isn't that far off either. For now thought, the track is covered in snow and Christmas is only a few days away. We at Erik Goetzinger BMX wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Great 2009 and we look forward to seeing everyone at the track in April.

To end on a BMX note, Victoria BMX is trying to put together a BMX Clinic on the weekend of May 30 & 31, 2009. The clinic would be put on by Ken Cools of Camp Cools. Ken, formerly of Calgary, is currently the BMX coach of the New Zealand National Team. If you have an interest please email the Victoria club at info@victoriabmx.ca.

Year End Party

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:22:04 -0700

Well, we've finally secured a place for our year-end party. It will be held on Sunday, October 19th at the Arrowsmith Hall in Coombs. It will begin at 5:30 PM.

The Arrowsmith Hall is located on the Coombs fairgrounds. From Highway 4A turn onto Ford Road at the Coombs General Store.

It will be a pot-luck dinner so if you could e-mail Gerald Trees at gtrees@shaw.ca if you will be attending and what you plan to bring it would be appreciated.

Final Race & Year-End Info

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:59:02 -0700

Well our final race of 2008 is in the books. OK it happened a few weeks ago and it's taken this long to update the site. Anyway, we had 10 motos for our final race and some great racing.

Prior to the race we honored three riders for earning their 8th win as a Novice and moving into the Intermediate ranks. Levi Palmiere, Travis Hendry and Shamus Koughan each earned the right to move up to Intermediate with Hendry earning his 8th win at the VIC finals the weekend before.

For racing we had a full gate, 8 riders, in the 5 and under novice class. It is fun to watch these young riders giving it their all on the track and lest we forget, they are the future of BMX and our track.

A tentative 2009 schedule is on the site under Schedule and this only includes the single point events. The Provincial and other double point races will be determined later this year when the BC tracks meet to outline the 2009 season.

Finally, we are near determining the date and location for a year-end party. With the election and Thanksgiving falling in October it's been a challenge finding a place that's open. This should be finalized by the end of September. We will post the information on the site and either call or e-mail everyone as well.

Only One Race Left in 2008

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:30:53 -0700

It's hard to believe but we have only one race remaining in the 2008 Erik Goetzinger BMX season. This coming Tuesday, September 9th will be the last race of the year. Signup between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Last Sunday Erik Goetzinger hosted the Vancouver Island Challenge final. We had 16 motos, with some great racing in all classes. A wrap-up of the VIC finals will be up on the VIC page shortly, including the VIC champions.

Last Tuesday we recognized a new Intermediate rider. Taylor Fretz earned his 8th win the previous week and raced his first race as an intermediate last Tuesday.

Finally, a tentative 2009 Racing Schedule will be posted shortly and available at the track on Tuesday. See you at the races.

August 20, 2009

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:14:30 -0700

Well we beat the rain last night! We had enough racers show up to have 7 motos, which was great considering it was raining all around. Thank you to those who came out.

Next week is a Trophy race as it's the last race of the month.

Vancouver Island Challenge points are up through VIC #4. Have a look at where you stand by clicking on the VIC tab above. We will be holding the finals on Saturday, September 6, 2008 with signup from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Our season is quickly coming to a close and it would be great to finish with as many riders coming out as possible. If you know someone who hasn't been out in a while please invite them out. See you at the track.

August 18, 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:37:18 -0700

I'm sorry it's take some time to update the site, but Summer has been a busy time and there has been a lot going on. Anyway, we only have a few more races left in our 2008 season and for those that have been racing on a regular basis, it's been a great Summer.

Our Vancouver Island Challenge race was a success with 13 motos and some great racing. I have the totals for the points heading into the finals so that riders can see where they stand. Remember you only need to race one qualifier plus the finals to be up for the award of Vancouver Island Champion in your age group, however the best three scores plus the finals will counted towards the totals. Fly Racing has stepped up by providing some back packs for the Vancouver Island Champions.

Last week we honored four young riders who have made it to the Intermediate level of racing. From left to right Dayton Raps, Silas Hole, Brodie Hay and Quinn Webber. Congratulations for earning the Intermediate title.

July 28, 2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:10:35 -0700

We we are at the end of July and that means it's time for another Trophy Night. Our race on July 29th will also be the 4th race in the Vancouver Island Challenge Series or VIC. The VIC is a fun race series that allows riders of all ages and skill level to compete toward earning the title of Vancouver Island Champion. You can find information on this series by clicking on the VIC tab above. The VIC is a regular local race so the price is the same and there is no "qualifying" that has to be done.

A couple of weeks ago the 3rd and 4th rounds of the ABA Canada National Series took place in Victoria and 8 Erik Goetzinger riders competed in the event. Alison Grecht, Aiden Grecht, Alex Grecht, Taylor Fretz Rayden Wickop, Levi Palmiere, Sheldon Trees and Gerald Trees made the trip down and all raced well.

Finally, Erik Goetzinger member Sheldon Trees just returned from the BC Summer Games in Kelowna where he represented Zone 6, Vancouver Island - Central Coast in BMX along with Nanaimo's Steven Creighton. This is the first year BMX has been included in the Summer Games and it was a success. Sheldon had a good weekend finishing 4th in the Time Trial event, just 4 tenths of a second out of earning a medal but made up for it in the race event taking the Bronze Medal. Creighton came home with the Gold.

July 11, 2008

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:05:16 -0700

Our firs race of July went very well, with 10 motos. We had a few riders from Nanaimo and one from Langley join us. It's always nice to have riders from other tracks join us as it gives the Erik Goetzinger BMX regulars a chance to race other people. Keep in mind that your license allows you to race other ABA tracks on the Island, the rest of BC and in the US.

Who ever came along and mowed the back sides of the corners, THANK YOU ! The track looks great thanks to who ever did this.

Our next race will be on Tuesday, July 15th and if you or your kids know someone who may want to race, invite them out to watch or even race. The cost to try it out is $7.00 (the normal race fee) as we have a "one time" license which the ABA. If they decide they want to join, even though it's mid way through the racing season, let them know that their license, when they purchase it, is good for 12 full months and not till the end of the year.

Have a great weekend and we will see you at the next race.

July 5, 2008

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:09:35 -0700

We are back racing on Tuesday, July 8th with the registration time being the same. 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Since our last race the first two rounds of the ABA Canada National Series took place in Prince George and Erik Goetzinger club members had a great showing. Young Aiden Grecht our 4 year old intermediate, took a 2nd on Saturday and 1st on Sunday. Brother Alex, came away with 4th on both days in the 7 expert class and sister Alison took 3rd both days in the 8 girls class. Gerald Trees had a crash in 1st round qualifying on Saturday but managed to make the main in the 41-45 cruiser class, finishing 5th. He was not able to qualify out on Sunday. Sheldon Trees took 3rd both days in the 15 cruiser class, and was the top Canadian 15 year old in that class and took 4th in the 15 expert class on Saturday and 3rd on Sunday. Congratulations on the great results.

On July 19th and 20th the 3rd and 4th rounds of the ABA Canada National series will take place in Victoria. Anyone is allowed to race this event and more information can be found at the ABA Website that can be linked from the Home Page. Even if you don't want to race, take the opportunity to drive down to watch at least one of the days of racing as the top Canadian and North West US BMX racers will be there. It doesn't cost anything to watch.

Notice! July 1st Race Is Canceled!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:27:09 -0700

The race on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 has been canceled due to Canada Day! We will re-schedule the race for later in the year.

June 22, 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:52:54 -0700

This is just a reminder that this coming Tuesday, June 24th will be a trophy night as it's the last race of June.

June 19, 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:25:48 -0700

Well our Race For Life is in the books and thank you for everyone who came out to race and help out at the track. The event was a success. For your enjoyment we've posted a few photos from the race on the Photos page. Captions will be updated later this week so enjoy the photos.

June 15, 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:02:21 -0700

I hope you dads had a great Fathers Day and that your kids did something nice for you considering everything you do for them.

Last Tuesday evening we had the largest moto count this year for Tuesday night racing with 13 motos! This wouldn't happen without the work our volunteers put in to make all of this possible, including those who stand on the corners and at the start and finish line each race night. It also wouldn't happen without new racers being invited out by their friends. Keep inviting your friends out to give it a try.

One way to get someone involved in racing and do some good at the same time is to invite someone to come and race in our Race For Life on Tuesday evening. You don't need a license to race this event. If you do invite someone out they will need a bike, long pants and a long sleeve shirt and a helmet. It will cost $20.00 and $10.00 will go to Children's Hospital.

The Race For Life is a double points race so we will be operating under the ABA transfer system, which is different then what we do on most Tuesday evenings. Gerald Trees will be available to answer any questions when the moto sheets are posted and at staging as well. Come out to support the Race For Life and Children's Hospital.

Bike Check!

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:51:47 -0700

If you haven't checked your bike in a while, it's time to do it! A check list has been posted on the Bikes section of the site so check it out and make sure your kids bike is safe and ready to race.

June 4, 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:22:33 -0700

First, a big thank you to all the parents, volunteers and riders who came out last night despite the rainy weather. The racing was fast and close and we had a couple of our young 1/2 trackers make the decision to race the full track and did a great job.

The Vancouver Island Challenge points have been updated through round #2 in Victoria. Round 3 will take place on Sunday, July 13th at the Coal Hills BMX track in Cumberland. Remember all a rider needs to do is race one of the qualifiers plus the finals to be eligible to be awarded the Vancouver Island Champion in their age group but that their top 3 scores plus the finals will count towards the final total. With two more races left there is plenty of opportunity to move up in the standings.

On Tuesday, June 17th we will be holding our annual Race For Life. Every track in BC holds a Race For Life event and pledge drive, with the money going toward the BC Children's Hospital. In 2007 the tracks raised over $23,000.00. Last year Taylor Fretz was our top fund raiser and represented Erik Goetzinger BMX last weekend at the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, along with representatives from other BMX tracks in BC. The race is a double points event and the cost to race is $20.00, with $10.00 being donated to the BC Children's hospital. If you have anyone who would like to race please bring them along as you don't need a license to race this event. Only a bike and the race fees. We also have donation envelopes that your rider can use to collect money. We will collect the envelopes at the end of June.

If you have any questions about the Race For Life please send an e-mail or talk to Gerald Trees at the track.

May 30, 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:18:40 -0700

We are finished with the first full month of racing at Erik Goetzinger BMX and thanks to our volunteers, parents and riders who have made the month of May a success. To finish out the month we held our first trophy night of the season and recognized Kade Baillie on winning his 25th race as an intermediate and earning the right to race in the expert class. Congratulations Kade!