If you’re new to sports or teams, we understand how it can be intimidating, especially if you’re unsure of what to do. However, we’ve all had to start somewhere, and we want to reassure you that you’re not alone. To help you find the best club for your needs and location, feel free to contact us at secretary@gautengbmx.co.za Don’t be shy – we are here to help guide you through the process and make the transition as smooth as possible.

To start with all you need is a bicycle and the correct gear. For now, if you don’t have access to a BMX bicycle, ask your chosen club if they have one to loan you, or any bike will do while you get started.

Most importantly you will need the right protective gear. 
– A FULL face helmet (the kind you see on Moto-X)
– Long sleeves and or elbow guards.
​​​- Gloves
– Long pants, with or without knee pads.
– Tekkies, preferably not with laces as these can get caught in the gears, velcro ones will do.
​- Patience, and a good attitude!

Depending on your budget, BMX bicycles can be purchased new, or second hand. The local market for these kinds of bicycles is small, so often riders will end up selling their bicycles to other riders as they out grow the ones they currently ride. Again, chat to the folks at your chosen club, and they will be able to offer advice on where to find one, and what size to buy.

You can also join the the Gauteng BMX What’s app group and like and follow the Gauteng BMX page as well as the individual club pages on Facebook

As the riders grow there they will need to change their frames, and components at times to make sure they are on a correctly fitted BMX bicycle. The correct size depends on the height of your rider, as well as a number of other measurements. Various bicycle brands measure their frames differently, so one brands Expert size may be the equivalent of another Junior XL. So again, if you aren’t sure, ask someone who knows how to measure your rider correctly and can advise on the right size.

Contact your club secretary and put your name down to volunteer at your club races. Depending on which position you will be working in, you may need to shadow an experienced volunteer or you may be briefed on what to do.
Officials Training is scheduled just before NAG’s in March and all new parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend. If 1 parent per rider is willing to assist, then the load will be spread and volunteers will not have to work as often as they do now. 
Once volunteers have worked at a few club and Provincial races, they may be requested to volunteer for NAG’s events and SA Championships. 
​Without enough volunteers to official at any event, the event cannot happen! Your time and contribution is appreciated and valued!