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The countdown is well underway with the Oceania BMX Racing Continental Championships 2nd February 2025. ENTRIES are now closed! Following is some information that will hopefully assist all visiting riders from Australia to have a successful event. ARRIVING INTO NEW ZEALAND Many of you have done this before, but to remind you all, arriving into NZ can be interesting. Please make sure your bikes, tires and shoes are spotlessly clean. NZ Customs can be pretty strict. TRANSPORT Can arrive direct into New Plymouth Airport or New Plymouth is approx -
If you want a cargo van with space in the back for bikes U-Save & Hireace are good airport options. Then most rental companies will have SUVs or Station-wagon options. If you are flying in to New Plymouth, the blue button Tourism link at the end of the newsletter will assist you with local car rentals. ACCOMODATION IN NEW PLYMOUTH The Plymouth International Hotel is offering a discount rate for BMX riders (ask for Marie). Welcome to Plymouth International Hotel » Plymouth International GAZEBO SPACE/HIRE The Club has options for all riders, please contact them about gazebo/tent space email: npbmxrego@gmail.com All Championship class riders will have gazebos provided. TRACK AVAILABILITY & OPEN GATE TIMES New Plymouth BMX Club will post on the event facebook page a schedule leading up to the event. INTERNATIONAL LICENCING An International Riders Licence allows overseas riders who are not members of BMX New Zealand (BMXNZ) to enter events within New Zealand. BMX New Zealand - International Licensing (sporty.co.nz) Riders with Nationality of New Zealand, Australia & Pacific Islands may enter. UCI is giving a derogation to the riders to not wear their national team clothing at the Oceania Continental Championships in the disciplines of BMX Racing. Note that this derogation is valid for 2025 only. EVENT REGISTRATION As per the event guide please note there is the option to register for Oceanias late Saturday after the club race event or on the event morning. Event registration is purely roll across the transponder loop & checking your class and details on a screen, collecting your bike number plate. BEST IN THE WEST RACE MEET At New Plymouth BMX Club on Saturday 1st February 2025, see event flyer for all details - enter here , entries close 26th January 2025 for all riders that hold a current 2025 NZ licence. LIVESTREAM Sport Integrity Commission The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui is dedicated to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive sport and recreation environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. Let’s create a level playing field for everyone so we can all share positive experiences in our sport communities. Learn more: sportintegrity.nz
THE WORLD OUTSIDE BMX Taranaki Region provides many options of local attractions & activities, check out the Venture Taranaki site for full details (blue button below) EVENT CONTACT If you have any questions please contact the following people Entry queries - entries@bmxnewzealand.co.nz Event queries - admin@bmxnewzealand.co.nz BMXNZ Event Manager - Chris Greenough chris@bmxnewzealand.co.nz
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