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Orlando Florida's Newest ABA/BMX Racing Sanction

The American Bicycle Association was formed to provide organized racing and give national prominence to

the sport of BMX. Under the ABA rules of sanction riders may accumulate district points at any ABA

sanctioned track in the U.S. Additionally, a national level points program will be offered for an increased

interest of competition.

Each ABA BMX facility is a separate entity with the common goal of providing competitive yet safe and fun

BMX racing. The staff of each track is committed to operating under ABA guidelines to insure those goals. It

is, however, the riders and his/her parent’s responsibility to understand and follow these racing regulations.

With these ideals in mind, the only requirements needed to excel are skill and determination.

II ABA Membership    [back to the top]

Every rider practicing or competing on any ABA sanctioned track must obtain an ABA membership prior to

riding on the track. Memberships can be purchased at the track. There are four types of memberships

available, which are as follows:

A. One day free membership – This membership is intended ONLY for the new rider to have a

chance to experience the sport prior to joining with one of the memberships below. This

membership is for one practice or one race only and is not transferable or reusable.

B. Temporary – This membership is intended only for the new riders to the sport and is valid for

30 days at any ABA sanctioned track. This membership allows riders to participate in practice

and single points races only, yet no ABA points will be awarded. If within the 30 day period

the rider wishes to become a full (annual) member, he/she needs to show the proper

temporary membership receipt and submit the conversion fee as noted on the full membership

application.

C. Full (annual)—This membership is valid for one (1) full year at any ABA sanctioned event in

the U.S. and Canada. Points will be awarded to all riders competing in any ABA sanctioned

race with those points returning to each rider’s home district. Full membership riders will

receive the official membership card and a subscription to the BMXer magazine.

Additionally, each rider joining at a local track will receive a current rulebook; a BMX New

Rider Manual and an official ABA number plate.

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D. Gold Card (upgraded annual)—This membership has all of the characteristics of the Full

membership and includes these additional benefits:

? “Gold Card member only” line at all ABA nationals events.

? First class delivery of the BMXer magazine.

? Two (2) “free” Open class entries at any ABA national (after racing in 10 ABA nationals).

? Discount coupon for ABA Racewear (after racing 20 single point races).

? A monthly race history report sent to their address.

All ABA members receive a secondary medical insurance benefit with a cash deductible.

No ABA membership under any circumstance is transferable or refundable.

All members must submit a birth certificate to the ABA within 30 days of membership purchase.

Important: Every rider MUST show proof of membership each and every time they sign up to race. This

must be either a current ABA membership card or a renewal receipt. The ABA makes every attempt to issue

a renewal notice to riders prior to their membership expiration. It is ultimately the rider and parent’s

responsibility to keep memberships current. Any points earned on an expired membership will be forfeit, as

there is no officially written grace period. Additionally, memberships must be current through the end of the

ABA points season (December 15th) to earn year end rankings and awards.

III ABA Points Scoring  [back to the top]

1. The points racing season will be from January 1 through December 15 of each year.

2. Points will be tabulated using the total accumulated point’s method; the rider with the most points

will be the #1 rider in each respective category.

3. Every new full ABA member will receive points immediately as he/she competes. These riders

shall run a temporary number on their number plate, which will be assigned, to them by the track

until an official number is received from the ABA by mail.

4. Members can compete for three types of points: District, State and National. (See section V for

Points Tables.)

5. District points are received during the normal racing season at all ABA sanctioned events.

6. A rider may race in any other district with those points returning to his/her home district.

7. The location of predominant residence and/or where a rider attends school will determine that

rider’s district.

8. Any rider that changes residence must notify ABA in writing within 30 days. Any rider

misrepresenting his/her residence may be suspended.

9. No rider may transfer into a district and assume the #1 position in points. The transferring rider will

be positioned in the #2 placement forfeiting as many points as necessary to show 1 point less than

the current #1 rider.

10. The deadline for district transfers is August 1st of each season. After this date, riders will remain in

their respective district even though a geographic move has been made.

12. In the event of a tie between two or more members in final district points, the following will be used

to break the ties.

1) Most first place finishes

2) Most second place finishes

3) Most third place finishes

4) Most fourth place finishes

5) Most fifth place finishes

6) Earliest membership date

7) Lowest rider number of last season

9. Riders may use any earned ABA district, NAG, National, Redline Cup or ROC number at any ABA

sanctioned event.

11. Any rider not having his/her eight-digit serial number on the moto sheets will not receive

points for that race. There will be absolutely no exceptions to this rule. Tip: Check the moto

sheets when posted and make sure the correct serial number is there.

12. A rider MUST participate in at least 1 moto of competition to receive points for that particular event.

13. ABA finish points are awarded to all riders in any main event or legally formed total points class at

every ABA sanctioned race. (For races utilizing the Total Point system of scoring, all last place

finishers in classes of 4 or more riders will receive rider points only).

14. For any qualifier or main, a rider will be scored and receive a finish placement respective to how

he/she crosses the finish line provided that rules 37 & 38 of Section XIII are satisfied.

15. Any rider that has qualified to a main event will receive main event finish points respective to

his/her actual finish position within that main event.

16. The following situations will result in a rider receiving no worse than a last place main event finish

along with those respective points (Ex: 4 riders in the main—last place is 4th):

A. Not racing his/her main event for any reason.

B. Starting the main but not crossing the finish line for any reason.

C. Any type of disqualification within that main event.

21. A rider may miss any qualifying moto (excluding total point racing) at their discretion without penalty.

However, all other ABA rules still apply.

22. Total point races shall be scored in the following manner: Finish positions shall be tallied for each of three

motos awarding one point for first, two points for second and three points for third. (Only a rider that misses

a moto or receives a flagrant disqualification [foul] from a moto will receive one point more than the total

number of riders in the class.) The total of these three motos will determine order of finish with lowest

points getting first place and so on. If a tie exists after the three motos, the best finish in the third moto

between tied participants will determine the winner.

23. Riders may verify their qualifier or main event finishes during that day’s race with the scorekeeper at the

finish line. This must be taken care of within 10 motos or mains.

1. Throughout the national series, including the Redline Cup finals and Race of Champions, the ABA may set

up and utilize a video system to aid in the accuracy of scoring. This system is considered a backup for the

official scoring crew of the day.

2. If any technical problem occurs with the video system during any given race(s) resulting in the loss of review

capabilities, decisions on finishes will be made using the scoring sheets and these decisions will be final.

3. Riders have 10 motos to protest a finish for video review.

4. The official has the right to view any video at anytime for scoring purposes.

Novice Intermediate Expert / Girl /Cruiser

1st 25 points 1st 50 points 1st 100 points

2nd 20 points 2nd 40 points 2nd 80 points

3rd 15 points 3rd 30 points 3rd 60 points

4th 12 points 4th 25 points 4th 50 points

5th 10 points 5th 20 points 5th 40 points

6th 7 points 6th 15 points 6th 30 points

7th 5 points 7th 10 points 7th 20 points

8th 3 points 8th 5 points 8th 10 points

Plus all riders receive one point for each rider in their class.

At all races, riders earn points for their finish in the main, plus one point for each rider in their class. For multipoint

tabulating, take your overall points total and multiply it by the amount corresponding to the event (i.e. double,

triple or quadruple). Riders not qualifying to the main event will still receive one point for each rider in his/her

class for the day’s point tally.

At national events, riders who transfer from their moto to at least a semi will receive bonus district points. Riders

will receive bonus points equaling one point for every rider in his/her eighth main, quarter main or semi main.

These points will be tripled and added to all other district points earned at that event.

Example: An expert rider has 12 groups or 90 riders in his class at a national. Upon transferring to his quarter

mains of 36 total riders, he earns 36 bonus points. If he does not advance further he earns 36x3=108 bonus

points. If he transfers to the semi mains of 15 riders, he earns an additional 15x3=45 bonus points to add to the

108 equaling 153 total bonus points. If the rider goes on to transfer to the main event and place 3rd, his points

would be as follows: 153 bonus points + 270 rider points (90x3) + 180 finish points (60x3) = 603 total district

points earned. However, only the initial class rider points will be automatically added to any rider’s district

standing. All bonus points and main event finish points shall go automatically into a Bonus Points file for

each rider and will be distributed when certain criteria have been met by that rider. As each rider competes

at any single point race, 10% of that year’s bonus points will be added into the respective rider’s district standing

file. When a rider has competed in 10 single point races, 100% of the year’s bonus points already earned or to be

earned, will be added automatically.

Novice Intermediate Expert / Girl /Cruiser

1st 18 points 1st 19 points 1st 20 points

2nd 17 points 2nd 18 points 2nd 19 points

3rd 16 points 3rd 17 points 3rd 18 points

4th 15 points 4th 16 points 4th 17 points

5th 14 points 5th 15 points 5th 16 points

6th 13 points 6th 14 points 6th 15 points

7th 12 points 7th 13 points 7th 14 points

8th 11 points 8th 12 points 8th 13 points

DNQ 10 points DNQ 10 points DNQ 10 points

Novice Intermediate Expert

1st 60 points 1st 120 points 1st 240 points

2nd 50 points 2nd 100 points 2nd 200 points

3rd 40 points 3rd 80 points 3rd 160 points

4th 30 points 4th 60 points 4th 120 points

5th 20 points 5th 40 points 5th 80 points

6th 10 points 6th 20 points 6th 40 points

7th 8 points 7th 15 points 7th 30 points

8th 5 points 8th 10 points 8th 20 points

Plus all riders receive one point for each rider in their class.

A PRO AA PRO, PRO CRU, GIRL PRO & VET PRO

1st 120 points 1st 240 points

2nd 100 points 2nd 200 points

3rd 80 points 3rd 160 points

4th 60 points 4th 120 points

5th 40 points 5th 80 points

6th 20 points 6th 40 points

7th 15 points 7th 30 points

8th 10 points 8th 20 points

Semi 5 Points Semi 10 Points

Quarter 3 Points Quarter 6 points

Plus all riders receive one point for each rider in their class.

These are the current classes offered for amateurs by the ABA for competition purposes:

5 & Under Novice 5 & Under Inter 5 & under Expert

6 Novice 6 Inter 6 Expert

7 Novice 7 Inter 7 Expert

8 Novice 8 Inter 8 Expert

9 Novice 9 Inter 9 Expert

10 Novice 10 Inter 10 Expert

11 Novice 11 Inter 11 Expert

12 Novice 12 Inter 12 Expert

13 Novice 13 Inter 13 Expert

14 Novice 14 Inter 14 Expert

15 Novice 15 Inter 15 Expert

16 Expert 16 Inter 16 Expert

17-18 Novice 17-18 Inter 17-18 Expert

19-27 Novice 19-27 Inter 19-27 Expert

28 & Over Novice 28 & Over Inter 28 & Over Expert

5 & Under Girls 6 Girls 7 Girls

8 Girls 9 Girls 10 Girls

11 Girls 12 Girls 13 Girls

14 Girls 15 Girls 16 Girls

17 & over Girls

9 & Under Cruiser 10 Cruiser 11 Cruiser

12 Cruiser 13 Cruiser 14 Cruiser

15 Cruiser 16 Cruiser 17-20 Cruiser

21-25 Cruiser 26-30 Cruiser 31-35 Cruiser

36-40 Cruiser 41-45 Cruiser 46-50 Cruiser

51 & Over Cruiser

10 & Under Girls

Cruiser

11-13 Girls Cruiser 14-16 Girls Cruiser

17-20 Girls Cruiser 21-25 Girls Cruiser 26-30 Girls Cruiser

31-35 Girls Cruiser 36-40 Girls Cruiser 41 & Over Girls

Cruiser

28-35 Novice 28-35 Inter 28-35 Expert

36-40 Novice 36-40 Inter 36-40 Expert

41 & Over Novice 41 & Over Inter 41 & Over Expert

17-27 Girls 28 & Over Girls

8 & Under Cruiser 56 & Over Cruiser

46 & Over Girls Cruiser

1. When a Novice Girl has received eight (8) wins, she will be required to move up to the Girls class. If a girl

classified as Novice voluntarily competes in a Girls class at any ABA race before reaching eight (8) Novice wins,

she will automatically be moved up to the Girls classification and can no longer compete as a Novice.

2. A boy Novice rider will move to Intermediate upon a total of eight (8) class wins (of any type of race) or a total of 5

national, Redline Cup Final or Race of Champions wins during his Novice career.

3. An Intermediate rider will move to Expert upon a total of twenty-five (25) class wins (of type of race) or a total of 5

national, Redline Cup Final or Race of Champions wins during his Intermediate career.

4. Open and cruiser wins do not count for advancement.

5. It is the rider’s responsibility to move him/herself up when he/she reaches the allotted number of wins.

6. Sandbagging is prohibited. Any Novice or Intermediate rider having been judged to have intentionally avoided

getting a win towards advancement will be disqualified and moved to last. Last place points will be issued but the

applicable award (if any) will be forfeit. Additionally, a win towards advancement will be credited.

7. A track operator may request to the ABA that a rider be moved up in skill level based on that rider’s ability and/or

actions.

8. The ABA reserves the right to modify any rider’s proficiency at its discretion.

9. A rider may advance to the next higher-skill level voluntarily without acquiring the total amount of wins by racing in

a higher skill level. No ABA approval is required for this action; the right to reclassify is forfeit for one (1) full year.

10. Any rider competing with another association or organization must compete in the similar classification at any ABA

sanctioned event. If a rider’s classification status changes in another association or organization, that rider’s ABA

status must immediately be changed to be comparable.

11. Any rider having exited the sport for any period of time and reapplying for membership must re-enter the sport

with the same number of wins that they had when he/she left. Exceptions are available per Section IX, rules 3 &

4. 

12. Any current ABA Cruiser rider holding a NAG (#1-10), Redline Cup or ROC plate, upon entering into 20”

competition with a new full 20” membership, will be classified as NO LESS than an Intermediate rider. This will

not affect the classifications of current 20” license holders.

The following describes class requirements as well as explains the procedures for combining classes when necessary.

1. Bicycles for competition must have no more than 20” wheel diameters. Bicycles with 12”, 16” & 18” wheel

diameters are therefore allowable.

2. All new Girl members have the option to be classified as Novice Girls and will ride with all other boy and

3. Any Novice Girl rider racing at a National event will be placed in the Novice class with Novice boys and other

Novice girls of the same age.

4. Any Novice Girl that moves up to the Girl classification at a National will be considered a Girl and from that

moment on will be required to race in the Girls class at all events.

5. Girl classes will be formed according to this format:

Start at 5 & under Girl and build upward.

3 Girl riders are required to make a legal class at all non-national events.

At all national events, 4 Girl riders are required to make an individual age class.

Girl riders will be moved UP through the Girl spectrum looking to form legal classes within a three-year age

barrier. This means that a Girl rider may be moved up 3 actual years of age above her own. (Example: a 9-yearold

Girl can move as high as the 12-year-old class. 12 minus 9 = 3 years).

Any rider in the 5 & Under class will be determined a 5 year old regardless of actual age.

Any rider in the 17 & over class will be determined a 17 year old regardless of actual age.

If a Girl rider cannot move into a legal class, then she will be moved into the boy’s Intermediate class of her

respective age. (Girls in the 17 & over class will move to the appropriate boy’s class corresponding with her

ACTUAL age.) [back to the top]

6. If the oldest Girl rider(s) of the day cannot form a class, that oldest rider(s) may then move down no more than 3

age groups looking to form a legal class. (Keep in mind that the three-year age barrier cannot be compromised.)

There can be occasion where when the oldest Girl rider moves down, another rider of different age may follow

that move down to the next legal class. (Example 1: Three 15 Girls (a legal class), one 16 Girl and one 17 Girl

(oldest rider of the day). The 16 Girl moves up looking for a legal 3-rider class but finds only the one older rider.

She would then attach to the 17 & over class to become a 17 Girl and one of the oldest riders of the day for the

sake of the move up system. Both riders would then move down to 15 Girls and form a class of five riders.)

(Example 2: two 13 Girls, one 14 Girl, one 15 Girl and one 17 Girl. The two 13 Girls would combine with the 14

Girl to form a class. The 15 Girl would move to the 17 Girl but no class is formed without a third rider. The 15 Girl

would attach to the 17 Girl and both would move down a maximum of 3 ages looking for a class. It would appear

that a combination at the 14 Girls class is legal but as there are 13 year old riders in that class, the 3 year age

barrier is violated (17 – 13 = 4). Now, the 2 oldest Girls would move back to their respective classes (15 Girl & 17

Girl) and would move into the boys Inter class of their respective age. The 15 Girl cannot move back on her own

merit, as she was not the oldest rider registered that day.)

7. When a class is formed, that class should be labeled by the title of the group in which it was formed. (Ex. When

the 13 Girl class moved up to the 14 Girls, the class should be labeled as 14 Girls as that is where the class

formed.)

8. Girl points will be tabulated separately and Girl racers will receive points corresponding with the Expert & Girl

points table. If a Girl moves into an Intermediate boy class, the Girl rider will receive Girl points while the Inters

will receive Inter points.

9. Novice Girls will receive points corresponding to the Novice points table. This applies to any type of points

being awarded (District, State / Provincial, National) and these points will show in the Girls points of that rider’s

respective district.

10. All Girls and Novice Girls may race open classes at any local or national race.

11. All Girls and Novice Girls must race in their correct age class. Riding out of class will result in a forfeiture of points

and possible suspension.

1. Bicycles for competition must have no more than 20” wheel diameters. Bicycles with 12”, 16” & 18” wheel

diameters are therefore allowable.

2. Classes will be formed according to these specifics:

At all non-national events, 3 riders are required to form a legal class in any situation.

At all national events, 4 riders of a single age and/or skill level are required to form a legal class.

At both national and non-national events, 3 riders of any combined ages (one 6 Novice & two 7 Inters) makes a

legal class provided the move up system has been satisfied.

3. When necessary, classes will be combined according to the following process:

• The move-up procedure will always begin at the class of the youngest age and lowest skill level available. This

rule applies even as the move-ups are underway. Once a class is formed, the process picks up the next available

class (youngest age and lowest proficiency) and moves ahead from there.

• In an effort to facilitate Novice class formation, the Novice groups will have the ability to check ahead as many as

2 age groups above their own for the required number of riders before moving up into the Intermediate and Expert

classes. Ex: One 6 Novice will check into the 7 Novice class looking for at least 2 other riders to combine with. If

that minimum were not met, then the 6 Novice would check one more age group (the 8 Novice class) looking for

the total of 3 riders. Important note: If there was a 7 Novice rider available, both the 6 & 7 Novice riders would

move together, checking the 8 Novice class for at least a 3rd rider. If at this point no legal 3-rider class can be

formed, the 6 Novice rider will move back to his respective class.

• A Novice’s following move will be to the next skill level of the same age. (Ex. The 6 Novice rider will move to the

6 Inter group searching for a legal class of 3 riders.) If no legal class is formed, that rider will remain with this Inter

group for move up purposes.

• An Intermediate class (in this case with the Novice rider attached) will check the next age group of the same

classification. (Ex. The 6 Inter group checks the 7 Inter group looking to make a legal class of 3 riders.) If no

legal class is formed, the Inter group will return to its home group (6 Inter).

• An Intermediate class’ subsequent move is to the Expert group of the same age, looking to form a legal class of 3

riders. (Ex. The 6 Inter group will move to the 6 Expert group.) If no legal class is formed, the Inter group will

remain with the expert group for move up purposes.

• An Expert class will check the next older age group of the same classification looking to form a legal class of 3

riders. (Ex. The 6 Ex group will move to the 7 Ex group.) If no legal class is formed, the Expert group will return

to its home age group (6 Ex).

• At this point, the Expert group’s next move will be to the Intermediate group of the next age level and remain there

for move up purposes. However, any Novice rider attached will move down to the Novice class with the

corresponding age of that Inter class: (Ex. The 6 Ex group will move to the 7 Inter group, however the 6 Novice

rider will move into and become a 7 Novice.)

• Now, the process begins again with the youngest age and lowest proficiency (the 7 Novice class).

• Once a class has been formed, the legally formed class should be labeled with the title of the group in which it

was formed—even if there is no rider of that particular class involved.

4. If the oldest class of the day does not form a legal class, it may then move through the groups in reverse until a

legal class is found, in the following order: [back to the top]

• The 28 & Over Novice rider(s) will have the ability to check one (1) Novice age group below their own looking for a

legal class of 3 or more riders (Ex: One 28 & Over Novice will check into the 19-27 Novice class looking for a

class to combine with.). If no legal class is available, the rider’s subsequent move is to the 28 & Over Inter group

looking to form a legal class of 3 or more.

• If 28 & Over Inter does not form a legal class, the rider will check the 19-27 Inter group looking for a legal class of

3 or more riders. If no legal class is available, the rider’s subsequent move is to the 28 & Over Expert looking to

for a legal class of 3 or more. If no legal class is available, the Inter group will remain with the Expert group for

class building purposes.

• If 28 & Over Expert does not form a legal class, their first move will be to move down one age group in the same

proficiency. If no legal class is available, they will return to the 28 & Over age group and then check the

Intermediate group for a legal class of 3 or more riders. If no legal class is available, the rider will move to the 19-

27 Expert group and this pattern will repeat itself until a legal class is found.

• If the event is a National, State / Provincial Series, Redline Cup Series or the Race of Champions, 41 & Over is

the oldest 20" group of the day and will follow the same pattern as 28 & over in order to create a legal class.

5. All riders must ride in their correct classes, no arbitrary class changing is allowed. Example: no Intermediate may

move up to a class above his own to avoid getting a first or turning Expert. No Expert may move up to the next

Intermediate class for easier competition. Riding out of class will result in a forfeiture of points and possible

suspension.

6. Any rider combined with rider(s) of a higher skill level will receive the corresponding points from the higher skill

level. This applies to any type of points being awarded (District, State / Provincial, National). Example: If a

12 Novice rider is ultimately moved up to the 12 Expert class, that 12 Novice rider will receive Expert points. If a

13 Expert is moved into a 14 Inter class, that becomes an Intermediate class receiving Expert points.

7. Any Girl rider that combines into a boy Inter class will not affect the Inter points structure. (i.e.: The Girl rider will

compete for regular Girl points while the Intermediates will continue to compete for intermediate points.

1. Bicycles for competition must have no less than a 24” wheel diameter. Bicycles with a 26” wheel diameter or

larger are therefore allowable.

2. All cruiser riders must have an ABA cruiser membership to compete.

3. Girl Cruiser classes will be formed according to this format:

• No less than 3 riders are required to form a legal class in any situation.

• Start at 10 & under and build up, however the move up process stops at the 26-30 group. (Classes 31 and above

are considered to be “protected” from younger riders moving up with exception.)

• At this point, go to the 41 & Over Girl Cruiser group and begin moving riders DOWN until legal classes are

formed. Continue combining groups working down to 21-25 Cruiser. If there are still younger riders without a

legal class, they can be moved up to the last legal group that formed. (This is the only “exception” that will allow

younger riders move up into the older, protected classes.)

• The only time a Girl Cruiser rider will ever move into a boy Cruiser class is when there is not enough Girl Cruiser

riders to form at least 1 legal class within the entire Girl Cruiser spectrum, to include protected classes. In this

situation, the Girl Cruiser rider(s) will be moved to the boy Cruiser class of corresponding age.

4. Always label the legally formed class by the title of the group in which it was formed.

5. Girl Cruisers will receive points corresponding to the Cruiser points table.

6. Girl Cruiser points will be separate from all other points.

7. All Girl Cruiser riders must compete in their correct age class. Racing out of class will result in forfeiture of points

and possible suspension.

1. Bicycles for competition must have no less than a 24” wheel diameter. Bicycles with a 26” wheel diameter or

larger are therefore allowable.

2. All cruiser riders must have an ABA cruiser membership to compete.

3. Boys cruiser classes will be formed according to this format.

• 3 riders in the same age group form a legal class at all non-national events

• At all national events, 4 riders of a single age and/or skill level are required to form a legal class. Multi-age

classes will require only 3 riders to form a class.

• Start at 9 & under and build up, however the move up process stops at the 26-30 class. (Classes 31 and above

are considered to be “protected” from younger riders moving up—with exception.)

• At this point, start with the 51 & over Cruiser group and begin moving riders DOWN until legal classes are formed.

Continue combining groups working down to 21-25 Cruiser. If there are still younger riders without a legal class,

they can be moved up to the last legal group that formed. (This is the only “exception” that will allow younger

riders move up into the older, protected classes.)

4. Always label the legally formed class by the title of the group in which it was formed.

5. Cruiser riders will receive points corresponding to the Cruiser points table.

6. Cruiser points will be separate from all other points.

7. All Cruiser riders must compete in their correct age class. Riding out of class will result in forfeiture of points and

possible suspension.

8. Pro Cruisers will never be moved into an amateur class.

1. Open categories (opens) offer riders an additional opportunity to compete at any ABA sanctioned event. Opens

are generally of mixed age groupings and open to riders of any age and skill level respectively.

2. A “Mixed Open” designation means that only Novice, Intermediate and Girl riders will be allowed.

3. When a Mixed Open is offered, an Open class will also be available which will be available to only Expert riders.

4. Opens may be run at the local track operator’s discretion using promotional value and fairness as guidelines.

5. There will be no points awarded for opens.

6. To sign up for and race a 20" bike in open, a rider must first be registered to compete in his/her regular 20" points

class.

7. The ABA recommends the following age groupings for opens: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17 &

over.

8. If a pro class does not form, a Pro-Am open class may be created. This class can include both amateur and PRO

riders. It is recommended that any amateur be Expert rated and at least 15 years of age to compete.

9. Riders 15 and older may compete in an open class with cash as the award of the day so long as that rider also

competes in their primary class (class or cruiser).

The ABA recognizes pro classes and pro riders, and was the originator of large pro purses. Pro racing is exciting and

can be profitable; however, it is not for everyone as it is a very large step requiring dedication to succeed. Also, upon

becoming a pro BMX rider, you could be disqualifying yourself from some or all amateur sports, according to state

and/or federal laws.

1. A rider must hold a valid Pro membership to compete in any Pro class at any ABA sanctioned race. At no time

will any ABA sanctioned track run a Pro class unless all riders are current Pro members.

2. All ABA Pro members must be at least 15 years of age. Proof of age is required with any Pro membership

application. [back to the top]

3. To apply for an ABA Pro membership, a rider must have held the status of Expert.

4. No ABA Pro may ever again race in an amateur class with the exception of a PRO-Am open. Any Pro

5. Any Pro membership application can be turned down or revoked by the ABA Competition Committee. ABA Pro

membership is a privilege and a responsibility. Pro riders, you are the example for all future BMXers. You are in

the spotlight and they are watching you. Good sportsmanship, fair play, clean riding, and good conduct are very

important. You must act accordingly.

6. Any rider that competes in another sanction as a Pro or an equivalent class is required to race in the Pro classes

with the ABA.

7. Pros will be graded into A and AA proficiencies.

8. ABA Pros compete for cash prizes at all ABA district and national events.

9. All bicycles in A and AA Pro will have no more than 20" diameter wheels.

10. The Pro season begins January 1 of each year and concludes after the Grand Nationals.

11. A new Pro member will be classified as A Pro. Any A Pro earning $3000 (in class only) at national races in one

season will be automatically moved to the AA Pro class.

12. At all national events, there must be at least 4 riders in the Pro class to compete for prize money.

13. No less than 100% of the pro entry fee must be paid back as prize money. If 100% of the entry fees equals more

than any guaranteed pro purse, the 100% must still be paid out. Example: A track operator guarantees a $500

purse and collects $600 in Pro entry fees. He must pay out the entire $600, as that is 100% of the fees.

14. Pro members may request for reclassification as per Section IX, rule 8 or rule 9.

15. National Pro competition is run under the total points system—the following rules apply:

a) Each rider races the predetermined number of motos and is given the number of points that corresponds with

his finish: 1st place=1 point, 2nd place=2 points, etc. The rider with the lowest total of points is the winner.

b) Ties in points are broken by determining which rider finished best in the last moto.

c) Each rider must cross the finish line to be scored. Riders not finishing for any reason, including bike

malfunctions or rider injuries, will receive a last place score.

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d) Any rider not starting in a moto will be scored with 1 point more than the total number of riders in the moto.

e) Any rider being DQed in a race will be scored in the last place position.

f) In a class of two groups, four riders from each will be qualified to make an eight man main.

g) In a class of three or more groups, the motos are run and, at that time, the ABA qualifying system rules will

apply for any quarter and semi mains to transfer riders to the main event.

16. ABA Pros will be ranked by national points earned.

a) National points will be awarded for both Saturday and Sunday at ABA Pro Series events only. Points will be

scored according to Section V Points Tables.

b) When an A Pro advances to the AA Pro class, no points will be carried forward.

c) Each AA Pro’s ten (10) best ABA Pro Series national finishes plus the Grand Nationals will be counted. The

Grand Nationals will be double points, and the mains at the Grand Nationals will run three times.

d) To be eligible to earn year-end Pro number plates #1 thru #10, a Pro rider must race a minimum of ten (10)

ABA Pro Series nationals plus the Grand Nationals. Any rider not meeting these requirements will be placed

below the last rider that has met those requirements.

e) Year-end national numbers 1-100 will be reserved for AA Pro riders.

f) A Pro’s will count their ten (10) best national scores plus the Grand National and year-end national numbers

will begin at 101.

17. Any AA Pro may apply to be reclassified to A Pro upon meeting criteria outlined in Section IX, rule 11.

18. If no Pro class is available for any Pro rider, the track director may, at his/her discretion, form a Pro-am open

according to guidelines in Section VII, E, rule 8.

19. All other ABA rules governing riders, apparel, bicycles, and equipment also apply to the ABA Pro rider.

0. All Pro riders must use a number plate with a black background and white numbers.

1. A rider must hold a valid Pro Cruiser membership to compete.

2. All bicycles in the Pro Cruiser class must have wheels with no less than a 24" diameter.

3. All rules governing ABA Pro riders will pertain to Pro Cruiser as well.

4. Pro Cruiser riders will accumulate points towards a national ranking according to the ABA Pro points tables.

5. The Pro Cruiser class will be competing for an overall yearend title.

6. All ABA Pro points rules will apply to ABA Pro Cruiser.

7. A rider’s ten (10) best ABA Pro Series national finishes plus the Grand Nationals will be tabulated to determine

the year-end standings.

1. A rider must hold a valid Girl Pro membership to compete.

2. All bicycles in the Girl Pro class will have no more than 20" wheel diameters.

3. Any Girl rider that competes in any other sanction as a Girl Pro or an equivalent class is required to race in the

Girl Pro class with the ABA.

4. All rules governing ABA Pro riders will pertain to Girl Pro as well.

5. Girl Pro riders will accumulate points according to the ABA Pro points tables towards a national ranking.

6. The Girl Pro class will be competing for an overall yearend title.

7. All ABA Pro points rules will apply to ABA Girl Pro.

8. A rider’s ten (10) best ABA Pro Series national finishes plus the Grand Nationals will be tabulated to determine

the year-end standings.

1. A rider must hold a valid Pro membership and be a minimum of 30 years old in order to compete in Vet Pro.

2. Only Vet Pro riders will be allowed to race in any Vet Pro class.

3. All bicycles in the Vet Pro class will have no more than a 20" wheel diameter.

4. No current AA Pro rider may enter the Vet Pro class without satisfying the AA Pro to A Pro reclassification criteria

(Section IX, rule 11).

5. All rules governing ABA Pro riders will pertain to Vet Pro as well.

6. Vet Pro riders will accumulate points according to the ABA Pro points tables towards a national ranking.

7. The Vet Pro class will be competing for an overall yearend title.

8. All ABA Pro points rules will apply to ABA Vet Pro.

9. If no Vet Class is offered, a Vet Pro rider may register to compete in the A Pro class.

10. Vet Pro riders can win unlimited A Pro money, as they will be exempt from moving into the AA Pro class.

11. A riders ten (10) best ABA Pro Series national finishes plus the Grand Nationals will be tabulated to determine the

year-end standings.

1. There will be no reclassification back to the Novice skill level. (Novice class is reserved for brand new riders

to the sport.)

2. If a rider feels he has advanced in classification too rapidly, he may apply for reclassification at his local track. A

reclassification form must be obtained from the track operator, filled out completely and submitted to the ABA

Competition Committee for review. That rider will be notified by mail if his request is approved or not.

3. Any Expert rider being removed from competitive BMX racing (to include any cruiser racing) for a period of time

corresponding with the following table may return to the ABA as an Intermediate with the respective number of

wins already credited towards advancement:

• No less than 2 years = 15 wins

• No less than 3 years = 10 wins

• No less than 4 years = 5 wins

• No less than 5 years = 0 wins

4. Any Intermediate rider being removed from competitive BMX racing (to include any cruiser racing) will return to

the ABA as an Intermediate with the a win count based on the following table:

• Less than 2 years = actual win total.

• No less than 2 years = 15 wins or actual win total, whichever is less

• No less than 3 years = 10 wins or actual win total, whichever is less

• No less than 4 years = 5 wins or actual win total, whichever is less

• No less than 5 years = 0 wins

5. A rider may apply for reclassification only one time during his birthday year.

6. A fee of $3 is required for an amateur request for reclassification.

7. An A Pro or Vet Pro rider may be reclassified back to amateur by meeting one of the following criteria:

a) Must have earned no money in the past 10 months and must get three signatures from riders holding a top

25 national ranking in the current points for the class he will be moving into (ex. 19-27 expert or 21-25

cruiser). Forms for this procedure must be requested from the ABA office.

b) Having been removed from competitive BMX racing for a period of more than 5 years, that rider may return

to the ABA at no less than an expert without going through the reclassification process.

8. Any AA Pro may be eligible to request reclassification to amateur by meeting the following criteria:

a) Must be removed from competitive BMX racing for not less than 5 years.

b) Must get three signatures of riders holding a current top 25 national ranking in the class he will be moving

into (ex. 19-27 expert or 21-25 cruiser). Forms for this procedure must be requested from the ABA.

9. Any Pro rider earning reclassification approval to amateur will be ineligible for team competition for a period of 1

year (365 days from date of reclass approval).

10. AA Pro riders may be eligible to request reclassification to A Pro after 7 consecutive national races of participation

with no Pro payout (including non-qualifying dollars) or one full year’s absence from any competition.

11. The ABA will make all final determinations on reclassification approvals.

1. All riders must present a current and valid ABA membership card or membership receipt at all ABA tracks

2. All riders will be issued an eight-digit serial number. That number must be shown at registration and must appear

on the day’s moto sheets or no points will be issued for that race.

3. In the case of new members, a track operator should write “NFM” (new full member) in the place of the serial

number on the moto sheet. This may be used until the rider receives his/her official serial number from the ABA.

For any rider holding temporary membership status, the word “Temp” should replace the serial number.

4. A rider’s current earned or ABA issued number must appear on that rider’s number plate during all

competitions*. This identification can appear in the following forms only:

a) District number—solid black number (minimum 3” high) on a white background.

b) National age group number—solid black number, #1-10 (USA) on a light gray background.

c) Overall national number—solid white number, #1-999 (USA) on a black background. (Effective Jan 1, 2010;

riders will only be allowed to use a two-digit number).

d) Redline Cup Championship number—solid black #1 - 3 on a yellow background.

e) Race of Champions number—solid white #1 on a red background.

5. ABA PRO Career numbers can be applied for in the following classes

• AA PRO

• Women PRO

• PRO Cruiser

• Vet Pro

All PRO Career Numbers must be applied for to ABA in writing. Career PRO numbers are subject to approval by

ABA. All PRO's will have the option to use their ABA approved career number or their earned number from the

previous years ranking. No single digit career numbers are allowed. It is preferred by ABA that all ABA PRO

Champions from the previous year use the ABA PRO # 1 plate at ABA BMX PRO SERIES events. To keep your

PRO career number for the next season you must earn at least 500 ABA PRO points in a season.

6. All number plates shall have legible numbers at least 3” in height. The number shall be unobstructed by other

decals so as to be read clearly.

7. All numbers must be placed on the number plate so that they do not overlap.

8. The number plate must be attached securely to the front of the bicycle’s handlebars.

9. In classes where riders have the same number, a letter may be required to be displayed on the number plate for

identification purposes. This letter will be supplied in staging and must remain on that rider’s number plate for the

duration of the day’s race or until told otherwise. Riders to receive a letter will be determined at the track’s

discretion.

10. ABA has the right to reject any number plate that it deems illegible and these decisions are final.

1. All riders must wear helmets with a permanent strap attached; snaps are not allowed. Helmets must have

sufficient padding and be of good quality. The ABA highly recommends a full-face helmet or a helmet that covers

the ears.

2. All riders must wear enclosed shoes, which are sufficient to protect the rider’s feet.

3. It is recommended that riders wear long pants. Loose fitting short pants made of tear-resistant material are

permitted as long as no skin shows above the knee if used together with one- piece knee and shin protection with

a rigid surface. The short pants fabric must have a minimum of 3 inches of doubled up excess material, without

stretching the fabric. This shall be measured by pinching the fabric between the index finger and thumb. All

combinations of shorts with knee and shin guards are subject to the approval of the ABA and or Track Operator.

4. It is recommended that riders wear long sleeved shirts. Short sleeved shirts and sufficient elbow protection is

allowable per the discretion of the track operator.

5. All riders, mechanics and pit crews should have a clean and neat appearance.

6. Handlebars may not exceed 30” in width.

7. Handlebar grips are required and must be sufficient to fully cover and enclose all metal and openings on the

handlebar ends.

8. All kickstands, chain guards, fenders and reflector brackets must be removed.

9. Padding securely fastened to the bike on the top frame tube, stem and handlebar crossbar is recommended

safety equipment.

10. The bicycle frame and its parts must be in good condition with no broken weld or jagged exposures.

11. Axle ends may not exceed ?” beyond the axle nut or must be cut.

12. No wing nuts are allowed to secure the wheels to the frame or fork.

13. No bicycle with any freestyle type pegs will be allowed on the track at any time.

14. Seats must be fastened so as not to slip during competition. The seat must not have any exposed metal or sharp

edges.

15. All bikes must have some form of operating braking system—hand and/or coaster (foot) brake.

16. All equipment must be safe and in good condition in order to compete or practice.

1. The race director shall have complete control of all officials, scorers and riders. The race director’s decisions are

final, and he/she may rule on a situation not covered by the ABA Rules. Any ruling made by any director that is

not covered in this ABA rulebook must be submitted in writing immediately to the ABA.

2. There shall be one head official on the track at all times. The head official’s decisions regarding disputes on the

track will be final.

3. There shall be enough assistant officials so as to conduct the race in a safe manner.

4. All disputes must be taken to the head official.

5. The stager shall be the person calling the racers to their motos. He/she has complete charge of the staging area

and starting hill. [back to the top]

6. There shall be a starter whose job it will be to start and police that start for each race. The starter’s

commencement of each race shall be official and can only be changed by the race director.

7. There shall be a head scorer located at the finish line along with enough assistant scorers necessary to accurately

call race finishes. All of the head scorer’s decisions regarding finishes and scoring will be final.

8. Each track’s moto sheets and membership applications MUST be postmarked within 2 working days after each

event or risk the possibility of sanctions being levied by the ABA.

9. Only one set of points per day will be counted from any one track. ABA sanctioned tracks are restricted to one

complete race per day. Exception: A postponed race, as per Section XIII, rule 3, may be made up on a regular

race day prior to the day’s actual event.

10. All ABA sanctioned tracks should have a starting gate wide enough to maintain 8 riders. The gate must be run in

a safe manner and placed to be fair to all riders.

11. Every ABA sanctioned track must offer awards of some type; Trophies, ribbons, plaques or ABA Saver Stamps

are recommended.

12. The discounting of entry fees for points only will not be allowed. Any track running an event for points

13. All single and double point races must offer a minimum award distribution

of:

a) Total points class of 3 riders = 1 award (though the ABA recommends no more than 2 awards)

b) 4 riders in a class (3 in main) = 2 awards

c) 5 or more riders in a class = 3 awards

14. Each track is allowed specific multi-point events and has the ability to earn additional events to be run within each

year. A description of each is as follows:

a) Race For Life (RFL)—This is a charity district points race to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

(LLS). [back to the top]

b) State / Provincial Championship Race (SCR/PCR)—This is a double district points race also offering state /

provincial championship points towards the state / provincial championship title.

c) Earned double—basic double district point’s event.

d) Redline Cup Qualifier—This is a triple district points race for the purpose of qualifying riders to participate at

the Redline Cup Final of their respective region.

e) State / Provincial Championship Final (SCF/PCF)—This is a triple district points race, which concludes the

State / Provincial Championship series in each respective state / province.

15. Redline Cup Qualifier events must offer awards 1st-4th per class (opens excluded).

16. State / Provincial Championship Final events must offer awards 1st-8th per class (opens excluded).

17. Novice, intermediate and expert awards must be of the same kind and size.

18. Any increase in race fees for multi-point events must be accompanied by a comparable increase in trophy size or

worth of other awards.

19. All ABA multi-point events must be run using the ABA transfer system.

20. The ABA will issue an authorization card for all multi-point events to be posted in a conspicuous place. Riders: If

21. No event may be moved or transferred from one facility to another without WRITTEN APPROVAL from the ABA.

22. The ABA strongly recommends that first aid personnel be available at every event. Every track must at

1. The race director may modify a rule to meet local track conditions but only to make the event safer. Any

modifications must be fair for all riders. These modifications must be made known to all participants prior to any

event through P.A. announcements or printed materials.

2. The race director may not modify any rules pertaining to the ABA points system or advancement except as

referred to in rule 1 above.

3. Once a race has begun, meaning the first gate of the first round of motos has dropped, the track director due to

inclement weather or other extreme circumstances may postpone that race. The track director’s decision to

postpone will be final. [back to the top]

4. Moto sheets of a postponed race may not be altered. Under no circumstances will sign-ups be added nor any

refunds given.

5. The use of any drugs, stimulants or intoxicants is prohibited unless prescribed by a licensed physician.

6. No betting or soliciting bets is permitted at any ABA sanctioned race.

7. Only riders who are officially registered for the day’s competition or practice, having provided proper ABA

membership proof, may ride on the track.

8. No rider shall, at any time, ride in an unsafe manner as to endanger other riders, officials or spectators.

9. The use of radio assistance for any rider on the track is strictly prohibited.

10. A rider may be disqualified or suspended for his/her actions or the actions of his/her parent(s), guardian(s),

sponsor(s), pit crew or any other affiliate.

11. Any parent, guardian, sponsor, pit crew member or other affiliate may have his/her event attendance privilege

revoked for their own actions or actions of their rider(s).

12. A rider may be disqualified for team riding—letting another rider of same team or other affiliation pass so as to

affect the overall outcome of any race.

13. A rider may be disqualified if any parent, team member, pit crew or other assists that rider in any situation on the

track during any qualifier or main.

14. A rider may be suspended up to one year for damaging, stealing or destroying public or private property

15. Any rider found intentionally misrepresenting his/her age may be suspended for up to one full year.

16. Any rider competing in place of another rider shall receive a one-year suspension along with the rider

17. Any rider disqualified from a qualifying moto will be put to last in that respective moto. That rider may

18. Any rider misrepresenting his/her presence at any race (“ghost rider”) will not be scored for that event

19. Any rider participating in a “ghost riding” situation may be suspended.

20. Any rider knowingly racing out of class shall receive no less than a 3-month suspension.

21. All classes must meet minimum class requirements to be legal.

22. Any rider not responding to the call of his/her name or number in staging has one minute to get to the staging

area. The gate starter is never required to hold a gate for a missing rider.

23. Any rider in the gate having difficulties, not ready to race or questioning another rider’s lane position or safety

equipment can only put that race on hold by putting his/her front wheel over the gate. This action must only

take place before the starting cadence begins.

24. Riders must take the lane assigned to them in each race. Any rider that is found in the wrong lane upon another

rider’s protest, prior to that moto/main commencing, may be disqualified and removed from the gate for that race.

25. The only riders that may be assisted at the starting gate are those 5 years old and under. This assistance shall

only include the rear wheel being placed between the assistant’s legs. No hands may be used to prop the rider up

and any pushing off will result in the rider’s disqualification.

26. Parents of any rider 6 years of age and older may accompany their rider through the staging area. However,

these parents are NOT ALLOWED to assist their rider at or on the starting gate.

27. All riders must have their wheel against the gate when the starter begins the starting cadence.

28. A rider’s wheel may not break the plane of the gate until the gate is released. Doing so will constitute a “gate

jump” and that rider may be disqualified from that moto or main.

29. A rider determined by an official to have intentionally impeded the progress of another rider during the first 30 feet

of the race may be disqualified. To facilitate this rule, it is recommended that a clearly visible line extend across

the width of the track, placed at a point 30 feet from the starting gate.

30. Three riders falling down before the crest of the first obstacle will constitute a restart. The “crest” shall be

defined as the top of the front most part of any jump.

31. During the course of a race, should a rider leave the track as a direct result of contact with another rider, that rider

must re-enter the track at the nearest point that is safe to all riders, without improving his/her position. (A rider reentering

the track in an improved position may delay him/her self to the original position and then continue racing

from there.) [back to the top]

32. Any rider judged by an official as maliciously forcing another rider off the track may be disqualified.

33. Should a rider leave the track purely on his/her own accord, that rider must make sure NO obstacles have been

missed before returning to the track in a safe manner. (Hay bales, cones, chalk lines or other markers signifying

the inside of a turn are also considered obstacles.)

34. Any chalk line, cone, or other type of designation on any straightaway (including the finish line area) is NOT

considered an obstacle. These are understood to be guidelines only.

35. The lead rider can take any line available on the track (This relates to any rider ahead of any other—2nd place

ahead of 3rd, 5th ahead of 6th, etc.). However, if the lead rider intentionally moves over and makes malicious

contact with another rider, then that rider may be disqualified.

36. When on the final straight, a rider determined by an official to have intentionally impeded the progress of

37. Any rider the victim to an officially recognized foul will NOT be given the placement he/she was currently in when

the foul occurred. The only exception is if the infraction took place on the final straight between the last obstacle

and the finish line. That rider would then be awarded the placement he/she was currently in before the infraction.

38. A rider must finish any moto or main on the same bicycle that he/she started on.

39. A rider may push or pull his/her bicycle across the finish line to be scored. However, that rider must be touching

his/her bicycle when crossing the line.

40. Any rider whose bicycle becomes entangled with another bicycle must separate the bicycles before continuing the

race.

41. Any rider lodging a protest about a particular race must present his/her case to the head official within 10 motos

after the race in question. After this time frame, a protest may not be lodged.

42. Officials will have the authority to call fouls and levee a disqualification without the need for a protest

43. Officials look for the intention of any circumstance on the track. Situations deemed under malicious intent may

result in disqualification. [back to the top]

44. Any race that is directly interfered with by a race official may be rerun. The head official will validate any

interference and that decision will be final.

45. A moto or main may not be rerun due to track surface conditions.

46. A moto or main may not be rerun if a rider fails to have him or herself fully prepared in the starting gate upon

release of the gate.

47. Important—It is the responsibility of each rider and that rider’s pit crew, i.e. parents, guardian or sponsor,

The ABA recommends the use of the ABA Transfer System for qualifying riders from heat races (motos) to main

events. This system is not mandatory except for multi-point events. A track operator may use any system that fits the

track’s locality. When the ABA transfer system is not to be utilized, that track operator must submit to the ABA a

detailed description of the system to be used. Upon approval by the ABA Competition Committee, that different

system may be initiated. The ABA Transfer System proceeds as follows:

1. A rider will transfer (qualify) out of his/her respective moto by attaining an appropriate finish. Qualifying finish

spots will be predetermined on the moto sheet.

2. Once a rider qualifies for a semi or the main event, he/she does not race again until that time. Doing so

3. With the ABA Transfer System, only a class of nine riders shall have its final round of qualifying motos combined.

4. Any track operator has the option of running a 2-moto-transfer system at their discretion.

5. At all National, Redline Cup Final & Race of Champion events, the ABA will limit qualifying to a total of 2 rounds.

6. The ABA US Open and the Grand Nationals will operate under the 3-moto-transfer system for qualifying.

The ABA Transfer System is a very unique way of qualifying riders from the motos to the main events at each race.

This system is the fairest to the rider and the easiest for the parent or spectator to understand. The system involves

each entire set of motos being run a predetermined number of times (2 or 3) to qualify riders to quarter-mains, semimains

or directly to main events depending on the number of riders competing. The following are examples of how the

qualifying works and are all based on an eight rider gate: (When riders are referred to as qualified, it means they have

transferred out of their moto and into the next applicable race. These riders will not race the remaining qualifying

motos, if any remain.)

First round—total points

Second round—total points

Third round Olympic—total points

No main event.

(The third round can be run in the third round of qualifying motos or included with the main events.)

First round—first place rider qualifies.

Second round—first place rider qualifies.

Third round—first place rider qualifies.

One rider does not qualify and a three rider main event is run.

First round—first place rider qualifies.

Second round—first place rider qualifies.

Third round—first and second place riders qualify.

One rider does not qualify and a four rider main event is run.

First round—first place rider qualifies.

Second round—first and second place riders qualify.

Third round—first and second place riders qualify.

One rider does not qualify and a five rider main event is run.

First round—first and second place riders qualify.

Second round—first and second place riders qualify.

Third round—first and second place riders qualify.

One rider does not qualify and a six rider main event is run.

First round—first and second place riders qualify.

Second round—first and second place riders qualify.

Third round—first, second and third place riders qualify.

One rider does not qualify and a seven rider main event is run.

First group will contain 5 riders while second group will have 4.

First round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Second round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Third round—combine remaining 5 riders and qualify the first 4 riders.

One rider does not qualify and an eight rider main event is run.

Two even groups will be formed unless there are an odd number of riders. The additional (odd) rider will

always be placed into the top group.

First round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Second round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Third round—qualify 2 riders out of each group.

Two riders do not qualify and an eight rider main event is run.

First round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Second round—qualify first place rider out of each group.

Third round—qualify first and second place riders out of each group.

Total of 12 riders are qualified, making up 2 semi-mains containing 6 riders each.

Semi-main—qualify the first four riders out of each semi to main event.

Eight rider main event.

First, second and third rounds—qualify the first place rider from each group.

Total of 12 riders are qualified, making up 2 semi-mains containing 6 riders each.

Semi-main—qualify the first four riders out of each semi to main event.

Eight rider main event.

First, second and third rounds—qualify the first place rider from each group.

Total of 15 riders are qualified, making up 2 semi-mains containing 7 & 8 riders respectively.

Semi-main—qualify the first four riders out of each semi to main event.

Eight rider main event.

Same as three-moto system—total points.

First round – first place rider qualifies

Second round – first and second place riders qualify

A three rider main is run.

First round – first and second place riders qualify

Second round – first and second place riders qualify

A four rider main is run.

First round – first and second place riders qualify

Second round – first, second and third place riders qualify

A five rider main is run

First round – first, second and third place riders qualify

Second round – first, second and third place riders qualify

A six rider main is run.

First round – first, second and third place riders qualify

Second round – first, second, third and fourth place riders qualify

A seven rider main is run.

First group will contain 5 riders while the second group will have 4

First round – first and second place riders will qualify from each group

Second round – combine remaining five riders and qualify the first 4 riders

An eight rider main is run

First round – first and second place will qualify

Second round – first and second place will qualify

Riders will continue to qualify through any quarters and semis to an eight rider main.

1. Team competition consists of three classifications: Trophy, Bike Shop and Factory.

2. A Factory team is any team where the sponsor manufactures any component for bicycles or calls itself a Factory

Team.

3. A Factory Team may not roster a Novice or Intermediate rider.

4. Any rider being on a National Team (that which excludes inter and novice riders) in another sanctioning body is

eligible only for Factory Team in ABA team competition.

5. Factory and Bike Shop teams must submit and maintain a roster of team members, in writing, with the ABA office.

A new roster must be submitted each year. This roster shall be published in both the BMXer and

ABABMX.com.

6. The ABA reserves the right to determine the classification of any team.

7. Teams adding a rider to their roster must do so prior to close of registration on the day of the event. This must be

submitted on a roster addition form, which shall be available at registration.

8. Any rider dropped or removing themselves from a Factory Team shall be ineligible for another team (Factory or

Bike Shop) for a period of 120 days, commencing on the date that ABA receives notification by either the

rider and/or parents (if a minor). Notification must be in writing or fax. (Rider & parents: Don’t get caught

9. Any rider moving from a Bike Shop team to another Bike Shop team or a Factory Team will not become eligible

for team competition for 45 days.

10. A Factory, Bike Shop or Trophy Team may enter up to two team sheets per race. Only the best of the two scores

will be counted. (In case of miscalculation, it is recommended to turn in both team sheets from that race.)

11. Each national team sheet includes an optional fifth and sixth rider slot. This fifth slot may only be used

12. A rider may not be used more than once on any single team sheet.

13. A Team may use the same rider on both team sheets however, that rider must be in different classes.

14. Any rider that races in a class combined with a rider of a higher proficiency will be scored with team points from

the table of the higher proficiency.

15. Team sheet entries must be turned in before motos are posted.

16. Factory Team standings will be determined from the best 12 National scores plus the Grand Nationals.

17. Bike Shop Team standings will be determined from the best 8 National scores plus the Grand Nationals.

18. Trophy team standing will be determined from your best 6 National scores plus the Grand Nationals.

19. Bike Shop and Factory Teams shall be competing for cash awards at each event plus cash awards for the yearend.

20. A Trophy Team shall have no roster and shall be competing for trophies of the day plus a year-end award.

21. Entry fees of $10 per Trophy Team sheet, $25 per Bike Shop Team and $50 per Factory Team sheet shall be

charged.

22. Unofficial results will be announced at the conclusion of each event. Official results will be determined after

validating each team sheet’s rider eligibility, finishes and point total at the ABA office.

23. Results will be sent to each team that entered on a particular weekend as well as being published in the BMXer

and placed under team results on our web site.

24. Payment will be done by check from the office following team sheet verifications.

25. A final trading date has been established, and that date is August 1. After this date, a rider moving from one

team roster to another team will not be eligible for team competition until after the Grand Nationals.

26. After August 1, teams may add, for team competition, only those riders not on a Factory or Bike Shop team

roster, and this rider must be submitted at registration prior to sign-ups closing on the event at which he or she is

to be used.

27. Any Bike Shop or Factory team rider MUST wear a respective team jersey during all competition at any event or

risk losing team points for his/her finish of the day.

28. Team jersey restrictions: [back to the top]

a) All Factory teams are to include the word “Factory” on their jerseys.

b) Bike shop team jerseys must have the Bike shop team name as the predominant logo on the jersey. Any

manufacturer name recognition can only be 50% of the size of the bike shop name.

29. Cash awards at each national will be:

1st $500 1st $300

2nd $300 2nd $200

3rd $200 3rd $150

4th $100 4th $100

30. Team competition rules at the local level will be the responsibility of the local track operator using fairness and

promotional value as guidelines.

1. Team competition rules at the local level will be the responsibility of the local track operator using fairness and

promotional value as guidelines.

A State Championship series (U.S.) or Provincial Championship series (Canada) will be conducted in each State /

Province that possesses at least 1 ABA sanctioned track. Each series goal is to determine age group overall

champions and distribute number plate rankings to eligible riders through the following structure of competition:

1. Number plate designations will be awarded with the following ratio and specifics:

a. 50% of total the number of riders with State / Provincial championship points (regardless of current eligibility

status), in each age group according to the points listing presented for the state final event, not to exceed 10

plates per age.

b. Riders must have fulfilled all eligibility requirements.

(Ex: 30 riders in an age group—50% equals 15 but number plates will not exceed 10. If only 7 of those available

riders have met the requirements, only 1-7 plates will be awarded. Odd numbers will be rounded up to the next

even number in determining the 50% ratio.)

2. Each age group State / Provincial Champion will receive an ABA State / Provincial number plate and a custom

award.

3. The State/Provincial number plate shall be white with blue lettering. The plate will feature your District number in

black on a white background and your rank in the State / province shall be a 1" white number on a royal blue

background in the upper left corner.

4. State / Provincial number plates can be used at any ABA sanctioned events. These plates can be displayed

until the conclusion of the following year’s State / Provincial Championship Final event.

To become eligible to obtain the State / Provincial Championship title and/or a State / Provincial number plate

designation, a rider must meet the following requirements:

1. Race in the predetermined number of SCR / PCR events within his/her respective State / Province as per the

following table:

4 or more 3

3 2

2 1

1 1

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**A rider may race as many SCR/PCR events as he/she wishes, however only that rider’s best finishes of the

required number of races within that rider’s respective State / Province will be counted going into the finals.

2. Race in the State / Provincial Championship Final event of his/her respective State / province.

Any rider racing out of class at any SCR/PCR or SCF/PCF will forfeit all State / Provincial and district points for

that event.

3. Riders from a state or province with no ABA track may participate in a State / Provincial Championship Series for

another state or province, providing they declare their intention (in writing) to ABA before their first State /

Provincial Championship Race in that state or

1. Every track in each state / province shall hold a State / Provincial Championship Race (SCR/PCR) offering State /

Provincial Championship points as well as double district points.

2. All SCR/PCR events shall be run between January 1 and a date as designated by the ABA.

3. Each state / province shall have a State / Provincial Championship Final (SCF/PCF) which shall be a triple district

point event. An additional double district point event will accompany the SCF/PCF event.

4. The SCF/PCF in each State / Province shall be awarded by the ABA via a statewide track contest.

5. All SCF/PCF events shall be scheduled with the ABA within a specific time frame outlined by the ABA.

6. No SCR/PCR event may be moved or transferred to another facility without WRITTEN APPROVAL from the ABA.

7. Riders shall be competing for the class championship title in their respective State / Province. When referring to

class champions, the classes will be as follows: Cruiser—9 & under, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-20, 21-25, 26-

30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56 & over; Girl Cruiser—10 & under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-20, 21-25, 26-30,

31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46 & Over; Girls—5 & under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-27 28 & over; Boys—5

& under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-18, 19-27, 28-35, 36 & Over.

8. In the boy classes, all Novice, Intermediate, and Expert points of the same age will be tabulated together towards

the championship title. [back to the top]

9. Each rider’s final State / Provincial points total will be listed within the age group that corresponds with his/her

actual age as of their respective SCF/PCF date.

10. To determine a State / Provincial champion in each class, the point system will be used as represented in section

V, Points table, C. State / Provincial points table.

11. Any track listed in the BMXer magazine as of the May issue will count as a valid track for state / provincial

championship eligibility. The ABA reserves the right to modify this rule at its discretion.

12. As California is split into Northern and Southern regions, California riders may attain state points as required in

either region. However, these riders must compete at the State Championship Final event of their corresponding

region to be awarded a championship title.

13. The Northern California state series region will include the following districts: 04, 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 18

14. The Southern California state series region will include the following districts: 01, 02, 03, 07, 14, 16, 17, 22, 23,

and 24.

15. In the event of a tie in final points in any age group, the tie will be broken as follows:

a) Higher proficiency

b) Best finish at the State / Provincial final event

c) Total number of riders in class.

d) Order of transfer from the motos. (If a total points race, the finish order shall be used as the transfer order for

that rider.) [back to the top]

e) Most number of single point races participated in

f) If riders are still tied at this point, it will be declared a tie and co-champions will be awarded.

16. Riders from other states / provinces may compete at any SCR/PCR or SCF/PCF for district points, however that

out-of-state / province rider cannot receive that State / province’s championship points and any position that rider

earns will be omitted from the points standings for that race:

Example: Arizona State Race 8 Expert main results:

AZ Fred Simpson 1st 20 state points 200 district points

CA Carl Jones 2nd ————— 160 district points

AZ Bill Taylor 3rd 18 state points 120 district points

17. There will be a deadline of August 1 for any rider to change State / Province eligibility. After this date, any

transferring rider will be required to participate in the State / Provincial Championship series of their last state of

residence.

19. The ABA reserves the right to review and make determinations in all aspects involving the State / Provincial

Championship series.

1. The R.O.C. will be a triple district point event.

2. The top 10 riders in each classification and skill level from each state / provincial championship series points will

be eligible to race the Race of Champions. This means the top 10 novices, intermediates, experts, girls, and

cruisers of each age class.

3. Girl novices will be eligible under the novice skill level.

4. Any rider may compete at the R.O.C. in the class and skill level that they competed as at their respective State /

Provincial Championship Final event.

5. If a state or province has no State / Provincial Championship Final event, the top 5 riders in each age group from

the district points standings as of August 31, which will be published in the October BMXer, shall become eligible

to race the R.O.C. Additionally, each rider will have the ability to compete in the age and skill level that they were

as of that same August 31st date.

6. Foreign amateur riders are not required to qualify for the R.O.C. (Canadian riders are not considered foreign.).

However, only those foreign amateur riders that have purchased an ABA membership and have met the qualifying

measures per the State / Provincial Championship series will be eligible to earn the R.O. C. title and benefits. All

other foreign amateur riders can race for the award of the day but will forfeit any title and included benefits to the

next available qualified rider in the respective main event.

7. The winner of each class at the Race of Champions will be awarded a special R.O.C. #1 number plate, which may

be run until the conclusion of the following year’s R.O.C.

8. Any rider riding out of class at any State / Provincial Championship event will not be eligible to participate in the

R.O.C.

9. Any rider qualifying for the R.O.C. in class or cruiser may race all classes—class, cruiser and open.

10. The ABA reserves the right to review and make determinations in all aspects involving rider qualification and

classification for the R.O.C. event.

1. Redline Cup number plates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place per age group and proficiency within each

region.

2. The Redline Cup number plate shall be a yellow background with black numbers.

3. Redline Cup number plates can be used at any ABA sanctioned events. These plates can be displayed until

the conclusion of the following year’s Redline Cup Championship Final event.

1. Race in any Redline Cup Qualifier in any region (Redline Cup & triple district points).

2. Race both Saturday and Sunday of the Redline Cup Championship Final in that rider’s respective region.

3. The top three riders in each age/proficiency will be awarded 1st, 2nd, & 3rd number plates based on their

overall finishes from the three Redline events in each region.

1. All Redline Cup Qualifier events shall be run between January 1 and a date as designated by the ABA.

2. Each Redline Cup qualifier shall award Redline Cup points as represented in section V, Points table, C. Redline

Cup & State / Provincial points table as well as triple district points.

3. There will be three (East, Central and West) Redline Cup Championship Finals to be announced by the ABA (see

ABA national calendar for dates).

4. Each Redline Cup Final weekend shall award the following points as represented in section V, Points table, C.

Redline Cup & State / Provincial points table:

? Friday - double district points only

? Saturday - Redline Cup points & quadruple district points

? Sunday - Redline Cup points & quadruple district points

5. To determine a Redline Cup Champion in each class/proficiency, the point system will be used as represented in

section V, Points table, C. Redline Cup / State / Provincial points table.

6. A maximum of three scores will be counted, one of which will be your best Redline Cup Qualifier finish,

7. The winner of each class at each respective Redline Cup Championship Final will be awarded a custom Redline

Cup jacket and a #1 Redline Cup number plate which may be run until the conclusion of the following year’s

Redline Cup Final of that region. Riders finishing 2nd and 3rd place in the Series will also be awarded Redline

Cup number plates.

8. Riders shall be competing for the class & proficiency championship title in their respective region. When referring

to class champions, the classes will be as follows: Cruiser—8 & under, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-20, 21-25,

26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56 & over; Girl Cruiser—10 & under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-20, 21-25, 26-

30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46 & Over; Girls—5 & under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-27 28 & over; Boys

Novice/Inter/Expert —5 & under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-18, 19-27, 28-35, 36-40, 41 & Over.

9. In the Boy classes, all Novice, Intermediate and Expert will be pointed and plated by proficiency (i.e. plates will go

to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall for the Series).

10. All riders Redline points will be recorded with their actual age as of their respective Redline Cup Final date.

11. In the event of a tie in final points, the best finish at the Redline Cup Championship Sunday race will break the tie.

12. There will be a deadline of August 1 for any rider to change Redline Cup region eligibility. After this date, any

transferring rider will be required to participate in the Redline Cup Championship series of their last state of

residence.

13. Any foreign rider wishing to participate in and win a Redline Cup title, he/she must have purchased a full ABA

membership and have met the eligibility requirement of racing at a Redline Cup Qualifier.

14. Any rider racing out of class at a Redline Cup event will forfeit all Redline Cup and district point awards for that

respective event.

15. The ABA reserves the right to review and make determinations in all aspects involving the Redline Cup

Championship Series.

Any ABA member can participate in ANY national event with proper proof of membership. Riders can compete in as

many national events as desired towards a U.S. national standing. U.S. national events offer triple district points as

well as national points. All national event weekends will operate under the following guidelines:

? Friday will offer registration, track practice for all riders and a double point pre-race.

? Saturday will offer additional registration, practice for all riders and a national event.

? Sunday will offer the second national of the weekend. There will be NO registration or practice on this day.

Any ABA member may participate in the ABA Grand Nationals, the finest ABA event of the year. The ABA Grand

Nationals is the finale of a years worth of national competition and counts for double ABA national points on top of a

rider’s 6 best scores towards an ABA national year-end ranking. This race also offers quadruple district points as well

as bonus points. The 4-day ABA Grand National structure of events will operate under the following guidelines:

? Thursday will offer weekend race registration as well as all-day practice for all riders.

? The Friday pre-Grands event will be the Race of Champions (R.O.C.) There will be NO practice for riders.

? Friday will also offer additional registration opportunity for the ABA Grand Nationals.

? The ABA Grand Nationals is a two-day event as it will commence on Saturday and will conclude on Sunday.

There will be NO practice available on either day.

1. Any rider may attend any ABA national event, at any time of the year or location and have the ability to earn ABA

national points.

2. National points are awarded only at national events (see Section V. Points Tables.)

3. All national events will be set up and run by the ABA.

4. For amateurs, only his or her six best regular national main event finishes plus the ABA Grand Nationals main

event finish will count towards an amateur overall national ranking.

5. For Pro specifications, see section VIII. Pro Classifications.

6. There will be an ABA National Overall point category and respective title for the following:

a) Amateur Boys—all ages and proficiencies combined.

b) Amateur Boys Cruiser—all ages combined.

c) Amateur Girls—all ages combined.

d) Amateur Girls Cruiser—all ages combined.

e) Vet Pro—all Vet Pros. (See section VIII, Item D for specifics.)

f) Pro Cruiser—all Pro Cruisers. (See section VIII, Item B for specifics.)

g) Girl Pro—all Girl Pros. (See section VIII, Item C for specifics.)

h) AA Pro—all AA Pros. (See section VIII, Item A for specifics.)

7. Ties in the National points will be broken at the Grand Nationals as follows:

a) Most 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th national finishes

b) Most riders in class

c) Best finish in each rider’s open class

8. If a rider feels that his/her points are incorrect, he/she may submit to the ABA a detailed list of races, events raced

and finishes earned. That list will be checked and returned to the rider. A rider must submit any list within 30 days

after the point standings are published in the BMXer magazine, and then only the points for the past month will be

checked. After thirty days of publication, the points become final.

1. Year-end National Age Group numbers 1-10 will be awarded to each individual amateur age group based on

riders 6 best national main event finishes plus the Grand Nationals main event finish. Only the top ten riders may

display a NAG ranking on their number plate at any ABA sanctioned event.

2. ABA will provide NAG plates to all NAG Top 10. If the given plate is not used, another plate may be substituted

as long as the color scheme of plate & numbers(s) is adhered to.

3. The accumulation of NAG points will include all Novice, Intermediate and Expert riders of each respective age

group.

4. From the start of the new race season, a rider’s NAG points will be shown in the age group of that rider’s

respective age as of the ABA Grand Nationals.

Any ABA member can participate in any Canadian national event with proper proof of membership and riders can

compete in as many Canadian national events as desired. Canadian national points are only available through the

Canadian national series. Only Canadian riders will retain Canadian national points toward Canadian national

rankings. A Canadian rider’s 5 best main event finishes plus the Canadian Grand Nationals main event finish will

count towards a Canadian national standing. Canadian regular national events will offer U.S. national points as well as

triple district points to ALL ABA riders. All Canadian national event weekends will operate under the following

guidelines:

? Friday will offer race registration, track practice for all riders and a double point pre-race.

? Saturday will offer additional race registration, practice for all riders and a national event.

? Sunday will offer the second national of the weekend. There will be NO registration or practice on this day.

Canadian riders participating in Canadian national events will receive Canadian national points, and have the ability to

earn U.S. national points as well. Canadian riders participating in Canadian national series events will receive U.S.

national points once they have participated in a U.S. national event(s). For each U.S. national participated in, one

national score earned at a Canadian national event will be applied towards a Canadian rider’s U.S. national standing.

Example: A Canadian rider, who participates only in Canadian national series events, will be awarded only Canadian

National Points. A Canadian rider who participates in two Canadian national events and two U.S. national events, will

be awarded points for all four events toward his/her U.S. national standing.

Any ABA member may participate in the Canadian Grand Nationals, the finest ABA Canadian event of the year. The

Canadian Grand Nationals is the finale of a year’s worth of Canadian national competition and counts for double

national points on top of a rider’s 5 best Canadian national scores towards a national year-end ranking. There will be

ONLY Canadian national points available at this event. NO U.S. national points will be offered. This race will also offer

quadruple district points to all ABA members. The structure of the Canadian Grand Nationals weekend of events will

follow these guidelines:

? Friday will offer race registration, track practice for all riders and a double point pre-race.

? Saturday will offer additional race registration, practice for all riders and a national event.

? Sunday will offer the Canadian Grand Nationals as a one-day event. There will be NO registration or

practice on this day.

Canadian riders earning national points will be good only toward a Canadian NAG or National standing.

1. For Canadian amateurs, only their 5 best national main event finishes plus their Canadian Grand National main

event finish will count towards an overall national ranking.

2. For Canadian Pros, only their 5 best overall main event finishes plus their Canadian Grand National main event

finish will count towards an overall national ranking.

3. There will be a Canadian National Overall point category and a respective title for the following:

? Amateur Boys—all ages and proficiencies combined.

? Amateur Boys Cruiser—all ages combined.

? Amateur Girls—all ages combined

? Amateur Girls Cruiser—all ages combined

? Pro

4. National Number Plates will be awarded to the top 10% (maximum of 50) for each category for amateurs and 1-10

for Pro Class.

5. All other ABA rules pertaining to national points tabulations apply (see U.S. National points tabulation).

1. Year-end National Age Group numbers will be awarded to each category per the following guidelines:

? Boys regular class—1-5

? Boys cruiser—1-3

? Girls regular class—1-3

? Girls cruiser—1-3

**These are the only NAG numbers that are eligible to be used.

2. The accumulation of NAG points will include all Novice, Intermediate and Expert riders of each respective age

group.

3. From the start of the new season, a rider’s NAG points will be shown in the age group of that rider’s respective

age as of the Canadian Grand nationals.

1. National Team Competition is available at all Canadian Nationals events to include the following three-team

distinctions: trophy, bike shop and factory.

2. Canadian National Team Competition will follow the same rules as outlined under ABA National Team Rules.

3. ABA will award Canadian National Champion titles in each of the three Canadian Team Categories by totaling

each team’s best five team scores plus the Canadian Grand Nationals.

4. Only teams consisting of all Canadian riders can earn Canadian Team titles.

5. All team payout for Canadian National Series races will be in Canadian funds and require seven team sheets per

category per day for full payout. When there are less than seven team sheets the payout will be half.

6. U.S. teams may enter team sheets at Canadian National Series races and those scores will count towards the U.S.

National Series standings, excluding the Canadian Grand Nationals.

1. Year-end awards will be issued to riders of each district on a 1-10 ratio making the awards equal across the nation

and will hold true for boy, girl and cruiser classes. Example: District 1 has 320 riders with points at the end of the

season. ABA will issue 10% of these riders (or 32) awards.

2. Up to the top 10 riders in each district (if applicable) will receive a custom award directly from the ABA. (If there

are only 90 riders in a district, 10% (or 9) will receive awards but as they are all among the top 10, those 9 will all

receive a custom award.)

3. There will be a maximum of 50 awards issued per district in each respective class (Boy, Cruiser, Girl Cruiser &

Girl).

4. Any rider earning a USA National Age Group (NAG) ranking will be ineligible for district year-end ranking and any

district year-end award (Canadian (NAG) series is exempt). Any subsequent riders in the district point standings

will move up in the district year-end point standings to fill the open positions. However NAG riders will still be

eligible for 20,000 Points award and other promotional programs.

In order to fulfill our pledge to foster competition and fair play in the sport of BMX racing throughout the world, our

foreign rider policy shall be as follows:

1. Any foreign rider holding a valid amateur membership with a foreign BMX organization shall be eligible to compete

in ABA amateur classes to include cruiser and open.

2. Foreign amateur riders are not required to purchase an ABA amateur membership yet are required to sign the

membership waiver. That rider will be able to compete for the award of the day, however, without a membership

purchase, all specific membership benefits (ABA points, BMXer magazine, number plate, etc) will be withheld.

3. All foreign riders who are not current members of the ABA will be classified as expert for the purpose of

competition.

4. Any foreign rider holding a current Pro level membership and/or Pro level status with any foreign BMX

organization shall be required to purchase an ABA Pro membership and compete in the appropriate ABA Pro

classes. [back to the top]

5. Any foreign rider holding the classification of Superclass shall be compelled to purchase a Pro license and

compete in the A Pro class.

6. Any foreign rider holding the classification of Pro shall be compelled to purchase a Pro license and compete in the

AA Pro class.

7. Canadian riders are not considered foreign and therefore must follow and abide by the rules as set forth.

The American Bicycle Association recognizes the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) protocol for Olympic

Movement testing (USADA protocol). For information on or a copy of the USADA protocol can be obtained from

USADA at (800) 233-0393 or the USADA website www.usantidoping.org.

? As a supporter of both national and international BMX competition, the ABA reserves the right to uphold

suspensions handed down by USADA for violations of the USADA protocol.

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