KIWI STRIDER LICENCE

Riders aged 5 years & under (UCI age 5) and below on Strider Bikes (as defined in section 4.002 rulebook) are classified as Kiwi Strider Riders. They participate in a modified form of BMX racing and can take part in any club delivered skills based programmes offered by their club. Licence Kiwi Striders are permited to enter BMXNZ sanctioned meetings (category 8,9 & 10) and they must participate as per the rule book in their appropriate age on day class.  Once licenced as  Kiwi Strider, BMXNZ provides a bike number plate which your club will distribute.

UCI AGE EXPLAINER - Regardless of the birth date during the year.  The age a rider turns in any particular year between Jan 1st to Dec 31st will be the age group the rider will ride in for that year.

Where can I ride BMX?

There are 32 clubs around New Zealand that are open to new membership. The range from Whangarei in the North to Invercargill in the South. These clubs often run ' PLAY BIKE days/sessions' (have a go) so your entire family can come & give BMX a go. 

BMX is for pedal & balance (strider) bikes, all ages & skill levels. 

Anyone keen to give BMX a go should visit a local club, find one that is close to you, so that travelling to the Club is easy and you can use the benefits of membership. In addition to the PLAY BIKE sessions/days available, ALL BMX Clubs run regular club nights which also accommodate new riders/families to come along anytime.​​​​​​​

As a beginner, talk to your local Club and ask what is needed and how to get started. Your local club will be the key place for all BMX information.