February 2008

Medicine Hat BMX
The Snake Pit


Welcome to another exciting season of racing at Medicine Hat BMX! This season promises to be a busy one improving the track and our new moto shed. Plans are in the works to finish the irrigation system and finish the interior of the moto shed. Since we moved up to the new track back in 2000 this is the first time that we do not have a Provincial, so the board decided to take this time and work on the track. So if anyone has any time to donate please come on out and give us a hand! A tentative date has been set for our Annual General Meeting – April 20, 2008 once this has been confirmed an email will be sent with date, time & location. It’s important that all members attend as elections will take place and the bylaws will be finalized. It’s your club and everyone has a say! If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas please do not hesitate to talk to your Board members. We are trying to get enough members to host our own Commissaires course instructed by Jim Negenman. With this course you will learn rules and regulations, moto building and obtain a Level C licence. With this license you will be able to work the Provincial circuit if needed. If anyone is interested, please contact Rob Storie @ 527-3634 or 548-4738 Here’s to a great season of warm weather and a fast track!

Rob Storie, President
Medicine Hat BMX
Coaching

Winter Conditioning takes place every Friday night at he River Heights School in the gym 6:30-8:30 Great way to stay in shape for the upcoming season!

Note from the Track Operators

Hello BMXers, a new season is coming upon us and we meaning Fran D, Kim, and Fran J. are looking forward to a great season for all returning and new riders. Please keep in mind all last years’ licenses have expired Dec 31/2007. So if you are new rider, we will need a photocopy of the riders’ birth certificate. For all returning riders, you just simply fill out a new form. The first Provincial is coming up on Feb 17, 2008 in Morley so all riders wishing to race must have license in hand. We will be sending licenses in batches in the next coming weeks so please notify us as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you all at the track!

Fran Duhaime (403) 548-6853/528-0134, email fduhaime@telusplanet.net

Fran Jassman (403) 527-7202, email, southpower@shockware.com

Kim Storie (403) 527-3634/548-9750, email keelo41@hotmail.com
Provincial Schedule

Morley Provincial #1
February 17, 2008

Okotoks Provincial #2
June 8, 2008
Stony Plain Provincial #3
July 6, 2008
Airdrie Provincial #4
July 13, 2008
Calgary Provincial #5
August 17, 2008
Lethbridge Provincial #6
August 24, 2008
Red Deer Grands and Provincial Championship
September 13-14, 2008
You must attend 3 Provincials + the Grands to be eligible for year-end rankings.If you attend more than 3, your top 3 finishes + the Grands are used to calculate your final score. The Grands is a single points race.

Bingo Schedule

February 1 – Afternoon March 5 – Evening April 1 - Evening
February 6 – Evening March 10- Evening
February 11 – Evening March 16 - Afternoon
February 29 – Afternoon March 22 - Afternoon
March 28 - Afternoon
(There will an additional Bingo sometime in February)

Remember! Bingo Credits can be used for traveling expenses i.e.: hotel rooms and gas. Also Registrations as well. It’s in your best interest to volunteer to offset the expenses of traveling. If interested in helping out at a Bingo, please contact Angie Lachapelle @ 529-9348

Editors Note

Please join me in congratulating Fran Duhaime on her recent promotion to Hall Manager of Gold Rush Bingo. Through her hard work and perseverance she has moved up the ranks to her present position in a relatively short time. She acts as a liaison between our Club and the Bingo Hall as well. Best wishes to Fran on her new endeavor!