Spring 2022 Elgin BMX League "Give it a Try" Beginner Open House

709 Sports Way,Elgin IL 60123

15 May, 2022

Description

A free, "give -it-a-try" event for kids 4-15 yrs to try BMX Racing, in advance of our Spring Beginner League season starting May 29. Come on out to The Hill BMX, in the Elgin Sports Complex, on Sunday, May 15, from 3:00PM-4:30PM, for a free "give -it-a-try" open house, especially for beginning riders and their families. During the 90-minute event, your rider will get some basic instruction on BMX Racing and ride the track, under the supervision of our League coaches and volunteers. Parents will learn about how the League is structured, and have a no-pressure opportunity to sign up. The Beginners-only Spring 2022 League season starts Sunday, May 29 (3:00PM-5:30PM), and runs on the following schedule: May 29, June 5, 12, 19 and 26). The Open House is a perfect opportunity to learn about the sport, and get in on an activity that is all-about fun, fitness and family. Open to boys and girls 4-15 years, and moms, dads and grandparents of riders. A “Beginner” is someone who has never raced BMX outside of the League program. Here’s a rundown of how the day will be structured: For Riders - A “roll-around” on our dirt track, supervised by our league coach and on-track volunteers, giving them some hands-on fun on a bike. For Parents - A “walk-around” of the facility and the various “stations” at the BMX track. Then a briefing on how the League format works, while the kids continue the fun on the track. For the Whole Family -A welcome message from the Elgin BMX League staff. -Firsthand stories from BMX families on what the sport of BMX Racing has done for them. -Group and personal Q&A time to answer all your questions. What to Bring/What to Wear for Riders - Long pants, long sleeves, athletic shoes - A bike without reflectors, chain guard and/or pegs. (A limited supply of free loaners are available) - A helmet (a limited supply of free loaners available) **IMPORTANT** Riders must be able to ride a pedal bike without training wheels to participate. Open House attendance is NOT required to sign up for the League, so if you'd like to do that now and secure your spot, visit http://elginbmx.com WE'LL SEE YA' HERE! Get the kids off the couch and on a bike! Race BMX...America's fastest-growing family sport! Create one ticket per RIDER. Family members not riding do not need a ticket.