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It’s getting close to parade time again!  Just want to remind everyone that OmahaBMX will be involved in the Omaha St. Pat’s parade. It will be Saturday March 13th.  Everyone is welcome to come out and ride your bike or walk along. Everyone had a great time last year. I will post the time and location of our spot once it has been assigned. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

We have been assigned to block I which is on Jones St. Between 15th and 16th. Arrival time is 10 Am.  Please arrive a little early if possible.  Donuts will be available while supplies last. 

There is also an after Parade Party starts around 12:00PM and will conclude at 4:00PM (hosted by the St. Pat’s parade committee)
$5.00 per person entry fee
They will be serving a wonderful Irish Stew and Hot Dogs, along with Pop, water and Beer to wash it down.
Entertainment will be provided by the Croai na Tire Dancers, Brennan Irish Dancers and the Turfman from 12:30-3:00pm (Party to be held at Nomads on 10th and Jones)

I just received a letter in the mail today from the ABA, for track operators, stating that the ABA will use the “Random Gate” for all classes at all Nationals in 2011. This does not apply to local tracks, but if we want to start using that system in 2011, we can upgrade our existing system and purchase a 4 lights system from Cartessa.

Anyone interested in helping OmahaBMX raise the funds to make this switch for the 2011 season, please step up!

If  you finished in the top 10 in your district last year and get to sport a ABA district jacket, good new… they are done and will be shipping. Check out the pics, the white jacket goes to lucky #1.  Gotta say I’m glad Alex didn’t finish #1 because it wouldn’t look that nice and clean very long.. LOL!

If you didn’t get to the awards ceremony here is your chance to get a winter beanie. Black 8 inch beanie with the OmahaBMX logo embroidered on it.  Show your track pride and let everyone know where you ride!  Also available..

Besides earning a Redline Cup No.1 plate in September – here’s one more reason to attend a Redline Cup race in 2010. These 70-of-a-kind Limited Edition frames will be given to the host track of all remaining RL Cup races – where they will likely be raffled off to one lucky winner.

If you missed to trip to the zoo, you missed out on some fun! A good time was had by all who attended ..

Today, the UCI released the track design for the upcoming 2010 UCI BMX World Championships happening in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa July 29 – August 1. The track features two starting hills—the first of its kind, as far as BMXNEWS is aware of. On the right route, you have an amped-up Supercross track, complete with 10-meter (or so) starting ramp, totalling 1263 feet. On the left, a more tame, though way-technical-looking amateur lap, totaling 1163 feet. See below for the actual obstacle distances speced out by track builder extraordinare, …..

OMAHA BMX’S AWARDS BANQUET SCHEDULED!
It’s been a few years since we had an awards banquet and we are kicking this one off right! OmahaBMX will host it at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo on Saturday Feb. 13th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm. at the Mutual of Omaha’s Exploration Station Auditorium. I know what your thinking “I don’t have a membership and it costs too much to go!” but don’t worry about that, ..

If you missed the ABA Grands on the Versus network, here is your chance to see it again, along with several other episodes!

ABA BMX ANNOUNCES TELEVISION AIRDATES ON VERSUS

January 15, 2010 – Gilbert, Arizona

The American Bicycle Association is proud to announce the 2010 ABA BMX TV Airdates on the Versus network. The ABA kicked off the 2010 season opener in Reno, Nevada, filming the USAC Junior Development, Junior Elite men and women as well as all the Elite women and AA Pro/Elite men action. The next event to be featured on Versus is the Gator Nationals on the freshly rebuilt

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