The Napa BMX League is a five-week/five-session experience that’s as easy as riding a bike, but so much more fun! Held at North Bay BMX, girls & boys, 3-15 years of age, enjoy instruction and racing in equal-parts during each session.

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DID YOU KNOW? Parents/grandparents of enrolled riders can also take part, learning alongside the kids, then competing separately with other adults (more on this below).

Led by Napa resident and Olympic Medalist, Donny Robinson, our League is a Beginners-only program that takes riders gradually through the steps of becoming a BMX racer, and our always-moving format may just keep kids engaged like no other sport!

*DEFINITION of “Beginner:” Any NEW participant or RETURNING member who has not moved into Open Racing as a Novice. Riders CAN repeat this program as many times as needed before deciding whether the next level is right for them.

The $159 tuition includes a riding jersey, personalized number/name plate, season-end award, and loaner bike/helmet (if needed).

DATE & TIME OPTIONS

*You can begin to make your selections on the next page.

1). SPRING: Sundays, March 23 – April 27 (skip Easter Sunday)

* NEW Saturday Group Added (March 22-April 19, 1:45PM-4:00PM)

2). EARLY SUMMER: Sundays, June 1 – June 29

3). LATE SUMMER: Sundays, August 24 – September 28 (skip Aug. 31)

4). FALL: Sundays, October 26 – November 23

Time Slot Choices: 9:15AM-11:30AM or 12:15PM-2:30PM

*Groups have a 65-rider limit.

WHAT’S IN A SESSION?

Bicycle riding! Almost to the heart’s content of the rider…

Our sessions begin with a brief group talk where we cover an appropriate topic for the day. Overcoming adversity, our attitudes, etc. are all subjects that can be applied on and off the BMX track.

Next, we move into our instruction time, which includes new, progressive skills/drills each week. Learning proper lines through the turns, the fastest/safest ways to navigate the jumps, and gaining comfort riding in close proximity to others are just some of what we cover over the course of our season.

*Sorry, for now, we do not teach kids HOW to ride bikes. All participants should visit North Bay BMX before registering (via our free Community Ride Saturdays or “Give-it-a-Try” events) to ensure they’re comfortable riding our track.

Then, we apply what we learn (along with what was taught in prior weeks) to three laps of healthy competition, in age-appropriate classes – it’s individual efforts among their peers…

Personal progression is the name-of-the-game, but the points racers collect each lap they complete that go toward their earned trophy on our final day is a nice bonus!

REST EASY! Although we provide participants near non-stop ride time throughout, each rider, based on their energy and attention level, is able to take breaks when needed, without missing any of the action.

*Sessions postponed due to weather, air quality, acts of God, etc. are always made up at a later date.

It’s a great family atmosphere, and we often have three generations in the house cheering on their rider!

WHAT ELSE IS NEEDED?

Your rider, their pants and closed-toe shoes – that’s all (for real).

Yes, have the children come wearing a long-sleeve shirt, but we’ll have their BMX jersey waiting for them. So, pack any pedal bicycle and helmet they may already own (whatever they look like), and if those items are missing, we have equipment to use at no extra charge.

*Our various sizes of loaner bikes/helmets will fit the typical 3-4 year olds, all the way up to adults.

Seriously, it’s all good – we won’t ask you to make a trip to the local bike shop or sporting goods store to buy race-specific gear, or remind you that it’s your week to be “snack parent.” Plus, our weekend dates and one location make it as easy as possible to navigate. 

Don’t worry, moms & dads, even though we LOVE when you’re willing to lend a hand around the track (teamwork makes the dream work), we mainly want you to act as the cheering section for our participants (unless you’re brave enough to ride, too).

*Parent/grandparent riders get all the bonuses as the kids, but pay only $109 for enrollment.

So, sit back and let our Head Instructors and Jr. Coaches (all past program graduates) lead your riders down the right path.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Missed sessions (due to sickness, vacations, etc.), are allowed. Unfortunately, the way our program is structured, full make-up sessions can not be provided (other options are available upon request).

2. Participants should be able to ride a pedal bike, without training wheels, and have a basic ability to make it over the small dirt obstacles of North Bay BMX to join in either Open House or League activities (parents may assist by running alongside, if needed).

NOTE: This program does not require any special kind of racing helmet or bike, and chances are that the gear your rider has in the garage will work just-fine (big-box bicycles, shocks, baskets/streamers, half-shell lids, etc. are all approved).

3. Take part in our FREE “Give-it-a-Try” event on Saturday, May 17, which provides an “appetizer portion” of our League sessions – RSVP NOW

4. North Bay BMX’s FREE Community Ride events on Saturdays are also a perfect time for your rider to have a go – LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING

5. Looking for something with no racing, is instruction-only, or a weekday option? Give our Beginner Summer Camp a try (July 14-18) – SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

6. If our schedule doesn’t work for you, click here to receive updates on future Leagues, Summer Camps, One-Day Clinics, etc. – PEDAL BIKE EMAIL LIST

7. Is your rider still doing the Fred or Wilma Flintstone on a Strider/Balance/Push bike? Add yourself to our email list for details on specific-to-you programming (also appropriate for those with special needs) – BALANCE BIKE EMAIL LIST

8. Program refunds may be subject to a processing & materials fee.

*This is a Beginners-only program and not open to USA BMX Novices who participate in Open Racing.

Contact Donny Robinson at donny@bmxleague.com with questions.

LOCATION

North Bay BMX
3291 Streblow Dr
Napa, CA 94558

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