Membership Fees & Types

BMX MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Mini Wheeler

Mini Wheeler (Strider Bike Rider) is:

Age classes
– 2 years old (attained the age)
– 3-4 years old (year of birth)

BMX Mini Wheeler guide: Mini Wheelers must not have pedals or cranks, The total diameter of the wheel, inflated tires included shall not exceed 13” (33.02cm), Mini Wheelers total length including wheels must not exceeded 35” (88.9cm).

Clothes: Long pants, Long sleeved shirts, Covered shoes, Helmets (stack hats) are permitted that meet Australian standards, Helmet straps must be securely fastened, Must wear full fingered gloves. 

Sprocket Rocket Membership 

Sprocket Rocket membership is for any rider under the age of 8. The Sprocket Rocket program is a participation based program, taking the focus from competition to skill based learning programs. This allows children under the age of 8 the opportunity to tune their BMX racing skills in a fun non-competitive environment. 

Riders who are 7 years of age will be issued with a sprocket licence initially, and if they turn 8 during their sprocket membership they will be reissued an open licence which reflects their new age of 8.

Club Membership

This membership allows a rider to ONLY compete at their own club. You will NOT be able to compete at any other club or other clubs carnivals. You will also be unable to compete at open events held at your own club. Should you wish to compete at State or other Club events you will need to upgrade to an OPEN LICENCE

Open Membership

An open membership allows you to ride at any club in Australia, including club carnivals and State and National run events.

4 Month Membership 

This introductory license is to allow new riders unlimited access to try BMX for 4 months before joining the sport permanently. The license is aimed at riders to try BMX at a beginner club level. The below guidelines provide further information on the license:

This license is an open license and therefore members can ride at club and state level, however will not be eligible to ride at State Titles and National events;

Following the 4 month introductory period the member is then eligible to become a full member (only Open or Sprocket, NOT club) and they will receive a $20 discount off the cost of their full license.

Only new members can apply for a 4 month license (no renewals)

This license may only allowed to be purchased ONCE by the member. 

Volunteer Membership - Free

All volunteers (including club/state officials) can become members of BMX Australia and fall under BMXA insurance policy, for free of charge. This type of membership does not allow the applicant to race. 

Freestyle Membership

Freestyle membership is aimed at Freestyle riders riding at skate parks and other council approved facilities. This covers riders during training and competition at council approved facilities. 

Add Value Membership 

MTBA/CA members submit a completed Add Value Membership Form direct to BMXA together with a photocopy of their current MTBA/CA license (must have least 3 months validity remaining on their primary membership) and pay $60 to BMXA plus State & Club Fees. Click here to open Add Value Membership form. 

Membership upgrade 

Members can upgrade from a Club Membership to an Open Membership.

Members can upgrade from a Mini Wheeler to a Sprocket Licence.

Members can upgrade from a 4 Month to an Open Licence. 

Club Transfer

At any stage a rider can transfer to a different club within Australia for free. A club transfer form must be signed by your existing club and your new club.