HOW
TO JOIN
NBL Membership:
All
riders must become a National Bicycle League (NBL) member. This
entitles the rider to participate in races throughout the United
States. An annual membership fee is $50.00. This entitles the
rider to race at all local tracks and in state and national
competitions. The annual membership should be accompanied with
a birth certificate or drivers license.
DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
NBL
Honors Veterans With Free Memberships
NBL Extends Free New & Renewal Memberships For America’s Finest
To receive the free membership, veterans need only complete
a membership application along with any proof of veteran status
at registration. The offer may be used for both class and cruiser
licenes.
RECRUITMENT
DISCOUNT Starting
February 1st and
continuing throughout 2010, Any current member
who recruits a full new member will receive $25 off their renewed
membership at any point during 2010.
SECOND
BIKE DISCOUNT
If you ride two bikes class and cruiser register your first
membership at full price and receive your second license 1/2
price. This also applies to National and Regional race fees.
NBL
OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK YOUTH
Qualified
youth under 18 will receive free NBL memberships
Any youth 18 and under whose family income is at or below the
poverty level for their community, or who are in any State custodial
care can access a membership in the NBL free of charge. Riders
can provide a copy of the previous year’s tax return or
a copy of the custodial care from their State Family and Children’s
Services Department for eligibility in the program. Federal
poverty guidelines can be found here.
http://aspe.hhs.gov/POVERTY/09poverty.shtml
This
program will apply to both new and renewal applications.
NBL
CEO Gary Aragon says, “The NBL is more than BMX racing
— it’s about families and their communities, and
this program is in keeping with that focus. As a foster parent,
I understand some of the challenges at-risk youth face, and
access to sports is one challenge the NBL can help overcome.”
RACE
REGISTRATION:
Please fill in the information requested on the registration
forms. Located on the table next to registration. The registration
form with your entry fee and your NBL membership card must be
given to the clerk. After you have registered, you may practice
on the track. At St Pete BMX we do not sign up new riders on
a race night.
