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6/12/06 - Round 1 Probikx Results
Round 1 and 2 of the 2001 Probikx and Champbikx national series were held in Perth last weekend the results were:

Round 1 - Hills (WA)
Elite Women

1 Nicole Callisto
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Tanya Bailey
4 Ziggy Callan (Junior Women)
5 Rachael Sheridan
6 Grace Ireland (Junior Women)
7 Catherine Hopkins (Junior Women)

16 Girls
1 Kirsten Dellar (15G)
2 Lacey Oliver (14G)
3 Jackie Matiolli (14G)
4 Cherie Simpson
5 Laura Western (15G)
6 Ashleigh Mavay
7 Lauren Reynolds

Round 2 - Wannero (WA)
Elite Women

1 Tanya Bailey
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Rachael Sheridan
4 Melissa Mankowski
5 Kylie Patroni
6 Chaye Lang

Junior Women
1 Ziggy Callan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Catherine Hopkins
4 Alyce Patroni
5 Chantelle Dean

16 Girls
1 Lauren Reynolds
2 Cherie Simpson
3 Lacey Oliver (14G)
4 Jackie Matiolli (14G)
5 Kirsten Dellar (15G)
6 Laura Western (15G)
7 Talia Smith (15G)

6/12/06 - Renee Junga and Melissa Mankowsi BMX Cyclists of Year
Congratulations to Renee Junga and Melissa Mankowski who have been named Senior and Junior BMX Cyclists of the Year.

The other finalists were:
Senior - Tanya Bailey and Krystal Cranfield
Junior - Ziggy Callan

6/12/06 - Victoria and NT State Titles Results
Victoria and Northern Territory recently held their State Titles.  Results for the AA and Open Ladies classes were:

Vic Titles - AA Women
1 Ziggy Callan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Ashleigh Vagg
4 Caroline Sabotka
5 Katrina Durson
6 Sherie Wood
7 Joanne Kelly
8 Erin Butler

NT Titles - Open Ladies
1 Emily Fairbank
2 Gemma Sloane
3 Brooke Ellison
4 Vanessa King
5 Natasha Bonney
6 Meg Prow

6/12/06 - Ashleigh Vagg's Profile Updated
Ashleigh Vagg's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

4/11/06 - Renee Junga Update
For the latest update on Renee Junga's recovery click here to view the latest update on BMX Queensland's website.

Click here to view information on a fundraising day being held for Renee in South Queensland on 11th November.  There are amazing raffle prizes on offer.

You can donate to the Renee Junga Appeal by using the following details:

Cheque – payable to
ACF – Renee Junga Appeal
C/- PO Box 7183
Bass Hill   NSW   2197

Credit Card – (Mastercard, Visa, Bankcard)
by phone to CA (02) 9644 3002; or
in writing by fax (02) 9644 3006 or e-mail (acf.info@cycling.org.au)

Direct Deposit (Commonwealth Bank)
BSB: 062 314
Account No: 1008 8234
Branch:  Flemington Markets (Sydney, NSW)
  
(Please e-mail acf.info@cycling.org.au to advise of your contribution amount, time of deposit and contact details so we can record and respond to your valued support).

4/11/06 - 2006/2007 High Performance Team
Melissa Mankowski and Nicole Callisto have been named in the 2006/2007 Cycling Australia High Performance BMX Team.  Congratulations girls!
4/11/06 - UCI Series Round 3 Results
Round 3 of the 2007 UCI BMX Pacific-Oceania Ranking Series was held in New Zealand at New Plymouth.  Results were:

Junior Elite
1 Victoria Hill (New Zealand)
2 Tania Carsen (New Zealand)
3 Jenni Conway (New Zealand)
4 Paige Hickling (New Zealand)
5 Nicole Sarten (New Zealand)
6 Morgane Brierly
(New Zealand)

Elite
1 Nicole Callisto
2 Rachael Sheridan
3 Melissa Mankowski
4 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
5 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)
6 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
7 Scarlett Hagen (New Zealand)

4/11/06 - WA State Titles
Below are the results from the WA State Titles held about a month ago.  We apologise for the delay in posting the information as we have been away.

Elite Women
1. Tanya Bailey
2. Kylie Patroni
3. Catherine Hopkins (Jnr
Elite)
4. Chaye Lang

16 Girls
1. Alyce Patroni
2. Tracy Bicknell
3. Emma Carter

15 Girls
1. Lauren Reynolds
2. Petra Brown
3. Ashleigh Mavay
4. Lola Perrin
5. Cherie Simspon (Did not race due to crash in the first moto of Cruiser)

18 and under ladies cruiser
1. Kirsten Dellar
2. Petra Brown
3. Catherine Hopkins
4. Ashleigh Mavay
5. Teagan Staines
6. Airlie Gooden
7. Aleisha Campbell
8. Cherie Simpson (Didn't race due to crash a crash with Catherine Hopkins in the first moto. She broke her Collarbone).

6/10/06 - Danielle Cole's Profile Updated
Danielle Cole's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

5/10/06 - NSW, Qld and SA Titles
Three states held their State Titles over the weekend.  Results from the AA Ladies classes were:

NSW Titles - AA Ladies
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Rachael Sheridan
4 Nicole Callisto
5 Grace Ireland
6 Caitlin Willmott
7 Shannon Jobson
8 Laura Jones

NSW Titles - A Ladies
1 Caetlyn Hubert
2 Keiarra Seccombe
3 Ashleigh Cragg
4 Courtney Taylor
5 Kimberly Freeman
6 Heather Lancaster
7 Alice Whitefield
8 Kristina Hagberg
Full results here.

Qld Titles - AA Ladies
1 Krystal Cranfield
2 Tanya Thiele
3 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
4 Kelly Percy
5 Kate Fischmann
6 Hannah Hoysted
7 Krystal Russon
8 Rachel Bracken
Full results here.

SA Titles - Pro Ladies
1 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
2 Angela Wooding
3 Susan Kirkham
4 Talia Smith
5 Chantelle Dean
6 Naomi Herreen
7 Nicole Oates
8 Kendall Harvey
Full results here.

If anyone has any news, photos etc from the State Titles please send it to sicchicsofbmx@yahoo.com.au and we will post it.

5/10/06 - Ashaleigh Vagg's Profile Updated
Ashaleigh Vagg's profile has been updated.  Click here to check it out.
22/09/06 - 2009 World Titles to be in Australia
The 2009 World Titles will be held in Adelaide, South Australia.  For more information check out www.bmxaustralia.com.au.
22/09/06 - Ashaleigh Vagg's Profile Added
Ashaleigh Vagg's profile has been added.  Click here to check it out.
21/09/06 - Krystal Russon's Profile Updated

Krystal Russon's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

2/09/06 - Kirsten Dellar's Profile Added

Kirsten Dellar's profile has been added.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

2/09/06 - Renee Junga Injured
Renee Junga crashed while practicing for the World 4X MTB Championships in New Zealand.  Renee broke her C1 and C2 bones in her neck and suffered spinal trauma at the T6 vertebrae. She has also suffered two broken ribs and a fractured sternum. Surgeons have operated to fuse together the bones in her neck and to insert a surgical rod and screws to stabilise her spine.

It is hoped that Renee will be home in Qld in the next few weeks.

Get well soon Renee.

If you would like to send Renee a message of support you can e-mail acf.info@cycling.org.au or winterfamily@switch.com.au and your message will be passed on.

For updates on Renee's progress visit Cycling Austalia's Website or BMX Queensland's Website.

31/07/06 - World Titles
The 2006 World Titles were held over the weekend in Brazil.  Aussie females brought home 4 World plates.

Melissa Mankowski – 4th – Junior Elite Women
Ziggy Callan – 4th – Junior Women Cruiser
Airlie Gooden – 2nd – 11 Girls
Lacey Oliver – 4th – 13 Girls

Congratulations to all who competed.  Next years World Titles are in Canada.

26/07/06 - Interview with Sarah Walker
An interview with Sarah Walker has been added to the interviews page.  Click here to check it out.

Sarah is a junior elite rider from New Zealand and is a regular visitor to Australia.  She is currently ranked World #2 for Junior Women.

Sarah has her own website www.sarahwalker96.com and she is keeping a diary on her time at the 2006 World Titles in Brazil.

9/07/06 - Good Luck to all Aussies competing at the World Titles
Good Luck to all Aussies competing at the World Titles in Sao Paolo, Brazil from 28 - 30 July 2006.  The Aussie chicks competing are:

Tanya Bailey (Elite Women)
Krystal Cranfield (Elite Women)
Renee Junga (Elite Women)
Melissa Mankowski (Junior Women)
Linda Armannsson
Ziggy Callan
Airlie Gooden
Lacey Oliver

9/07/06 - Kara Wells Update
The South QLD championships were held at Nerang over the past weekend.  Kara Wells made it back to back titles by winning her age class.  She also came third racing up an age in cruisers.  She had to race 11 to 12's.
23/06/06 - Katrina Durso Update

We are moving to Queensland this week.  Looking forward to racing all over Queensland and meeting New friends. 

We will be living on the Gold Coast.  The only problem we see is our Victorian friends may wish to all crash at our house for Nerang 2007. LOL! 

TOTAL BMX have been extremely supportive of my move and will continue to sponsor me.  Thank-You Adam, you’re a sponsorship dream. 

Thank-you to everyone that has supported me in Victoria and a special thank you to The Frankston BMX Club (where it all started).

23/06/06 - UCI Round 10
UCI Round 10 was held at Tamowrth BMX Track in New South Wales.  Elite and Junior were once again combined.  This was also round 7 of the Champbikx series.

Results

Elite Women
1 Tanya Bailey
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Renee Junga
4 Lisa Horlor
5 Tanya Thiele


16 Girls Champbikx
1 Alexandra Williams (15G)
2 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
3 Cherie Simpson (15G)
4 Victoria Hill
5 Caitlyn Ward
6 Caetlyn Hubert
7 Courtney Taylor (15G)

14 Girls Champbikx
1 Kirsten Dellar
2 Ashleigh Cragg
3 Talia Smith
4 Amy Buckley
5 Krystal Russon
6 Jacinta Rice

10/06/06 - WA Super Series Results

Results from the Hills Super Series round held in Western Australia (same weekend as the UCI round) are:

A Women
1 Cherie Simpson
2 Catherine Hopkins
3 Alyce Patroni
4 Petra Brown
5 Ashleigh Mavay
6 Laura Western
7 Lola Perrin

Catherine, Cherie and Alyce were close in every race and was pretty much a last straight win every race.

AA Women
1 Tanya Bailey
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Sarah Walker
4 Angela Wooding
5 Kylie Patroni
6 Lauren Reynolds
7 Susan Kirkham 
8 Grace Ireland


Grace crashed in the first final, and didn't race the second and third final which gave her 8th. Again Tanya, Ziggy and Sarah were jumping the triple and Sarah and Ziggy were close every race.


There isn't have another Super Series until July.

10/06/06 - Profiles Updated
Danielle Cole's profile has been updated.

Last  weekend Danielle competed at Pan Pacific Continental Championships at Lake Macquarie in NSW.  She had to race up an age group into 14 girls due to only herself and # 5 world attending for 13 girls. She finished with a 8th which now makes her  #8 Pacific Oceanic and World # 38. Not a bad day to race. Danielle has been told that next years Pan Pacific Continental Championships will be in Japan, so she wont be going to try and improve on that PO or World ranking for a while.

A photo has been added to Catherine Hopkin's profile.

3/06/06 - UCI Round 9
UCI Round 9 was held at Hills BMX Track in Western Australia.  Elite and Junior were mixed.  Ziggy Callan and Sarah Walker were fighting it out for 2nd and 3rd every race. The top three positions were jumping the triple on the second last straight.

Results

Elite Women
1 Tanya Bailey
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Sarah Walker
4 Kylie Patroni
5 Angela Wooding
6 Susan Kirkham

16 Girls Champbikx
1 Grace Ireland
2 Cherie Simpson (15G)
3 Alyce Patroni
4 Kirsten Dellar (14G)
5 Lauren Reynonlds (15G)
6 Talia Smith (14G)
7 Petra Brown (15G)

3/06/06 - Sarah Walker's Website
Sarah Walker, Pro-Female from New Zealand and frequent visitor to Australia now has her own website.

Check it out at www.sarahwalker96.com/index.htm.

28/05/06 - Catherine Hopkin's Profile Updated

Catherine Hopkin's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

20/05/06 - Australian Team for 2006 World Titles
The Australian Team for the 2006 World Titles in Brazil has been announced.  Congratulations to:

Tanya Bailey (Western Australia), Krystal Cranfield (Queensland), Renee Junga (Queensland) and Melissa Mankowski (Queensland) who have all been named as team members.

20/05/06 - Team Redline - Aussies 2006 Update

5 X “Australia One” Plates to Team Redline

Team Redline have come away from the Aussie Titles in Adelaide with an impressive number for finals placing's. Michael Vockenson Doubled in Junior Elite with his junior men team mate’s, Ashley Pemberton placing Second in Junior Cruiser and 6th in 20 inch and Todd Pascoe placing 7th in Junior Cruiser.

The Callan family from Victoria came home with an incredible haul of Australian plates. Ziggy, who is the younger year level in Junior Elite, placed second in both Junior Elite 20 inch and Cruiser, Josh placed first in 15 Boys and semi in 15 / 16 Cruiser and father Damien placed first in 40 –44 Cruiser. Both Josh and Ziggy were also in the top place getters in all the UCI and Champbikx rounds. Josh and Ziggy are now focusing on their world titles campaign for 2006 - BRAZIL.

Todd Pascoe continues to do a great job for Redline and BMXA in the High Performance Team. Todd placed 3rd in the UCI round and was unlucky to miss out on a finals berth in the 20 inch Championship final. Todd is currently ranked 1st in Junior Elite in Oceania and on the World rankings.

Redlines new recruit, Melinda McLeod of Mackay is a young lady going places Extremely Faaast.  Melinda, racing in the 18 & Under Ladies Cruiser at 13 years of age took out 2nd place, to none other than world beater speed-queen Caroline Buchanan. Melinda went on to confidently claim 1st place in her respective 13 year age 20" class. Given her Amazing Effort, we have no doubt Melinda will follow in the footsteps of Ziggy Callan. 

All the Redline Crew did a Fantastic job this year, our own Mighty Eleven’s from Perth, Hannah Throns and Luke Tanner were both finalists and unlucky not to finish in the top two.  Luke Pretlove showed his style in 17 – 24 men placing second, Justin Braybon who is a consistent finalist placed 5th in 15 boys and made finals in both Champbikx rounds. Our rising star of the future, new member, Troy Elliott from Toowoomba was unbeaten all week in the 7 boys and cannot wait to get to the action in 2007 when he can compete in 9 Boys for a plate.

The RL Team would like to thank Bill Demaid and all the crew at Redline and BMX International for their support.

www.redlinebicycles.com

 

            

20/05/06 - Rachel Bracken's Profile Added

Rachel Bracken's profile has been added.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

14/05/06 - Kara Wells News
Kara Wells continued her successful return to racing after a devastating ankle injury.  She came second in the 10 girls class at the National Titles, which was a great effort considering the amount of time she was on her bike leading up to it.  She was only beaten by the world number 1 Linda Armannsson.  Kara would love to thank her sponsors, Adam at siriusbikes and Don at Forestlake cycles for their continued support.
14/05/06 - Cranfield and Mankowski 2006 National Champions
The 2006 National Championships were held indoors in the Wayville Showgrounds in Adelaide last weekend.  Krystal Cranfield and Melissa Mankowski are the Elite and Junior Elite Champions for 2006.  The results were:

Elite Women
1 Krystal Cranfield
2 Tanya Bailey
3 Tanya Thiele
4 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
5 Shannon Jobson
6 Rochelle Luke
7 Lisa Horlor
8 Kylie Patroni

Junior Women
1 Melissa Mankowsi
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Susan Kirkham
4 Angela Wooding
5 Catherine Hopkins

Other National Champions for 2006
Rachelle Smith (9 girls)
Linda Armannsson (10 girls)
Airlie Gooden (11 girls)
Chelsea King (12 girls)
Melinda McLeond (13 girls)
Kirsten Dellar (14 girls)
Rachel Bracken (15 girls)
Caroline Buchanan (16 girls)

14/05/06 - UCI Round 8 Full Results
Elite Women
1 Tanya Bailey
2 Krystal Cranfield
3 Kylie Patroni
4 Lisa Horlor
5 Tanya Thiele
6 Shannon Jobson
7 Kerrie-Lee Lucas

Junior Women
1 Melissa Mankowsi
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Angela Wooding
4 Catherine Hopkins
5 Susan Kirkham

14/05/06 - Photographer in Melbourne
We received the e-mail below.  If you are interested please contact Alison Church.  Her details are below.

My name is Alison Church and I am a photojournalist in Melbourne. I am working on a personal photo project about women in sports/athletics. I am particularly interested in photographing women who are in sports which are still considered to be male-dominated, such as rugby, boxing, bmx, etc. 

I found your website after doing some research and was wondering if you might be able to put me in contact with some girls/women who race BMX competitively or do it for fun. I would like to just come along sometime when they practice and of course if there is a competition. I would be happy to pass along any photos that I take so that you can use them on the website. Please feel free to contact me by email or mobile. Thanks!
Alison

Alison Church Photography
Website: www.alisonchurch.com
Email: alison@alisonchurch.com
Mobile: 0406 671 821

14/05/06 - Profiles Updated

Tamara Cranfield's profile has been updated.  To view it please click here.

Khloe Wilson's profile has been updated.  To view it please click here.

6/5/06 - UCI Round 8
UCI Round 8 was held last night at the National Titles in Adelaide.  Tanya Bailey took out the round from Krystal Cranfield and Kylie Patroni.  Unfortunately Renee Junga (current World #2) fell and broke her collar bone.

Melissa Mankowski took out the Junior Women's event.

6/05/06 - National Titles Cruiser Results
Elite Women
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Tanya Thiele
4 Kylie Patroni
5 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
6 Catherine Hopkins
7 Angela Wooding

Other cruiser winners were:

18 & Under Cruiser
Caroline Buchanan

19+ Cruiser
Mardi Katakasi

6/05/06 - Shayanne Clarke's Profile Updated

Shayanne Clarke's profile has been updated.  To view it please click here.

22/04/06 - UCI Round 7 Results
UCI Round 7 was recently held at Cambridge in New Zealand.

Elite Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Tanya Bailey
3 Krystal Cranfield
4 Lisa Horlor
5 Nannan Jiang
6 Serena Kastermans
7 Li Ling Yu
8 Scarlett Hagen

Junior Elite Women
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Li Yun Ma
4 Tania Carson
5 Jenni Conway
6 Rochelle Watts

22/04/06 - Girls Gold Cup Photos
Photos from the Girls Gold Cup events held in South Australia in March have now been added.   Check out the photos page to view them.
14/04/06 - 2006 Nationals Entries
The entries for the 2006 National Titles have now been posted on the BMX Australia website.
14/04/06 - UCI Round 6 Results
UCI Round 6 was recently held at Hamilton in New Zealand.

Elite Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Tanya Bailey
3 Krystal Cranfield
4 Lisa Horlor
5 Serena Kastermans

Junior Elite Women
1 Sarah Walker
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Ziggy Callan
4 Jenni Conway
5 Rochelle Watts

14/04/06 - Frankston BMX will host the Yamaha Mini SX

By: Garry Morrow

The event will take place on Tuesday April 25th (Anzac day public holiday) at the Frankston BMX track with full support from Frankston City Council.

"Tuesday April 25th (Anzac day public holiday) is the perfect opportunity to run the event without clashing with Crusty or any other races. Being a public holiday we believe it will also leave many locals looking for something to do, where hopefully the Mini SX will fit nicely.

"Conditions of running on Anzac day mean that racing can’t start until after 1:00pm which will work out fine. We will get practice etc completed in the morning as per the entry form and racing will start at 1:15pm," Sinclair added.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - John Durso who helps out at all the Vic Clubs on race days is asking for anyone to spare an hour to come down and give us a hand.  We are expecting up to 2000 spectators. The Frankston rotary is handling the BBQ.

We need some people for berm officials, canteen support, general.

We are receiving a substantial amount of money to help host this event – The money will be used to recreate the track and facilities before Track Attack.  Our New lights are up, the fence is fixed and the start Hill cover is now finished.  The Council will tackle the toilets and the canteen next.

Come and Support Us.

Thank You

Jane Durso

14/04/06 - Emilie Polsen's Profile Updated

Emilie Polsen's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

1/4/06 - Queensland Cyclone Fundraiser
As you would all be aware, much of Far North Queensland has been damaged by Cyclone Larry.  In particular, the Innisfail, Cairns and Atherton areas.  These 3 BMX tracks all need some work to get them re-built.

As a result BMX South Queensland is conducting a fundraiser.  They are calling for donations of goods, services or money.  Visit http://southqld.bmxa.com.au.

If you would like to make a donation of any kind, please email Kent Elliott at mailkent@bigpond.net.au.

1/4/06 - Katrina Durso New Sponsor
Katrina Durso is now sponsored by Total BMX/Intense.  Congratulations Katrina!
1/4/06 - AIS Cross Country MTB Sport Talent Search Program

The Australian Institute of Sport Talent Search Program is conducting an exciting project looking to identify females with persistence and determination to succeed in CROSS COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING.

 

We are seeking females aged between 17 to 27 years old (parental consent required if <18 years old) with experience riding a bicycle (road, track, BMX, MTB) and who live in Victoria, NSW or the ACT (ACT residents: if you are willing to travel to Sydney for testing).

 

The “Dirt Roads to London” initiative aims to identify the most talented females who could potentially represent Australia at the 2012 Olympics Games in London and provide them with the opportunities to become nationally and internationally competitive mountain bikers. The Australian Institute of Sport Talent Search Program will provide coaching from some of the best mountain bike coaches in Australia, training and education camps and assistance with access to competition.

 

We are looking for a pool of approximately 20 athletes that have the physical and mental endurance to go the distance!

 

It would be greatly appreciated if you could make your members aware of this initiative. BMX has provided Australia with some amazing talent given the exceptional skills and sprint ability these riders develop; however, not all can make the elite level in BMX and not all are ultimately suited to sprint events. Therefore this initiative is another opportunity for those who love cycling and may have more endurance qualities to go to another level in cycling.

 

For those interested, please log on to our website for further information regarding the testing locations and to register your interest before 17th April 2006:

www.ais.org.au/talent/cycling/ or email Tammie Ebert at tammie.ebert@ausport.gov.au.

25/3/06 - Katrina Durso Update

Katrina's performance has dwindled in the last 12 months. At first we thought it was getting back into form after her broken thumb but with the lack of energy and other symptoms we took her for a full check up 2 weeks ago. 

Katrina has just been diagnose with Celiac Disease. 

Katrina will under go further test to see how much damage there is but in the meantime a whole New diet has been introduced and Katrina's love for pasta has to stop.

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods, but is also found in products we use every day, such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines, and vitamins. 

When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. The tiny, fingerlike protrusions lining the small intestine are damaged or destroyed. 

Because the body's own immune system causes the damage, celiac disease is considered an autoimmune disorder. However, it is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not absorbed. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. 

Celiac disease is a genetic disease, meaning it runs in families. Sometimes the disease is triggered-or becomes active for the first time-after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress. 

You just never know????

25/3/06 - Toowoomba Open Day

Very windy weekend... but not as bad as Qld state titles sept 2005. 

A QUALITY field across the ranks... and a great racing weekend had by all. 

Bmx mum of the year comp (had to write in 50 words or less...why your mum deserves...) - runner up Sue Vockenson & Winner Jenny Maher - Jenny received 5 star breakfast at world famous WEIS Resteraunt - incl a Harley trip to.., and back to track to receive more gifts + full entry paid for whole weekend - all events - + free entry to all events for next years Toowoomba Open day.  Her two twin sons Ben & Nick (Cent Plains club - DK) wrote in.., and Sue's two sons Michael & Chris wrote in, (Hinterland club - Redline). 

Stand out performers.. and there were many ..however, just a few.., 

Boyd Hilder 10 boys clean sweep all events - very classy young rider.

Ross Domigan - clean sweep - all cruiser events - including Bruiser.

Neil Brunjes A-Pro - Doubled. Sat & Sun.

Caroline Buchanan - young Speed Queen... a shear pleasure to watch BMX poetry in motion. - 1st day-2 Pro Ladies, 2nd day-1 to Melissa Mankowski. 

Hope to have extended report and armature snaps on Toowoomba site soon. 

You can also view and purchase online the professional shots of event from
Gavin D's site soon.

Results were

Pro Open Ladies Saturday
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Caroline Buchanan
3 Renee Junga
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Celidh O'Sullivan
6 Grace Ireland
7 Hannah Hoystead

Pro Open Ladies Sunday
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Renee Junga
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Celidh O'Sullivan
6 Grace Ireland
7 Ashleigh Weier

BMX Mum Competition Winners Sue Vockenson (Left) Jenny Maher (Right) Caroline Buchanan, Pro Ladies, Day 2 Winner Pro Girls, Day 1
25/3/06 - UCI Round 5 Results
UCI Round 5 was recently held in New Zealand.  Once again the Junior and Senior Elite female classes were combined.

Elite Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Tanya Bailey
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Vanessa Quinn
6 Lisa Horlor
7 Sarah Wallker
8 Alice Rika

25/3/06 - Kara Wells Update
Kara Wells surgery has gone well and she is slowly getting back to her normal self.  She recently won all 8 races at the Toowoomba open day.
25/3/06 - Danielle Cole's Profile Updated

Danielle Cole's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

8/3/06 - Krystal Russon's Profile Updated

Krystal Russon's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

8/3/06 - ACT Titles Results
UCI Round 4 Results

Elite Women
1 Jill Kintner (USA)
2 Renee Junga
3 Tanya Bailey
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
6 Tanya Thiele

Junior Women
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
4 Susan Kirkham
5 Angela Wooding

14 Girls Champbikx
1 Kirsten Dellar
2 Jade Parker
3 Krystal Russon
4 Katrina Durso
5 Olivia Mcintosh

16 Girls Champbikx
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Rachel Bracken (15G)
3 Grace Ireland
4 Caetlyn Hubert
5 Cherie Simpson (15G)
6 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
7 Alyce Patroni
DNS Caitlyn Ward


ACT Titles Results

AA Ladies
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Tanya Bailey
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Renee Junga
6 Ziggy Callan
7 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
8 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)

A Ladies
1 Rachel Bracken
2 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
3 Caetlyn Hubert
4 Cherie Simpson
5 Alyce Patroni

4/3/06 - Girls Gold Cup
The 11th annual girls gold cup event was held last weekend at the Happy Valley BMX Track.  The results were:

1 Angela Wooding
2 Louise Tye
3 Chantelle Dean
4 Talia Smith
5 Taryn Guyers
6 Liza Dunn
7 Laura Davies
8 Nicole Oates (DNS)

Consolation final
Prue Harvey
Candice Smith
Kristy Stapleton
Naomi Herreen

Angela has now become only the second person to win the gold cup twice.  Congratulations Angela!

The 3rd annual Junior Girls Gold Cup was also held last weekend at The Cove BMX Track.  The results were:

1 Sophie Tye
2 Nicole Rankin
3 Tadila Barrett
4 Jessica Wakelam
5 Adele Edwards
6 Annaliese Rokov

Photos will be posted shortly.

4/3/06 - Kara Wells Injury Update
Kara Wells has recently undergone surgery to remove the screws and wires from her leg.  All went ok with the operation and she will be back on the bike within a few weeks.
18/2/06 - Nicole Callisto out injured
Unfortunately Nicole Callisto (Current World #1)  is going to be off the bike for awhile as she will undergo a knee reconstruction shortly.

The following is taken from the Race BMX WA website.

As you may have read, Nicole Callisto took a heavy fall at the Track Attack Series in Melbourne in mid January, sustaining a knee injury. Unfortunately it has become a worst case scenario. Nicole will be returning to Perth on Saturday and will be undergoing a knee reconstruction in the near future. This will cost the current Elite Women's National Champion and Junior Elite Women's World Champion both of her titles, with an expected recovery time of 6 months. Our thoughts are with Nicole and her family.

14/2/06 - Liverpool Masters Results
Results from the 2006 DK ABC Liverpool Masters

Pro Open Ladies
1 Renee Junga
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Caroline Buchanan
4 Nicole Callisto
5 Grace Ireland
6 Caitlin Willmott
7 Caetlyn Hubert
8 Suzanne Willmott

14/2/06 - Kara Wells Injury Update
Kara Wells is now back on her bike.  She raced her second meeting last weekend at Redlands.  She still has to have more surgery at the end of the month to remove screws and wires.  Good to hear you are back on the bike Kara and wishing you a continuing speedy recovery!
9/2/06 - Renee Junga Article
"Gentle Renee ready to rock".  Click here to read an article on current World # 2 Renee Junga.  The article appears on the Cycle Sport News website and is written by Peter Ford.
9/2/06 - Toowomba Open Day

T2 - Australia's Richest Open Day  is  approaching soon at Toowoomba on 18th and 19th March.

Bigger than Aussies.. Money... fame... & Fortune...!!!!

Big names are already are flooding in for this event.... Buchanan, Junga, Cranfield, Weier... and many other Aussie Famous Femes... (Excl US - NZ - Aust-Asia... entries to date....)

Get your nom in now to retain your normal plate number.....

This could be the Greatest Ever Female ShowDown in BMX History in Australia.

9/2/06 - Centenary Plains BMXSQ DK Shootout
Centenary Plains Club was the venue for BMXSQ DK Shootout 2.

Click here for the results from the female classes.

Renee Junga took on the 14+ boys in style and Madison Janssen blitzed the 11 boys class.  There are also lots of new young females starting BMX.  In other news from South Queensland, Kara Wells is on the mend.

4/2/06 - Helltrack 2006
The 2006 Frankston Helltrack meeting is being held on February 26th.  Click here for a nomination form.
4/2/06 - Nerang BMXSQ DK Shootout

Nerang was the venue for BMXSQ dk SHOOTOUT-2 (the first event of the series due to round-1 at Cent. Plains being rained out) 

250 riders attended the meet and it was plain to see, those from previous shootout series, knew that every point counted towards the final round points tally - with plenty up for grabs, including the BMXTRONIC start system which will be given away at the last round to a lucky top three rider. 

Each round of the series will see the top 8 pro riders from the previous round, take on the BMXTRONIC Start system, with the fastest timed rider receiving $50 cash each round. 

This first round, the contenders were drawn out of a hat - to start off. The contest was conducted during the break, so the riders only had one test gate, and then the real-deal. It was a real test of the riders ability to adapt quickly to the system, and I'm sure concentration was tested to the limit.  

The system was set up on the famous Nerang start hill. Smiley Janssen, Wade Bootes, Errol Domin, Ref Mark Timperly, and Tony Ulyate Officiating. We had no sooner set the system up and announced what was going on, and the first straight was flooded with onlookers each side of the first straight, to gain a front row seat of the action. It more resembled a top-fueler Drag race at Willowbank Race-Way!, as the competitors primed them selves to run the gauntlet. 

Wade screamed out the rider times as the ever growing crowd encroached the track to cheer their favourite champions. 

The contenders were (drawn from hat) - (in timed order): 

Dirk Winter - 1.78 (winner)
Tomas Cooper - 1.85
Neil Brunjes - 1.87
Renee Junga - 1.92 
Mitchell Howard - 1.95
Jasper Gaffney - 1.97
Ben Maher - 2.06
Mike Young - 2.14
 

Well done all.... and a great new and exciting attraction at the DK Shootout Series, thanks to BMXTRONIC. You can check out the system at www.bmxtronic.com.

 

Renee Junga about to go for her time

22/1/06 - Track Attack Results
Round 4 - Eastfield

14+ Women
1 Ziggy Callan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Ashleigh Weier
4 Rochelle Luke
5 Caroline Sobotka
6 Angela Wooding
7 Lauren Rowe
8 Caitlin Willmott

Round 5 - Park Orchards

14+ Women
1 Nicole Callisto
2 Renee Junga
3 Grace Ireland
4 Caitlin Willmott
5 Caroline Sobotka
6 Rochelle Luke
7 Ashleigh Weier
8 Ziggy Callan


Round 6 - Frankston

14+ Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Grace Ireland
3 Caroline Sobotka
4 Rochelle Luke
5 Caitlin Willmott
6 Ashleigh Weier
7 Lauren Rowe
8 Ziggy Callan

Bonus Pool

14+ Women
1 Ziggy Callan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Caitlin Willmott
4 Renee Junga
5 Rochelle Luke
6 Caroline Sobotka
7 Suzanne Willmott
8 Angela Wooding

22/1/06 - Caroline Buchanan wins National MTNX Title
Caroline Buchanan has been crowned National MTNX champion for the elite women class.  Caroline finished 2nd to Jill Kintner in the final, but was awarded the title as Jill is from the USA and wasn't eligible to win the title.

Renee Junga also competed and finished 4th.

22/1/06 - BMX South Queensland Change of Venue

Please note – Urgent notice – to all BMXers

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, BMX South Qld DK Shootout Round 2, and Round 4 venues have been swapped.

 

Pleas swap Ashmore for Nerang on any previous advertisements.

 

Nerang will now be Shootout 2 (28-1-06) and Ashmore will be Shoot out 4 (11-2-06).

 

Please let all riders and families know change / swap of venues.

 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

Contact 3812 2494 for further info.

22/1/06 - BMX South Queensland Shootout Series

BMX-SQ SHOOTOUT SERIES - THE ACTION STARTS THIS WEEKEND AT CENT PLAINS,  ROUND-1

RECORD NUMBERS ATTENDED THE 2005 SERIES.

 

DK & ADVANCE TRADERS Sign on as Naming Rights sponsor + FEATURE CO-SPONSOR BMXTRONIC....

There will be a special BMXtronic competition held in the half time break. The 8 finalist from the 14+ in the previous round will do a BMXTRONIC quick start time. The fastest will win $50 each round. To start of roundone, 8 names will be drawn from the 14+ Nominations.

At Round-6, the BMXtronic Starting System (valued at $800) will be GIVEN AWAY. The three highest point scorers from each age group starting from 8 years old, will be put into a hat and drawn.

The winner gets to keep the BMXtronic System. BMX-SOUTH QLD Athlete Officer Wade Bootes has been trialing the system at some Southern Zone Clinics with Excellent results.  Champion BMX/MTB/4Crosser Jared Graves has also ordered a system - UCI #1 ranked Wade + UCI #6 ranked Jared... agree the system is great so please Check out www.bmxtronic.com for more info.

BMXSQ (Southern Zone) represent approximately 50% of the riders in Queensland, & approximately 20% of the riders in BMX Australia.

Southern Zone is best know for it's Famous "SHOOT-OUT" Series. Six separate events hosted by various clubs within the zone each year, throughout January to March. The Sixth and final event culminates with presentations to riders based upon points scored during the series. The emphasis for the Shoot-Out series is based on Participation, with all riders who complete 5 of the 6 events receiving a special Plaque.

This is a great series for gals, established or new to the sport, as it offer novice & expert... so you can ride to your own potential.....

A Fantastic series to be a part of, with a large number of Riders turning out for some of the best BMX action in the country. See you all AT THE TRACK...this weekend.

 

Flyers and Info at:  http://southqld.bmxa.com.au

or Contact / E-mail:  mailkent@bigpond.net.au

18/1/06 - Track Attack Results
Round 3 - Knox

14+Women
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Renee Junga
3 Ziggy Callan
4 Grace Ireland
5 Caroline Sobotka
6 Ashleigh Weier
7 Caitlin Willmott
8 Rochelle Luke

16/1/06 - Track Attack Results
Round 1 - South Eastern

14+ Women
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Renee Junga
3 Ziggy Callan
4 Grace Ireland
5 Rochelle Luke
6 Caitlin Willmott
7 Angela Wooding
8 Caroline Sobotka

Round 2 - Lilydale

14+ Women
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Ziggy Callan
3 Renee Junga
4 Rochelle Luke
5 Caroline Sobotka
6 Grace Ireland
7 Caitlin Willmott
8 Suzanne Willmott

11/1/06 - Toowoomba Open Day

The Toowoomba 2-Day Event is being held on March 18 & 19.  Two separate events - one weekend.

Click here to view flyer 1.
Click here to view flyer 2.

This Event attracted well over 400 entries last year (Feb 2005) including many internationals  and we are expecting well above this number again for 2006 in going to a two day event.   Sprockets FREE for day two.

Pro Pool is min guaranteed $2500 per day, and with payback could get to $3000 + PER DAY. 

Major Sponsors - CLIVE BERGHOFER GROUP, TELSTRA COUNTRY WIDE, TOOWOOMBA CITY COUNCIL

Vendors and Site Sales should contact the Toowoomba Club at  twmbabmx@bigpond.net.au 

Accommodation details on Toowoomba site at  http://toowoomba.bmxa.com.au

11/1/06 - Wade Bootes Coaching Clinic
Wade Bootes is running training clinics at Frankson BMX track on Thursday 19th January.  The details are:

Work Shop 1  – Thur, 19th Jan.
 Novice/Junior class 8am –10am

Work Shop 2 – Thur, 19th Jan. 
Advanced/Senior class 10am –12noon

Riders in each workshop must prepay and sign up by 15th January to: The Frankston BMX Club.

Workshops are designed to explain the training techniques and drills to prepare rider to compete in the up and coming 2006 race season.  Workshop will cover sprints, agility drills, strength and conditioning, plyometrics, bike skills and techniques, mental prep and diet.  Stickers and a Free TeamWBR T -Shirts will be given to the riders that participate in the clinic. For further information contact Jane from the Frankston BMX Club: JANE 0425794631 or Wade at Wade@WadeBootes.com.

For more information click here to view the flyer.

11/1/06 - Centenary Plains Results
UCI Round 3 Results

Elite Women
1 Jill Kintner
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Melissa Mankowski (Junior Women)
4 Sarah Walker (Junior Women)
5 Krystal Cranfield
6 Tanya Bailey 
7 Ziggy Callan (Junior Women)
8 Renee Junga

16 Girls Champbikx
1 Grace Ireland
2 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
3 Ashleigh Weier
4 Caitlyn Ward
5 Maggie Faux
6 Hannah Bayly

15 Girls Champbikx
1 Rachel Bracken
2 Krystal Russon
3 Katrina Durso
4 Stacey Jones
5 Emily Brown

Centenary Plains Open Day Results

Pro Ladies
1 Nicole Callisto
2 Renee Junga
3 Melissa Mankowski
4 Tanya Bailey
5 Sarah Walker
6 Krystal Cranfield
7 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
8 Tanya Thiele

4/1/06 - Nerang Results
UCI Round 2 Results

Elite Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Jill Kintner
4 Tanya Bailey
5 Ziggy Callan (Junior Women)
6 Sarah Walker (Junior Women)
7 Krystal Cranfield
8 Tanya Thiele

16 Girls Champbikx
1 Ceilidh O'Sullivan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Rachel Bracken
4 Caitlyn Ward
5 Ashleigh Weier
6 Caetlyn Hubert
7 Maggie Faux
8 Stacey Jones

Nerang National Results

Pro Ladies
1 Jill Kintner
2 Renee Junga
3 Melissa Mankowski
4 Nicole Callisto
5 Sarah Walker
6 Ziggy Callan
7 Tanya Bailey
8 Tanya Thiele

4/1/06 - Chloe MacPherson continues her fine form in track cycling
Chloe MacPherson (former 6 time BMX World Champion) is continuing her fine form in her transition to track cycling.

At the Queensland track cycling championships held earlier this week she made her debut in the elite women ranks.  In the 500 metre time trial event, she only lost by eight tenths of a second to reigning Commonwealth Games Champion, Kerrie Meares.

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