We have been given an exciting opportunity to provide free BMX cycling through British Cycling and Access Sport. 10 of our pupils have been selected to start this 12-week programme taking place at our local BMX track. The coaching sessions include a series of activities will help our school enable, extend and enrich our provision of PE, sport and cycling activities. Pupils attending today thoroughly enjoyed their first session. Over the coming weeks pupils will take park in the following, which is led by a Level 2 British Cycling BMX Coach:
- BMX bikes, helmets and safety equipment
- An introduction to basic cycling competence as well as more advanced BMX specific skills
- Extensive time for riders on a BMX track
- An introduction to bike maintenance
- Riders accredited for Level 1 Bikeability
- Invitation to compete in an entry level race at Lee Valley Velopark
- Certificate presentation and invitation to join local afterschool and community clubs