History - BMX Australia 1985
Australian BMX Association
President: Mr Ross Fisher (VIC)
Secretary: Mrs Julie Hays (ACT)
Treasurer: Mrs Laraine Spurr (TAS)
The Australian BMX Association with the aid of a Federal Government grant, commissioned a training video for Officials. This was largely based on the work already done by the VBMXA, who in previous years had put together a rules guide for Officials "booklet". Based on this, the ABMXA commissioned Denis Croaker to design a coaching course for Level 1 Accreditation. Australia is believed to be the first country to implement an accredited coaching course for BMX.
The first Pacific Oceanic Titles are held.
April 1985
The 6th Australian BMX Championships were held in Launceston, Tasmania, and sponsored by Coca Cola. Racing ran over 3 days, April 6, 7 and 8. The track was built inside a velodrome with excellent spectator facilities. Most riders were very pleased with the track which was considered flat and fast.
World Champions Leigh Egan and Pauline Williams took out the Mens and Womens Open classes respectively. 16 year old Queenslander Paul Addams wins his 4th Australian title, while Brenton Cooper wins 4 in a row.
Results
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Under 5 Girls 1. Kelly Thursby |
5 Girls 1. Brooke Esplin |
6 Girls 1. Madonna Scott |
7 Girls 1. Joanne Flocco |
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8 Girls 1. Natasha Langfeldt |
9 Girls 1. Karen Simpson |
10 Girls 1. Pamela Battista |
11 Girls 1. Tanya Bakranich |
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12 Girls 1. Tanya Hoogstad
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13 Girls 1. Joanne Blair |
14 Girls 1. Alana Madam |
15 Girls 1. Linda Ward |
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16 Girls 1. Michelle Law |
Open Girls 1. Pauline Williams |
Jnr Cruiser Watch video1. Ashley Walker |
Int Cruiser Watch video1. David McRae |
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Snr Cruiser Watch video1. Tim Ward |
26 & Over Cruiser Watch video1. Greg Hadaway |
Over 40 Cruiser Watch video1. Alan Pawley |
Super Cruiser Watch video1. Trevor Sheppard |
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Sub Jnr Side Hacks 1. Jones/Partner |
Jnr Side Hacks Watch video1. Grant/McKinnon |
Snr Side Hacks Watch video1. Grant/Pittway |
Under 5 Boys Watch video1. Clint Penfold |
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5 Boys Watch video1. Dane Morris |
6 Boys 1. Tommy Mihalic |
7 Boys 1. Tamar Canning |
8 Boys 1. Neil Jenkinson |
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9 Boys Watch video1. Cameron Mitchell |
10 Boys Watch video1. Mark Bramley |
11 Boys Watch video1. Brenton Cooper |
12 Boys Watch video1. Andrew Figliomeni |
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13 Boys Watch video1. Peter Daley |
14 Boys Watch video1. Todd Selby |
15 Boys Watch video1. David McRae |
16 Boys Watch video1. Paul Addams |
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Open Class Watch video1. Leigh Egan |
SuperClass 1. Dean Crisp |
August 1985
The IBMXF world titles were held in Whistler, Canada, on August 9-11th. Australia sent 93 riders to compete against the worlds best from 14 different countries.
The track was literally built into the side of a mountain, and was of a very poor standard for a world title event. The first corner was extremely dangerous, with a wall of airbags built around it to stop competitors from going over the edge and falling down what looked like a cliff! The track gave very little opportunity to pass, so whoever made it past the first corner in first place, generally won the race.
Jacqueline Hawke claimed the 16 and over girls crown, and Western Australian Andrew Figliomeni grabbed another world title (taking his tally to 4) - this time in the 13 & Under Cruiser Class. Australia finished in 3rd place overall on the medal count, behind USA (#1) and Holland (#2). The USA dominated the event claiming 18 of the 28 World Titles on offer.
Results
16 & Over Girls - Jacqueline Hawke, World Champion
13 & Under Cruiser - Andrew Figliomeni, World Champion
7 Experts - Jason Stewart, 6th
8 Experts - Lucas Fisher, 6th
8 Experts - Tama Canning, 7th
10 Experts - Andrew Robertson, 5th
10 Experts - Drew Ginn, 6th
11 Experts - Wade Bootes, 5th
12 Experts - Paul Mitchell, 4th
12 Experts - Brenton Cooper, 8th
7 & Under Girls - Renee McKean, 2nd
7 & Under Girls - Jaclyn Wilson, 4th
7 & Under Girls - Madonna Scott, 5th
8-9 Girls - Tennille Ellement, 2nd
8-9 Girls - Natasha Langfeldt, 3rd
8-9 Girls - Julie Mills, 8th
12-13 Girls - Belinda Gall, 5th
14-15 Girls - Fiona Langfeldt, 3rd
14-15 Girls - Lisa Hoare, 5th
16 & Over Girls - Kathy Milos, 3rd
16 & Over Girls - Ruth Demmery, 4th
16 & Over Girls - Pauline Williams, 5th
13 & Under Cruisers - Jack Dent, 7th
18-24 Cruisers - Stephen Figliomeni, 4th
18-24 Cruisers - Tim Ward, 5th
18-24 Cruisers - Michael Figliomeni, 7th
