Another brand new discipline hits the BUCS Cycling calendar, with the introduction of our Inaugural BUCS Cycling: BMX Racing Championships 2025-26. Get ready to take on the track and battle it out in this fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled event!

Date & Venue

Date:

Sunday 12th July 2026

Venue:

Derby BMX Track

Address:

Meadow Lane,
Alvaston,
Derby,
Derbyshire, 
DE24 8QQ

Entry Dates & Costs

Entry Opening Date

Tuesday 5th May 2026

Stage 1 Entry Closing Date

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 23:59

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)

Tuesday 25th June 2026 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries)

 

ENTRY COSTS

£40 per competitor

Staged Entry

Should the competition allow more entries a Stage 2 Entry window will open. Priority will remain with the entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date. Entries received in the Stage 2 window and accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee.  

Event Format

BUCS Championship classes will run as standalone categories where a minimum of four (4) riders are entered. Where fewer than four (4) riders are entered, classes will be merged into appropriate equivalent categories within the Midlands BMX Regional Series event.

In all cases, BUCS results will be separated post-event and submitted independently.

 

Bike Regulations

This event will only allow for Standard 20" BMX Bikes.

24" Cruiser bikes are NOT regulated at this competition.

BUCS Points Available

This event is being run as a pilot event for 2025-26 and therefore there are no BUCS Points available for this event. 

Entry Allowance

  • This event is not expected to reach the entry capacity

  • Institution Administrators will be asked to prioritise riders and if the event is oversubscribed, this will determine entrants into the event. 

Entry Process

To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps: 

  1. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here) 

  1. Institution administrator approves entry (Instructions on how to do this can be found here) 

  1. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list 

Any data will be handled in accordance with BUCS Privacy Policy 

By participating in this event you agree to adhere to BUCS General Event Disclaimer 

To check whether you are eligible to compete in BUCS competitions, please visit REG 4 Individual Eligibility.  

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Rules & Regulations

BUCS Cycling Rules and Regulations 

All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here. 

 

Code of Conduct

Midlands Regional BMX is a volunteer-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the sport of BMX racing and delivering safe, enjoyable events for riders of all ages and abilities.

All riders, parents, guardians, team members and spectators attending Midlands Regional BMX events are expected to behave in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner at all times. This includes showing respect to fellow riders, volunteers, officials, host clubs and venue facilities.

The Midlands Race Team reserves the right to take action if the behaviour of a rider, parent, guardian or associate is considered unacceptable or in breach of this Code of Conduct.

Examples of unacceptable behaviour may include, but are not limited to:

  • Abusive, aggressive or disrespectful behaviour towards riders, officials, volunteers or other attendees
  • Failure to follow instructions from event officials or host club representatives
  • Unsafe behaviour on or around the track or venue facilities
  • Deliberate damage to track infrastructure or venue property
  • Riding in restricted areas or outside designated riding zones

Where behaviour is deemed to breach the Code of Conduct, the Midlands Race Team may take appropriate action which may include:

  • Issuing a warning
  • Removal of the rider from the event
  • Refusal of entry to future events
  • Referral of the incident to British Cycling Compliance

Withdrawals

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

Any withdrawals after entries have closed, will still be charged the entry fee.

Photography & Videography

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event 

Safeguarding at BUCS Events

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite. 

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission. 

To find out more or report a concern, please click here. 

Sustainability

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact: 

· All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport 

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas: 

· Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste 

· Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport 

· Go paperless - use your phone for all event information 

Questions/Queries

All questions should in the first instance should be directed to your Institution Administration who will contact the Event Lead