RFL

The Race For Life is a charity race event where riders and parents fund raise to gather donations for BC Children's Hospital Leukemia Cancer Research. It's all about kids helping kids.

All proceeds from the entry fees will be sent to BC Children's Hospital Leukemia Cancer Reserch. Riders can also collect funds before and after the race and receive special prizes provided by BMX Canada, based on the amount collected. Tracks earn the privilege of double point status for thier 2016 RFL by attaining a $1,500 donation goal this year.

 

Race For Life Awards

Race Participation / $10 - $19.99 Donation       Official "Race For Life" Certificate

$20 - $49.99        Official "Race For Life" Patch

$50 - $249.99      Official "Race For Life" T-Shirt

$250 - $499.99       Official "Race For Life" Jacket

$500 and over        All entry fees to this years BMX Canada, Canadian Grands!!!! (*cannot be transferred)

 

To date, BMX Canada tracks in BC have raised over $400,000.00 and they raised $35.507.40 in total during the 2014 BMX race season and handed over the cheque at the Fraser Valley Nationals this spring!  

Check out the video presentation of the cheque.

RFL_Video

This is our first year to be a part of this fundraiser and we are hoping to see lots of riders and families from our track participate this great fundraiser. We are having our Race For Life Race on July 22nd. But we are accepting any donation up until mid August. Please pick up your collection envelope at the Registration or you can donate/collect donations online if it's easier for you. In 2012, BC tracks sanctioned by BMX Canada liaised with BC Children's Hospital and initiated an online system where people can donate online and anyone can see online how much each club is raising.

 

HOW TO DONATE & COLLECT DONATIONS ONLINE

  1. Click here and go to NSBMX Race For Life Fundraising page under BC Children's Hospital Foundation website
  2. IF YOU JUST WANT TO DONATE, click "DONATE NOW" blue button.
  3. IF YOU WANT TO COLLECT DONATIONS FROM YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, create your account by clicking "JOIN TEAM" orange button. And enter your information. Make sure to select "NORTH SHORE BMX" as your team. Your families, friends and neighbours can donate in support of you by clicking your name on  TEAM MEMBERS list located in the right bottom of the North Shore BMX Donation Page.  You can also send emails to ask for donations directly from your fundraising page through the Email tab. 

 

2015 RACE FOR LIFE EVENT INFO (DOUBLE POINT RACE)

Come and race BMX and support a great cause!!  This event is open to members and to anyone/any age interested in trying out BMX.  Anyone can participate in this race, bring your families, friends and neighbours to try out our beloved sport of BMX, the newest Olympic cycling discipline!!

  • Date: July 22nd, Wednesday
  • Practice & Registration: 5:30 - 6:15pm
  • Racing starts at 7pm
  • Race Fees: Full Track $20 for members, $10 for non-members / Half Track & Strider $10
  • To Non-members, if you are under 18, your parents need to sign a waiver.

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