In 1998 when the UCI World Championships were in Melbourne Australia, we were able to provide information about the event that was nearly impossible to find anywhere else. For the 2003 Worlds we'll be at it again.
What we have at the moment is rough and basic, but if you keep checking back we'll have a great deal more.
If you have any specific questions you'd like to ask email webmaster@bmxultra.com, and I'll see if I can answer them for you.
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Burswood International
Resort Casino
Perth,
Western Australia.
| Session | Pacific Oceana International | King of Dirt | World Championships Practice days free 23 & 24 July |
World Championships 1 day pass |
| Days | 2 Days - July 19/20 | 1 day - July 23 | 3 days - July 25 - 27 | |
| Children Under 2 |
Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Children 3-16 years |
$20 | $23 | $42 | $18 |
| Student/Pensioner Concession |
$29 | $25 | $50 | $22 |
| Adult | $35 | $30 | $69 | $35 |
| Family 2 Adults & 2 Children |
$94 | $87 | $184 | $92 |
| Family 1 Adult & 3 Children |
$79 | $80 | $157 | $75 |
The above table is copied from the Australian entry form for the UCI
world titles.
All prices include GST and $3.30 booking fee. Ticket sales BOCS Ticketing
1800 193 300 or (08) 9484 1133
It has become a tradition for riders to exchange jerseys at
the world championships. At BMXUltra.com we aim to make it easier for
everyone by setting up an exchange where all you need to do is email
us the details and we will try to match it up with someone who might
be interested in what you have to offer.
Send an email to webmaster@bmxultra.com with "Worlds
Jersey Exchange" as the subject or click
here to start up your email automatically.
Include the following details:
If we find a match we'll give you the email address so you can organise the exchange at your own leisure. (Please ensure that your return email address is correct, if it's not then we wont be able to contact you.)
That said I have a 1998 Australian Jersey size XL (in good condition only used once) and I will have a 2003 Australian Jersey size XL. I would like to swap for a Canadian or USA XL or XXL and am open to other countries or factory team jerseys in XL or XXL.
Are you looking for accomodation? Probably the best places to look are www.yellowpages.com.au and search for accomodation in or close to the city of Perth, when it asks you for a state look in Western Australia. Also check out www.westernaustralia.net, a handy liitle website for accomodation and things to do.
| 19th July - Saturday | 0800 – 1700 | Pacific Oceania International - Day 1 |
| 20th July - Sunday | 0800 – 1700 | Pacific Oceania International - Day 2 |
| 22nd July - Tuesday | 0900 – 1400 | Registration |
| 23rd July - Wednesday | 0700 – 1400 | Practice Sessions |
| 0900 – 1400 | Registration | |
| 1500 – 1700 | King of Dirt Practice | |
| 1800 – 1930 | Team Managers Meeting | |
| 1800 – 2100 | King of Dirt | |
| 24th July - Thursday | 0700 – 2000 | Official Practice |
| 25th July - Friday | 0800 – 1200 | Official Practice |
| 1230 – 1330 | Opening Ceremony | |
| 1400 – 1830 | World ChampionshipCruiser Class | |
| 1400 – 1830 | Presentations | |
| 26th July - Saturday | 0700 – 0830 | Warm-Ups |
| 0845 – 1700 | UCI BMX World Challenge | |
| 1730 – 1900 | Presentations | |
| 27th July - Sunday | 0700 – 0830 | Warm-Ups |
| 0900 – 1200 | UCI BMX World Championships | |
| 1230 – 1330 | UCI BMX World Team Championships | |
| 1400 – 1500 | Presentations | |
| 1500 – 1530 | Closing Ceremony |
If you are not from Australia you will need to check with your sanctioning body for qualifying.
In Australia the basic qualification criteria is to finish in the top 32 in your class at the Australian Championships. There are a couple of things to consider though, not all classes that are offered at the Australian championships will be available at the World championships.
Classes that are open entry and do NOT require qualification;
All elite classes - including Junior (17-18) and Senior (19 & over)
elite men and women, and Junior and senior elite cruiser.
19 & Over Challenge Men.
Classes that are offered at the 2003 World championships;
Male |
Female |
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UCI BMX Website - www.uci.ch