April 15, 2004 – Registration is now open for the 2004 BMX pre-worlds event on the World Championships track in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, July 17 and 19.  Since this is an international event, all riders must register through the Canadian Cycling Association. There is no limit on the number of entries per category. The CCA will be accepting entries until June 1. There will not be a CCA manager on site, so athletes are responsible for all of their own logistical arrangements, expenses and accommodation.

To register, please fax, mail or email the following information to National Development Coach Kris Westwood at the Canadian Cycling Association:

Your name Your UCI code Your CCA license number Your address, telephone number and email The name of your club (home track) or team, as it appears on your license The category or categories you want to compete in (the categories are the same as for the world championships) Payment for entry fees (see below), either a check (made out to the Canadian Cycling Association), Visa or Mastercard information (name of card holder, card type, card number, expiry date)

Entry fees are as follows: Elite Men and Women: $60 Junior Men and Women: $40 All cruiser and 20″ challenge classes: $25 per class

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Kris Westwood at the Canadian Cycling Association:

2197 Riverside Drive Ottawa ON K1N 5K3 Tel: 613-248-1353 Fax: 613-248-9311 Email: coach@canadian-cycling.com Web: www.canadian-cycling.com