Walker excited as tickets on sale for UCI BMX World Championships in New Zealand

May 19, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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New Zealand fans are gearing up for their first chance to see the best BMX riders on the planet when Auckland hosts the 2013 UCI BMX World Championships on 24-28 July. Tickets go on sale to the public worldwide from today for the week-long championships to be held indoors at Vector Arena on the Auckland waterfront.

Kiwi star and Olympic silver medallist Sarah Walker said she

can’t wait to compete at home for the first time and believes the sport will be showcased spectacularly at Vector Arena.

“All of our lives we have had to travel around the world to compete at the Olympics and the World Championships. It is going to be unreal to finally be able to race here at home in front of our family, friends and sponsors,” Walker said. She continued: “It will be fantastic to host the world championships here and I am sure the riders will love coming to New Zealand to enjoy our country and the hospitality from Kiwi BMX fans especially. This will be a fantastic chance for us to showcase our sport at the highest level to the public of New Zealand. I am told that BMX was one of the most popular events on television at the Olympics, but it is nothing like seeing it live.”

Organisers expect more than 2000 riders from 30 countries to come to Auckland with tickets available for as little as $9 for children, $29 for adults and a family of four pass from $129.

All riders who compete in the Challenge Class racing will receive a ticket that includes access to Vector Arena for both days of Challenge racing on 24 and 25 July. All ticketing for Challenge days will be General Admission, which means you have access to sit where you choose.

Challenge Class riders will need to purchase a ticket to the Elite racing on 27 and 28 July, with the final day of Elite racing on Sunday 28 July to be allocated seating.

There are differing viewing opportunities in Vector Arena. Please check the website carefully which outlines each of those zones. For instance some seating which is spectacularly close to the start gate action will have some restricted viewing of turn two and the finish. There is a big screen to embellish viewing.

Full event details: bmxworldsnz.com