The American Freestyle Motocross Association Announces 1st Annual Amateur Competition and Honors Professional Riders With Inaugural Awards Ceremony

The American Freestyle Motocross Association Announces 1st Annual Amateur
Competition and Honors Professional Riders With Inaugural Awards Ceremony
First Ever West Coast FMX Amateur Competition and Awards Show to take place at
Pala Raceway and Casino, November 7th

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Freestyle Motocross
Association ("AFMXA"), a governing collective of Freestyle Motocross riders
and action sports industry leaders, announced details today for the 1st annual
FMX Amateur Competition and professional Awards Ceremony, scheduled to take
place at Pala Raceway and Casino in Pala, CA on November 7th, 2009.

"We have gathered the top professionals in Freestyle Motocross to kick off the
first AFMXA Amateur Competition on the west coast, and recognize friends and
inspirational figures in our industry at an Awards event," said Leah Steiger,
Executive Director for the AFMXA. "In keeping with the mission of the
Association, we are developing an amateur circuit to further the sport. The
AFMXA Awards celebrates individuals who've given so much to build the sport
and foster the growth of those who are next in line."

In order to qualify for the amateur competition, riders must be at least 14
years of age and submit video entries to www.afmxa.com. The top 10 selections
will be chosen based on execution, style and innovation, and those riders will
be invited to participate in the event. The judging panel is a "who's who" of
the sport, including Nate Adams, Ronnie Faisst, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg,
Brian Deegan and Mike Mason, among others. A 1st, 2nd and 3rd place title
will be presented, along with an award for Best Whip.

A professional FMX demo will take place after the amateur competition,
showcasing the talents of the athletes on the judging panel and fellow riders,
including Taka Higashino, Todd Potter and more.


The AFMXA Awards Show will recognize top athletes and companies for their
accomplishments and influence on the sport. Award categories include Best
Riding Part in a Video, Biggest Slam, Best Spread in a Magazine, Unsung Hero
Award, Legends Award, Top 3 in the Amateur Event and more. In memory of
fellow FMX gold medalist, Jeremy Lusk, there will also be a Lusk Legacy Rider
of the Year award given to this year's most dedicated rider.


For further information, please visit www.afmxa.com.


AFMXA Amateur Event and Awards Ceremony Details are as follows:


Amateur Competition Awards Ceremony
November 7, 2009 November 7, 2009
8:00am - 2:00pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pala Raceway Pala Casino
12799 Highway 76 11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059 Pala, CA 92059


About the AFMXA
Founded in 2009, the AFMXA is a non-profit organization that represents the
interests of America's Freestyle Motocross industry. A collective of
professional, recreational, and corporate members, the AFMXA was launched to
assist in more formally organizing the sport and continue supporting its
growth and exposure. The Lusk Legacy Foundation, established to help improve
overall safety in the sport, protect the livelihoods of riders and their
families, and provide them with legal, medical and financial consultation and
representation, has been named the official charitable organization for the
AFMXA. Further information about our mission, events, membership and partners
can be found online at www.afmxa.com.






SOURCE American Freestyle Motocross Association