ABOUT THE CLUB
Okotoks BMX Club is a 100% volunteer run organization that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle through BMX racing. Our club welcomes riders of all ages, from 4 to 94 years old, who are interested in learning and competing in BMX races. Our mission is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for riders to develop their skills, make friends, and have fun!
Our team at the Okotoks BMX Club is passionate about providing opportunities for people
of all ages to engage in an exciting and challenging sport. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can learn and grow as BMX racers.
Board of Directors
President: Kerry-Anne George
Vice President: Darryl Kowalchuk
Secretary: Melissa Pullen
Treasurer: Leslie MacRae
Track Operator: Colin Lolacher
Track Director: Robbie George
Volunteer Coordinator: Katie Brandon
Fundraising Coordinator: Scott MacWhirter
Social Media Coordinator: Danielle MacWhirter
Coaching Coordinator: Dustin Leclerc
Concession Coordinator: Nicole McGregor
Director at Large 1: Greg Fisher
Director at Large 2: Kale Trim
Director at Large 3: Phil Makin
Director at Large 4: Tiffaney Boucher
Director at Large 5: Shelly Thomson
Rider Representative 1: Colin Fisher
Rider Representative 2: Autumn Costall
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Our Board members meet monthly to work towards creating a great season. If you are a member of the club
and you would like to see the minutes from our meetings, please send a request to president@okotoksbmx.com.
President
KERRY-ANNE GEORGE
Hi! I’m Kerry-Anne. My family and I have been members of the club for 7 years. I have been on the board of directors for 5 years and am excited to be going into my 3rd year as President.
We joined BMX because it's a sport that the entire family can participate in, and we stayed because of the amazing community that is Okotoks BMX!
What I love about the club is the community and shared emotion it creates. Although winning a moto is an individual feat, there is a real sense of team camaraderie as riders cheer on and congratulate each other as they cross the finish line. We have met so many great people and will treasure the friendships and memories we have made. We have a great board this year, who are dedicated to making sure the kids have the best possible experience for the 2025 season!
I look forward to seeing everyone on their bikes at the track this year!
Vice-President & Coach
DARRYL KOWALCHUK
Hi! I'm Darryl Kowalchuk, Vice President and Assistant Coach for the Okotoks Club. My family first became involved with the Okotoks BMX club in 2018 when we enrolled our son Devin. It wasn’t long before my daughter Charlotte and I were riding in the club as well! I race 20” and have been a coach with the club for 5 years. I was a Director at Large on the Boards for 2 years and this will be my second year as Vice President.
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I am very passionate about the sport of BMX and love being a Coach. I love to see the kids progress in their skills and thoroughly enjoy socializing with all of them and their families. The friendships we have made over the years have become like family.
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I look forward to another amazing year!
Coaching Coordinator
DUSTIN LECLERC
Hey Okotoks BMX family!
As your new Coaching Director, I'm excited to dive into the world of BMX with you all. My journey into cycling includes over a decade of coaching and designing mountain bike programs, backed by my PMBIA and NCCP certifications, and a background racing across various cycling disciplines.
It was my son's entry into BMX back in 2021, looking to boost his bike skills, that brought me into this fantastic community – and we both quickly fell in love with the sport! I'm looking forward to bringing my coaching and program-building experience to the Okotoks BMX family.
So, are you ready? LET’S DROP THE GATE!
Track Operator
COLIN LOLACHER
My Name is Colin and this is our sons first year with Okotoks BMX after spending the last 4.5 seasons racing out of Calgary BMX.
I currently also sit on the Alberta Bicycle Board of Directors and have some pretty decent experience with the other prominent sanctions within BMX racing in North America.
I love all things that have to do with racing, especially my time racing Superbikes, now that I have hung up the leathers there is nothing else I’d rather do than travelling to all the tracks and taking it all in with Ryker and the family.
Looking forward to a great 2025 season.
Coach
SOPHIE GIBBS
My name is Sophie Gibbs I’m 20 years old and have been riding for 14 years now and I have coached the past 5 years! I love coaching as I’ve been able to give back to the BMX community which has provided me with so many of the values I hold today. This past summer my good friend Isabella Bregliano and I started Ignite BMX Coaching and we are looking forward to holding more camps/clinics for the 2025 season.
I’m currently studying kinesiology at Lake Superior State University while also playing university hockey. When I’m home from school I’m always looking forward to getting back on the track and work with so many awesome riders!
Coach
ISABELLA BREGLIANO
Hello! My name is Isabella Bregliano. I’m 20 years old and have been racing for 14 years. I was at the university of Lethbridge studying for a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology however, I have decided to change paths and transfer to a collage for an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) program which I’m super excited for!! I’ve always loved working with kids and athletes and coaching is one way I can give back the knowledge and skills I have learnt in the past to the kids!
This past summer Sophie Gibbs and I have started Ignite BMX Coaching and we plan to have multiple camps this up coming year and we’re so excited!!
GET IN TOUCH
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