About Us
Who are we?
To begin with, we are a couple of people who have been involved in BMX one way or another for over 15 years, giving nearly 30 years experience between us. We are Barrie and Matt Vickers. We have gained our experience from different sides of the racing fence, Barrie in administration and management, Matt as a rider from the age of 8.
Barrie
Barrie is a finish line judge, rider database manager, scorer, tech advisor and just about everything else in BMX. He has been on the Committee of Lilydale BMX Club, Board of BMXV and Board of BMXA among other positions. These jobs have taken him around the country, to many National Championships and a couple of Worlds.
Matt
Matt has been riding for many years now and has competed all over the country.
Matt has been riding less over the last couple of years, he has instead been studying a Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science at university. After graduating from that, he chose to go on to study for a Graduate Diploma in Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription) and become an Exercise Physiologist. He is nearing the end of this degree and hopes next year to be working in rehabilitation. He plans to return to study and become a Master of Exercise Physiology whilst gaining experience in clinical rehabilitation.
Matt's other qualifications include Level 2 BMX Coach, Cert IV in Fitness (personal training), Level 1 Hockey, Cricket and Junior Aussie Rules coach and Level 2 First Aid. Using all of this knowledge, Matt will be able to give you the most up to date scientific training and fitness information to help you be your best.
Matt's studies and work will continue to keep him away from the track to some degree, but he plans to continue riding the occasional meeting for fun. If you're looking for training tips, he will be happy to chat with you.
