The month of June was a big one for the program this year!
Jeffrey Heath of Central Jersey BMX, NJ is the top recruiter for June with 2,500 points and if he continues on this pace, he could be selecting from a number of cool awards including a chance to choose between a Supercross Bolt LT frame or Intense Podium frame, each worth 3,800 pts.
Cassidy Ellis of Maryland is close behind with 2,400 and Jakob Cavalli of Santa Barbara BMX in California is third with 2,300. View the complete stats on the NBL website.
NBL tracks are also a key part of the program and the top recruiting tracks for each reward period win sponsor products. The top recruiting track for the month of June is Cape Coral BMX in Florida. The top recruiting track from each region receives a free complete bike and recognition in BMX Today Magazine for their efforts. "Several different tracks have emerged as top recruiters this year and that tells us that the program is being promoted more than ever" said Ken Masters, NBL President. "It's the best year for recruiting to date and this will help local programs around the country". The top recruiting tracks by region are:
Top Recruiting Tracks by Region for June
* Midwest - Grand Rapids BMX, MI
* Northeast - Wakefield BMX, MA
* Southeast - Cape Coral BMX, FL
* West - Santa Maria BMX, CA
Visit the NBL website at nbl.org for more details and click on the Bring A Buddy banner to view full standings and the rewards catalog.
About NBL Bring-A-Buddy
The program is simple and offers an exciting, points-driven, incentive platform that rewards NBL members for their efforts. In the April and May issues of BMX Today magazine, members received a full sheet of 'Buddy' cards and were tasked to distribute them to any 'buddies' who might be interested in trying BMX for the first time. When any 'Buddy' redeems a card at a local NBL BMX track, both the recruiter and the 'Buddy' win a free 'limited-edition' NBL sticker kit. Recruiters receive 100 points for every 'Buddy' who redeems a card and when the 'Buddy' joins as a full NBL member, the recruiter pockets an additional 300 bonus points. To further support super-active recruiters, additional cards and supplies are available at local NBL tracks.
NBL membership continues grow and the Bring-A-Buddy Program is attracting hundreds of new members each month. With more than $40,000 in prizes to be won, NBL tracks and members have been actively promoting the program and there are lots of new names, and tracks, at the top of the point standings. Bring-A-Buddy played a key role in boosting the sport's profile during the Olympic year and the trend continues well into 2009 - That's good news for the sport and ultimately, for local racing programs around the country. 
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