Merito Wins NI Champs and Trans-Tasman Test

<Extract from Te Awamutu Courier>

HBHS student Codi Merito was in a class of his own recently, taking out all seven races and winning the 15 Boys' title in the North Island BMX Championships in Whangarei.  He also competed in the Trans-Tasman BMS test (held in conjunction with the North Island races), helping the New Zealand side to dominate convincingly.

The senior male test team captained by Merito completed a New Zealand double with a 103-92 win over an Australian team including two World No. 4 ranked riders, Brand Te Hiko (15 boys) and Brock Griffiths (14 boys).  Merito won all of his team races.

We congratulate Codi on his exceptional performance in this highly competitive sport.  Next year's North Island Championships will be held at Casteton Park in Te Awamutu.  We invite you to add this date to your diary of sporting events for 2013.