Bob Warnicke was in the NBL BMX
for 10 years and was well known for his leadership role and for his
many efforts in promoting the sport. He became a licensed cruiser rider
at the age of 39. In 1985, he also became the NBL track
representative. Bob served as a district commissioner in 1986 and 1988,
and held the position of treasurer in 1987. He was also the New Jersey
state commissioner. Bob joined the NBL's Board of Directors as a
member-at-large in 1992. He was elected vice president the following
year. Bob's many contributions improved the sport and the image of the
NBL throughout the years. He will best be remembered for his
instrumental role in bringing NBL BMX to millions of viewers through the
airing of the "Road to Glory Series" on ESPN2 and ESPN. His
accomplishments in television promotion resulted in his being named the
NBL's Volunteer of the Year at Competition Congress in 1994. More than
anything else, Bob was a person who cared deeply about the NBL and the
sport of BMX. His dedication showed the commitment to the young who
benefited from his efforts. The scholarship program preserves Bob
Warnicke's legacy of love by contributing to the futures of deserving
NBL members in his name.
PURPOSE: The NBL/Bob
Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to assist students and
their families in meeting the costs of undergraduate college education,
trade school, etc.
ELIGIBILITY: Members who have
a current NBL competition license or officials license and have
participated in BMX racing events sanctioned by the NBL for at least one
year.
DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by December 1
HOW
AWARDED: The award will be presented to the recipient at
Competition Congress. The actual check will be sent directly to the
Financial Aid office of the recipient's intended school.
QUALIFICATIONS: To
qualify for consideration for the grant, a student must: 1. Be a
high school graduate/or attending a post secondary school at the time of
application. 2. Be accepted and plan to attend an accredited post
secondary school as a full-time or part-time student for the complete
award year. 3. Be an active member or official of the National
Bicycle League, with participation either locally or nationally. 4.
Be a current, active licensed official and have worked local or national
races during the past year.
TO OBTAIN A FORMAL
APPLICATION FOR THE NBL BOB WARNICKE SCHOLARSHIP PLEASE:
WRITE
TO:
The Bob Warnicke Scholarship Fund c/o The National
Bicycle League 1000 Creekside Plaza, Suite 300 Gahanna, OH 43230
