"Absolutely, there is over 3000 riders at the world champs this year and the age groups, 8, 9, 10, 11 riders are the most popular groups to ride. So for all of them this is a phenomenal result and to have three world ranked riders in our club is really exciting." Mrs Short said.
"I have seen the effort these guys have put in, they haven't stopped. Normally over winter things quiet down but all of them have trained very hard and deserve to be there."
Mrs Short said each of these riders shared key characteristics that have contributed to their success on the world stage.
"They definitely have determination, they're very committed and have continued with their training in the wintery days we have had, it's phenomenal."
Family support was also important, Mrs Short said.
"The Stevens-McNabs have all three boys riding - all these riders have a very great support network as well as from the club. It's really inspiring for the new kids coming along, it's like having BMX royalty here but also, they're just normal 9, 10, 11-year-old kids."
Challenge categories for the UCI BMX World Championships will run through to today before the elite competition begins tomorrow. The seven-strong New Zealand elite team is led by Kawerau's Sarah Walker.
The elite riders compete in time trials and eliminations before Sunday's grand finals.
