THE Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club has decided to close its gates for the year after a teenage rider died at the weekend.
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Beau Hilton, 15, crashed at a motocross event at the Yarragundry facility on Sunday and despite the paramedic's best efforts, he could not be revived.
Since the Father's Day tragedy, the club has decided to cancel its events for the remainder of the year.
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"It is a hard decision but due to the circumstances and the year we've had we feel it is best to let families spend time together to grieve and heal," the club said via a Facebook post.
"We hope you join our force for next year as we do a tribute year to young Beau and it'll be stronger and better then ever."
In the hours that followed the tragic loss, the club had erected a touching memorial in memory of the Coolamon teenager where the community were asked to tie a blue bow for Beau.