JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAM
The Junior Coaching Program (JCP), which took effect on 1 July 2006, applies to all current and potential junior riders aged between 7 and under 16 who wish to obtain or renew a competition licence.
Details of the JCP are located in the “Kick Start – Getting Started In Junior Motorcycle Sport” booklet which can be obtained by contacting us.
New Junior competition licence applicants
'Kick Start' - Practical Riding Test
'Kick Start' - Multiple choice Theory Test
Who can conduct Kick Start Assessments
Cost to attend a 'Kick Start' coaching session
Who can conduct 5 hours coaching for junior licence renewals
Renewing a Junior competition licence
Junior Coaching Program - Competitor Log Book
125cc 2stroke & 250cc 4 stroke Junior endorsement
Come & Try Days
One Event Competition Licences for Club and interclub events
Mini Licences
New Junior competition licence applicants
All first time junior riders wishing to take out a competition licence (including a One Event Licence) must first undertake a minimum of 5 hours motorcycle coaching. This coaching will include a practical riding assessment and a multiple choice theory test.
Successful completion of these 2 tests will form the rider's competency to obtain a junior competition licence.
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'Kick Start' Practical Riding Test
The Practical Riding Test is made up of 12 modules that a new junior rider must complete and have signed off by a coach.
A rider can take as much time as they need to complete the required coaching modules and they may even conduct the test over a number of days or weeks and have instruction from different coaches. However, the program requires a minimum of 5 hours coaching.
Where coaches are conducting the 'Kick Start' Coaching Program, only unlicenced junior riders seeking competency can attend. Currently, licenced junior riders seeking 5 hours coaching must complete their 5 hours as part of a separate coaching session to enable them to renew their licence.
The completed Practical Riding Test must be returned to Motorcycling Queensland with the licence application.
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'Kick Start' Multiple choice Theory Test
The multiple choice Theory Test is made up of 25 questions on the basic rules and regulations of motorcycle sport.
The answers to all 25 questions are located within the "Kick Start - Getting Started In Junior Motorcycle Sport" booklet.
The completed multiple choice Theory Test must be returned to Motorcycling Queensland with the licence application.
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Who can conduct Kick Start Assessments?
The Kick Start assessment must be completed with a minimum 'Club', Level 1 or Level 2 licenced coach.
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Cost to attend a Kick Start assessment
Coaches conducting the Kick Start Practical and Theory assessments must not charge more than $30 per rider.
There is no set fee for coaches who are conducting coaching for current juniors needing to complete their 5 hours to enable them to renew their licence.
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Who can conduct 5 hours coaching for junior licence renewals?
Riders wishing to undertake the necessary 5 hours to renew their competition licence or step-up to a 125cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke must complete 5 coaching hours with an accredited Level 1 or 2 licenced motorcycle sport coach.
Hours must be completed under a Motorcycling Queensland coaching permit and all riders should ensure that hours completed are noted in their Log Book.
Motorcycling Queensland will conduct 'spot checks' to ensure that hours signed off in the Log Book are part of a permitted coaching day. Where hours have been signed off that are not part of a permitted coaching day, penalties will apply to both the rider and the person or coach signing the Log Book.
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Renewing a Junior competition licence
A junior rider who obtained their competition licence before 1 July 2006 and who wishes to renew their licence at any time after 1 January 2007 must undertake 5 hours of coaching by an accredited coach each year until they reach the age of 16.
Proof of these coaching hours must be maintained in the licence holders Junior Coaching Program - Competitor Log Book, and must be submitted to Motorcycling Queensland with their licence renewal.
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Junior Coaching Program - Competitor Log Book
Once the licence has been approved and the rider has completed of all competency requirements, the junior competition licence applicant will be forwarded a Junior Coaching Program - Competitor Log Book.
The aim of the Log Book is to improve safety for all junior competitors by having them maintain an up-to-date record of:
- The minimum 5 hours that must be undertaken each year until the rider turns senior (16 years of age);
- Penalties imposed on the rider at events which must be signed by both the Clerk of Course and Steward;
- Medical attention received.
Junior riders must present their Log Book along with their competition licence at all race meetings and coaching days.
Log Books can only be issued by State Controlling Bodies such as Motorcycling Queensland.
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125cc 2 stroke and 250cc 4 stroke Endorsement
The conditions for a junior to obtain an endorsement to race 125cc 2 stroke and 250cc 4 stroke are:
- 5 hours coaching on a 125cc 2 stroke machine;
- 5 hours coaching on a 250cc 4 stroke machine;
The coaching for either 125cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke can be undertaken 3 months prior to the riders birthday which allows them to compete on either machine.
A rider must receive 5 hours coaching on both machines if they are seeking endorsement for both.
The required 5 hours coaching for 125cc 2 stroke and 250cc 4 stroke will count toward the 5 hours coaching needed each year.
The 125cc and 250cc endorsement must be recorded in your Log Book and a new licence can be issued from MQ outlining the endorsement.
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Come & Try Days
Clubs may conduct up to a maximum of 4 Come & Try Days annually.
A permit for a Come & Try Day will be issued to the promoting Club at no charge.
The 'Kick Start' Getting Started In Junior Motorcycle Sport booklet can be handed to riders on the day and the practical riding and theory assessments can also be completed at this time.
There is no licence fee for a rider to participate in a Come & Try Day. These days are for potential new licence holders only. Riders who are currently licenced must not participate in a Come & Try Day.
Guidelines for conducting Come & Try Days are available online.
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One Event Competition Licences for Club and Interclub events
Junior participants who want to participate in a meeting by taking out a One Meeting Competition Licence must comply with the 'Kick Start' - Practical Riding Test and the 'Kick Start' - multiple choice Theory Test and have been issued with a Log Book.
Any junior rider who has been issued with a One Event Licence prior to 1 July 2006, who does not wish to apply for an annual junior competition licence, can make an application to Motorcycling Queensland on the Log Book Application form. This type of licence will enable riders to compete on a periodical basis at Club Days.
Once approved, a Log Book will be issued with a 'date issued' stamp on the inside of the Log Book. The rider must then undertake 5 hours of coaching within the subsequent 12 months to enable One Event Licences to be issued beyond the initial 12 month period.
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Mini Licences
First time Mini licence applicants do not need to have completed the Kick Start junior coaching program. However, they are required to complete the Rider Competency Assessment.
Current Mini Licence holders wishing to upgrade to a junior competition licence must first complete the 'Kick Start' - Practical Riding Test and the 'Kick Start' - multiple choice Theory Test assessments and be issued with an updated licence and a Log Book.
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