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October
Nominations called for SEQ U/16s Junior Development Camp
Nominations called for U21s 'Refresher' Camp
Nominations called for U21s Elite Training Camp
Riders chosen for Central Queensland U/16s Development Camp

September
Level 2 Coaching Course announced
Supercross accreditation school at Tivoli Raceway
CQ & NQ U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camps
Limited places still available at Lee Hogan Boot Camp

August
Motorcycling Queensland announces Coaches Forums

July
Weekend coaching clinics

June
School holiday coaching programs

May
Nominations called for Committee vacancy
Rockhampton Level 1 Coaching Course details released
Who's conducting coaching this weekend (26/27 May)?

Nominations called for SEQ U/16s Junior Development Camp

Motorcycling Queensland is calling for nominations from riders interested in nominating to attend the South East Queensland U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camp.

The Camp, to be held on the 1st & 2nd December, is open to riders from any discipline, aged 13-15 years (at the time of the Camp), and will see the Motorcycling Queensland coaching committee in conjunction with some of Queensland's most highly skilled and experienced coaches and profile riders, facilitating a 2 day coaching clinic, involving both 'on the bike' technique instruction and 'off the bike' information on nutrition, training programs and physical testing.

Day 1 of the program (Saturday 1st December) will see 3 separate venues operating simultaneously providing ‘off the bike’ information on topics such as fitness, nutrition, weight training, media skills and public speaking, and sponsorship negotiation, etc.

The 3 venues being used on day 1 are: The Sports Super Centre (Runaway Bay, Gold Coast), Toowoomba Hockey Association (Clyde Park, Toowoomba) and the University of Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast).

Day 2 of the program sees riders broken into their preferred riding disciplines, and receive 'on the bike' coaching and technique instruction at the following South East Queensland venues:

Coolum Motocross Track (Sunshine Coast) – Motocross coaching
Mike Hatchers (Labrador) – Speedway coaching
North Brisbane (Nudgee) – Dirt Track coaching
Hinchcliffe’s Property (Canungra) – Moto-Trials coaching
Venue – TBC – Enduro coaching
*Ipswich Kart Track (Willowbank) – Road Racing & Supermoto coaching

*Due to the unavailability of the Ipswich Kart Track on Sunday 2nd December, the ‘on the bike’ coaching day for Road Racing & Supermoto will be held at the Ipswich Kart Track on Monday 17th December (first day of school holidays).

There is no charge to attend the Camp, however there is a maximum of 100 places available at this Camp, and the following rider to discipline ratio applies:

Motocross – maximum 30 places
Enduro – maximum 15 places
Dirt Track – maximum 15 places
Moto-Trials – maximum 10 places
Speedway – maximum10 places
Road Racing – maximum 10 places
Supermoto – maximum 10 places

Nominations to attend this Camp will only be accepted on the prescribed Nomination Form, and must be submitted to Motorcycling Queensland by Thursday 15th November 2007.

Download an Information Package and Nomination Form here.

More information on the Camp is available from Motorcycling Queensland on (07) 3281-2255.

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Nominations called for U21s 'Refresher' Camp

Motorcycling Queensland is calling for nominations from riders eligible to nominate to attend the 2007 U21s 'Refresher' Elite Training Camp.

The aim of the ‘Refresher Camp’ is to ensure that there continues to be a relationship between Motorcycling Queensland and our elite young riders who have attended previous U21s Camps, as they progress through the system, and hopefully onto a rewarding career within motorcycling sport.

Any rider who has attended any one of the (4) previous U21s Elite Training Camps, who did not attend the 2006 Refresher Camp, and is aged 15 - 20 years at the time of the Camp, is eligible to submit a nomination to attend the 2007 U21s Refresher Camp. A maximum of 10 places will be offerred at this year's U21s Refresher camp.

The ‘Refresher Camp’ is an abbreviated 3 day version of the original 5 day Camp, it will again focus predominantly on off-the-bike issues, and will cover such topics as Nutrition, Physiotherapy & Massage, Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, maintaining a training Diary.

Attendees will be selected to attend based on their (improved) performances / results since their attendance at the original Camp, as well as the quality of application submitted.

The Refresher Camp will be held at the internationally recognised Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre (approximately 10kms north of the Gold Coast). Further information regarding this facility can be found from their website located at www.sportssupercentre.com.au 

An Information package including a Nomination Form for the Camp can be downloaded from here.

Applications close Friday 9th November 2007.

Further information on the Camp is available by contacting the Motorcycling Queensland office on (07) 3281-2255.

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Nominations called for U21s Elite Trainnig Camp

Motorcycling Queensland is calling for nominations from riders interested and eligible to attend the 2007 / 08 U21s Elite Training Camp.

The 2007 / 08 U21s Elite Training Camp, now in its fifth year, is an opportunity for Motorcycling Queensland (MQ) to facilitate a live-in style camp that provides our up and coming elite riders aged between 15 – 20 years, with exposure to programs and information which it is hoped will assist them in fulfilling their potential.

This year’s Camp will once again be held at the internationally recognised Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre (approximately 10kms north of the Gold Coast). Further information regarding this facility can be found from their website located at www.sportssupercentre.com.au 

The 5-day Camp focuses exclusively on off-the-bike skills, and covers such topics as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, developing & maintaining Training Programs, Media skills and much, much more.

A whose who of Queensland's up and coming riders have been graduates of previous U21s Camps including Motocrossers Brenden Harrison, Todd Waters, Ford Dale and Sam Leikefett, Road Racers - Matthew Kuhne, Josh Houwen, Gareth Jones and Col Odendaal, Enduro champions - Nicholas Beattie, Kristian Sprenger and Chris and Jake Reading to name just a few.

An Information package including a Nomination Form for the Camp can be downloaded from here.

Applications close Monday 19th November 2007.

Further information on the Camp is available by contacting the Motorcycling Queensland office on (07) 3281-2255.

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Riders chosen for Central Queensland U/16s Development Camp

The Motorcycling Queensland Coaching Committee today announced that it had accepted 28 riders into the inaugural 2007 Central Queensland U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camp.

The Camp will be held in Rockhampton over 2 days (3rd & 4th November), with the first day to be held at the Central Queensland University, focusing on ‘off the bike’ coaching information such as: fitness and nutrition, training programs, media skills and public speaking and physical testing, etc.

The second day of the Camp will be held at Six Mile Reserve, Rockhampton, and will see riders undergo ‘on the bike’ coaching and instruction from MQ’s premier Level 2 coaches – Rod Jenner and Chris Urquhart, as well as a number of other local area coaches.

“It’s a great opportunity for Motorcycling Queensland to identify riders coming through the system, and try to encourage good training habits at an early age” said MQ Coaching Co-ordinator Rodney Jenner.

The riders chosen to attend (in alphabetical order) are:

Chris Carnell, Jacob Dixon, Nathan Edwards, Ryan Hand, Brodi Harris, Jake Hunt, Fletcher Jensen, Jackson Jones, Zane Keleher, Joel Lucht, Ethan McCallum, Mark McIntosh, Lucas McPhail, Todd Mauger, David Moloney, Riley Norman, Josh Noy, Luke Noy, Lachlan Nugent, Jake Pearson, Mason Percy, Blasé Powell, Clay Powell, Brendan Swaffield, Jake Valinoti, Bradley Voltz, Hayden Wells, Ryley Whittington.

Motorcycling Queensland will also be running a North Queensland (17th & 18th November) and South-East Queensland (1st & 2nd December) U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camp in the coming months.

The U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camps are open to any rider aged 13-15 years, who is the holder of a Motorcycling Queensland issued Junior Competition Licence (Junior National, Junior National Restricted or Junior Club).

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Level 2 coaching accreditation is currently the highest level of motorcyle sport coaching accreditation available in Australia.

Applicants interested in attending this course, must, as a minimum, be a currently accredited / licenced Level 1 motorcycle sport coach, and have (by the time of the Level 2 course) completed the Level 2 General Principles of Coaching Course.

There is a limit on the number of places available at the course, and if oversubscribed applicants will be chosen to attend based on their coaching experience, qualifications, and recommendations from their relevant State Controlling Body.

Download the Application Form from here. Applications must be submitted to Motorcycling Australia by Friday 19th October 2007.

Further information on this course is available by contacting either Asher Newton from Motorcycling Australia on (03) 9684-0500, or Kim Rowcliffe from Motorcycling Queensland on (07) 3281-2255.

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Supercross accreditation school at Tivoli Raceway

Level 2 Queensland coach - Barry Surawski will be conducting a Supercross accreditation school at the Tivoli Raceway Supercross accreditation Track on Friday 21st September.

Details of the day are as follows:

Date: Friday 21st September 2007
Time: from 1pm
Venue: Tivoli Raceway - Supercross accreditation Track
Cost: $150
Contact: Barry Surawski on 0408 456 238

*Registrations are essential...

Riders interested in obtaining Supercross accreditation must be at least 12 years of age, and be the holder of either a Junior National or Senior National Licence, and be familiar with the Supercross Licencing conditions as per GCR 17.9.1 (page 140 of the 2007 General Competition Rules).

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CQ & NQ U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camps

Motorcycling Queensland has released details, including Nomination Forms, for the Central Queensland (3 & 4 November) and North Queensland (17 & 18 November) U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camps.

The Camp involves the Motorcycling Queensland coaching committee in conjunction with some of Queensland's most highly skilled and experienced coaches and profile riders, facilitating a number of 2 day coaching clinics, at various venues throughout the state.

The program caters for Queensland licenced riders aged 13-15 years, and is offered FREE OF CHARGE to those who are successful in nominating to attend.

Day 1 of the program centres on ‘off the bike’ topics such as fitness, nutrition, weight training, media skills and public speaking, and sponsorship negotiation, etc.

Day 2 of the program involves 'on the bike' coaching and technique instruction at various local tracks.

Downlaod a Central Queensland Information / Nomination Form here.

Download a North Queensland Information / Nomination Form here.

Details regarding the South East Queensland U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camp (1 & 2 December) will be released here soon.

For more information on the U/16s Talent Identification & Junior Development Camp contact Motorcycling Queensland on (07) 3281-2255.

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Places available at Lee Hogan Boot Camp

Lee Hogan checked in with the Motorcycling Queensland office recently to advise that there were still limited places avaialble at his 5 Day Masters Course - Boot Camp to be held in and around the sunshine coast area in early October.

The Boot Camp sees riding instruction taking place at 3 different riding locations (Kilcoy, Conondale and Ben Schodel's MX Track at Woodford), and also includes a solid day of 'off the bike' Boot Camp activities.

The Camp runs from 3rd - 7th October 2007. You can download a Registration Form for the Camp from here, alternatively check out the Lee Hogan Racing wesbite for further information.

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Motorcycling Queensland announces Coaches Forums

Motorcycling Queensland today announced that they will be facilitating a number of Coaches Forums to take place throughout the state later this year.

The Coaches Forums will provide both active and potential coaches, and any other interested individuals, with the opportunity to meet as a group and discuss a range of topical issues affecting motorcycle coaching in Queensland.

The types of topics expected to be covered include: the Kick Start Coaching Program, the Level 1 Coaching Course, coach accreditation and licencing procedures, Level 2 coach accreditation, the permitting of privately owned land / circuits for the purpose of coaching, to name just a few.

"It really is a fantastic initiative by Motorcycling Queensland to hold these Coaches Forums, and speak directly with the people on the ground' said Motorcycling Queensland Coaching Committee Chairman - Rodney Jenner.

"We (the Coaching Committee) often think we know what needs to be done and what the issues are, but there's no substitute to speaking directly with coaches who are working within the system" he continued.

The schedule of the Coaches Forums is as follows:

*Saturday 3 November - Central Queensland Coaches Forum, Rockhampton download - Central Queensland Coaches Forum Registration Form.

*Saturday 17 November - North Queensland Coaches Forum, Townsville download - North Queensland Coaches Forum Registration Form.

*South-East Queensland Coaches Forum date and venue details are still to be confirmed.

Persons interested in attending one of the Coaches Forum are asked to complete the relevant Registration Form, and return to Motorcycling Queensland so that catering requirements can be organised, etc.

More information regarding the Coaches Forums or motorcycle coaching generally, contact Motorcycling Queensland on (07) 3281-2255.

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Weekend coaching clinics - 14/15 July 2007

A number of Motorcycling Queensland licenced coaches are offering coaching clinics this weekend. Please contact the relevant coach prior to the coaching clinic to reconfirm that the coaching is actually proceeding, and for start times, cost, etc.

Date: Saturday 14 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Barry Surawski
Venue: Tivoli Raceway, Chuwar (near Ipswich)
Contact: Barry Surawski mb: 0408 456 238

Date: Saturday 14 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Stephen Waterson
Venue: Six Mile Raceway, Rockhampton
Contact: Stephen Waterson mb: 0408 071 567

Date: Saturday 14 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Jason Watson
Venue: Dundowran Park, Hervey Bay
Contact: Jason Watson mb: 0412 961 100

Date: Saturday 14 July
Riding Discipline: Dirt Track - Kick Start Program
Coach/es: Wayne Kennedy
Venue: Mick Doohan Raceway, Raubers Road, Northgate
Contact: Wayne Kennedy mb: 0418 738 898 

Date: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Tye Thies & Elmsly Eshman-Myhill
Venue: Echo Valley MX Track, Toowoomba
Contact: Tye Thies mb: 0408 249 666  

Date: Sunday 15 July
Riding Discipline: Quads
Coach/es: Rod Jenner
Venue: Clermont Motorcycle Track
Contact: Rod Jener mb: 0417 079 533 or Julie Dillon mb: 0429 833 354 

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School holiday coaching programs

A number of coaches, and professional coaching providers will be conducting coaching programs over the school holiday period.

Please find to follow a list of who is doing what, and when. This list will be updated as additional coaching permits are issued for the period June - July.

Please make contact with the appropriate contact point to book a place at the coaching school you'd like to attend.

JUNE coaching programs:

Date: Saturday 23 June
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Lee Voss
Venue: Riverside Raceway, Mundubbera
Contact: Lee Voss mb: 0428 654 601

Date: Saturday 23 June
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Barry Surawski
Venue: Tivoli Raceway, near Ipswich
Contact: Barry Surawski mb: 0408 456 238

Date: Sunday 24 June
Riding Discipline: Moto-Trials
Coach/es: Mike Willcocks, John Spence and Robyn Curtis
Venue: Corcoran's Property, Canungra
Contact: Robyn Curtis mb: 0411 091 924

Date: Monday 25 June
Riding Discipline: Road Racing & Supermoto
Coach/es: Dave Fuller, Leo Cash, Craig Alick, Cameron Barnes & Steve Morfett.
Venue: Ipswich Kart Track
Contact: Motorcycle Sportsmen - 3262-6677 or motorcyclesportsmen.com.au

Date: Thursday 28 June - current licence holders only
Coach/es: Chris Urquhart & Daniel McKenzie
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Reedy Creek Motocross Track, Gold Coast
Contact: John Urquhart mb: 0439 938 251

Date: Thursday 28 June
Coach/es: Ross DiBiase
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Stanmore Motocross Park
Contact: Ross DiBiase mb: 0414 921 398

Date: Saturday 30 June
Coach/es: Rod Jenner
Riding Discipline: Quads
Venue: Adult Mini Bike Club Track - Tivoli Raceway (near Ipswich)
Contact: Rod Jenner mb: 0417 079 533

JULY coaching programs:

Date: Sunday 1 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Tony Stocker
Venue: Edmonton Motocross Track, Thompson Road, Cairns
Contact: Tony Stocker mb: 0427 597 682 

Date: Sunday 1 July (must contact John to make a booking)
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: John Urquhart - Junior 'Kick Start' competency assessments only
Venue: Reedy Creek Motocross Track, Gold Coast
Contact: John Urquhart mb: 0410 690 392

Date: Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 July
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: Ben Schodel & Lee Hogan
Venue: Coolum Motocross Track - Qundra Rd, Coolum
Contact: Ben Schodel mb: 0410 690 392

Date: Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 July
Coach/es: Chris Urquhart & Daniel McKenzie (Y-AIM)
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Dray Park, Proserpine
Contact: Chris Urquhart mb: 0408 876 080 or www.y-aim.com.au

Date: Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 July
Coach/es: Terry Paviell, Leo Cash, Wayne Kennedy
Riding Discipline: Dirt Track & Speedway
Venue: Mike Hatcher Park, Labrador
Contact: Terry Paviell mb: 0408 769 899

Date: Thursday 5 July - current licence holders only
Coach/es: John Urquhart
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Reedy Creek Motocross Track, Gold Coast
Contact: John Urquhart mb: 0410 690 392

Date: Thursday 5 & Friday 6 July - Advanced Coaching School
Coach/es: Glen Bell
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Coolum Motocross Track - Qundra Rd, Coolum
Contact: Full Throttle Sports - (03) 9785-2786 or www.fullthrottlesports.com

Date: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July
Coach/es: Terry Paviell, Leo Cash, Wayne Kennedy
Riding Discipline: Dirt Track & Speedway
Venue: Mike Hatcher Park, Labrador
Contact: Terry Paviell mb: 0408 769 899

Date: Sunday 8 July (must contact John to make a booking)
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Coach/es: John Urquhart - Junior 'Kick Start' competency assessments only
Venue: Reedy Creek Motocross Track, Gold Coast
Contact: John Urquhart mb: 0410 690 392

Date: Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 July
Coach/es: Glenn MacDonald
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Coolum Motocross Track - Qundra Rd, Coolum
Contact: Glenn MacDonald mb: 0418 872 103 or www.macacoaching.com

Date: Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July
Coach/es: Terry Paviell, Leo Cash, Wayne Kennedy
Riding Discipline: Dirt Track & Speedway
Venue: Mike Hatcher Park, Labrador
Contact: Terry Paviell mb: 0408 769 899

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Nominations called for Coaching Comittee vacancy

Motorcycling Queensland is calling for nominations from any person interested in nominating for a position on the Motorcycling Queensland Coaching Committee.

The Coaching Committee meets on a monthly basis and is responsible for providing ongoing stategic advice to the MQ Executive in the area of coaching.

If you are interested in applying, please contact the General Manager - Lindsay Granger on 3281-2255 or general.manager@mqld.org.au

Nominations should include your contact details and a brief history of your interest and involvement in this part of the sport.

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Rockhampton Level 1 Coaching Course

Motorcycling Queensland advises that it will be conducting the Level 1 Coaching Course in the Yeppoon / Rockhampton area on the weekend of 23 & 24 June 2007.

The course will be conducted over 2 consecutive days. The first day (Saturday) 'practical component' will be conducted at the Keppel Coast MX Track, Yeppoon, and the second day (Sunday) 'General Principles of Coaching' will be conducted at The Archer Park Motel - 39 Albert Street, Rockhampton.

There is no charge to attend the course, however attendees must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age at the time of completing the course. (Please note: a coaching licence cannot be issued to any person under the age of 18 years).

Attendees at the course should also have at least 2 years practical experience in motorcyle competition as a competitor or official and have a sound knowledge of motorcycle riding technique. The Level 1 Coaching Course will not teach you how to ride a motorcycle, it will teach you coaching and instruction techniques to assist riders develop their riding skills.

Persons interested in attending should complete the Registration Form and return to Motorcycling Queensland. The course will cater for a maximum of 14 riders.

More information on the course is avaialble by contacting the MQ Development Officer on (07) 3281-2255 or info@mqld.org.au

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Who's conducting coaching this weekend (26/27 May)?

Motorcycling Queensland has issued the following coaching permits to licenced coaches to conduct permitted coaching this weekend - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May 2007.

Wanting to get involved with one of these coaching sessions? Make contact with the contact person listed.

Date: Saturday 26 May
Coach/es: Mitch Green & Darryl Martin
Riding Discipline: Moto-Trials
Venue: Archery Road, Grandchester
Contact: Mitch Green - mb: 0421 155 102

Date: Saturday 26 May
Coach: Michael Green
Riding Discipline: Motocross - Kick Start Program
Venue: Coolum Motocross Track, Quandra Rd, Coolum
Contact: Michael Green - mb: 0419 682 451

Date: Saturday 26 May
Coach: Stephen Waterson
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Coastal Park Motocross Track, Yeppoon
Contact: Stephen Waterson - mb: 0408 071 567

Date: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May
Coach: Leanne Kerr
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Brigalow Recreation Ground, Chinchilla
Contact: Leanne Kerr - mb: 0408 627 393

Date: Sunday 27 May
Coach: Scott Roots
Riding Discipline: Motocross
Venue: Lang Park, Woodstock, Townsville
Contact: Leanne Kerr - mb: 0438 535 699

Date: Sunday 27 May
Coach: Dale Burgess
Riding Discipline: Dirt Track
Venue: Brandon Sports Reserve, Ayr
Contact: Dale Burgess - mb: 0412 735 061

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