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2020 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic and State Government border closures have forced the cancellation of the 2020 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships which were to be held in Queensland. With Government imposed restrictions on travel, Rockhampton and District Motocross Club in consultation with Motorcycling Australia (MA) have made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 KTM Australian […]
Who Won Licence 4 Life?
Well… It turns out our winner would like to remain un-famous at this time, and we’re down with that. After a nice conversation though, we can tell you that he’s male, he’s a nice bloke, and a proud member of the Rockhampton and District Motocross club who will be using his new licence to race […]
AORC Events Calendar Update
The Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) presented by MXStore has made the decision to cancel Round 7 and 8 of the Championship which was to be held at Omeo, Victoria on September 19 and 20. Due to the recent announcement of lockdown in Victoria and the spike in cases in Victoria and NSW, as well […]
Australian Search Begins For 2021 OJC Competitors With Expressions Of Interest Now Open
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is proud to announced expressions of interest are now open for motorcycle riders aged 11 to under-16-year-old to be considered for the 2021 Oceania Junior Cup (OJC). The OJC Junior development program made its debut in 2019 and is Australia’s premier junior road racing academy, officially recognised by the Fédération Internationale […]
2020 GasGas Australian Trial Championships Cancelled
Due to COVID-19 and border restrictions the 2020 GasGas Australian Trial Championships which were to be held at Mungeree Bangor, Southern Flinders Ranges, South Australia, on September 26 and 27, 2020 has been cancelled. With the recent spike in cases in Victoria and NSW, and border closures in most states, organisers of the event have […]
COVID-19 Cancels National Championship Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and State Government border closures, event organisers of the 2020 Australian Junior Track Championship and Australian Classic and Post Classic Dirt Track Championships which were to be held in NSW, have been cancelled. Recent State Government border closures and lockdowns have made it impossible for riders to attend the Australian […]
APPLICATION TO AFFILIATE
Motorcycling Queensland clubs are hereby notified of the application to affiliate received from Gold Coast Riders. As per the Motorcycling Queensland constitution item 8.4.1, clubs wishing to object to this application to affiliate must do so in writing to the Motorcycling Queensland General Manager, care of general.manager@mqld.org.au by COB, Wednesday 19th August, 2020.
3 Memos to MQ-affiliated cubs
Date: Wednesday 30th July, 2020 Updates to Queensland COVID Safe Industry Plans Motorcycling Queensland can advise that the proposed amendments to the COVID Safe Industry Plans for the sport, recreation and fitness industry have now been approved by Queensland’s Chief Health Officer. The key update for MQ clubs and event promoters, particularly those running events […]
Preparing your organisation for No Card, No Start laws
Is your organisation ready for the new blue card laws? New blue card system laws will take effect from Monday 31 August 2020. It is important that organisations engaging people (volunteers or paid employees) in child-related work know about the changes that are coming and prepare for them. Our records show that you are a […]
Nominate a remarkable Queenslander today.
In 2020 the Queensland Greats Awards celebrated 20 years of recognising the efforts and achievements of remarkable individuals and institutions for their invaluable contribution to the history and development of our great state. Nominations for the 2021 awards are now open across three categories: individual institution posthumous. Since the awards’ inception in 2001, a total of […]
MA Opens Expressions Of Interest For 2021 and 2022 National Championships
Motorcycling Australia today opened expressions of interest for suitably qualified clubs and or promoters who are interested in hosting national championships in 2021 and 2022. Applications are now open for clubs or promoters who wish to host the following National Championships: Dirt Track: Senior, Junior, Classic and Post Classic Track: Senior, Junior […]
Motorcycling Australia Events Update
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is monitoring the current health crisis developments which is impacting the running of Australian National Championships across the country. Due to the recent spike in cases in Victoria and NSW, the following events scheduled for late September to early October are currently under review. The final decision regarding these events will […]
2020 Australian Senior Track Championship – Cancelled
In response to the ongoing developments and health concerns in relation to Covid-19 and Government imposed restrictions on travel and border closures, the Tamworth Motorcycle Club (TMCC) in consultation with Motorcycling Australia (MA) have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Australian Senior Track Championship schedule for 19th – 20th September at Qurindi Showgrounds […]
Motorcycling Australia Updates Progress on 2020 Australian Motocross Championship
Further to the recent announcement by Motorcycling Australia (MA) that the management and promotion of the 2020 Australian Motocross Championship will be brought in house and the intention of announcing a five to six round MX calendar this week, MA can provide a further update for teams, riders, its members and motocross fans across Australia. […]
JEDS Fun – A Coach’s Perspective
A one-time A-grade motocrosser and nationally ranked mountain bike downhiller, and current off-road racer now making a name for himself as a skilled and thoughtful coach, Mal Dalton compiled his thoughts from the weekend’s JEDS (Junior Enduro Development Series) training and race simulation event at Tivoli. It was only a couple of weeks ago that […]
This is our sport. Don’t tarnish it.
Bringing the sport we all love into disrepute is not on. Just like in other sports, aggressive or unfair comment towards volunteers, officials, competitors or the governing body carries consequences. Free speech and fair comment are fine, aggressive/abusive commentary is not. We’re all passionate, but please keep all commentary respectful and constructive. MA’s Electronic and […]
Blue Cards for Committees
All Club Committees are considered to be engaged in regulated employment with their respective Club if their club conducts child-related activities, for example, child-only races/rides. All Clubs are required to hold a Blue Card Register and all of their volunteers (including their committees) are required to be screened for blue cards. Motorcycling Queensland is the […]
Motorcycling Australia Announces Re-start Of National Championship Racing
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce the re-start of racing for thousands of riders across the country with the release of an updated 2020 National Championship calendar. The MA National Championship calendar (HERE) includes it all – ASBK, AORC, MX Nationals, Junior and Senior Track, Junior Motocross, Classic and Post Classic Dirt Track, Trial, ATV […]
AORC Set And Ready To Return
The Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore will fire back into action with a double header of sprint racing at Murray Bridge, South Australia on August 1 and 2. With State borders opening up, we are excited that we can continue our world-renowned 2020 championship which will include 8 rounds to be held […]