At the recent Australian trials Championship at Meringandan, today’s Volunteer in Focus, Marty Cowdell, achieved a sort of legendary status within his own club as a sort of Mister Fix-It who could clean up messes under pressure, at short notice. And all because surgery kept him from competing. Like many of the most appreciated unsung […]
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Injury Suspension and Getting Your Clearance to Race
So you’ve got an injury suspension. But you’re better now. What do you do? Well, that depends if there’s a concussion involved. Medical (no concussion) – You need a doctor’s certificate that specifically states that you are fit to participate in motorcycle sport. Take a pic of it with your phone. Go into […]
Need a Racing Number?
A racing number is no big deal to some people. But to others, choosing the racing number that’s going to essentially be your on-track name, face and brand is part of the fun of being a racer. At most times of the year there are riders wanting riding numbers, and Ridernet doesn’t yet have a […]
No Officials, No Motorcycle Competition
Has anyone noticed the number of Facebook posts asking for flag marshals lately? This is a problem for us because the lack of volunteers will lead to either events being cancelled or you yourself as a competitor being asked to take up the slack. In times of challenge though, it’s always worth stopping to notice […]
Your chance to be trackside at the 2025 FIM World Supercross round on the Gold Coast
The 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship is coming to the Gold Coast, and here is your chance to get trackside and be a part of the action! Motorcycling Australia is recruiting for volunteer marshals who wish to join the officials’ team and enjoy a front row seat helping out at the Cbus Super Stadium-hosted event […]
Volunteer in Focus: Moriah Green – Chinchilla MXC
Today’s Volunteer in Focus is Moriah Green, who passionately supports the sport of motocross at Chinchilla, a town of less than 10,000 people, some three-and-a-half hours west of Brisbane. Moriah is Event Secretary and PR person for the Chinchilla Motocross Club, as well as Mum to two young motocross riders and partner to an ex-racer. […]