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THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – THE 2022 GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD AT SIDEWINDERS!

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – THE 2022 GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD AT SIDEWINDERS!

Nominations are now CLOSED for the 2022 Graham Baker Shield, one of the iconic events held each summer at Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway each summer – because the event is on THIS COMING Saturday night – February 19th!

The Memorial Shield honours Graham Baker who, along with Roy Bitmead, had the vision and foresight to build a stand-alone junior speedway track and club (Sidewinders) more than 40 years ago in Wingfield, and chances are the 2022 running will be another epic event in the history of the Shield!

And with the Under 16 125cc Australian Championship to be held on this same track over the weekend of April 1-3, this will be one of the last chances for our local riders to have a serious hit out before hand – so look for this to be a meeting of high quality and one not to miss!

The Australian Championships will be held over the first three days of April, with Practise & Qualifying on the Friday, the Individual Championship on Saturday and the Teams Championship on Sunday – it will be a serious weekend of awesome action from Australia’s finest junior riders – and could those present be watching a future World Champion in action!

HERE IS THE NEED TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY NIGHT;

ENTRY, Adults – $5.00 only through the gate (kids under 16 are FREE)

Programme – $3.00

Gates, open @ 6.00pm

Pit walk, strictly from 6.00pm – 7.00pm only!

Tapes up, action from 7.30pm

Canteen, open all night (simply, one of the best going around, and complete with dis-abled access)

Toilets, also, complete with dis-abled access

Sidewinders is also a smoking & alcohol free venue!

So, chuck the deck chair in the boot, mark your spot on Graham Baker Hill and get a great feed from the Sidewinders awesome canteen – and then sit back and watch some awesome Speedway sKidz strut their stuff! Go on, you know you wanna!

THE 2022 GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD – THE FIELD

Kobi Canning

Hayden Pascoe

Jordan Hargreaves

Cooper Antone (NSW)

Ashley Jansen Batchelor

Hayden Kuchel

Harry Sadler

Darcey Timmis

Ambrose Fraser (Vic)

Who to watch!

Leading the charge, and hoping to go back-to-back  wins will be Ashley Jansen-Batchelor, with the 2021 MSA Rising Star nominee saying about his 2021 win, “I am so proud and honoured to have won this race. Graham Baker was one of the founding fathers of our club and without people like him, we would not have this amazing track to race on,” he said. “This race is special to me because the Baker family has played a major role in my speedway journey and believed in me very early in my career.”

Hot on his heels will be the newly crowned 2021/22 South Australian Champion, and 2021 MSA Rising Star finalist for speedway, Harry Sadler, who will be looking to add to his 2020 Memorial Shield win and to get himself ready for a serious tilt at the Australian Championship, as, of course, will Ashley!

It’s also no surprise at all to see that a couple of interstaters, in  Cooper Antone from NSW and Victorian Ambose Fraser have snuck across the border, to try and grab some SA silverware, and to get in some track time before the Australian Championship in April!

And then when you add in even more local talent, like SA #4 Kobi Canning and 2021 MSA Rising Star nominee Darcey Timmis, why would you want to be anywhere else come Saturday week?

Support classes!

Keep an eye on the support classes as well during the night – with a number of outstanding juniors coming up through the ranks, and looking like they will have big futures in the sport – and especially the likes of Rory Schlein and Riley Stout in the Novice Class.

Also have a look at the Pee Wee’s – these guys & girls are the long term future of the sport and deserve a huge cheer after every ‘race’ (demo), with the smiles inside the helmets saying more than words can! If you have a youngster (under 9) who would like to ride on Saturday nights, give the Sidewinders Club a call to get all the details!

 

All action pics courtesy of Derick Thomas Photography, with thanks.

PLUS – GIRLS – HEADS UP FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY HISTORY! 

Sidewinders are looking for at least eight (8) junior girls! If the club can get 8 girls to nominate for the Australian Junior Championships in April, they will run a support class with girls’ only races. So, if you are keen to be a part of Australian speedway history and start the road to the girls having their own championship – nominate your interest today with; Adam Possingham – apossingham@gmail.com

2022 MOTORCYCLING SA LEVEL 1 COACHES COURSES – DATES ANNOUNCED

Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

2022 MOTORCYCLING SA LEVEL 1 COACHES COURSES – DATES ANNOUNCED

  • Are you 18 years of age?
  • Do you want to put back into the sport and help find and nurture tomorrow’s champions?
  • Keen to see the joy you can put on the face of one or more of tomorrow’s champions?
  • Want to find out how full-filling coaching tomorrow’s champions can be?
  • Want to play a role in helping a young rider become a champion today?
  • Want to feel the pride when ‘your’ rider is presented with an Australian Championship medal?
  • Well – here is your chance to start yourself on an exciting new motorcycling journey!

Motorcycling SA is excited to announce that, on the back of the well supported 2021 Level 1 Coaches Course held late last year, that for 2022 there will be three (3) courses held – and that 2 of them will be held in regional areas.

And here are the dates and locations of the 2022 Level 1 Coaches Courses;

West                     June 25 & 26                      Kimba MX Track (To be held in conjunction with round 4 of the EP Series)

South                    September 3 & 4              Keith MX Track (Andy Caldecott Park)

Central                 November 5 & 6               MSA Hall & Junior Development Park @ Wingfield

 

This course covers all of our disciplines – dirt track, enduro, motocross, reliability trial, road race, speedway & trial – with the practical portion of the course being able to be tailored (in part) to each discipline.

Register on the coaches’ page on MSA website; https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/coaches-and-officials with registrations to open on March 1st and remain open until each class, unless a maximum number is met (20).

PLEASE NOTE; COUNTRY COURSES WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 10 CONFIRMED NAMES TO GO AHEAD!

While it can look a little daunting, becoming a coach is not that hard, attend the course, fill out the forms, do an online course and get a couple of checks – all of which you will be helped through by Motorcycling SA – see below for a more detailed description of your journey to becoming a Level 1 Coach.

GAINING A MOTORCYCLE SPORT COACHING ACCREDITATION

In order to gain a Motorcycle Sport Coaching Licence you will be required to:

  • Demonstrate practical experience in relation to motorcycle riding, together with a sound knowledge of motorcycle riding technique
  • Satisfy any pre-requisites for attending the coaching course
    • Obtain a General Principles certificate from the Australian Sports Commission Community Coaching General Principles program
  • Attend, complete and successfully pass all requirements of the coaching course
  • Complete any post course assessments
  • Ensure you have a Working with Children Check (WWCC). This can be done through Motorcycling SA at no charge if you have never had a check done.
  • Complete and return the appropriate licence application form to the Relevant Controlling Body.
  • It is also highly recommended that a coach hold a current “Provide First Aid” qualification, as it is a requirement that, at a minimum, this must be available at ALL coaching events.

AFTER THE COURSE

After the requirements of the course have been lodged with the MSA Office, the coach will be accredited with a Level 0 Coach Licence, and will be able to do the following;

LEVEL 0 COACHES

  • Can only conduct Kick Start Coaching and can only take out a permit on behalf of a Club for a Kick Start event.
  • Cannot take out a permit for themselves, run a coaching day OR conduct endorsement coaching.
  • Can coach a maximum of six people at a time during Kick Start.
  • Assist with Level 1 & Level 2 Coaches at Coaching Days & Come & Try Days

Once the probation period of 20 hours has been completed (with the hours attending the course included in this 20 hours), the coach will then be upgraded to Level 1, where they will be able to do the following;

LEVEL 1 COACHES

  • Can;
    • Take out their own Permits
    • Run Coaching Days
    • Conduct Endorsement Coaching
    • Kick Start Coaching
    • And complete Supercross Endorsements
  • Can coach a maximum of six people at a time, unless with a Level 2 Coach where they can then coach up to ten people at a time.

SUPPORT

  • All coaches will be able to call the MSA Office for assistance with permits, coaching reports and any and all queries
  • Motorcycling SA will also endeavour to offer and supply ongoing education and upskilling opportunities as they arise, whether this is through Motorcycling Australia, or outside (of the sport) options, such as Sport SA, SASI & the AIS.

EXPIRED COACHING LICENCE?

Looking through the records, there are almost 100 coaches who have let their licences lapse over time. If you have held a Coach Licence in the past, and would like to renew and get back into it, just register to attend one of these courses as a refresher, and get back working within this great sport.

Any questions or queries, please contact Andrew Warnest, the Events Officer at Motorcycling SA, 08 8332 9000.

2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – DISCIPLINE AND/OR CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – DISCIPLINE AND/OR CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Over the past few years in South Australia, there has been confusing ideas as to what constitutes an ‘official’ South Australian Championship, in regards number of entries, and what should only be considered as a ‘support’ class, and especially if numbers don’t reach an acceptable number of entries.

At the December Sports Manager’s meeting, there was discussion on this topic, and specifically in regards the number of entries to constitute an official South Australian Championship Class, and across all disciplines.

After much discussion, it was put forward that from 2022 the following would be implemented across ALL disciplines;

For ALL SENIOR SOLO classes – the requirement to be classed as an official South Australian Championship will be 80% of the Australian Championship requirement for the relevant discipline.

For ALL JUNIOR, SIDECAR & WOMEN’S classes – the requirement to be classed as an official South Australian Championship will be 60% of the Australian Championship requirement for the relevant discipline.

It has also been stated and passed, that in regards to a Championship Series, there has to be this minimum requirement of starters reached in at least 50% of the rounds – so 3 rounds of a 5 or 6 round series, 4 rounds of a 7 or 8 round series.

The 2022 SA Championship requirements are as per the chart below;

This was moved and passed by all of the Sports Managers present, and ratified by Motorcycling SA for 2022.

2022 BOWES FAMILY SIDECAR CUP, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12TH, GILLMAN SPEEDWAY, WILKINS ROAD, GILLMAN.

Filed Under: Dirt Track, News, Speedway

2022 BOWES FAMILY SIDECAR CUP, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12TH, GILLMAN SPEEDWAY, WILKINS ROAD, GILLMAN.

With the 2022 Australian Sidecar Championship now headed for Gillman Speedway Stadium – every sidecar event between now and April at Gillman is going to be a huge shakedown in the lead up to the Championships – and this Saturday night is the first of them – with a hugely talented line up looking to get early bragging rights.

Any field that boasts Darrin Treloar / Blake Cox and SA’s own defending Champion, Mark Plaisted / Ben Pitt, as well as Mick Headland / Brenton Kerr, Damian Niesche / Aaryton Canning, the next generation in Jake Treloar / Eli Wright, and heaps more – well, you know you are going to be in for an awesome night’s racing!

So, pack the deck chair in the car and head down this Saturday arvo – and make sure you get there early to watch some of the future talent strutting their stuff.

 

Here’s all the need to know!

Gates Opens 4.00pm

Junior support racing from 6.00pm

Main event racing from 7.00pm

 

Adults $25.00

Concession $20.00

Children U16 FREE

 

Parking FREE

Grandstand FREE

CANTEEN – open all night and there is awesome food at Gillman!

BAR and SOUVENIR STAND; open all night as well!

 

Chance to win 1 of 2 $50.00 Fuel Vouchers – just need to buy a Programme to have a chance!

NEW NEW NEW; Live Stream, https://speedwayaustralia.tv – check it out if you can’t be there – $27.50!

The Bowes Family Cup field!

GROUP A

Mark Plaisted / Ben Pitt.

Mick Headland / Brenton Kerr.

Rick Stephens / Nick O’Brien.

Shane Rudloff / Scott Morris.

Kane Golding / Isaac Amos.

Brian Silvy / Damian Egan.

Aaron Silvy / Kaiyden Silvy.

Shane Hudson / Adam Constable.

Jake Treloar / Eli Wright.

Mark Radford / Blake Hals.

Wayne Lethbridge / G Simounds.

 

GROUP B

Darrin Treloar / Blake Cox.

Mitchell Spear / Glen Zaworski.

Damian Niesche / Aaryton Canning.

Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low.

Brenten Dwyer / Jamie Flood.

Tim Bichard / Brenton Marsh.

Daniel Puddy / Byron Mordaunt.

Max Howse / Riley Commons.

Byren Gates / Eli Bock.

Adam Pascoe / Josh Pascoe.

Stephen Fowler / Ben Goodridge.

How the winner is decided;

  • Highest Point Scorer from each group goes straight to the Final
  • 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th into a group Semi Final
  • Winner from each Semi Final into the Final
  • Tapes go up, and less than 1 minute later – the winner of the Bowes Family Cup will be known!

SUPPORT CLASSES

14 Flat Track Solo’s

Junior 50cc and Pee Wees from 6.00pm

125cc Juniors & Novice 125cc, 250cc Sidecars – during the track grades of the main meeting.

Photos courtesy of the very talented Judy McKay & Derick Thomas, as well as Darrin Treloar 

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE EASTER CLASSIC MOTOCROSS AT PORT PIRIE – THE KING OF THE GULF MEETING!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

ENTRIES ARE OEPN FOR THE EASTER CLASSIC MOTOCROSS AT PORT PIRIE – THE KING OF THE GULF MEETING!

Entries are now open for the annual Easter Classic Motocross at Port Pirie, the King of the Gulf meeting, which will be held on the Saturday & Sunday of Easter, April 16 & 17. Supp regs and all the details can be found on the MSA website’s supp regs page – and all riders can enter through their Ridernet profile.

Feature events at this traditional season opener for motocross will be the 2022;
KING OF THE GULF
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S CUP
PRINCE OF THE GULF
CLASSIC KING OF THE GULF
events, with which day each event will be run listed in the supp regs! 

A full range of support classes will also be offered in what will be a great hit out in preparation for the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2022 South Australian Championships, & presented by AMX Superstores, which will kick off just 2 weeks later at Gillman – and will return to Port Pirie for round 3 later in the year (so get some track time in!)

Full canteen all weekend – so get around it as season 2022 kicks into gear at Pirie! 

CLASSES ON OFFER ARE;
JUNIORS

50cc Auto 4-U9yrs Demo

50cc Auto 7-U9yrs

65cc 7-U10yrs,

65cc 10-U12yrs

85cc 2stroke / 150cc 4stroke 9-U12yrs SW only

85cc 2stroke / 150cc 4 stroke 12-U16yrs BW & Std

100-125cc 2stroke 13-U16yrs

128-150 2stroke / 200-250cc 4stroke 13 – U16 yrs

SENIORS

CLUBMAN MX2 Up to 250cc 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke,

CLUBMAN MX1 255cc & over 2 Stroke & 4stroke,

EXPERT MX2 Up to 250cc 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke,

EXPERT MX1 255cc & over 2 Stroke & 4stroke,

PRO MX2 Up to 250cc 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke

PRO MX1 255cc & over 2 Stroke & 4 stroke

VETERANS (35yrs & over) ALL POWERS

WOMEN ALL POWERS

CLASSIC

CLASSIC – 125cc Cup             125cc Pre 75, Pre78/EVO, Pre 85/90, Pre 95/P20 models

CLASSIC – 250cc Cup             250cc Pre 75, Pre78/EVO, Pre 85/90, Pre 95/P20 models

CLASSIC – 500cc Cup             263+cc Pre 75, Pre78/EVO, Pre 85/90, Pre 95/P20 models

CLASSIC – All Powers              Pre 75, Pre 78, EVO

POST CLASSIC – All Powers   Pre 85/Pre 90, Pre 95/P20

 

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD

Filed Under: Dirt Track, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Graham Baker Shield, one of the iconic events held each summer at Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway each summer.

The Memorial Shield honours Graham Baker who, along with Roy Bitmead, had the vision and foresight to build a stand-alone junior speedway track and club (Sidewinders) more than 40 years ago in Wingfield, and will come to life on Saturday, February 19th.

And with the Under 16 125cc Australian Championship to be held on the same track this coming April, this will be one of the last chances to have a serious hit out before hand – so look for this to be a meeting of high quality and one not to miss!

Leading the charge, and hoping to go back-to-back  wins will be Ashley Jansen-Batchelor, with the 2021 MSA Rising Star nominee saying about his 2021 win, “I am so proud and honoured to have won this race. Graham Baker was one of the founding fathers of our club and without people like him, we would not have this amazing track to race on,” he said. “This race is special to me because the Baker family has played a major role in my speedway journey and believed in me very early in my career.”

Hot on his heels will be the newly crowned 2021/22 South Australian Champion, and 2021 MSA Rising Star finalist for speedway, Harry Sadler, who will be looking to add to his 2020 Memorial Shield win and to get himself ready for a serious tilt at the Australian Championship, as will Ashley!

And while nominations are still open – and only close on February 12th (so get them in so you don’t miss out) – and the field is not yet known, it would not surprise at all to see Beau Bailey & Alex Adamson from NSW and Victoria Riley Plum sneak across the border to try and grab some SA silverware, with all three also serious contenders for the Australian Championship in April!

And then when you add in even more local talent, like SA #4 Kobi Canning, the Silver Helmet wearing Travis Clarke and 2021 MSA Rising Star nominee Darcey Timmis, why would you want to be anywhere else come Saturday week?

 

So – if you are keen to be a part of the action – then get those nominations in ASAP – and if you are keen to watch the action – chuck the deck chair in the boot, mark your spot on Graham Baker Hill and get a great feed from the Sidewinders awesome canteen – and then sit back and watch some awesome Speedway sKidz strut their stuff!

Nominations and any and all queries – Adam Possingham – 0493 200 080

Action pics – Derick Thomas Photography – with thanks!