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Motorcycling SA’s Officials’ Seminars for 2024 start at MSA Hall, 251 The Parade, Beulah Park, TOMORROW NIGHT, Wednesday, May 29^th and the following night, Thursday, May 30^th, with these first two dates being specifically for RACE SECRETARIES.

OVERVIEW

With the continued evolving of the sport, and more so now from paper reporting to online reporting for ALL events, it is now more imperative than ever for our officials to be upskilled to the latest requirements needed. It is also important that these new procedures are followed, specifically in regard all the ‘boxes having been ticked’ to ensure the sport continues to be covered by insurance, and that the sport can still run.

Race Secretaries are most definitely the priority this week, as they are the one person responsible for ensuring that all of the relevant ‘paperwork’ is up to date and ready for each event – and with ALL of the old style paperwork and reports forms that have been used now destined for the rubbish bin, it is more than important that all Race Secretaries get all of the new information and where they can find the most up to date forms so they can ensure that all events are reported correctly – and these seminars are for ALL level of official, from level 1 to Level 4.

BOOK NOW!

Officials can book into one of the seminars, which all start at 7.00pm sharp, by heading to www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/coaches-and-officials/officials and register for their preferred date.

** likewise, if you are planning to become an official in 2024, by all means attend a seminar, the information being shared at these seminars is now required learning, and will more than assist you in becoming an official.

Motorcycling SA welcomed 4 new Level 0 Coaches after a course was held at Crystal Brook over the weekend of February 24 & 25, with a huge thanks to the Crystal Brook Motorcycle Club for hosting the event.

The Mid North area now welcomes Duane Woolford and Andrew & Josh Whitehorn, while the South East welcomes Drew Hamilton to their coaching ranks, with all keen to get started and assist at a coaching day to get their practical hours logged so they can upgrade to level 1.

Well, we say 4 new coaches, but for the next 6 odd weeks it’s only 3, as 15 year old Josh Whitehorn still has to wait until he turns 16 to be able to be accredited.

Day 1 of the course consisted of the theory components of the course, finishing with a written exam, and lasted about 6 hours, with day 2 starting off with the ‘probie’ coaches putting together a lesson plan for the day, before getting out on track to put their plans into practise.

With 5 young students, the coaches ran them through a number of drills, starting off by getting them to scrutineer their own bikes and gear (with mum and/or dad helping) before jumping on their bikes where they were put through starts, braking (front and rear), weaving through cones, cornering techniques, riding techniques (sitting and standing), before finishing off with a couple of ‘slow races’, which really made the young riders work on their balance, and clutch and brake control.

After that the kids were put through some ‘warm down’ exercises before all enjoying a zooper dooper (thanks Jen) and some lunch!

Huge thanks to all of the parents who gave up a Sunday so their future champions could be put through their paces, as much as the coaches were – awesome to see some raw talent coming through from this area of SA!

Motorcycling SA is now looking at offering another regional Level 1 Coaches Course, with Keith the possible destination, and will also schedule one on the metro area later in the year to continue to increase the number of coaches available, both in regional and metro areas.

Any queries regarding attending a Level 1 Coaches Course, please call the MSA Office on 8332 9000, Monday to Friday, during business hours.

If you wish to register your interest, you can do so through the coaching page on the MSA website: www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/coaches-and-officials/license/ and MSA will be in touch.

This course is fully supported and recognised by Motorcycling Australia, Sport Aus and the Australian Institute of Sport – and is suitable for ALL disciplines of the sport – ATV (Quads), Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, Reliability Trial, Road Race, Speedway and Trial.

REQUIREMENTS TO GET YOUR LEVEL 1 AS THEY STAND AT THE MOMENT:

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age. **If you are 15 years and would like to do the course, this can be done, however, you will only be able to assist until you turn 16 and the creds can then be added to your Ridernet profile.
• Have at least 2 years practical experience in motorcycle competition as a competitor or official and have sound knowledge of motorcycling riding skills.
• A working with Children Screening Check is mandatory, which can be initiated by MSA, at no cost to you as you would be a volunteer.
• Hold a current “Provide First Aid” qualification.
• Complete the online Sport Australia ‘Community Coaching – Essential Skills Course’ The link to this is on the coaching page of the MSA website. 
• Have completed at least 20 hours of ‘Sports Specific Tasks’, and have logged this with the MSA Office, or on your Ridernet profile.
  • The following are suitable activities:
    • Present or lecture at future courses
    • Attend Training Camps (this one qualifies)
    • Conduct some practical club coaching alongside a current coach.

AND LEVEL 1 COACHES CAN:

• Can take out their own permits, run coaching days, conduct endorsement coaching and Kick Start Coaching.
• 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.

POSTPONED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER FORECAST FOR THIS WEEKEND!

Unfortunately, this weekend’s Level 1 Coaches Course, planned to happen at Crystal Brook, has had to be postponed due to the extreme weather forecast for this weekend.

With 39 degrees forecast for Port Pirie on Sunday, rest assured it would break through the 40-degree barrier on track at Crystal Brook, and it just wouldn’t be fair to anyone to be out in that kind of heat – coaches, junior riders and parents!

SO – the course has now been rescheduled for a week later, February 24 & 25, at the same venue, with the long-range forecast saying it should be ok (fingers crossed). The good thing about this, is if you were keen, but couldn’t make this weekend, but you can make it a week later – get onto the MSA website and register – and do it now! 

If you live in Crystal Brook or surrounding regions (Clare, Port Pirie, Kadina, Bundaleer, Port Augusta, Whyalla, etc) and are interested in passing on your knowledge to develop tomorrow’s Champions – there are spaces left!

Register here: https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/coaches-and…/license/

Many thanks to the good folk at the Crystal Brook MCC for working with us to be able to reschedule this course!

Motorcycling SA is thrilled to announce the release of the first Level 1 Coaching Course of 2024, to be held at the Crystal Brook Motocross Circuit on Saturday and Sunday, February 17th and 18th. We encourage interested coaches of tomorrow from Kadina, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Bundaleer, and the surrounding areas to register and continue the growth of the Mid-North SA coaching force!

The course will span 2 full days, with day 1 focusing on theoretical components and day 2 dedicated to the hands-on practical aspects of coaching.

Attendance is limited to 21 participants, with priority given to those who have already submitted expressions of interest (EOIs) and have been contacted separately. Get your name in fast if you aspire to contribute to the sport, share your skills, and foster the development of the next generation of motorcycle stars.

This course is fully supported and recognised by Motorcycling Australia, Sport Aus, and the Australian Institute of Sport. It is suitable for ALL disciplines of the sport, including ATV (Quads), Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, Reliability Trial, Road Race, Speedway, and Trial.

Full Details:

*Important note for Sunday 18th* – Due to the on-track hands-on aspect of the coaching course, participants will need to be dressed in long pants and closed shoes.

REQUIREMENTS TO GET YOUR LEVEL 1:

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Have at least 2 years practical experience in motorcycle competition as a competitor or official and have sound knowledge of motorcycling riding skills.
• A working with Children Screening is required and can be initiated by MSA (at no cost to you)
• Hold a current “Provide First Aid” qualification.
• Complete the online Sport Australia ‘Community Coaching – Essential Skills Course’ Please print your certificate and bring it to the course with you.
• Have completed at least 20 hours of ‘Sports Specific Tasks’, and have logged this with the MSA Office, or on your Ridernet profile.
• The following are suitable activities:
  • • • • • Present or lecture at future courses
          • Attend Training Camps (this one qualifies)
          • Conduct some practical club coaching alongside a current coach

LEVEL 1 COACHES CAN:

• Can take out their own permits, run coaching days, conduct endorsement coaching and Kick Start Coaching.
• 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.