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INTRODUCING THE; VETERAN MOTORCYCLE COMPETITORS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Veteran Motorcycle Competitors Association of South Australia.

Veteran Motorcycle Competitors Association of South Australia.

Message to ALL competitive motorcycle disciplines.

A more than friendly welcome to both male and female present and former competitors is extended to join our group. We meet for a pleasant sociable luncheon at the Morphett Arms Hotel every month from 11.30am to 1.30pm on the 1st Tuesday with the exception of November (Melbourne Cup Day).

To join, applicants for Membership shall have been the holder of an approved Motorcycling Australia (formerly ACCA) ACU, or an FIM International License at least 25 years prior to the 31st December of the preceding year of application for Membership.

Besides our monthly luncheon get together we convene our Annual General Meeting at the beginning of May and organize our end of year Annual Dinner Meeting around late October early November.

Our meagre once only joining fee of $5.00 plus an annual Membership payment of $5.00 will entitle you to our quarterly comprehensive News Letter.

For additional information contact can be made to either

Nip Kuerschner (Secretary) on 0418 854 565  nipper.nipper33@gmail.com  or

Barrie Stroud (President) 0408 774 707 barriestroud@gmail.com

VALE DON MARKER, MOTORCYCLING SA LIFE MEMBER!

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VALE DON MARKER, MOTORCYCLING SA LIFE MEMBER!

Friday was a sad day for motorcycling in South Australia, as we lost a Life Member of Motorcycling SA, Mr Don Marker, when the Speedway Riders Association announced his passing on Friday, April 16th 2021.

“It is with a heavy heart that report our Patron Don Marker passed away tonight at 5.55pm at Lyell McEwen Hospital after being taken to hospital Wednesday morning. Rest in Peace Don, you will be missed by all in speedway. Love to Muriel and family our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.”

And the following words (in part) are from MSA Board member, Dave Parker, who worked with Don for over 20 years at North Arm and Gillman ……

“Well Don, we did it” were words I used many times in those 22 years and a glimmer in his eyes with a “yes we did” was usually his quiet unassuming answer, and usually at 2am when it was just me and him left at the venue.

I can honestly say, I have not missed Speedway, but I have missed some of the people and even of late, I would drop past for a quick hello as Don was probably the one I missed most.

One of the proudest moments was acquiring the grandstand, when many thought it was “pie in the sky” and to present Don and Des (Dons brother) with the Marker Bros. sign, was something I was very proud of. Don, you will be sorely missed, hope you catch up to Gav and Big Bob up there, get a grader out, I might just come out of retirement when I get up there.”

Don, along with his brother, Des, received his Life Membership to Motorcycling SA in 2013. Motorcycling SA would like to pass on their condolences to Don’s family, as well as his extended speedway and motorcycling families. Vale!

Don, 2nd from left, with the naming of the grandstand at Gillman, and at the MSA Night of Champions, with fellow MSA Life Members, Don is 2nd from right in the front row.

MOTORCYCLING SA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WRAP UP!

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MOTORCYCLING SA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WRAP UP!

Tuesday April 6th saw the Motorcycling SA Annual General Meeting take place, held at MSA Hall at Beulah Park, with President, Mr Brenton Matters chairing the meeting which started at 7.00pm.

It was great to see so many Clubs represented on the night, whether in person or online through Teams, easily reaching the required quorum, which saw Board members Paul ‘Rocky’ Warren and David Parker re-elected for a further 2 years onto the MSA Board.

Congratulations to Rocky and Dave on their re-elections, very well deserved, and what was also pleasing is that there were a total of 6 nominations for the 2 vacant positions. Great to see so many keen to get involved in the running of the sport at such a level.

So, with taking that into account, the Motorcycling SA Board of Directors for the next 12 months is;

Brenton Matters (President)

Rocky Warren (Vice-President)

David Parker

Tyler Hogan

Dominic Burman

Mike Hampton

We thank these people for their time and wish them well for the next 12 months.

From left; Brenton, Rocky, Tyler, Dominic, Mike & Dave.

 

FINAL NOTICE: 2021 MOTORCYCLING SA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

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FINAL NOTICE!

The 2021 Motorcycling SA Annual General Meeting will be held on , Tuesday, April 6th 2021, at MSA Hall, 251 The Parade, Beulah Park, starting at 7.00pm.

With the current COVID-19 restrictions, and the need to ensure a quorum, RSVP’s are needed, with MSA asking that all attendees email their attendance to the administration@motorcyclingsa.org.au email.

Among the business to be presented on the night will be the finding out who the two (2) new MSA Board members will be, with the 6 nominees being;

  • Paul ‘Rocky’ Warren
  • David Parker
  • Nick Lamont
  • Joe Santo
  • Mark Walmsley
  • Justin Richards

All Club votes for the Board elections have been collated by Sport SA, with the results to be presented on the night.

We look forward to seeing all of our Clubs represented on the night.

 

ROLLING CALENDAR – VERSION 4 – AS OF MARCH 4 2021

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Here is the 2021 Motorcycling SA Calendar – in PDF form.

Any and all changes have the Event Name highlighted in yellow!

CHANGES TO THIS UPDATE –

MORGAN MCC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DATES

MRA CLUB RACE SERIES DATES CONFIRMED

A SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE DATE OF ROUND 2 OF THE 2021 EP SERIES

LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

DATE CHANGE FOR THE 2021 SA MOTOCROSS PRESENTATION NIGHT

It should be noted that everyone should keep checking back to the MSA website for any changes to the calendar as the year goes on – as there are bound to be some changes as the season progresses (So best not to print this off and put it on the fridge in the shed – just in case!)!

ROLLING CALENDAR – VERSION 4 – AS OF MARCH 4 2021

2021 MSA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

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2021 MSA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Nominations are now open for the annual awards that will be presented at the Motorcycling SA Night of Champions, to be held at a venue to be announced, on Saturday, November 20th 2021, starting at 6.00pm.

Anyone, individual or club, is/are welcome to put in a nomination, as long as it meets the criteria of each award – please read the relevant forms before nominating.

Closing dates for for nominations for each award are as follows;

HALL OF FAME; Monday, September 20th 2021 @ 5.00pm

LIFE MEMBERSHIP; Friday, September 24th 2021 @ 5.00pm

FRANK FRANKLIN TROPHY, RISING STAR AWARD, REGIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS; Friday, October 22nd 2021 @ 5.00pm

2021 MSA Hall of Fame – Nomination form.docx.pdf
Hall of Fame Criteria.pdf

2021 Motorcycling SA Life Membership – Nomination Form.docx.pdf

 

 

2021 Frank Franklin Trophy – Nomination Form.docx.pdf

2021 MSA Rising Star Award – Nomination Form.pdf

2021 MSA Regional Volunteer Awards – Nomination Form.docx.pdf

All of the details regarding the Motorcycling SA ‘Night of Nights’, including venue, menu and ticket prices will be released closer to the event, but with COVID-19 shutting down the 2020 Night of Champions, there are a number of surprises being planned to ensure this will be, the biggest Night of Champions yet held!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS AS THE YEAR PROGRESSES!