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A GREAT TRAINING WEEKEND AT MUNGEREE!

October 29, 2018 Filed Under: Coaches, News, Trials

Last weekend saw British Trial2 World Championship regulars, brothers, Dan & Jack Peace, who have headed Down Under for an off season holiday spend the weekend coaching some of SA’s finest trials riders, both young and not so young, at one of SA’s trials meccas, Mungeree, in the Southern Flinders Ranges!

With daylight saving now well and truly happening, it gave the chance for 2 full days of coaching, practise and also having a lot of fun as Dan & Jack, along with our own Trial2 WTC competitor, Connor Hogan and his level 2 coaching father, Hoges, used the full scope of Mungeree to throw the riders at rocks, hills, creek beds and of course, logs!

From the youngest of SA’s trials family, Isaac Schultz, Oliver & Harry Lancaster and Ashley Barwick to the teenagers like Haydon Barwick, Josh Rees and 2018 MSA Elite Riders, Alex Cowan & Lillie Yiatrou, as well as senior riders like Tom Lancaster and Kieran Hill, all ages and abilities were catered for, with even a little overnight drizzle settling the dust for Sunday!

Trials SA would like to thank the Hogan family for once again opening up their great homestead of Mungeree, with a special nod to Tyler, and helpers, for also feeding the masses all weekend, which included yet another great woolshed dinner on the Saturday night.

Said Paula Yiatrou, Lillie’s mum, about the weekend, “What a weekend! Lillie had an amazing experience and has come away with new skills and lots of practicing to do over the summer! A trillion thanks to the Hogan family for the awesome venue and hospitality, Connor for getting this idea off the ground and giving these riders this amazing opportunity and Tyler for the amazing food. Thanks also to Brenton (Hoges) for being the chauffeur… the off-roading was like white knuckle ride at times!!! And a big shout out to the trials community for being an awesome bunch of people.”

Isaac Schultz’s dad, Chris agreed, saying, “Top way to finish off the trials season with a great weekend of coaching at Mungeree! Connor Hogan, Dan & Jack Peace all did a ripper effort with the kids & super proud of Isaac & his efforts on the little 50, you did well mate & dad was glad we went! Big thanks to Tyler Hogan for the awesome hospitality!! Now, where is an 80…!!”

In return, Team Hogan would like to thank Jack & Dan Peace for the great efforts with our riders, as well as their long term supporters in Greg Knight at Rockhopping SA, Phil Whittle at GRO, Paul Arnott at The Hell Team and Jitsie.

The 2018 Trials SA presentation night was also held on the Saturday night, with a great get together in the Mungeree woolshed – the first time the woolshed has hosted the presentation night.

Great to see the community come together the end the season like this, with the 2018 SA Champions presented with their sashes, as well as the 2018 TROY Series SA podiums.

With thanks to John Cowan & Chris Schultz for the pics!

THE TICKET BOOTH IS OPEN! MOTORCYCLING SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS!

October 26, 2018 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

Tickets can now be booked online for the 2018 MSA Night of Champions, to be held on Saturday November 24^th at the Titanium Security Arena at Findon, off of Crittenden Road. Numbers will be strictly limited to 20 tables of 10 people each, as there will only be (comfortable) seating for 200 people to attend, so don’t leave it to the last minute – book now!

All booking are to be done via the online link on the Motorcycling SA website, and must be paid for when booking, there will be no pay later option made available this year!

**Invited guests are asked to contact the MSA Office directly, either by phone on (08) 8332 9000, or email at administration@motorcyclingsa.org.au to book their seats.

The link to book is; HERE

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED ON THE NIGHT

MOTORCYCLING SA HALL OF FAME Who will be the next inductee(s)

MOTORCYCLING SA LIFE MEMBERSHIP For a lifetime of work for motorcycling in SA

THE FRANK FRANKLIN TROPHY An outstanding contribution to the sport in SA

THE 2018 MSA RISING STAR AWARD Revamped in ‘18 to highlight our awesome juniors

THE 2018 REGIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS Without our volunteers, we don’t have a sport!

THE 2018 MSA CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD Rewarding our outstanding Clubs here in SA

PLUS

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP & INTERNATIONAL REGOCNITIONS, PLUS A HEAP MORE!

AND HERE IS THE MENU FOR THE EVENING!

Catering at the Titanium Security Arena is looked after by Titanium Arena Catering, who continue to get rave reviews for their food, so with that in mind, the following menu has been prepared for all to enjoy at the 2018 MSA Night of Champions.

ADULTS; $55.00 per person

ENTRÉE; SA Antipasto plate

Barossa smoked prosciutto, gypsy ham, grilled chorizo, olives, frittata, white balsamic marinated vegetables, Wilabrand fig paste, grissini

MAIN; Memphis Rubbed Beef Brisket

w/- thick spiced potato wedges, housemade vegetable pickle, sautéed baby spinach

alternate drop with

Charred Chicken Breast

w/- potato, pancetta & savoy colcannon, roasted baby carrots & seeded mustard cream sauce

DESSERT; Dessert Platters

A selection of chef’s mini desserts served to each table to share

CHILDREN; $25.00 per person (UNDER 15)

Chicken, or, Beef Schnitzel, served with salad & fries

Includes a free soft drink & ice cream for dessert

$15.00 per person (UNDER 10)

Pasta & Meatballs, or, Fish & Chips

Includes a free soft drink & ice cream for dessert

DIETARY; Any, and all, dietary requirements can also be well looked after, so if you have any requirements, please email administration@motorcyclingsa.org.au and these will be forwarded on to the venue – please, do not contact the venue directly!

DRINKS: PAY AS YOU GO

Bar facilities will be open on the evening with a good range of beers and spirts, along with red & white wines, as well as soft drinks which should cater for everyone

SA’s MITCH NORRIS TO COMPETE IN INDONESIA

July 11, 2018 Filed Under: Motocross, News

Multiple SA MX Champion Mitch Norris has headed to Indonesia to compete over the next two weekends, riding with KTM Indonesia in what is an exciting step for the 25 year old, who is originally from Port Lincoln.

The 2018 King of the Gulf winner will compete in a club style event this weekend (14^th/15^th July), racing motocross on the Saturday and a grass track on the Sunday at Pulau Rengas in Yambi.

Next weekend Mitch will head to Semarang and will compete at the 2018 ‘Powertrack’ Indonesian MX Nationals.

“I am really excited to be representing South Australia and Australia”, said Norris. “This would not have been possible without the great support of Motorcycling SA, the MRA MX Club, my partner Lucy and my family and friends. I only received the invitation on June 28, so it has been a rush to get my passport and everything else ready in such a short time, and the help I have received has been so awesome.”

Motorcycling SA wish Mitch all the best for his trip with it being fantastic to see another South Australian rider spreading his wings and heading off overseas to compete at the next level, and it would be a sure bet that all in SA motorcycling will be waiting to hear how Mitch goes this weekend!

Keep an eye out for Mitch’s results throughout both weekends.

Photo Credit: Paul Hargans Motogrophy Classic Shots Photography .

STOP THE PRESSES; 2018 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!

July 3, 2018 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

Due to the availability of the brand new venue to be used, Motorcycling SA would like to announce that the 2018 MSA Night of Champions will now take place on Saturday, November 24^th, with a kick off time of 6.00pm. This is 2 weeks later than the original date that was first released!

What is most satisfying from an organisation point of view, is securing this fantastic new venue, which will offer many new exciting possibilities when our ‘night of nights’ takes place this November!

With seating for over 200 people, and situated to the west of the city, but only 15 minutes from the CBD, this venue has car parking for hundreds of cars, and easy access for all ages, as well as a function centre where all seats will give a great view of the presentations!

The name of this great new venue??

Well, it is the home to two of SA’s most famous and successful sports teams, on a given Saturday night in Summer 8000 fans make the place get louder than any other venue in SA – and – it is the home to SA’s most awesome sporting mascot, Murray the Magpie!

If you are guessing the Titanium Security Arena, 44A Crittenden Road at Findon, the home of the Adelaide 36ers and Adelaide Lightning National Basketball League teams – then you are correct!

Heading to ‘the Arena’ not only offers the chance for an awesome bike display on their centre court, they also use the brilliant Titanium Arena Catering, so, it is now time to ‘GET IN THE MOOD’ and ‘SAVE THE DATE’ for 2018 and start thinking about booking a table at the 2018 Motorcycling SA Night of Champions.

Stay tuned for more information on how to book online, either a single ticket or bring a group from your club and book a table of 10!

A full programme of highlights is being put together at present as well, with the night to feature the annual awards and trophies being presented. This means it’s also time to start thinking about YOUR and YOUR CLUB’s nominations for these awards, as without your input there can’t be any winners of the awards – to select a winner, the MSA Board needs to have some nominations!

Ø The next inductee(s) into the MSA Hall of Fame – to join our 6 ‘legends’!

Ø Motorcycling SA Life Membership – for an outstanding life in motorcycling

Ø The Frank Franklin Trophy – our most prestigious individual award

Ø The Rising Star Award – with a new look for our most outstanding junior riders

Ø The Regional Volunteer Awards – for our hard working volunteers

And, as always, the MSA Office staff will select the highly coveted Club of the Year Award – the yearly ‘battle’ between our brilliant clubs.

Nominations for the 2018 MSA Hall of Fame are already open, with all the details on the Motorcycling SA website; www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/about-us/Honor-Board

Nominations for all of the other awards will OPEN on Wednesday, August 1^st; STAY TUNED!

GET IN THE MOOD;

NOVEMBER 24^TH 2018

MA Introduces New Crew Licence

June 20, 2018 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce the introduction of the new ‘Crew Licence’ as an optional licence that offers Personal Accident (PA) Insurance for any crew member supporting competitors in or around MA Permitted competition events. This license will be an expansion and renaming of the current ‘Mechanic License’ available on Ridernet and set up in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMs).

This new Crew Licence will be eligible for crew members, friends or family members supporting competitors in or around events and offers PA coverage that will see them receive the same benefits as MA Licensed riders. Licence holders will be reimbursed for new-medicare medical expenses such as chiropractic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, dental & osteopathy for up to a maximum of $5,000, net of any private health insurance entitlements, and incurred within 52 weeks of the date of injury.

The Crew License also offers piece of mind for family members reimbursing licence holders up to $125 a night accomodation, if an licence holder is hospitalised more than 250km from home and cannot be moved to a hospital closer to home.

The benefits don’t stop on the track with access to exclusive MA discounts and member benefits such as discount codes for tickets, sponsor discounts, MA Newsletter and early bird opportunities.

MA Chief Executive Officer Peter Doyle welcomes the new licence; “This is great for our members, providing exclusive benefits and discounts alongside peace of mind at a race meeting. It’s all about providing crew members an option to be covered by insurance at an affordable cost.”

The crew license will remain mandatory to access the pits in Speedway, just like the mechanic licence but will be optional in all other disciplines.

Holders of a Senior National Competition Licence will not require a Crew Licence to benefit from the same coverage (this excludes Speedway).

Promoters may enforce that attendees require a Crew Licence to access restricted higher risk areas. This will be outlined in the Supplementary Regulations relevant to that event and must be approved by the relavant controlling body.

The cost of the licence will remain the same as the current Speedway Mechanic licence at $75.

To view the full Crew Licence information bulletin click here

2018 AGM Wrap Up!

June 19, 2018 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

TWO new Directors joined Motorcycling Victoria’s (MV) Board last Wednesday night, June 13 2018 at the Spotswood RSL.

MV club delegates, Life Members, the entire Board of Directors, MV staff and visitors attended the AGM at the Spotswood RSL in Melbourne to discuss general business on notice and elect two Board members to replace Richard Loft and Clare Nicholson.

Richard Loft was again appointed to the Board of Directors; Richard will serve for another three years, unfortunately this term will be his last, due to his service to the Board for the previous 3 years.

The newest Board member that will serve for a period of three years is Lauren Weaver.

In accordance with MV’s Constitution, MV’s new president will be elected by the new sitting Board at their first meeting which is set to take place later this week.

Lauren has over 10 years of participation in motorcycling which includes racing (herself), being a Flag Marshal as well as a qualified Level 3 Official, Assistant and Race Secretary for VRRC & Bracket Racing and most recently bring the secretary of the Preston Motorcycle Club since 2015. Outside of Motorcycling Lauren is a TAFE campus manager and University lecturer & Program coordinator. Lauren is keen to get involved with the Female Participation Program and help create more pathways into racing for all riders.

Richard has been involved in motorcycle sport for well over 25 years, has been President/Chairman of the Motorcycling Victoria Board for the last 2 years, as well as being the president of Harley Club of Victoria. Richard has been on the MV Dirt Track Management Committee for four years.

MV’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Mestrom, is looking forward to working with the two newly appointed Board members; to continue to develop an even stronger future for motorcycle sport in Victoria: “I am looking forward to continuing to work with Richard. Richard has a great passion for the sport and continues to strive to make Motorcycling Victoria the best it can be! I am also excited to work with Lauren, with such a rich involvement in the sport I am sure we will see great things!” Robert said.

“I’d also like to thank serving members Clare Nicholson for her terrific contribution to not only the Board of Directors but to motorcycle sport as a whole. Her contributions have been immeasurable and won’t ever be forgotten,” Robert added.

Click HERE to view Motorcycling Victoria’s 2017 Annual Report.