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ROLLING CALENDAR – VERSION 4 – AS OF MARCH 4 2021

Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship

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

THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2021 SA MOTOCROSS, SPORT and RECREATION COMMITTEE

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship

**EXCITING NEWS**

THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2021 SA MOTOCROSS, SPORT and RECREATION COMMITTEE

It’s taken 5 weeks, numerous phone calls, meetings and discussions to bring this super experienced, professional and driven team together to actively to improve our current motocross brand, increase participation and bridge the divide between recreational riding and high level competition.

As the incoming Sports Manger I’m absolutely pumped to see what we can achieve here in SA over the next few years.

As I have touched on with these people and others about the vision and future of the sport, I didn’t take the responsibility of this position lightly and hence why this committee brings diverse knowledge professionalism and really see us well positioned to be approachable, transparent, and progressive in our thinking.

This is no boys club or secret ballot, this is our vehicle to attract and retain riders and families to motocross.

It’s with great excitement and optimism that I thank and welcome the following people to support me in Season 2021 and beyond:

CLINT GOW-SMITH

SA Motocross Sports Manager

BRETT METCALFE

SA Motocross Ambassador

GAVIN HUTTON 

Marketing and Governance, Rider Participation and Development

DOUG SPANOS

Officials, Grading, Race Formats, Public Relations, Sponsorship

KELLI & GRANT HOFFRICHTER

EP Series Coordinators, Sponsorship, Public Relations

AARYN MINERDS

Media & Marketing, Rider Participation and Development

JOHN PLATT

Rider Representative, Public Relations, Grading & Formatting

JASMINE MACPHERSON 

SA Motocross Women’s Ambassador, Public Relations

 

The SA Motocross presentation dinner and special events are being organised by a separate committed committee that will coordinate these events in the background and keep everyone in the loop.

These people are our face, eyes and ears of the sport going forward. We are all very approachable, have a united vision and I encourage you all to tap into these resources and collectively really enjoy this exciting journey ahead.

Regards

Clint Gowsmith

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ROLLING CALENDAR – VERSION 3 – AS OF JANUARY 25 2021

Filed Under: All disciplines, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

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 –

ROUND 1 OF THE 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

A ROUND OF THE SOUTH COAST MOTOCROSS CLUB’S CLUB SERIES

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 3 – AS OF JANUARY 25 2021

THE LEVIS MCC HISTORIC SCRAMBLE CROWNS SA’S CLASSIC MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

Sunday October 17th saw the Levis MCC host the 2020 SA Classic Motocross Championships at ACUSA Park in the Adelaide Hills with the running of their iconic ‘Classic Scramble’, which was held under blue skies with a great entry of 100+ entries for the Championships.

The Levis MCC thanked all who entered, and also made the event possible – the volunteers who prepared the track and flagged and officiated on the day, as well as anyone else who played a part in making the 2020 Championships a great success.

 

2020 SA Classic Motocross Championship podiums

Class D – Pre 75 Solo All Powers under 40 years of age

1st Andrew Green

2nd Samuel Russack

3rd Brendan Roberts

Class E – Pre 75 Solo All Powers over 40 years of age

1st Robin Groom

2nd Paul Neighbour

3rd Gavin Russack

Class G – Evolution Solo All Powers

1st Dominic Burman

2nd Mark St John-Starks

3rd Alan Briscoe

Class O – Solo All Powers

1st Luke Sweetman

2nd Steve Crozier

3rd Rick Swalue

Class F – Pre 78 Solo All Powers (1975, 1976 & 1977 only)

1st Guy Walsh

2nd Steve Magnusson

3rd Brad Lawler

Class M – Pre 95 Solo All Powers

1st Brendan Roberts

2nd Anthony Slade

3rd Glynn Humphreys

Class H – Pre 85 Solo All Powers

1st Brendan Roberts

2nd William Smith

3rd Andrew Green

Class B – Pre 75 Solo up to 250cc

1st Andrew Green

2nd Robin Groom

3rd Samuel Russack

Class A – Pre 75 Solo up to 125cc

1st Brendan Roberts

2nd Andrew Green

3rd Gavin Russack

Class I – Pre 90 Solo All Powers

1st Dominic Burman

2nd Anthony Slade

3rd Glynn Humphreys

Support Classes

Class C – Pre 75 263cc & Over

1st Robert Tumes

2nd Paul Neighbour

Class P – Sidecar All Powers

1st Shaun Buckley/Shayne Bain

2nd Neil White/Jason Edson

3rd Roger Greenhalgh/Barbara Greenhalgh

Class Q –The Jenny Shanks Sidecar All Powers Handicap

1st Shaun Buckley/Shayne Bain

2nd Neil White/Jason Edson

3rd Adam Buckley/Kym Schunke

NOMINATIONS FOR MOTOCROSS SPORTS MANAGER HAVE NOW OPENED; SA MOTOCROSS COMMUNITY MEETING – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

NOMINATIONS FOR MOTOCROSS SPORTS MANAGER HAVE OPENED

SA MOTOCROSS COMMUNITY MEETING – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

After the resignation of Robyn Kitchen effective today, and for the 4th time in as many years SA Motocross finds themselves without a Sports Manager for the coming year, and nominations are now open – and will close on Friday, November 27th at 5.00pm, with appointments to be decided on, and made official by the MSA Board at the December Sports Managers meeting on December 10th.

This appointment will initially be for a 1 year term – 2021 – but will then revert to its normal 2 year term from 2022/23. Contact the MSA office for more information.

The other disciplines with nominations open are;

  • Road Race
  • Speedway 
  • Sidecar-cross & Quads
  • Reliability Trial
  • Enduro 
  • Classic Motocross

AND: in an effort to address the growing discontent throughout the discipline that seems to never end in motocross, ALL motocross clubs are asked to attend a meeting will be held at MSA Hall on Wednesday, November 18th at 7.30pm, chaired by the Motorcycling SA President, Mr Brenton Matters, and the subjects to be addressed will include;

  • The 2021 MoMS – forming the basis for all motocross events – and not deviating from them
  • Getting all Clubs working together for the betterment of the sport – no separate agendas
  • Knowing the proper channels of communication – and following them, always!
  • SA Championship event hosting requirements
  • SA Championship – classes and class requirements (numbers of entries, etc)

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Clubs MAY be limited to two (2) attendees each, so RSVP’s will be needed for this meeting before hand – with Monday, November 16th @ 4.00pm as the close of RSVPing – send names to administration@motorcyclingsa.org.au

2020 HISTORIC SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONSHIPS & TROY Series SA FEATURE THIS WEEKEND!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship, Trials

With the short and crammed half a 2020 season about to come to an end for the off road disciplines, this weekend sees two of the final events for the year before summer kicks in and speedway becomes the discipline of choice – the 2020 SA Historic Scramble Championships at ACUSA Park and the final round of Trial’s TROY Series SA 2020 at Victor Harbor.

The Levis MCC will once again host the SA Historic Scramble Championships at ACUSA Park at Harrogate, via Nairne in the Adelaide Hills, with 100+ entries on solo and sidecar machines, this will be a full day’s racing kicking off from 9.00am.

FREE ENTRY for spectators and fully catered ALL DAY – and plenty of room for physical distancing as per COVID requirements.

SA Historic Scramble Championship photos courtesy of Pretend Photography, the late great Jen Shanks!

While this is happening, the AJS MTC will be hosting the final round of TROY Series SA 2020, the Scarpantoni Wines Frank Tuck Trial, signposted from the Waitpinga Road – also kicking off at 9.00am, with FREE ENTRY for spectators – but bring a picnic basket for lunch, with plenty of room for physical distancing as per COVID requirements!

It will be interesting to see which Victor Harbor get served this weekend – the dry version or the wet version (see pics) – and with Australian representatives and Champions in action, the viewing will be top notch!