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Motorcycling SA is thrilled to announce that the 2025 South Australian Trial Championship will be held in Tungkillo on September 13–14, 2025.

Marking its first return since 2021, Gawler MCC will proudly host the 2025 event, showcasing South Australia’s and Australia’s elite trial riders over an electrifying two-day showdown. With past SA Champions like Haydon Barwick and Harry Petersen etched in history, the question remains – who will rise to claim the SA Championship title in 2025?

2025 South Australian Trial Championship Event Coordinator, Chris Schultz:

“The Gawler Motorcycle Club is looking forward to & excited to host the 2025 SA Trial Championship, to be held in the Tungkillo region. We have 2 action-packed days of Trials planned which will culminate in the crowning of the 2025 SA Trial Champions.”

Save the date and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action at the 2025 SA Trial Championship. Stay tuned for updates on the Troy Series – with dates coming soon! Make sure you follow Trials South Australia on Facebook.

We are thrilled to congratulate an outstanding South Australian official, Trish Channell, on her appointment to the Motorcycling Australia National Officials Committee! If you’ve spent any time in the sport, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Trish or witnessed her exceptional work. Trust us when we say she has done it all—from officiating SA Championships to working at national events like the ASBK, and even travelling overseas to follow her passion as a regular flag marshal in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK).

The National Officials Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the National Officials Accreditation Scheme. It provides expert guidance and professional advice on operational, structural, accreditation, assessment, and appointment matters, fostering a robust and effective framework for officials. Additionally, the committee mediates disputes within this framework, promoting fairness and consistency across all levels of officiating.

Speaking about her journey as an official and the chance to be part of the National Officials Committee, Trish said “Being selected as a member of the National Officials Committee has been an honour as well as a steep learning curve! Having participated for many years across numerous disciplines (Road Racing, MX, SX, Speedway and MiniGP) at local, state, national and international events I see this role as an opportunity to lift the profiles and skills of all officials and to let them know that anything is achievable.

My introduction to marshalling began in 2002 as a flag marshal at Go-Karts and local road racing events before progressing to waving flags at Phillip Island for WSBK and MotoGP.  An opportunity arose to be a Starter at Mallala (and subsequently Mac Park, Tailem Bend and more recently, Gillman for Junior Speedway) which was to be a role I have undertaken for the past 20 years. I was also fortunate enough to be involved at a national level for what was then the Swann Superbikes/Formula Extreme series working on the grid. From those beginnings, I gained the relevant experience to move into the Assistant Pit Lane Manager position for WSBK and MotoGP events at Phillip Island, as well as ASBK.  From there followed opportunities to work internationally – MotoGP in Austin (twice), Assen (twice) and WSBK in Misano, as well as MotoAmerica in Atlanta and several events for MiniGP in Adelaide, Italy, and Melbourne respectively. During the intervening time, I have also gained accreditation as a Starter, Referee, Clerk of Course and Track Inspector.

The path to work locally, nationally and internationally is open to anyone who has the passion to follow their dreams. From a national perspective, one of the first responsibilities of the committee is to enable all officials to have access to training resources and to ensure that officials consequently have the skills and experience to make confident decisions.”

With her vast experience and dedication to the sport, Trish is the perfect fit for this esteemed committee. Her appointment is a testament to her hard work and passion, and we’re confident she will bring invaluable expertise to the role. Congratulations, Trish!

Interested in becoming an official in the sport of motorcycling? Visit the Motorcycling SA Officials Page for more information and details about upcoming seminars.

The 2024 FIM International Six Day Enduro in Spain presented a unique opportunity for Sean Heidenreich, a key official from South Australia, to not only support Team Australia but also advance his professional development by accepting an invitation from Motorcycling Australia to attend an exclusive FIM Training Seminar. 

Reviewing his experience, Sean said, “The opportunity in Spain arose from my role as series Clerk of Course for the AORC and as an enduro commissioner. My main role was assistant team manager for Team Australia, working alongside Trent Lean (team manager) and Chris Gray (jury representative).

The lead-up week was busy, setting up the paddock area with all essentials—tool boards, tyre changers, and equipment for race week. On Saturday, Team Australia riders completed sign-on and inspections, including sound testing, where I learned about new testing equipment. After passing, bikes were secured in Parc Fermé for the week.

Saturday night’s opening ceremony, similar to an Olympics ceremony, was followed by a team rest day on Sunday. Each of the next six days was packed with early starts, helping riders prepare for daily work periods, assisting with tools and maintenance, and handling refuelling and support at midday and evening intervals. Evenings were spent resetting for the next day, often finishing by 7:30 pm. Saturday’s final moto was challenging, with nonstop rain turning the track into a mud fest. Afterwards, we stripped down and packed everything for Italy next year.

Adding to my time in Spain supporting team Australia, I also took on a development opportunity to attend a FIM course for jury representatives. This involved completing 4 hours of online study before attending the 3-hour classroom module and an exam, which I passed with a perfect score. Whilst this course did not hold any “official” accreditation and was a requirement to be a team jury representative for one event, this course is required for team jury reps for one event, and I gained valuable insights from senior FIM officials and insights into official jury proceedings.

Overall, it was an intense but rewarding experience, and I’d gladly do it again to represent Team Australia!”

Motorcycling officials not only play a vital role in the sport but also gain valuable development opportunities and rewarding experiences. If you’re ready to begin your journey as a motorcycling official, Motorcycling SA offers regular training sessions across the SA, including a Steward & Race Secretary course in December. Click here to learn more about upcoming seminars and how to get started.