BHJMTC is a club run by parents for their kids. BHJMTC has developed into one of NSW's top clubs with well over 200 registered riders.

The club follows the strict guidelines set down by the sports governing bodies Motorcycling NSW and Motorcycling Australia to allow a safe riding environment for the Members. All riders must have their own bikes. The Club does NOT have hire bikes.

The club provides two main streams of riding and competition Minikhana for juniors only, and a mixed discipline muti venue series, DirtX for both juniors ans seniors.

Minikhana provides entry to the sport of motorcycling riding. Its focus is on training children in the art of controlling a motorcycle. Through the tightly controlled program of activities that includes Motocross and technical "witches hat" events, the children gain the skills to become safer riders in all disciplines. Minikhana is a training ground that children pass through prior to competing in open class racing. For example, in all events, children race in maximum of four riders on the track at any one time. They must learn to stay wholly within their lanes at the starts, and they must learn the meaning of the safety flags.

The Aims of Minikhana Motorcycling are

DirtX is a multi discipline championship dirt series involving motocross, short track & dirt track, grass track and enduro sprint. The series will be run as a club series, requiring all riders to be members of BHJMTC. This will assist in keeping the costs down for both the club and competitors. All events will be held within the greater Sydney area (including Central Coast and Blue Mountains) and up to no more that 1.5 hours drive from Sydney. With the exception of practice days, all events will be held on Sundays. The series will be contested between February and November 2010 over 12-14 rounds

RULES and CLUB DISCIPLINE

Motorcycling can be dangerous, and as such, the emphasis on safety and discipline at BHJMTC is second to none. With riders as young as 4 competing we cannot afford to tolerate breaches of discipline. All riding and competition is conducted according to the rules set out by MA and include such things as –

• Riders must be licensed by Motorcycling NSW (MNSW) to compete. Licences can only be obtained after successfully completing a training program and a written test.
• Bikes and safety gear must be subject to scrutineering prior to competition.
• Riders must attend riders briefing prior to competition
• All tracks and event areas are fenced. Only licensed competitors and officials are allowed within fenced areas.
• All tracks and event areas inspected and licensed by Department of Sport and Recreation, MNSW and Police and emergency services.
• A permit from MNSW is required for every official riding event (competition or practice)
• Qualified first aid is available on-site for each ride day (St Johns Ambulance or Red Cross)

BHJMTC caters for children from age 4 to 16. Each child is graded according to age, bike capacity and riding ability.

Not all bikes are approved for competition by the sports governing body Motorcycling Australia. Typically all junior bikes from the following manufacturers are approved for competition -

Note: This is a guide only - Please consult the Manual of Motorcycle Sport for specific age and bike eligibility.

Minikhana is controlled by the rules set out by Motorcycling Australia (MA). MA has established rules of operation for the sport. Those rules operate under the same umbrella as does any other form of motorcycling competition in Australia.

Officials are required to undertake formal training with MA to ensure they are equipped with the correct skills to determine that the motorcycles, the venue and the conduct of events comply with the guidelines that have been established to provide for a safe and fair environment for the children to learn in.

The club and sport also undertake risk management activities to ensure that the risks are appropriately dealt with before they have a negative impact.

The venue and tracks are subject to licensing by MA. They are inspected as part of the licensing requirements of the Police and Department of Sport and Recreation. Track licensing is annual with each ride day requiring a permit from MA.