The process for joining our club and obtaining a competition license is according to the rules set out by Motorcycling NSW. Throughout the joining process all members of our committee are available to help and answer questions where needed.

 

STEP 1 - PRIOR TO THE DAY

Have a look at the Calendar on this website and choose a date to join that suits you. Email the BHJMTC club secretary to confirm that you will be joining on that day. You can join our club on any Training Days listed in the calendar. You cannot join on a championship day.

On the day, along with the rider and bike, you will need to bring the following equipment -

v      Helmet (Approved with Standards Australia Sticker in place)

v      Gloves

v      Goggles

v      Motorcycle boots (enclosed covering ¾ of lower leg covered)  

v      Long pants

v      Long sleeve shirt  

v      You will need Body Armour to ride once you have a license

v      We recommend Elbow and Knee Guards are used by all riders

 

You will also need to make sure your bike is prepared to pass scrutineering. Scrutineering is where your bike will be checked and Okayed to ride that day.

 

STEP 2 - ON THE DAY

 

On the day you must be at the clubs ground at Marsden Park by around 8.30am. Introduce yourself to the race secretary at the sign-on desk and you will be given a new members information pack which contains all the relevant paperwork that needs to be completed, along with various other information about our club.

 

1.       Join our club = $40 for a single membership or $50 for a family membership. Both include the joining fee and 12 months club membership.

 

2.       Purchase a Junior Training Permit = $30 per rider and is valid for three months. The junior training program is a mandatory program that all children must undertake prior to being able to apply to MNSW for a competition license. The program is designed to ensure the children have good control of their bike before being able to compete. In a nutshell it covers such things as

 

v      Club rules/riding rules  v      Bike scrutineering  v      Bike controls and operations  v      Braking  v      Body positioning v      Cornering

v      Jumps  v      Hill Climbs  v      Different riding terrains  v      Starts  v      MNSW rules

 

3.       The minimum duration of the course is one day, and there is no maximum, though an additional training permit would need to be purchased after the first three months.

 

4.       Pay the daily ride fee = $20 for the first rider, $15 then $10 for additional family riders. The fee is payable if you want to begin the training program on the day. The fee covers our Permit fees to MNSW and covers daily operational costs such as on-site qualified First Aid

 

5.       Join your coach to begin the training program.

At the successful completion of the practical training program, you will be required to undertake a written test. (Mum and Dad can help the younger ones). Once you have successfully completed this test, you are then able to apply to MNSW for a competition license. The MNSW license application form details all documents that needs to be forwarded to MNSW to obtain the license (photo, birth certificate….) 

Once your child has received their license from MNSW they are then free to join their competition group at the next club points day.

 

STEP 3 - YOUR FIRST COMPETITION DAY

 

There are some basic rules that each rider needs to know about for each points day.

SCHEDULE

v      8:00 – 9:30am               Sign – on

v      8:00 – 9:30am               Scrutineering – this will finish at 9:30 sharp

v      9:45 – 10:00am             Riders Briefing. – Events, and track conditions discussed.    

v      10:00 - 12:00pm            Riders to complete events for the day as far as possible

v      12:00 - 12:45pm            Lunch Time

v      12:45 – 1:00pm             Raffles and any further club news

v      1:00pm                         Riders to complete all remaining events for the day.

 

MARSHALLING

All Parents/Guardians are expected to Marshall and help run events. Committee members and other parents will gladly assist you to learn the rules so don’t be frightened.

 

FIRST AID

At our club safety is of utmost importance. Thus we try to provide a safe environment at all times. This is another reason why club rules must be obeyed at all times. At every ride day we always have qualified first aid there to ensure that any rider that is hurt, no matter how small, can be attended to professionally and immediately.

 

CARPARK RULES

v      No starting of motorbikes in car park at anytime.

v      No riding of motorbikes in car park at any time.

v      No pushbikes in canteen compound.

 

SPECTATOR RULES

v      No children in event areas or Mini-Cross areas unless riding

v      Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children at all times

v      Spectators must stay in marked spectator areas.

 

FREE TIME

Each point’s day after everyone has finished his or her events we have free time. This is when the rider may practice his/her events or their Minicross. This time ends at approx. 4:00pm when First Aid leaves the club. This is a good time to have some fun and relax. Always remember the marshalling rules apply in free time especially on the Minicross tracks. We still need parents out their helping, to ensure safety throughout the day

   

NEED TO KNOW MORE

If you ever have any questions never be afraid to ask any of the committee, it may seem dumb but may be quite valid, the only dumb question is the one that was never asked