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Minikhana

2021 Licence Extensions

October 27, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Kickstart, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Newsletters, Reliability, RESULTS, Road Racing, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Speedway, State Championship, Supermoto, Trials

No doubt you are just as excited as us to know that come the 1st of December, whether fully vaccinated
or not, you can be back on the tracks enjoying the sport you love the most and motorcycling as we
know it will be returning.

This is of course subject to the NSW restrictions at that point in time. Activity from the 1st December,
will look like the below:

  • Club activity can resume for all participants whether vaccinated or not.
  • No person limit for major recreation facilities (which motorcycle venues are classed as). However, a 1 person per 2sqm rule will apply.
  • Clubs will require an updated COVID safety plan.
  • Community sports permitted for all staff, spectators and participants.
  • Travel between Greater Sydney and Regional NSW permitted.

It is our strong suggestion that clubs and members keep up to date with all information shared by the
below organisations:

NSW Office of Sport: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-information
NSW Government: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions

Considering the 2021 Community Sport restrictions and the impact that it has had on your ability to
participate in the sport you love, MNSW in consultation with Motorcycling Australia are pleased to
confirm an extension of active annual licenses for members affected by the 2021 Government
restrictions.

All eligible annual licenses active within the NSW lockdown will automatically receive a 3-
month extension. Members do not have to apply for the extension, it will be updated on your Ridernet
profile. Our developers are working hard to implement these extensions and shortly you will be able to
view your new licence with the updated expiry date through the Motorcycling Australia App or you can
purchase a replacement licence via your Ridernet profile.

Links to the App are below:

  • The iOS app is available via the membership profile as per below or online
    at: https://itunes.apple.com/cg/app/motorcycling-australia/id1084802579?mt=8
  • The Android app is available via the membership portal or online
    at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omnisportsmanagement.mcau&hl=en 

 

Like all members, we are keen for motorcycle riding as we once knew it to resume. If you have any questions, we ask that you contact the office via phone 02 8378 0790 or via email
mnsw@motorcycling.com.au 

 

Linda Cowper-Holdforth

October 26, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Kickstart, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Newsletters, Road Racing, Speedway, State Championship, Supermoto, Trials

A very familiar face in the Sydney scene for many years, Linda Cowper-Holdforth passed away suddenly on 25th September, aged 72. Although small in stature, Linda was a dynamo from the day she burst onto the Sydney motorcycling in the late 1960s. As a teenager, she learned to ride on a friend’s Triumph Thunderbird, and had a series of small Bridgestones as road transport. After quitting her office job she used her own 175 Bridgestone for courier work in Sydney. As a member of Annandale-Leichhardt Motorcycle Club, she became a keen racer in just about everything from Short Circuit (on a 250 Hagon) to drag racing, hill climbs and road racing, initially on a Triumph and soon after on a 600 Norton fettled by Sidecar racer Col Cheffins. On the Norton she raced at Oran Park, Amaroo Park, Surfers Paradise, Symmons Plains, and from 1970 at Bathurst. That year she competed in the Unlimited C Grade – a race with no fewer than 197 entries. She also tried three-wheeler racing as a passenger for Cheffins and John Macklin. When Historic Racing began, Linda was there too, riding her Norton from 1976 to 1984, when she retired from racing and started a family, raising a son and daughter.

 

Family life made no difference to her passion for motorcycling. In 1995 she came across a Vincent fitted with a Steib sidecar – a combination of parts with a 1948 engine, Series C forks, a Laverda rear wheel and twin BSA drums on the front. That acquisition led to joining the Vincent Owners Club and getting involved in the club’s activities and rallies. She also operated her own T Shirt business, specialising in motorcycle themes, which were often sold at race meetings. Her husband David Holdforth, whom she first met in the 1960s, was the man who sold her the Bridgestones, and in later years operates a motorcycle dyno tuning business. Linda was a much loved member of the motorcycling fraternity and will be sadly missed at MNSW Delegates meetings.

 

(From Alyn Vincent, Dennis Quinlan, Bruce Ireland and others Special thanks to Jim Scaysbrook for supplying this information)

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLUBS NOW OPEN

September 9, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Kickstart, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Newsletters, Reliability, RESULTS, Road Racing, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Speedway, State Championship, Supermoto, Trials

The NSW Government has committed $50 million to the Regional Sport Facility Fund and $50 million to the Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund over two-years, helping create spaces and facilities that enable communities to enjoy and take part in sport. The Funds will assist eligible organisations to develop quality core sport infrastructure that will meet the current and future needs of the community. The Funds will support the development of well-designed and utilised new and improved sport infrastructure projects that can directly impact and support participation and performance opportunities in sports at all levels.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW (FOR BOTH)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12pm 8th October 2021 (FOR BOTH)

The key objectives of the Funds are to:

 

  • increase the number and type of sporting facilities;
  • improve the standard of existing sporting facilities;
  • increase participation in sport.

Regional Sport Facility Fund

Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund

So, does your club need some love and attention? Maybe an upgrade to your toilet block, an updated grandstand, some new lighting? This is your clubs chance to get some financial assistance and we are here to help you!

 

If there is a project at your club, that you think fits the bill, contact the office (mnsw@motorcycling.com.au) and let us know and we are more than happy to help you apply.

 

A few information links to help you check what kind of projects are covered and tools to check your clubs eligibility:

 

Regional Sport Facility Fund Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund
Regional Sport Facility Fund Guidelines

Regional Sport Facility Fund Fact Sheet

Regional Sport Facility Fund FAQs

Regional Sport Facility Fund Eligibility Checklist

Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund Guidelines

Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund Fact Sheet

Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund FAQs

Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund Eligibility Checklist

Aussie TV presenter lands senior bike administrator role

September 9, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Kickstart, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Newsletters, Reliability, RESULTS, Road Racing, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Speedway, State Championship, Supermoto, Trials

Aussie TV star Kate Peck is leading a drastic revamp of Motorcycling New South Wales following her recent appointment as president of the governing body.

Aussie TV star Kate Peck is leading a drastic revamp of Motorcycling New South Wales following her recent appointment as president of the governing body.

Peck is best known in motor racing circles for her TV work, having been heavily involved in Network Ten’s Supercars coverage during its most recent stint as the free-to-air broadcaster, which ended at the conclusion of last season.

However she has now turned her hand to administration, landing the president role at Motorcycling NSW, which oversees two-wheel sport in Australia’s most populated state.

The new role follows her appointment to the Motorcycling Australia Women’s Committee earlier this year and dovetail with her work on the TV coverage of the Australian Off Road Championship.

According to Peck, female participation in two-wheel sport will be a specific focus during her time in the top MNSW job.

“After I joined the Motorcycling Australia Women’s Committee early this year, I was made aware a position available on the MNSW Board,” said Peck.

“I can proudly say that the MNSW business currently has a 75 per cent female workforce, however there is still not enough female presence in motorsport and motorcycling, on any level yet alone at the board level.

“Any way I can encourage more participation of women, I will. I would love to see the support and expansion of female classes within the different motorcycle disciplines. If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.”

Her first task as president is to oversee a drastic revamp with the entire board being replaced.

She’s casting a wide net, too, with an open call to anybody based in NSW to apply for the five unpaid elected director roles.

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity – the chance to join me as a director on the board of MNSW,” added Peck.

“You will have a first-hand impact on bringing motorcycling in the great state of NSW into the future. That future is bright – new racing facilities, a focus on diversity, and endless potential for the growth and development of our dynamic sport and its dedicated and enthusiastic community.”

Nominations close on September 14.

By:

Andrew van Leeuwen
Sep 6, 2021, 1:09 PM

Opportunity calls at Motorcycling NSW as the search begins for Directors that share passion for a strong future

August 25, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Kickstart, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Newsletters, Road Racing, Speedway, Supermoto, Trials

Motorcycling New South Wales is officially calling for nominations to commence the recruitment process, to elect five new directors to join their board. 

Over recent months the board has undergone a reorganisation and is looking ahead to a bright and strong future, for motorcycling in the state of New South Wales.   

Motorcycling New South Wales who is an affiliate of Motorcycling Australia, boasts a strong commercial operation as well as 111 affiliated clubs, promoters and coaches and membership base of over 8000 and solid state championship series and club based activity. 

What can only be described as an extremely rare opportunity, Motorcycling New South Wales have the chance to shape their board and prepare for the future of motorcycling.

Members of Motorcycling New South Wales are looking for Directors that share their passion for motorcycling and competition but that also provide a skill set that will continue to develop Motorcycling New South Wales as a strong, strategic and progressive state controlling body.

At the recent General Meeting the members of Motorcycling New South Wales were able to formalise the new structure of the Motorcycling New South Wales Board Of Directors and the initial priorities of the interim board, passing the below motions: 

 

  • Motion 1.2 To cancel all current election ballots being conducted by the now previous MNSW board.

 

  • Motion 1.3 To request the MA federations nominations committee to conduct a recruitment process for candidates for all 5 elected MNSW directorships, to rate candidates and deliver to the MNSW board, to publish to the MNSW membership a short list of qualified candidates.

 

  • Motion 1.5 (amended) That the MNSW Interim board be authorised to conduct an election ballot on the basis of the nominations committee’s shortlist noting that the shortlist is a recommendation only and that all persons who have nominated be included on the ballot paper. The nominations committee will provide their recommendations based on the list of nominees.

 

President of Motorcycling New South Wales, Kate Peck is excited about the future and looks forward to a diverse and complimentary board to join her:

 

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity – the chance to join me as a Director on the Board of MNSW. You will have a first-hand impact on bringing Motorcycling in the great state of NSW, into the future. That future is BRIGHT – new racing facilities, a focus on diversity, and endless potential for the growth and development of our dynamic sport and its dedicated and enthusiastic community. Do something the next generation of moto nuts will thank you for – apply now”.

 

In order to learn more about this opportunity we invite you to visit: call for nominations and apply via the nominations form which is located at: Nomination Form 

 

Please note the closing date for receiving nomination applications to the MNSW office (mnsw@motorcycling.com.au) is Tuesday 14th September 2021 at 5pm

 

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