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At any race meeting, there are numerous officials present to assist you and ensure the safe and fair running of the event.

Interested in becoming an Official?

Motorcycling NSW offers online seminars over two weeknights from 6:30 pm onwards, and offer weekend seminars for one day from 9am onwards. Find a seminar of your interest via the link below!

Expression of Interest Form Seminar Registration Form

If clubs wish to hold their own seminar, they must have at least 8 -10 people interested. Contact MNSW at learn@motorcycling.com.au for more!

Types of Officials

Steward

The person with the supreme control of a race meeting. The Steward is Motorcycling Australia’s representative. The Steward has the power to enforce penalties and adjudicate over the rules. It is rare for competitors to have any dealings with the Steward as the actual running of the meeting is done by the Clerk of the Course.

Referee

The person who has supreme control at a Speedway race meeting. The Referee has the same functions as a Steward but has more direct control over a meeting.

Clerk of Course

The Clerk of the Course is responsible to the Steward for the running of the meeting. The Clerk of the Course will ensure that the circuit is safe, the officials are at their posts and refer to the Steward those difficulties that cannot be resolved at a lower level. If you have any questions regarding safety, legality or the running of the races direct them to the Clerk of the Course.

Race Secretary

The person in charge of the administrative aspects of a meeting. Matters of entries and fees, grid positions, materials and equipment should be directed here.

Measurers & Scrutineers

Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.

Starter

The Starter is responsible for the actual starting of the race as well as assessing the fairness of the start. They will decide if any riders ‘jump’ the start and inform the Clerk of the Course who will recommend any penalties. They may also declare a false start if someone is disadvantaged.

Judge

The function of the judge is to declare the order in which the competing motorcycles cross the finishing line.

Flag Marshals

Responsible for signalling race conditions and instructions to riders and providing initial safety assistance.

Announcer

Commentates the races and broadcasts details about the races and contestants to the public. Announcers are not to show bias to any riders or offer advice and instructions to any riders. The announcer shall also broadcast any instructions from the Steward.

Grid Marshal

In charge of the safe and proper running of the pit area including the grid. The Grid Marshal ensures that the correct riders are on their appropriate row at the due time. They will refer problems to the Clerk of the Course.

Observer

The observer or marker is an important official in the discipline of Observed Trials. Their role is to observe riders as they pass through sections of the course and record penalty points on a punch card or tally sheet.

Levels of Officials

There are four different levels of Key Officials.

NB: Before you can become a trainee key official, you must first obtain your operational officials licence through Ridernet

Trainee

A Trainee Key Official is the accreditation awarded to a person who has successfully completed an MA-accredited training seminar which enables them to participate as a trainee at events. 

Want to become a Trainee Key Official?

  1. You will need to attend an MA-Accredited Training Seminar.
  2. To register for one of our Officials Seminars, submit your EOIs here.

Level 2

Level 2 Officials can act in Key Official roles at any Club, interclub level event (without prize money) and non-competition events.

Want to become a Level 2 Official? You will need- 

  1. To have a current Level 1 Operational Official Accreditation
  2. To have successfully completed an MA-Accredited Training Seminar
  3. To refer to the Officials Accreditation, Upgrades and Renewal document listed on the Motorcycling Australia website here
  4. To complete the New Officials Application Form along with your participation journal as well as a Competency Assessment, and email them to learn@motorcycling.com.au or alternatively apply through your RiderNet profile

Level 3

Level 3 Officials can perform duties at any Club, Interclub or Open and State level events.

Want to become a Level 3 Official? You must-

  1. Have a current Level 2 Accreditation in the discipline and role nominated for upgrade
  2. Refer to the Officials Accreditation, Upgrades and Renewal document listed on the Motorcycling Australia website here
  3. Complete the New Officials Application Form along with your participation journal as well as a Competency Assessment, and email them to learn@motorcycling.com.au or alternatively apply through your RiderNet profile

The application will be sent to the Motorcycling NSW Official Review Panel for review and you will be notified of your application outcome as soon as possible after a decision has been made.

 

Level 4

Level 4 Officials can perform duties at Club, Interclub or Open/State and National level events and are appointed by Motorcycling Australia.

Want to become a Level 4 Official?

Motorcycling Australia are responsible for appointing all Level 4 Officials, but first you must receive approval and endorsement from your State Controlling Body and attend a Level 4 Seminar (organised and facilitated by Motorcycling Australia).

To apply to upgrade to a Level 4 Official, please submit all of the below by email to learn@motorcycling.com.au

  • A Completed Level 4 Official Application Form listed on Motorcycling Australia’s website here
  • Participation Journal

Renewing an Official’s Accreditation

Officials accreditation last for a period of four (4) years. At the end of this period you will need to renew your Officials Accreditation. 

Motorcycling New South Wales is responsible for renewing all Officials Accreditations, up to and including Level 3.

To renew your Motorcycling New South Wales Officials Accreditation, please refer to the Officials Accreditation, Upgrades and Renewal document listed on the Motorcycling Australia website here

Please complete the below form and email it, along with a copy of your Participation Journal as well as a Competency Assessment to learn@motorcycling.com.au

Motorcycling Australia is responsible for Level 4 Officials Accreditation.

To renew your Level 4 accreditation, please complete the Level 4 Official Application form listed on the Motorcycling Australia website here and supply it and a copy of your Participation Journal to Motorcycling New South Wales for endorsement and approval. Once approved, this will be forwarded onto Motorcycling Australia for processing.

Officials Documents

Officials Uniform