2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

2013 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORTINTRODUCTIONThe top three results in each of the 2012 Australian Championship classes can be found by turning the MAAustralian Championship pages, starting on page 23.2012 also produced the fourth edition of the Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza, which enthralled a diversecrowd of enthusiasts across the Easter long weekend. Planning is already well underway for the 2013event, with all profits going to MA’s Museum and Heritage Committee to preserve and maintain the history ofMotorcycling in Australia. For more information about the 2013 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza please visitwww.ma.org.au/hbbb.MA continued to support the development of our emerging young talent with a full program of High PerformanceRider camps delivered in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. Thesededicated camps provided immersive training and tuition in world-class facilities for riders specialising in thedisciplines of Motocross, Off Road, Speedway, Road Race and Dirt Track.MA also continued to foster the development of coaches, who play a vital role in the expansion of our sport,conducting a Level 2 Motorcycle Sport Coaching Course at the AIS in April with another planned for early2013.Motorcycle sport involves a community of individuals who give their time generously behind the scenes atall levels of participation and competition. MA would like to acknowledge and thank the thousands of riders,families, support crews, families, officials, coaches, clubs, State Controlling Bodies and the industry whogive their time and their passion to ensure the ongoing success of motorcycle sport in Australia.MA also wishes to acknowledge and thank the Australian Government for their continued funding andcommitment to Motorcycling Sport. The Australian Sport Commission (ASC) is the Government body thatsupports and invests in sport at all levels in Australia, and MA works closely with the ASC to develop motorcyclingfrom community participation through to high performance level.2013 looks set to be another exciting year for motorcycling in Australia, with another full domestic calendardesigned to challenge riders of all skill-levels and entertain spectators across the nation.The New Year will also bring the introduction of the National Come and Try Day, which will introduce themany benefits of motorcycle sport to thousands of prospective recreational and competitive riders with activitiesin every discipline.On behalf of the Board of Motorcycling Australia, we wish you all the best in 2013 and hope to see you atthe track.Stephen FoodyPresidentDavid WhiteChief Executive OfficerMotorcycling Australia is proudly supported bythe Australian Sports Commission5