HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Join the Club!

Townsville Motorcycle Club Secretary is Jeanette Clifford 0417 600 682 jactmcc@hotmail.com

Membership is for 12 months from the date you have joined – i.e. join August 10, 2012

and your membership will expire August 10^th 2013.

2012 TMCC Membership Fees :

	Juniors $ 30.00
	Seniors $ 40.00
	Family $ 60.00

Download TMCC Membership form here

2. Competency Test & Questionnaire.

Practical test on the bike and basic written test with a Club Official.

3. Competition Licence.

Now you can apply to Motorcycling Queensland for a race licence. Which one suits your requirements? Best value for money is the JUNIOR NATIONAL $260.00 and SENIOR NATIONAL $285.00.

Even if you do not intend following the race circuit at the moment, a Club Licence is still $235.00 for Juniors and $250.00 for Seniors, and you will find it will limit your racing to only local club days. Alternatively, you can get a One Event Licence (usually only allowed on Club Days) for $44, however this now only applies to Seniors – see below.

JUNIOR LICENSES

As from 1^st July, 2006, every junior competition race license holder & new applicant (ages 7 – under 16) will have to:

1. New applicants will have to complete a kick start programme with an accredited coach on an accredited track.

2. After that every year you have to undertake a competency assessment which is outlined in your log book supplied to you from Motorcycling Australia.

These changes are part of the Junior Coaching Program that Motorcycling Australia and Motorcycling Queensland have put in place to make motorcycle sport safer.

(Please Note – Juniors are now no longer able to race on a one day licence, unless they have previously completed the compulsory 5 hours of coaching). Refer to www.mqld.org.au for more licensing information.

HOW TO COMPLETE FIVE HOURS OF COACHING

Contact Coaches listed below to arrange appointment. Coaching ‘Come & Try’ Days will be held later in the year for non-license holders only. Check with website for dates and will be advertised in Saturday edition of Townsville Bulletin.

JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAM

Kickstart & 5 Hour Compulsory Coaching for Juniors

Tania Millard & Scott Roots conduct both Kickstart and Compulsory 5 Hour Renewal Courses for Juniors

NOTE – Courses will be held at Townsville Motorcycle Club, Lang Park on Buck Rd., Woodstock throughout the year .

Must have all protective riding gear (see “GETTING STARTED” www.townsvillemcc.net )

A parent/guardian must be present.

Please bring food and drinks, and License Renewal Riders must bring Junior Log Book.

PRE-REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Tania Millard 0417 714 053 or 4759 3208 - business hours

Scott Roots 0438 535 699 or 4774 1307 - business hours

RACE DAY PROCEDURE

Following is a brief outline of how a typical race meeting runs .......the main thing is to relax and have a lot of fun , this goes for mums and dads as well .......

1. Get to the track EARLY! Nominations and Machinery Inspection / Scrutineering starts around 7.30 am at Lang park for Motocross Club Days and 8.30 am for Dirt Track Club Days.Remember , if BIKE NOT SCRUTINEERED , BIKE DOESN'T PARTICIPATE !

2. For a major Series/Championship event , nomination and scrutineering usually commence at 6.30 am .

3. All information regarding start times etc will be in the TMCC Newsletter , notices in bike shops . Major events will also be listed on www.mqld.org.au ( Go to Supplementary Regulations section ).

4. Please Note : No dogs are allowed at any race circuit - guide dogs excepted .

5. For Club Days , all nomination forms will be at the canteen . These are to be completed and presented to the Race Secretary and their assistants with proof of your TMCC Club Membership and your competition licence .

6.Please have cash or a cheque for your relevant fees - no EFTPOS facilities are available .

7. As of 1st July 2006 , Junior competitors MUST BRING THEIR JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAM (JCP) LOG BOOK to EVERY RACE MEETING – CLUB DAY or SERIES/CHAMPIONSHIP. NO LOG BOOK= NO RACING - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

8. The Race Secretary and their assistants will be available to help with any queries with regard to appropriate classes are available for you to participate in .

9. For a major Series/Championship event , all details will be available at www.mqld.org.au

10. IF IN DOUBT ASK ANY OF THE MEETING OFFICIALS OR CLUB MEMBERS , OR ANYONE WHO LOOKS AS THOUGH THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

11. Now line up with all the other competitors to have your machine and protective equipment and clothing inspected ( Machinery / Scrutineering ) . This is a fundamental requirement that must be completed before you are eligible to participate in the meeting .(See Guide List Below)

12. Motocross scrutineering is performed between the canteen and the pits shed . Dirt Track scrutineering is performed under the small skillion next to the black water tank .

13. Next, you will be advised over loudspeaker or by Officials to attend the RIDERS BRIEFING, which is usually delivered usually the Scorers tower (MX), or Starting Gates (DT). Safety Matters and Details will be outlined and it is COMPULSORY to attend.

HINT - ATTEND THE RIDER'S BRIEFING OUTFITTED IN APPROPRIATE RACING ATTIRE IN CASE YOUR CLASS IS FIRST UP FOR PRACTICE , WHICH WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RIDER'S BRIEFING .

14. The RACE PROGRAM will be written up on a board , usually near the starting gates . Make a note of when YOUR practice ( and of course your competition events ) are scheduled to start

15 . BE READY FOR YOUR EVENT

16 . Remember to thank the officials !

.......the main thing is to relax and have a lot of fun , this goes for mums and dads as well ......

Machinery / Scrutineering Requirements

1. Handlebars must have plugged ends.

2. Brakes - front AND rear must be operational.

3. All bearings must be in good order.

4. Footpegs must spring back/ self return .

5. Check for and rectify any fluid leaks .

6. All OEM protective covers must be present and securely fixed to the machine .

7. Any lights / indicators must be removed or taped.

8. Stands must be removed.

9. Ensure your helmet is in good condition - internal padding must be complete and undamaged , buckles/straps must be in good condition , the outer shell must be free of cracks and gouges that go deeper than the colour coat of the helmet shell . A Standards Australia sticker or MA approved equivalent sticker must be affixed to the helmet .