VOLUNTEERS & OFFICIALS
Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores
One of the most recognised keys to the future of motorcycle sport is the development and training of Officials.
Becoming a ProMX volunteer or official can be a rewarding and at times, a challenging role, and the duties of Officials include Steward, Clerk of Course, Race Secretary, Flag or Track Marshal, Timekeeper, Referee, Starter, Judge, Scrutineer or Measurer.
Officials have the responsibility to ensure that race meetings are conducted in the safest environment possible for competitors and spectators.
Motorcycling Australia’s National Officials’ Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) was launched in 1994, and with a greater emphasis now being placed on safety, there comes a greater need for accredited Motorcycle Sport Officials.
Don’t have any experience or accreditation? No worries! Contact us at info@auspromx.com.au and we can help you on your journey.
If you attend an event and want to help out by volunteering your time, find the Race Secretary of the meeting who will get you started on your Officiating journey! If you can be placed in a position, you will act as an assistant whilst in training or assisting at the event. Moving forward, you will need to complete your Level 1 Officials Course.
Level 1 Officials Course for new officials can be found HERE > Members > New Member > Become an Official. Please only take this course if you do not currently hold an MA Officials licence at any level. If you currently hold an Officials licence and need to upgrade, renew or replace your licence, please contact your State Controlling Body.
For more information about attaining International (FIM) Accreditation, please contact MA either via email (development@ma.org.au) or by telephone (03) 9684 0500.
There are currently four levels of Officials accreditation:
Level 3 – Open Event/State Title Level
Level 4 – National Championship Level
LEVEL 1 – CLUB LEVEL
In order to act as an official at club level, prospective officials may attend a seminar or complete relevant online or correspondence training and must successfully achieve the assessment requirements.
The completed assessment and licence application are to be returned to the relevant State Controlling Body for processing.
Applicants may complete this assessment in their own time and may refer to the GCR’s. The questionnaire may be comprised of multiple choice questions. The assessment needs to be successfully completed by persons wishing to become an accredited official.
Generally, all current officials are automatically graded at Level 1 unless application is made for higher accreditation
Attaining a Level 1 Motorcycle Sport Officials Accreditation
Level 1 Officials Accreditation is administered by the State Controlling Bodies (SCB’s) of MA. Please contact your relevant SCB for further information.
Note: Applications for Level 1 and 2 accreditation are generally reviewed by the SCB Manager. If there is any doubt as to the experience of the applicant, the application may be referred to the State Officials’ Review Panel for final approval.
LEVEL 2 – INTER CLUB LEVEL
To attain Level 2 accreditation, officials are required to hold current Level 1 officials accreditation, attend a role specific seminar and successfully achieve the assessment requirements.
The seminars are designed to be practical by nature.
Level 2 is the lowest level for accreditation of a Steward.
To retain their accreditation, Level 2 officials are required to either show proof of participation in the role or proof of assisting at a higher level than the role being renewed.
Attaining a Level 2 Motorcycle Sport Officials Accreditation
Level 2 Officials Accreditation courses are conducted by the State Controlling Bodies (SCB’s) of MA. Please contact your relevant SCB for further information about courses.
Note: Applications for Level 1 and 2 accreditation are generally reviewed by the SCB Administration. If there is any doubt as to the experience of the applicant, the application may be referred to the State Officials’ Review Panel for final approval.
LEVEL 3 – OPEN EVENT/STATE TITLE LEVEL
To attain Level 3 accreditation, officials are required to hold current Level 2 officials accreditation and show proof of participation in the appropriate number of Club and Open events.
All Level 3 applications are review by the State Officials’ Review panel before being granted accreditation at this level.
To retain their accreditation, Level 3 officials are required to show either proof of participation in the role, or proof of assisting at a higher level than the role being renewed. This must cover the appropriate number of Open and State Title events and/or with attendance at relevant seminars.
Attaining a Level 3 Motorcycle Sport Officials Accreditation
Level 3 Officials Accreditation is administered by the State Controlling Bodies (SCB’s) of MA. Please contact your relevant SCB for further information.
Note: All Level 3 applications are reviewed by the State Officials’ Review Panel before being approved.
LEVEL 4 – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL
To attain Level 4 accreditation, officials are required to hold current Level 3 officials accreditation and show proof of participation in that role at the appropriate amount of Open and National Championship events.
To achieve Level 4 accreditation as a Steward, Referee and Clerk of Course, applicants must attend a Steward/Referee and Clerk of Course Officials Seminar conducted by MA and successfully attain the assessment requirements.
Level 4 accreditation for all positions other than those listed above may be awarded by the National Officials Committee after review of the individual’s application.
Level 4 officials are required to show either proof of participation in the role, or proof of assisting at a higher level than the role being renewed. This must be at the appropriate number of Open and National Championship events and/or attendance at seminars to retain their accreditation.
Level 4 officials interested in taking up an official position at an Australian Championship must complete the below form to be considered:
Expressions of Interest for Steward and Referee Form
Attaining a Level 4 Motorcycle Sport Officials Accreditation
Level 4 Officials Accreditation is administered by Motorcycling Australia.
To apply for Level 4 officials accreditation, or renew your Level 4 Officials accreditation, applicants must complete the Level 4 Application Form.
