Become an Official
Become a level 1 Official:
Step 1: Head to Learning website and create an account
Step 2: Complete the “Operational Official Level 1” Course found here – Operational Official Level 1
Become a level 2 Official:
Step 1 – Complete the below courses first which are applicable to all level 2 officials roles:
Anti Doping – Create account if required
STEP 2 – Then complete the desired course for your specific accreditation:
Clerk Of Course
Steward
Machine Examiner (Scrutineer)
Race Secretary
Contact admin@mtas.org.au for training materials.
STEP 3 – Competency Assessment:
When online training is complete contact your local club and arrange to assist a level 2 official for practical training and assessment. When the trainer considers you to be competent (usually 1-2 events) you can request that they fill in a competency assessment found here:
CLERK OF COURSE Competency Assessment
RACE SECRETARY Competency Assessment
MACHINE EXAMINER Competency Assessment
Step 4 – Return Competency assessment, WWVC details along with evidence of learning found at the below links to admin@mtas.org.au
Become a level 3 Official:
Contact your SCB for details – admin@mtas.org.au
Become a level 4 Official:
Level 4 Officials are appointed by Motorcycling Australia (MA).
To be a Level 4 Official you must attend a Level 4 course – run by MA.
To apply to become a Level 4 Official please see the following process:
Step 1: Complete the below form
Level 4 Expression of Interest Form
Step 2: Send in the completed form along with your Officials Log Book to motorcyclingtas@bigpond.com
Step 3: Your application is reviewed by the Motorcycling Tasmania Officials Committee
Step 4: Motorcycling Tasmania notifies you of your applications outcome
Step 5: Successfully endorsed applications will be forwarded to MA
Step 4: MA will be in contact with the successful applicant to arrange/notify the applicant of course
Renewing an Official’s Licence:
To renew either a Level 1, Level 2 OR Level 3 licence please complete the required online training and return to admin@mtas.org.au with a record of acting in the role being renewed. Log books available from MTAS
Types of Official
There are a number of different types/accreditations of Official that are used is all disciplines of motorcycle sport.
Steward: The person with supreme control of a race meeting. The Steward is MA/MTAS’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 Course. *A Working with Children Check is required for this accreditation.
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. *A Working with Children Check is required for this accreditation.
Clerk of Course: The person responsible to the Steward for the running of the meeting. The Clerk of Course will ensure 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 are safety, legality or the running of the races you should direct them to the Clerk of Course. *A Working with Children Check is required for this accreditation.
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.
Machine Examiner: Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.
Observer: Known also as the Marker, is an important part of the Trial discipline. 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 & What They Can Do
There are four different Levels of Official.
Level 1:
Operational Officials
Level 2:
These Officials can act as a Steward and fill roles at Club and/or Interclub level events.
[/one-fourth]Level 3:
Officials with Level 3 of accreditation can officiate at Club, Interclub or Open/State level events.
Level 4:
Officials with Level 4 of accreditation can officiate at Club, Interclub or Open/State and National level events.
Level 4 Officials are appointed by Motorcycling Australia