Club News
8 March, 2010
The track will be closed on Saturday 20th March for a busy bee.
Any members wishing to get their busy bee duties out of the way are welcome to help.
Any enquiries, call Dave on 0409 886 771.
13 January, 2010
On Days of Total Fire Ban
On a day of Total Fire Ban, affecting the City of Swan FESA have advised that
- you must not move vehicles or equipment across a paddock (including vehicles with combustion engines)
- you must not harvest
- you must not cook outside using an open fire
- ‘hot work’ such as metal work, grinding or the like is not allowed unless you have an exemption.
Obviously any form of riding at the track is forbidden
Ensuring the safety and welfare of people or animals (such as watering stock) has an automatic exemption, though a fire unit must accompany the activity.
You could be fined up to $25000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you ignore the Total Fire Ban.
11 January, 2010
Busy Bees
If you want to get your busy bee commitment out of the way before you pay your membership (Saving the $50 levy), then this is your chance. We require a couple of chain saws to start stockpiling fire wood as well.
So far the following people have helped out and taken advantage of getting their busy bee duties out of the way and lending a hand:
- Barry Noy
- Craig Stanborough
- Jeff Thomas
- Dave Robertson
- Nicki Shea-Howell
- Russell Scoble
- Chris Marslen
- Kathryn Scoble
- Terry Brigatti
- Debbie Robertson
- Adam Clune
- Shane Sutherland
- Alisha Nash
- Steve Dorflinger
- Bev Dorflinger
- Jeff Howell
The next weekends of January we will be having busy bees to get all the facilities and track up to scratch before opening the track for any riding.
As we need assistance in fencing for the pit area, sucker removal, cleaning the wash down bays, working on the leach drains, cleaning out the drains around the track, tidying up the flag points, cleaning up around TG's Bar and Spectator Hill, cleaning out the start gates and more.
Membership Sign Ups Days for 2010
9am to 3pm, at the Noble Falls MX Circuit.
- Sunday the 17th of January
- Sunday 24t of January
- Sunday 31st of January
This will enable all members to obtain all the appropriate forms and documentation required to become a member, as well as notification of the flag roster and busy bee roster. New gate keys will be available for members with a level one official licence, which must be presented. All members need to make sure they have a passport size photograph with them on the day otherwise we are unable to accept or process memberships. Most Australia Post outlets have these photo facilities available. Please note that these are NON-RIDING sign-up days.
Parts/Materials needed
If anyone has or can supply the following parts/materials for the completion of the new bigger pump it would be greatly appreciated.
- A large air filter, Donaldson or normal style.
- Fuel filler cap & neck from a tray back ute or truck.
- Push in engine breather.
If you have any of these things that you can donate or supply at a very reasonable price please ring Martin Cash 0422 924 676 or email 32ozeng@westnet.com.au
Wanted for the Pump
We are moving the pump to higher ground for the winter months and require the following:
- Concrete slabs measuring out an area of 3m x 3 metres, let us know please as we want to have a concrete slab base for the pump to sit on.
- Plus an old garden shed 3m x 3m to house the pump, (which has been modified and perfected thanks to Martin Cash and 32 Ounce Engineering in Willetton).
We can pick these items up, so if anyone has any of these things that you can donate to the club or supply at a very reasonable price please ring Nicki 0427528467 or email fatcatz6@bigpond.com.au
Welcome to some more Sponsors for 2010
Loan Market
We extend a big thank-you and warm welcome to Loan Market and your local Mortgage Broker Leanne Clune. Loan Market offer advice and specialised service on all home and investment loan consultations, and they can also arrange finance for cars, motorbikes and other equipment.
Contact Leanne On 0425 738 681 for all your financial requirements. More info is online at www.loanmarket.com.au.
Moss Institute
Also coming on board this season are the Moss Institute SX and MX Coaching. Conducting a MX and SX School at Noble Falls in June this year, the Moss Institute is right behind the success of Champions Jake and Matt Moss. This two day school will be held over the weekend of June 12 & 13, 2010. Both the Moss boys are in the USA this year racing - Matt will be back for the SuperX in October, Jake will be going to Bercy in Europe.
Click here to download an entry form for these coaching days. Further info can be found at the Moss Institute website: www.mossyonline.com.au
9 January, 2010
New Sponsor for 2010
We welcome Combined Insurance as a major sponsor to the BSA HD Club. Combined Insurance offers a variety of insurance including coverage for personal accident and personal sickness and covers you for sports, most importantly for us is there motocross coverage.
For specialized advice and further information please contact Anthony Oram on 0419 902 326.
Anthony is a motocross supporter and is located right here in Perth.
8 December, 2009
Volunteers for Marshal and Official positions on Club Race Days.
On the spot training, free entry, lunch and refreshments supplied, plus and a free drink at the bar at the end of day. To REGISTER NOW email fatcatz6@bigpond.com or call 0427528467.
BSA Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club of WA
OFFICIALS DUTIES:
RACE CONTROL: The Clerk of Course is the Senior Official at the track, responsible for conducting the event according to the program and regulations laid down. The Clerk of Course givesdirection to the Assistant Clerk of Course, as well as direction to officials as required.
DUMMY GRID: Controlled by a number of grid officials who set up the starting grid before each race and control people in the dummy grid area during events. They also control the Pit Return, acting under direction from Race Control.
STARTER / FINISHER: Under the direction of Race Control, responsible for commencing the start and finish of each practice/qualifying session and race. For such purposes the Starter, on the instructions of Race Control, may: Delay a start, direct a restart, etc. Must be familiar with all Flags and starting procedures.
FLAG & TRACK MARSHALS & CRASH CREWS: The most vital and largest number of volunteers are required for these roles. Flag marshals are appointed to each Flag Marshal Point around the circuit to give flag signals to the riders while they are on the track.
Track Marshals/ Crash Crews (sometimes one of the same) Duties include helping the fallen riders, clearing the track and assisting the Recovery Crews. They are also expected to check the track thoroughly between each session in order to remove all debris which could cause a hazard to the next competitors using the track. Entering onto the track must always be under the direction of Race Control.
One Marshal at each Flag Point will have radio contact with Race Control people.
SCRUTINEERING: is made up of scrutineers/machine examiners whose duty is to check all motorcycles for safety and eligibility at the beginning of the meeting. To examine any motorcycles involved in accidents prior to being permitted to return to the track, and to conduct checks as per the upplementary regulations. Specific Accreditation courses are held yearly. Mechanical/ engineering knowledge required.
SCRIBES: assist the Scrutineer/ machine examiners with the checking of competitors MA Licenses’ and all riding gear i.e., helmet, gloves and boots.
SWEEPER: At Open events checks to see if track is clear by conducting a lap of the circuit after the last rider has passed the start finish line, can also be used as the same principle as a pace car. Leads competitors on an observation lap around the track prior to practice or racing.
RECOVERY CREW: is the teams and their assistants, whose job it is to recover the “crashed bikes” from around the circuit after each session or race, and return them to the Pits or scrutineering bay as appropriate.
TIMING/SCORERS: is the group of timekeepers and scorers working from the scoring tower adjacent to the commentating tower, overlooking the Start/Finish line. Their task is to record each riders position as the cross the finish line, and at open events the time taken for every lap of every competitors during all qualifying sessions and races, and to produce the printed results of each race. Computer knowledge is an advantage here but also a quick keen eye for lap scoring as a volunteer is welcome.
MEDICAL: for open events comprises Paramedics, doctor/nurses and support staff available to provide medical Intervention at any time and any place around the circuit. The Medical Centre is located adjacent to the canteen and bar facilities. Persons with a current senior first aid certificate are always welcome to assist and attend meetings throughout the year.
BRIEFINGS AND ON THE SPOT TRAINING ARE PROVIDED ON THE DAY.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING IS PROVIDED BY WAY OF ACCREDITATION COURSES thru Motorcycling Australia WA visit www.mwa.org.au for course info.
Plus - MWA OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION COURSES Motorcycling WA Officials Info
REGISTER NOW TO GET UP CLOSE TO THE ACTION!
PIT BAY RENEWAL 2010
Pit bays will be available for 2010, members must insure that they complete the appropriate form which will be available at the sign-up days in January and February at the track with the prescribed fee to ensure their pit bays for the season.
Pit Bays are $20 per year per member, including Life Members.
6 December, 2009
Important Information For Members
2010 will see the introduction of a compulsory busy bee and flag roster levy of $100 per senior member.
This is fully refundable when the member has flagged for a race meeting plus attended and helped out at a busy bee.
Both duties will be signed off by the club. Members who fail to provide a flag marshal or assist at a busy bee
will forfeit the levy and be unable to compete at race events until these duties are carried out. This includes Life Members.
Membership Forms and Sign-up days which look like being held in January and also in February will be
up on the website when they have been finalized. After these sign-up days the rosters for flagging and
busy bees will also be up on the website and on the notice board at the track.
This newest introduction has had to be put in place due to a serious lack of assistance. It is to encourage all members
to take an active and productive attendance towards the club and facilities.
30 November, 2009
Trophy Night 2009
This year held at the Noble Falls MX Circuit. A great night was had by all as the warm afternoon left the way for a wonderful cool evening with plenty of fun, dancing and importantly awards handed out. Check the Results Section to find out more!
We congratulate Kathryn Scoble, pictured here with club stalwart and supporter of ladies racing, Judy Brown presenting Kathryn with the first BSA-HD Judy Brown Trophy for the Ladies Class.
Track Manager Steve McTaggart, affectionately known as Stevie Mac won by an overwhelming majority of votes the 2009 Clubman of the Year Award to round off a great evening.
There are still plenty of trophies for people to pick up from the club. If your name is on the list of winners and you were not there to collect your trophy you need to contact us ASAP to collect your trophy.
12 November, 2009
Farewell to a BSA/HD MC Life Member
Saturday the 7th of November the BSA/HD club, friends and family paid their last respects to the late Mark Brigatti, who passed away earlier in 2009 with a service and the scattering of Mark's ashes at the Noble Falls track.
Mark #90 was a life member of the club and only son of club stalwart and life member Terry and Glenyse Brigatti. A plaque was unveiled next to Billy Thomas Pathway in honour of Mark Brigatti.
Mark's memory will live on with a perpectual trophy for the first BSA/HD member across the line in the annual Harley Scramble. 2009 saw Stevie Heilers awarded the first Mark Brigatti Memorial Award.
Longtime friends, Pete O'Sullivan, Barry Osborne and Ian Brown followed Terry Brigatti and Jodie Brown in a moving guard of honour around the track. Then a succession of riders joined in for a few laps around the track in tribute to Mark. A bbq lunch went long into the afternoon to bring to a close a very touching and moving day.
Terry and Glenyse would like to extend a big thank-you to all those who came up for the service as well as the club and those people who helped out on the day.
RIP Mark Raymond Brigatti 1965-2009.
New TV Station launching in Perth, WTV.
All Western Australian MX and bike fans Riding WA is back in 2010. West TV will be launching on the 26th of Feb 2010, which means that Perth will have a new Free to Air Digital Station, which Riding WA will be on. There will be a launch of WTV in Forest place on the 26th of February, and Riding WA will be there doing a live broadcast.
Riding WA has a close association with the BSA HD club, having reported the first ladies race broadcast from Noble Falls in 2008 as well as that years BSA Cup and State Round. The association continues with a featured being filmed this December on new bikes for 2010.
Previously seen on the old community station Access 31, Riding WA covers all aspects of bikes, riders etc from WA. This is a great coup for Perth, which means more local content and importantly more news, views etc for motocross and other two wheel disciplines. As the mx editor if you want a story featured, have a story to tell drop Nicki a line at fatcatz6@bigpond.com or phone 0427528467. The other show is, On Two Wheels which is featured nationally on Foxtel, have a look at the website for more info www.on2wheels.com.au
Flag Marshal and Busy Bee Levy 2010
This proposal will be addressed and voted on at the upcoming AGM on Tuesday the 1st of December.
1. Members who fail to provide a flag marshal and do not attend for the remainder of the season may not have their membership renewed or may be cancelled for the following season.
2. All racing/riding and competitive members will be charged a compulsory flag marshal and busy bee levy of $100 per member. This levy is fully returnable provided that the member nominates AND attends at least ONE Busy Bee for a minimum of three hours and provides a flag marshal for the flagging roster.
3. If a member does not attend the minimum 3 hours busy bee AND/OR provide the compulsory flag marshal, the levy is not refundable nor returnable to the member. The money will be allocated as follows: $50 cash paid to someone who is willing to flag on a day, and $50 to the club as financial re-imbursement towards facilities and upgrades at busy bees.
4. Riders who give up their race day at a race meeting in order to either flag or officiate are rewarded by receiving an average amount of points they would normally receive for racing. It is not fair that people continue to give up their racing in order to allow others to race without reward.
In line with other mx clubs and sporting clubs, the levy is to encourage all members to take an active and productive attendance towards the club and facilities. It also financially rewards those who continually help out and assist with flagging despite having already officiated at this level during the year.
Sponsors for 2010
Sponsorship proposals have been sent out and despite the current economic difficulties, the response has been favorable. The unique positioning of the track is an advertisers dream, with ongoing traffic along Toodyay Road, plus the expanses of fencing situated around the circuit itself.
Our major event for 2010 will be the annual BSA Cup and Harley Scramble race meeting. Steep in history for riders, plus the added incentive of prize money, this event is the premiere race meeting for the BSA/HD MC and attracts riders from all over WA. We will start now contacting businesses for sponsorship for that race meeting.
If you would like your business to be a supporter and sponsor of the club, please contact Nicki on 0427528467, or drop an email to fatcatz6@bigpond.com.
Please remember to support the businesses that sponsor and support the club.
Ladies Racing 2010
The BSA HD club is pleased to announce the Ladies Class will be up and racing again in 2010. The BSA Club held round 2 of the WAMX ladies state championship in 2009 and the response from the ladies, who ranged from 17 years right through to 38 years of age, was overwhelming.
So girls, tired of watching the boys have all the fun? If so bring your bike (or his) up to the track and have a go with the rest of us.
Remember 5 riders constitute a class, so let’s get out there and have a blast.
Girls who are full financial BSA members will be racing for their own trophy for the Ladies Class. If you do not have a competition licence, all you require is:
• Helmet and appropriate riding gear (gloves, boots, goggles, mx gear etc)
• Club membership (become a member for the day)
• One day licence (enables you to compete for the one day)
For further info email Nicki at fatcatz6@bigpond.com or phone 0427528467
26 October, 2009
Trophy Night 2009
When: Saturday the 28th of November 2009
Where: Noble Falls MX Circuit
What time: From 4pm
Beer, wine and soft drinks UNTIL 8pm and then BYO from then on.Cost is $25.00 per head for adults $15.00 per head for kids. This is a catered Spit roast meal with choices of meats, salads, desserts etc.
Please contact Debbie or Dave ASAP to secure your tickets by Sunday November 1st which is the last club run, on 0409 886 771 or via Email: darobertson@westnet.com.au
22nd June 2009
Officials Course Coming Up
Anyone wishing to become an official at the club, or go on to officiate at other events, MWA is always conducting official training courses. There are a number of courses coming up over the next few weeks and months, and at varying levels of accreditation. These courses are perfect for club members who wish to obtain a level one licence in order to access a key to the Noble Falls MX Circuit for practice. Visit the following link for further details: http://www.motorcyclingwa.org.au/coming_officials.php
Practice at Noble Falls
Members wishing to practice at the track must have a Level One Official with you. Riders and officials must sign on prior to riding. MWA have now appointed officers to regularly check tracks to ensure riders are complying with the rules, and fines will apply to riders and officials not signing on, and riders without Level One Officials in attendance. Riders and officials must sign the sign on sheet, located at track every time practice is undertaken.
There have been instances of late which required clear clarification which is directly from the rules:
- Riding is permitted on the track only.
- Riders are not to cut across the infield.
All riders must return to the pits via the pit return, the entrance to which is around the first bend past the
Start/finish line on the right hand side. DO NOT CUT ACROSS THE TRACK OR THE START LINE.
Riding Times
Practice Times strictly 9am to 4.30pm daily and 9am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
Please adhere to these rules, as we have neighbours to consider.
Want to Know What is Happening?
Visit club sponsor www.perthmx.com. There you will find news, views and topics as well as a forum dedicated to the BSA HD Club. Here you can find out who’s practicing, what events are coming up, and last minute information. Follow the link to find out more: http://www.perthmx.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59
18th June 2009
Club Meetings
The first Tuesday of every month at the Sportsmen's Association, Stancliffe St, Mt. Lawley, at 7pm.
