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2009 ACTMCC ClUB RULES

These rules are not to contradict or breach any of the GCR’s. These rules are to help members and officials to communicate and help the ride days to proceed smoothly.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All competitors, officials and parents are reminded of the motorcycling Australia By-Law-CODE OF CONDUCT (as stipulated in the GCR’s) which is a guide to appropriate behavior at all motorcycle meetings. This Code of Conduct applies to all meetings (practice, coaching, racing or administrative events/meetings) held by the ACTMCC
and shall be enforced.

All members should be advised that the club will enforce a ZERO tolerance to abusive behavior by any member, parent, pit crew or visitor toward club officials working on behalf of the club at any given event. This includes all key officials, appointed volunteers, contracted services (first aid and the like) and those working for or on behalf of the club at any time during an event, hereafter referred to as "officials".

All members should be aware that any abusive behavior, be it physical, verbal or psychological directed at any official will be reported to the Clerk of Course, Steward and/or Race Controlling Body (RCB). The incident will be investigated fully to determine relevant penaltie(s) imposable either during and/or after the event.

Penalties for incidents in breach of the GCR's (as described in Clause 4.3 of the Manual of Motorsport - MoMS) may be imposed by the Clerk of Course (under Clause 4.3.6.2 of the MoMS) as follows:
a) A reprimand,
b) A fine no greater than $1,000,
c) Relegation,
d) Exclusion.
e) Removal or ejection from the venue

Penalties for incidents in breach of the GCRs may be imposed by the Steward (under Clause 4.3.6.3 of the MoMS) as follows:
a) A reprimand,
b) A fine no greater than $2,000,
c) Relegation,
d) Exclusion.
e) Suspension of no more than 6 months.
f) Removal or ejection from the venue

Should the incident be deemed significant enough to be escilated to the RCB, and/or should the RCB decide to take action from a reported incident, it may impose penalties (under Clause 4.3.6.4 of the MoMS)
as follows:
a) A reprimand,
b) A fine no greater than $5,000,
c) Relegation,
d) Exclusion.
e) Suspension of no more than 24 months

In addition:

All competitors, officials and parents are reminded of the motorcycling Australia By-Law-CODE OF CONDUCT (as stipulated in the GCR’s) which is a guide to appropriate behavior at all motorcycle meetings. This Code of Conduct applies to all meetings held by the ACTMCC and shall be enforced. All members, family and friends are asked to arrive and leave in an orderly manner .
SIGN-ON: sign-on will be from 7.30 to 8.30, you will need your current membership card along with your current licence and the name of your marshal. All competitor machines must be presented for scrutineering after rider has signed on. Riders Briefing will be held at 8.45am with practice starting at 9.00am and followed by racing thereafter. No bikes to be started before Riders Briefing.
SCRUTINEERING: All competitor machines must be presented for scrutineering after rider has signed on , Scrutineering will be completed at 8.30am.
LATE COMPETITORS: A competitor who presents themselves to sign-on and have machines scrutineered late, will be at the discretion of the clerk of course as to whether they are able to compete or not. A late fee will apply of $15.
MACHINES: All machines entered in a meeting held by ACTMCC must comply with the GCR’s for track competition.
NO RIDING OF UNREGISTERED MOTORCYCLES AT THE COMPLEX OTHER THAN ON THE TRACK: This includes the pit area and the car parks. The appointed Officials will exclude riders.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SENIORS TO ASSIST IN THE RUNNING OF MEETINGS: Every rider MUST have a parent/guardian or another person able to help with the duties of running a meeting. The parent/guardian/senior will be required to nominate the duty of their preference on the roster sheet at sign-on. If the parent/guardian/senior is unable to assist, the rider will have a penalty imposed on the day . If you do not volunteer for a duty, you will be allocated one. Parent/guardians/seniors will be required to nominate for any of the followings duties:

Sign on, Flag Marshal, Water Truck/Watering, Canteen, Toilets, Track Preparation, Packing up, Lap Scoring, Pit gate/Marshal, Dummy Grid

ANIMALS: Animals are prohibited from the complex. Animals that assist with a person with a disability will be accepted.
TROPHIES: 1ST, 2ND,3RD Trophies/Ribbons will be awarded as per pointscore.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: You have to compete in 50% or more of the club rounds to qualify for the end of year club pointscore. If you entered a meeting and have an accident , as long as you have completed 50% of that meeting your points will go towards end of year points. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies only to be awarded and all nippers to receive a award.
DRESS CODE: No open toe footwear/smoking/drinking passed the pit gates.
INJURED RIDERS: The ambulance officers that are in attendance of the day, will have the final say as to whether an injured rider can continue to compete on the day. No one is allowed on the track under any circumstances.
ALCOHOL: There is to be NO ALCOHOL consumed by riders, parents or guardians on ride days. No alcohol in the pit area. If you are caught drinking alcohol you will be asked to leave .
UNDER 16 YEARS OLD IN THE PIT AREA: As per our track licence states that any person under the age of 16 years old is not permitted in the pit area unless you are a competitor.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE ACTMCC IS MANAGED BY A GROUP OF DEDICATED UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. AT NO TIME WILL PHYSICAL/VERBAL ABUSE BE TOLERATED TOWARD THEM OR ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE CLUB AT ANY TIME.
MUST Be a current member of the ACTMCC and hold a current MA License.