Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

1 day ago

MNZ BOARD CLARIFIES POSITION ON NATIONAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Due to COVID, travel and group size restrictions, the Board of MNZ have made the following decisions regarding holding Championship and National events.

• If any part of the country is in Level 3, the MNZ Board will not permit any Championship or National event to be held.
• If any part of the country is in Level 2, clubs will be permitted to hold Championship or National events but must submit a plan on how they are going to manage riders, crew & spectators that are attending from a Level 2 restricted region.
• This does not affect Club level events at Level 2. ... Read MoreSee Less

Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

2 days ago

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND

Friday 24 September
Junior Training hosted by Motorcycling Canterbury
Saturday 25 September
Club Round 1 hosted by C.A.M.S.
King of Ruapuna Rd 2 hosted by Motorcycling Canterbury
SX4 Practice hosted by Taupo MCC
MX Champs hosted by South Canterbury MCC
George Holland Memorial MX hosted by Marlborough MCC
Sunday 26 September
Kaitoke Buckets Club Day hosted by Bucket Racing NZ
Cambridge Motocross hosted by Cambridge MCC
Taranaki Buckets Club Day hosted by Bucket Racing NZ ... Read MoreSee Less

Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

1 week ago

MNZ WELCOMES MIKE KERRISK TO THE TOP JOB

New Motorcycling New Zealand general manager Michael Kerrisk, keen to get started in his new role. Photo supplied.

The governing body for motorcycle sports in New Zealand will have a new person holding the handlebars from next week.

Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) has just appointed Bay of Plenty man Michael Kerrisk into the role of General Manager and he begins work from Monday.

The 55-year-old Kerrisk has a long association with motorcycling and has worked as a motorcycling engineer in Tokoroa and then Mount Maunganui with his own business.

“I grew up on a farm and have always had a passion for motorcycles and motorcycling,” he said.

“Even now I try to get out on a bike with a bunch of friends whenever the opportunity arises.

Happily married to wife Leanne, Kerrisk stepped into the role of dealership partner for Blue Wing Honda in Auckland and, although currently based in New Zealand’s largest city, the couple will shortly be moving to Papamoa.

He says he is greatly looking forward to his new challenge at the helm of MNZ.

“I am always up for new challenges,” he said. “I want to see what is working well and keep that going, while also looking at where positive changes can be made.

“There has been a big spike in interest in all things related to motorcycling in the past few years and I’d like to further encourage the blossoming of female participation in the sport and continue that growth.”

MNZ president Paul Pavletich, himself a leading motorcycle racer and heavily involved with rider tuition during the working week, said he was thrilled to welcome Michael Kerrisk on board.

“The MNZ Board went through a lengthy recruitment process and have full confidence that Mike, with his sports administration and motorcycle industry knowledge, will do a fine job in rolling out the board’s plans,” said Pavletich.

“He will add a lot of value with his skills and strengths.”

Credit: Words by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com ... Read MoreSee Less

Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

1 week ago

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 18 September
Michael Godfrey Memorial hosted by Christchurch Off Road MCC
King of Levels Rd 4 hosted by Motorcycling Canterbury

Sunday 19 September
Club Trials Champs Rd 5 hosted by Hamilton MCC
Club Champs Rd 4 hosted by Manawatu Orion MCC
Motunau Trial hosted by Pioneer MCC
Winter Series Rd 5 hosted by B.E.A.R.S. ... Read MoreSee Less

Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

1 week ago

NEW ZEALAND VETS AND WOMENS

This Event is %100 going ahead as planned!
Epic Natural Terrain Track – Feature Race Prize Money $2000 – VMX support classes.

We NEED you to enter, please do this now – if we are forced to cancel all entries 100% refunded so dust off the bike and crank up the training.

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Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

2 weeks ago

8 September 2021

UPDATED MNZ LEVEL 2 COVID-19 EVENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Entries
Online pre-entry & payment recommended.

Officials
Face masks MUST be worn in all common use/close contact areas. It is recommended gloves to also be worn.
Compliance Official. A minimum of one Compliance Official to ensure that all MNZ Covid-19 Level 2 Event Management requirements are monitored and adhered to throughout the event.

Masks
Masks recommended to be worn at all times by everyone attending event (except competitors during race).

Entrance
Entrance personnel MUST wear face mask & gloves.
All entrances/access points MUST be manned for entire duration of event.
Contact tracing MUST take place at each entrance/access point (Covid19 App & manual options)
Contact tracing of all Volunteers, Contractors, Participants (Riders) & their Crew that enter the event (to include arrival time)
* No limit on number of above attending event

Pitting
All pits must strictly adhere to a minimum of 2 metre distance from each other.

Sign in
2 metre distance markings must be in place for queuing at each sign in table.
All sign in personnel MUST wear face mask and gloves.
Steward/Helmet & gear checking personnel – MUST wear face masks & gloves during this process
Bike check – Examiners MUST wear face masks & gloves.

Riders Briefing
Copy to be emailed to all competitors prior to event or placed on club website/social media site.
Public address system in Pit area to aid riders briefing and manage communication throughout the event.
Social distancing of 2 metres during riders briefing.

Start Area
Start Personnel MUST wear face masks.
Maximum 1 crew member per rider within start area (minimise time within area). MUST wear face mask.
Rider must keep helmet on at all times.

Toilets
Minimum of 1 toilet per 50 attendees
2 metre distance markings must be in place for queuing outside each toilet.

Food Providers
2 metre distance markings must be in place for queuing.

Spectators – If you wish to have spectators
Maximum of 100 within a spectator area.
No shared facilities.
Each spectator area MUST have its own entrance, toilet & food providers.
Entrance personnel MUST wear face mask & gloves.
All entrances/access points MUST be manned for entire duration of event.
Contact tracing MUST take place at each entrance/access point (Covid-19 App & manual options)
Separate entrance to all Volunteers, Contractors, Participants (Riders) & their Crew. ... Read MoreSee Less