Due to a considerable number of riders against incorporating a “C” grade into our sport we have decided to “scrap” the proposed rule change and return to the status quo.          

Thank you to all who returned their opinion on the subject.

Next year will effectively run the same as this year except there is one rule to be implemented that states that you remain in the grade that you start in unless you get written approval from the grading committee [consists of commissioner and island coordinators]. Your written application to change grades will need to include an endorsement from another MNZ licensed ‘Trials’ person. 

CALENDAR CHANGE:

S.I. Rounds 3&4 will now be held in Nelson on 16/17 April. We sincerely regret the need to make this change.          

Jim Henderson for Trials

2011

Jake Whitaker Fundraising Raffle
for  2011 WTC campaign

(In association with Pioneer Motorcycle Club, Christchurch)
Jake would like to invite everyone to have a chance to get behind a Future World Champion and a chance to be into win one of 3 prizes below.  

Hi everyone

We are still hard at it fundraising for Jake to get him to Europe for the 2011 Season.  We have put together a raffle which I’m sure you all will be pleased at what you could win.  To secure your ticket please visit Jakes web site or email Debbie karlanddebbie@gmail.com

We would appreciate if you could help us spread the word around about the raffle.

Also just a reminder that the 2010 New Zealand Championship DVD is still for sale, it is a great DVD so make sure you get your copy today.  Contact Derek to get your copy.

Thanks for your support!!
Team Whitaker
www.jakenz.com

The raffle includes:

1st Prize - $4,500 voucher
(can be spent on whatever you wish either at Kapiti Motorcycles or Marlborough Trials Centre) It would be like Trials Heaven to be able to go into a shop and spend up to this amount.                         
It could be spent on Accessories for your bike from riding gear or even a deposit on a new Bike for the 2011 moto trials season.

2nd Prize – Thor MX Riding Gear
(provided by Marlborough Trials Centre)                                                                                                             
Prize includes 1x Pants/Shirt/Pair of Gloves

3rd Prize – Trials Boots                                                                                                                                    
(provided by Kapiti Motorcycles)                                                                                                          
Price includes 1x set of riding boots in the winners size.

This fundraising raffle is to help Jake Whitaker compete in 8 rounds of 2011 World Trials Junior Championship in Europe with the Top Trial Team based in Italy.  The raffle ticket butts will be drawn on the 20 February 2011 at the Lower Hutt Police Station, New Zealand. Or live on T.V for everyone to see.  Ticket numbers are limited to 150.  The winner/s will be notified by phone within three days once raffle has being drawn.  In the event of cancellation all entrants will be notified and also it will be published in The Press and Dominion newspaper and all money will be refunded to all ticket holders. 

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Hi allThis is an important task as it could become a rule soon                                               

Jim

Moto Trials “C” Grade referendum

There may be some confusion as to how this newly introduced grade is to work. Here is how:

For all intents and purposes the “C” grade will replace the ‘Presidents’ grade.

At all championship events, ALL those riding the ‘green line’ will be eligible for the ‘award’ that is currently provided by the host club [previously Presidents award].

There will be NO requirement for clubs to provide ‘Presidents’ awards

From the overall results, the points for those who entered as ‘Presidents’ will be extrapolated and recorded to be counted toward the annual award of certificates and trophy in the ‘President’ grade.

Points accrued for ‘Presidents’ will be counting down from 1^st place [25pts] as per standard format. That is if the best ‘President’ was placed, say, 3rd in the “C” grade, they would still be awarded 25pts for the ‘Presidents’ grade. [And if the next best ‘President’ was, say, 5^th in “C” they would be awarded 22pts in’Prezzies’…..etc]

This will add more admin work to the trial but I do believe not as big a burden as the above may suggest. I do hope that it will bring more pleasure than pain.                                               

 Jim Henderson for Moto Trials

If you have read the above and completely understand this in conjunction with my previous letter explaining WHY it is being implemented I would like you to cast your vote [this week] as to whether the green line should be available to riders other than ‘Presidents’ [i.e. a “C” grade introduced].

Please vote……… YES ….or…..NO to the “C” grade

And return ASAP

......Post your comment here and I will forward it to Jim!!......

 Mick Andrews – Living Springs Classic & Modern Trial

Information Page

Classic Classes

 ·      The B grade sections will be very easy, ideal for novice riders and early model machines. 

·      The A grade sections will be more technical but no large obstacles.

·      The Expert sections will be more challenging but still in the 1970’s style.

·      The Classic classes are ridden to non-stop rules.

Modern Classes

 Run in conjunction with the Pioneer n Summer Series

When: Sunday 13^th February, 2011

Where: Living Springs Camp, Bamford Rd, Governors Bay

Time: 10.30am start

Entry Fee: $20.00 on the day

Event organised by the Pioneer Motorcycle Club and supported by the Canterbury Classic Trials Riders

Contact: Alan Duthie 0292 359 475