GETTING STARTED
What is Minikhana ?
Welcome to the motorcycle sport training ground for the young riders.
What is the Kick Start program ?
How do I enter a competition ?
Supplementary regulations and entry forms
What is Minikhana ?
Minikhana (pronounced mini car na), is the motorcycle sport designed to give kids between the ages of 4 to 16 a chance to learn motorcylce riding skills in a controlled environment.
The sport is focused on kids learning bike control by racing around cones, a small Motorcross track, Trails traks and Enduro tracks all as part of one disipline.
How to get started ?
In order to take part in Minikhana the riders will need :-
An approved bike (Check with MNSW before you buy the bike)
- Australian Standard Helmet (AS Lable), Australian Starndard Gloves
- Goggles, Boots, Body Armour, Pants & Shirt
Optional
- Knee & Elbow Pads, Kneck brace, Kidney Belt.
Join one of the 7 Minikhana clubs around Sydney
Complete the "kick start" training and get a license.
Membership
Before you can apply for a "kick start" training course the rider will have to join a club.
What gear do I need?
When the rider goes through scrutineering at every club meeting their gear will be checked as well as the bike to ensure everything is in order.
How do I get a licence?
Once the "kick start" program has been completed the rider can apply for a license. MNSW issue a license valid for 12 Months that will allow the rider to compete at a club (and interclub) level.
What is the Kick Start program ?
Motorcycling Australia have put together a "kick start" program to ensure riders that are new to the sport get a good level of training before they ride with other licensed riders.
Starting out Booklet - Information for the first time applicant
Licence Categories
As a beginner you are likely to obtain either of the following two categories of licences. These licences are offered at both junior and senior level.
Club Licence - This authorises the holder to compete in closed to club or inter-club competitions for 12 months from the date of issue.
One Meeting Licence - This authorises the holder to compete in one (1) only closed to club or inter-club competition.
The holder of a junior licence must be aged under 16 years. For safety reasons juniors must not compete against seniors.
As your riding skills improve you are able to upgrade your licence to allow you to compete at a National or International level.
COMPETITION LICENSEES CANNOT COMPETE AT A HIGHER LEVEL THAN THAT ENDORSED ON THEIR LICENCE
Your licence is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Please take notice of the expiry dates on both your licence and club membership and renew accordingly when due.
YOU MUST BE ISSUED WITH A LICENCE BEFORE YOU ENTER AN EVENT
You must take your licence with you to any race meeting at which you compete as an official will ask you to produce it. If you forget your licence you may not be able to race!
How do I enter a competition?
All competitions are conducted according to the Manual of Motorcycle Sport. This publication is issued annually and is also provided to all new licence holders. The manual contains the General Competition Rules and other relevant information on motorcycle sport. These rules are designed to ensure fair and safe competition for all involved.
Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms
Supp Regs are produced by the club or promoter of an event to explain any additional rules that are relevant to the particular event. It contains an entry form for the event, the amount of entry fee and the date and time of closing of entries.
Supp Regs are usually available four to six weeks prior to an event. Entries must be returned by the stipulated time. Entries which are received late may not be accepted or a penalty may apply.
A calendar of events is available from your club secretary.
You should also attend club meetings to find out about forthcoming races.
Competitors Code of Conduct
Competitors are responsible for their own conduct as well as the conduct of any person associated with them, such as mechanic or manager.
Most officials have volunteered their services for the smooth, efficient and fair conduct of a meeting. Avoid arguing with an official. If you disagree with a ruling quietly check with the official on how the decision was reached.
Control your temper. Verbal and physical abuse of officials or other competitors, and deliberately distracting or provoking others is not acceptable or permissible behaviour.
Treat all competitors as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully, or take advantage of another participant.
Avoid the use of coarse or derogatory language.
Compete within your skill levels. Only try to extend these skills when there is no likelihood of danger to others, and personal risk is controlled.
Types of Riding
The range of motorcycle sports is wide and diverse enough to satisfy almost any taste! Choose from activities for motocross flyers, junior riders, dirt trackers, speedway sliders, enduro fanatics, high speed road racers, historic racers, and moto-trials experts.
Juniors
Junior rider development is the future direction for motorcycle sport. In fact, many past and current Aussie champions began their racing careers in junior motorcycling. Thousands of riders throughout the country have proven that you can never be too young to start! Junior riding is family oriented. Juniors are aged from 7 years to under 16 years, although some age limits apply to certain disciplines - these are as follows:
Speedway - 9 years for solos, 11 for sidecar, 9 for passenger.
Supercross - 12 years of age.
Road Racing - 13 years of age.
Dirt Track - 9 years for both sidecar & passenger.
Nippers (Under 7's) are Non - Competitive in NSW. Therefore Nipper Licences are not to be used for racing. Nipper licences are issued to riders aged 4 to 6 years of age inclusive.
Minikhana
The express purpose of Minikhana motorcycling is the development of riding skills and techniques for junior competitors by providing an organised competition, where skill, rather than speed is the determining factor.