2011 International Rider Grants now open

Applications for the Motorcycling Australia’s (MA) International Competition Riders Grants are now open for riders to apply for financial assistance, up to $5000, to compete in international competition/s in 2011.

Riders from all disciplines who are interested in applying for the grants must be competing in events from 1 January 2011 – 30 June 2011, and grant application forms are available from the MA website at www.ma.org.au/grants.

A second round of International Rider grants for the competition period of July 1 2011 – December 31 2011 will open in March 2011

Applications close on Friday December 3 and completed forms should be sent by mail, fax or email to:

Barry French
Motorcycling Australia
PO Box 134
South Melbourne
VIC 3205
operations@ma.org.au
Fax: 03 9684 0555

Applications will be assessed on criteria contained under the General Selection Policy found in Chapter 29 of MA’s 2010 Manual of Motorcycle Sport.

Results obtained in International meetings, Australian Championships and National level events will be taken into consideration when granting financial assistance.

In order to compete in international competitions, riders must hold a current FIM licence and insurance to the appropriate FIM standard.

If you require more information about FIM licences and insurance, check out the Competition section on the MA website at www.ma.org.au/competition.

For further information please contact:

Max Bennett

Online Communications Officer
Motorcycling Australia

Tel: +61 3 9684 0507

Mob: +61438 528 997