Motocross News

AMCA Office working from home

: Date: 18 March 2020

In view of the guidance issued by the Government, the AMCA Office will be home working for the foreseeable future. This will be reviewed periodically, we will act in accordance with the Government guidelines, we will of course keep everyone up to date across all our platforms. You can still contact all of the Office Staff across the various platforms, Email, Social Media are preferable.

Please stay safe and act responsibly in this tough time

AMCA Board of Directors
Suzanne Potts
Steve Harvey
Emma Bolas
Suzanne Bolas
Tom Weston
Donna Belcher

COVID-19 STATEMENT - 17th MARCH 2020

: Date: 17 March 2020

Following a consultation of AMCA Directors, all AMCA events are cancelled until the 14th April with immediate effect, this is in line with other sports bodies. This is as a result of the Covid-19 virus guidance update issued by the Government yesterday.

Updates from the AMCA’s AGM – 7th March 2020

: Date: 11 March 2020

At a well attended AGM at the AMCA’s Cannock HQ, it was announced that Suzanne Potts, General Manager has applied for voluntary redundancy and this has been accepted by the Board of Directors. Suzanne was thanked for her contribution to the AMCA over a twelve year period and will step down at the beginning of April. Taking on the role is long time servant of the AMCA, Steve Harvey. Steve has previously managed the events and I.T. departments of the association.

The moves come on the back of a need to cut costs in the light of recent insurance premium increases.

The annual election of the AMCA Chairman took place at the Director’s meeting following the AGM. Mike Penn was appointed Chairman and Dave Morris Vice Chairman.

3 Counties - Long Distance Trial - Enter online

: Date: 11 March 2020

The 3 Counties Long Distance Tial event (28th June) is open to enter online

Qualifiers

: Date: 09 March 2020

There will be qualifiers on the day at the first round of the Championship (125 & Vets) only, the 40 that need the qualifying classes will be determined as below the riders that don’t make it will have their registration refunded.

Motocross Fixtures

: Date: 28 February 2020

Riders can download the current version (as on 11th Mar 2020) of the Motocross Fixtures.

2020 NWNS Area Championship

: Date: 24 February 2020

The North Wales/Shropshire group are running an Area Championship in 2020

2020 SOUTH SHROPSHIRE PRESTIGE VETS O50 CHAMPIONSHIP

: Date: 17 February 2020

The South Shropshire Group will be running its very successful Prestige Vets Series again this year at each of the 10 tracks within their Group.

Win a Yamaha 85

: Date: 04 February 2020

The AMCA are pleased to announce a new 10 round series catering especially for our younger riders, the series will have 2 classes one for (Auto 50cc & 65's) and another for 85's (SW & BW).

2020 Licences - Valid from 1st Feb

: Date: 28 January 2020

2020 Licences will start dropping through your letterboxes shortly, remember 2020 licences are valid from the 1st February.

Cheltenham Presentation Night

: Date: 28 January 2020

The Cheltenham club had a superb night on Friday 24th Jan at their presentation night.

AMCA ANNOUNCEMENT 2020

: Date: 24 January 2020

To all our loyal riders, members and officials.

It is with regret that we have to announce an additional rate increase to the 2020 motocross licence fee.

Directors thought long and hard about this decision but the AMCA faces an unprecedented increase in insurance premiums as a result of an influx of claims.

The 2020 motocross licence will cost £80 but this price will increase to £99 from 1st March to help alleviate the pressures brought to bear from such a hefty insurance premium.

The public liability policy premium alone has increased by £224,000 – this has resulted in a total insurance cost of over half a million pounds for 2020.

The Directors want to make licence holders aware that the AMCA will absorb the bulk of the increase this year through the use of AMCA reserves but advise that the entry fee will increase in 2021.

Riders renewing or taking a new licence before 1st March will still pay the original price of £80.

We look forward to your continued support in 2020.

AMCA Board of Directors.

Ron Lippitt

: Date: 13 January 2020

The AMCA are saddened to hear of the passing of long time AMCA supporter Ron Lippitt.

The funueral will be held on 22nd January at 11am at Chruch Eaton Church, Church Eaton and then afterward at the Royal Oak, Church Eaton.

CLASSIC DIRT BIKE SHOW PRESENTATION

: Date: 06 December 2019

AMCA will be in attendance at the two day Telford Classic Show on 15 and 16^th February.

ROBIN JAMES

: Date: 03 December 2019

Sadly, AMCA reports the passing of ROBIN JAMES from Leominster, aged 79, after a lengthy illness.

AMCA National Championship for 2020 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

: Date: 01 November 2019

The AMCA are pleased to announce the launch of brand new National Championship for 2020.

TEME VALLEY AT BORASTON - A DAVE TO REMEMBER

: Date: 23 October 2019

Teme Valley MXC are running at Boraston MX Circuit (WR15 8NB) this coming Sunday.

2020 Championship dates

: Date: 17 October 2019

The 2020 Championship dates have been provisionally finalised.

2020 MX1/MX2/Vets/125/85 Championship Registrations - Available Now

: Date: 07 October 2019

The Registrations for the 2020 AMCA MX1/MX2/Vets/125/85 Championships are now available

AMCA Championship Presentation

: Date: 24 September 2019

The AMCA awards presentation will take place at the Dirt Bike Show on Saturday 28th September at 12noon.

Online Services

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How can I start?

This all depends on what discipline you want to start with – some require you to take a licence whilst others are more flexible and allow you to turn up and ride. Once you have opted for a discipline, see the FAQ for more tailored questions.

What is the difference between motocross, enduro, and trials?

These are all different disciplines the AMCA caters for, along with much more. Motocross is fast paced, short races over both natural and man-made terrain with 36 riders going into a first corner. Enduro is more long distance, long duration events, usually through woodland. Trials is slow paced, technical, balance based over challenging short course with the object to go through without putting your foot on the floor.