Hello OMCC Members, 

A few quick items to bring your attention to: 

• Working Bee Date Change 
• Peters Lane Save the Date (Section Setting & Trial) 
• JETS Training 
• Plumbing Update 

Working Bee Date Change 

Due to conflicts with the Victorian Trials Calendar, the OMCC Committee has decided to move the working bee date to Sunday 1st of June. It was previously scheduled for May 4th but TCV are running a RPA day that day.  

The club calendar has been updated also. 

Normal format is a working bee in the morning from 10am-12:30pm, a BBQ lunch, and then a ride in the afternoon. 

Please Bring: 

• Whipper Snipper 
• A Wheel Barrow (if it’s not a big inconvenience…only need a few) 
• Gardening shears 
• Gardening gloves 
• Plastering spatula 
• Ladder 

Focus of the working bee: 

• Trim the long glass, especially around obstacles 
• Spray weeds 
• Pick up glass/debris from grounds 
• Clean & tidy club rooms 
• Prune overhanging branches around the fence 
• Clean section setting gear 
• Clean gutters 

Peters Lane Save the Date 

Entries will open as soon as permits have been issued but for now, please save the dates: 

Section Setting: Sunday 18th May 2025 

Trial: Sunday 25th May 2025 

JETS Training 

Sunday 18th May OMCC invites parents to register for the next Junior Enthusiast Trials Squad training day & Come & Try Day ride. 

Training is Free to members & New and day members welcome by appointment (conditions apply).  We will have several groups of different levels and training requirements up to C grade. 

Full fetails including registration link will follow shortly.  

Plumbing Update 

There has been a water leak discovered and works are underway to fix it was we speak. Massive thanks to Craig & John who are dealing with it. Please avoid any unnecessary traffic in these areas until works are complete.  

Hi OMCC Members,

On behalf of our new committee I would like to extend a massive thank you to our outgoing committee members Chris Grubb & Janina Gorski. As a volunteer run club we are always grateful for people to step up and help like Chris & Janina have done.

Even though no longer on the committee, Janina will keep doing the kitchen supply management which is a big help.

The AGM meeting went smoothly and new committee is as follows:

A massive thank you and welcome to our newest committee members Rebecca & Carlos. We look forward to working with you, and members…please make them feel welcome when you see them around the club.

Membership renewals are getting ready to be released in the next week for a 1^st March start.  Along with your 2025-2026 Club membership the club are offering all members free merchandise with their renewal as a thank you for your loyalty and as a gesture of goodwill for our members.

Glenmaggie is our next competitive focus & meetings are happening next week to kick that off.

Thanks to Amanda Kerr for volunteering to do the score entry!

Thanks to all who attended. The optional 5th lap appeared to work well!

After the success of Rounds 1 & 2, OMCC are back with Round 3 of development the development series aimed at getting OMCC members into more formal competition and give existing riders a chance to develop their skills further.

A lot of riders enjoyed having the optional 5th lap. Please ensure you can get your entries in as early as possible so we know how many sections to set.

Entry Link: https://entryplace.com.au/2024SummerSeriesRD3

For New riders:

There is no better place to learn trials than trying a to ride a section set by someone else. White arrows (T5) and Blue arrows (T4) are typically where most people start. It’s a great learning opportunity to know what you need to practice when you come to back to the club.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

For Previously Non-Competitive Riders:

Without the formality and expense of getting a competitive license, come and try trials in a competitive format in the familiarity of the OMCC club grounds. It will be a good opportunity to see if competing is for you before having to commit to the expenses of a licence etc. Even if that doesn’t eventuate, most riders take away a lot of learnings from riding a in a section set by someone else so there often a win-win either way.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

Competitive Riders:

You know already what this is about…come and ride when there are no typically scheduled trials for a bit of a laugh and fun in a very relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to push yourself and try a higher grade? Or bring out the Twinshocks for something different? Lets have some fun and keep things interesting!

Please understand however that the focus is to get new people competing so please be supportive to the newer riders.

Who is this open to:

OMCC Annual Members

OMCC Day Members ($20)

Dates:

Saturday 9^th December

Saturday 20^th January

Saturday 10^th February

Time:

Gates open: 12:00 midday

Rider Briefing: 1pm

Start: 1:15pm

BBQ: From 4-6pm

Finish: 6pm

Grades:

T6	No arrows; just get from start to end gates and stay between the boundary tape. This is where riders with no riding experience (e.g. juniors) typically start.
T5	White Arrows; medium to tight turns, and mostly obstacle free. This is where beginner riders should start.
T4	Blue Arrows; tight turns with obstacles ranging in size from axle height to wheel height
T4+	Blue arrows with a + mark; very tight turns but shouldn’t need to hop and wheel height obstacles
T3	Yellow Arrows; hopping required to make turns, waist height obstacles with very little run up. We will offer the occasional ‘red’ arrow for those keen to push themselves.

Cost:

Individual $35

Family $50

BBQ included in entry fee (from 4pm)

Scoring:

Buddy system (you ride with a partner who will validate your scores)

Scores will be tallied to monitor improvement over the series.

Entry Links for Round 3:

https://entryplace.com.au/2024SummerSeriesRD3

Summer Development Series Round 1

Round 1 resembled winter more so than Summer. Regardless of the climactic challenges, a hardy group of 27 riders pushed themselves around the club grounds. We had 5 newbies who took the chance to ride between tapes and arrows. There were more experienced riders there who helped any inexperienced riders who needed guidance.

There were lots of smiles and positive feedback.

Results here.

Summer Development Series Round 2 & Changes for Rd 3

Remember that this Saturday afternoon is Rd 2 of the Summer Development Series. Weather is looking good.

Entries Close Friday, please get entries as soon as possible to assist with catering, BBQ provided after trial.

Entry Link: https://entryplace.com.au/2024SummerSeriesRD2

Full Details: https://www.oakleighmcc.com/…/summer-development…/

Round 3 is changing in a couple of ways:

Firstly, the date is now: SUNDAY 18^th February

Secondly, we are moving the location: It will now be held at Winchelsea

Finally, it will be held under a MA permit and so an MA license is a requirement of entry and being an OMCC member is not a requirement so will be open to all riders who hold a MA license.  

The OMCC committee have decided to make this round a charity trial and donate the profits. OMCC are seeking suggestions from members of the club on potential charities that we can support. Please nominate suggestions of charities to Peter Spencer.

Billy Green Training Wrap Up

How exciting was it to have a Trial 2 world champ making the biggest obstacles we have in our club grounds look trivial?

There were lots of positive feedback, and it would appear everyone enjoyed themselves.

Full wrap up here.

Glenmaggie is go; new club joint venture & call for help

We can now confirm that Glenmaggie is a go. There will be a new cub forming in the South East of Victoria to support trials and enduro in the area.

To help them get established OMCC are coordinating with the new club officials to aid them in getting established and with their help Glenmaggie will be a joint club arrangement. More details to follow once they are known.

Dates: Sat 30^th – Sun 31^st March with campaign available Easter Fri & Mon.

In the meantime, if you are able to help please liaise with Justin Stone.

We will need: Event officials, Section Setters & Observers.

2024 Vic Trials Calendar & VTS dates

The Victorian trials calendar will be out very soon with the dates of the VTS series keep an eye on Trials Australia, and the ‘trials week’ that Victoria are hosting for the Australian Titles.

The First round of the VTS Series will be hosted by OMCC on 21^st April and will be held at Peters Lane, Mardan; more details to follow soon.

Call for volunteers: We will be needing Section setters, event officials and Observers.  

AGM

This is notice that OMCC will be holding it’s AGM on February 25th 2024 at 2pm at the OMCC club grounds.

The AGM is an important event for OMCC. It gives its members a broad overview of the club’s current directions, financial health and confirms its purpose. It is also the time to revitalise the organisation through the official engagement of members into key elected positions.

We encourage as many members as possible to get down, and if you are able, get involved in the running of the club.

Upcoming Events

Summer Series Rd 2	Saturday 20th January
OMCC Charity  Trial	Sunday 18th February
AGM	Sunday 25th February
Glenmaggie Easter Trial	Saturday 30th March Sunday 31st March
VTS Round 1	April 21st April

For the full calendar visit:

https://trials.au/events/calendars/https://www.oakleighmcc.com/2023-calendar/

After the success of Round 1, OMCC are back with Round 2 of development the development series aimed at getting OMCC members into more formal competition and give existing riders a chance to develop their skills further.

In a slight tweak, we are back to using Entryplace for entries:

https://entryplace.com.au/2024SummerSeriesRD2

For New riders:

There is no better place to learn trials than trying a to ride a section set by someone else. White arrows (T5) and Blue arrows (T4) are typically where most people start. It’s a great learning opportunity to know what you need to practice when you come to back to the club.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

For Previously Non-Competitive Riders:

Without the formality and expense of getting a competitive license, come and try trials in a competitive format in the familiarity of the OMCC club grounds. It will be a good opportunity to see if competing is for you before having to commit to the expenses of a licence etc. Even if that doesn’t eventuate, most riders take away a lot of learnings from riding a in a section set by someone else so there often a win-win either way.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

Competitive Riders:

You know already what this is about…come and ride when there are no typically scheduled trials for a bit of a laugh and fun in a very relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to push yourself and try a higher grade? Or bring out the Twinshocks for something different? Lets have some fun and keep things interesting!

Please understand however that the focus is to get new people competing so please be supportive to the newer riders.

Who is this open to:

OMCC Annual Members

OMCC Day Members ($20)

Dates:

Saturday 9^th December

Saturday 20^th January

Saturday 10^th February

Time:

Gates open: 12:00 midday

Rider Briefing: 1pm

Start: 1:15pm

BBQ: From 4-6pm

Finish: 6pm

Grades:

T6	No arrows; just get from start to end gates and stay between the boundary tape. This is where riders with no riding experience (e.g. juniors) typically start.
T5	White Arrows; medium to tight turns, and mostly obstacle free. This is where beginner riders should start.
T4	Blue Arrows; tight turns with obstacles ranging in size from axle height to wheel height
T4+	Blue arrows with a + mark; very tight turns but shouldn’t need to hop and wheel height obstacles
T3	Yellow Arrows; hopping required to make turns, waist height obstacles with very little run up. We will offer the occasional ‘red’ arrow for those keen to push themselves.

Cost:

Individual $35

Family $50

BBQ included in entry fee (from 4pm)

Scoring:

Buddy system (you ride with a partner who will validate your scores)

Scores will be tallied to monitor improvement over the series.

Entry Links for Round 2:

https://entryplace.com.au/2024SummerSeriesRD2

Thanks to all who attended. Fingers crossed for dry weather next time, but riding in the rain is good development!

Results Attached.

OMCC are back with a series of development days aimed at getting OMCC members into more formal competition and give existing riders a chance to develop their skills further.

For New riders:

There is no better place to learn trials than trying a to ride a section set by someone else. White arrows (T5) and Blue arrows (T4) are typically where most people start. It’s a great learning opportunity to know what you need to practice when you come to back to the club.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

For Previously Non-Competitive Riders:

Without the formality and expense of getting a competitive license, come and try trials in a competitive format in the familiarity of the OMCC club grounds. It will be a good opportunity to see if competing is for you before having to commit to the expenses of a licence etc. Even if that doesn’t eventuate, most riders take away a lot of learnings from riding a in a section set by someone else so there often a win-win either way.

Buddies can be assigned to help with section reading, rules, and general competition orientation.

Competitive Riders:

You know already what this is about…come and ride when there are no typically scheduled trials for a bit of a laugh and fun in a very relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to push yourself and try a higher grade? Or bring out the Twinshocks for something different? Lets have some fun and keep things interesting!

Please understand however that the focus is to get new people competing so please be supportive to the newer riders.

Who is this open to:

OMCC Annual Members

OMCC Day Members ($20)

Dates:

Saturday 9^th December

Saturday 20^th January

Saturday 10^th February

Time:

Gates open: 12:00 midday

Rider Briefing: 1pm

Start: 1:15pm

BBQ: From 4-6pm

Finish: 6pm

Grades:

T6	No arrows; just get from start to end gates and stay between the boundary tape. This is where riders with no riding experience (e.g. juniors) typically start.
T5	White Arrows; medium to tight turns, and mostly obstacle free. This is where beginner riders should start.
T4	Blue Arrows; tight turns with obstacles ranging in size from axle height to wheel height
T4+	Blue arrows with a + mark; very tight turns but shouldn’t need to hop and wheel height obstacles
T3	Yellow Arrows; hopping required to make turns, waist height obstacles with very little run up. We will offer the occasional ‘red’ arrow for those keen to push themselves.

Cost:

Individual $35

Family $50

BBQ included in entry fee (from 4pm)

Scoring:

Buddy system (you ride with a partner who will validate your scores)

Scores will be tallied to monitor improvement over the series.

Entry Links for Round 1:

Step 1: Enter on Google Forms here: https://forms.gle/w7ypPpTBJkBSYhC26

Step 2: Make payment here: https://www.oakleighmcc.com/club/make-a-payment/

PLEASE NOTE: Entry is not complete unless forms is submitted and payment is made.

Great OMCC representation at the Aussie Titles

OMCC was well represented at the South Australia Trials week with 14 competitors. Starting with the South Australian State Titles, a mid-week Wednesday trial and the culminating in the Australia Titles on the final weekend it made it a great opportunity to get away and switch off. For anyone thinking about travelling interstate for trials events…do it. It’s a lot of fun.

The Vine Inn 2023 Australian Trial Championship at Eden Valley, hosted by Keyneton Motorcycle Club, was a warm weather event that reached 33 degrees on Saturday, cooler conditions on Sunday set the scene for a great outing among competitors.

Sections felt significantly harder than usual which seems to be par for ‘Aussies’. The State titles were more more of the usual standard.

Well done to our podium finishers:

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