Thanks to Amanda Kerr for volunteering to do the score entry!
Summer Development Series – Rd 2 Results
Thanks to all who attended. The optional 5th lap appeared to work well!
Summer Development Series – Round 3 Entries Open
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 9th December
Saturday 20th January
Saturday 10th 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:
What’s happening at OMCC – January 2024
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 18th 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 30th – Sun 31st 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 21st 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/
Summer Development Series – Round 2 Entries Open
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 9th December
Saturday 20th January
Saturday 10th 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:
Summer Development Series – Rd 1 Results
Thanks to all who attended. Fingers crossed for dry weather next time, but riding in the rain is good development!
Results Attached.
Summer Development Series – Round 1 Entries Open
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 9th December
Saturday 20th January
Saturday 10th 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.
What’s happening at OMCC – November 2023
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:
Continue reading “What’s happening at OMCC – November 2023”What’s happening at OMCC – August 2023
VTS Done
On Sunday 23rd July OMCC hosted the 5th and final round of the 2023 Victorian Trials Series. It was another great trial at one of our favourite properties. We hosted roughly 70 entrants on the banks of the Barwon River. The OMCC team pulled together and had roughly 14 Section setters which made light work of the prep as well as a hardy and cheerful group of volunteer observer and event officials, scorers etc.
It was awesome to see Benny & Noel doing the TdN fundraiser BBQ and thank you to those who supported it.
OMCC sincerely thanks all those who were involved and work across this and the other rounds to make the VTS a great success.
Congratulations to all OMCC riders who placed in this round and across the series. Trophies will be handed out at the Vic Titles in August.
Kids Training
OMCC is happy to announce that we now have two Motorcycling Australia Club Coaches.
This means that we can now do our own juniors KICK START training to help kids on their way to a Competition Licence.
Now that we are affiliated with Motorcycling Australia the requirement for a junior’s competition licence is as follows:
Continue reading “What’s happening at OMCC – August 2023”What’s happening at OMCC – July 2023
Contents:
- Working bee – A job well done!
- Victorian Trial Series Round 3 – Wrap up.
- Victorian Trial Series Round 5 – Winchelsea next up.
- Chris Bayles Training at OMCC – July 29-30th
- Kids Training.
- Uniting Trials in Australia — “Motorcycle Trials Australia” Proposal
- TdN Donation and supporting the 2023 TdN Campaign.
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Working bee – A job well done!
On Sunday 28th May we had a good turnout of our hard-working club members who came along to spruce up the club grounds and get us ready for the trial. Despite some less-than-ideal weather, there was heaps of rubble collected and whipper-snipping done to get the place looking great. There was also section setting gear cleaned, clubrooms tidied, and toilets cleaned.
The working bee continued into the Monday with Derek, Ian M and Rocky coming down to help clear Simpson Rd shrubbery that was over growing!
Checkout OMCC Facebook page for photos.
Victorian Trial Series Round 3 – Wrap up
OMCC hosted the 3rd round of the VTS series. As part of the reaffiliation with MV, OMCC are now combining forces with Ballarat Rovers and Trials Club of Victoria in running the 5 round series.
The club grounds hosted 12 wonderful sections and after canvassing a wide range of riders across various grades and abilities there was consistent feedback that we had set everything about right with sufficient variety. There are always learning opportunities that we will take away and improve on.
Continue reading “What’s happening at OMCC – July 2023”