Thanks to the 30 members who turned up today to help at the working bee. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. The club grounds are looking fantastic, and we have new LED lights installed in the verandah.
We got through most of the ‘To Do’ list however there is still some long grass in parts if anyone who missed the working bee and wants to make up for it next time.
We have ordered some backpacks for our section setting gear to help make it all a but more organised, but they didn’t arrive in time so we will do it during the week when they arrive; until then there is a pile of section setting gear in the club rooms.
Congratulations to all the award winners in the summer series. Trophies are at the club grounds for you all to collect if you weren’t there today.
The OMCC showpiece event of the year, the Glenmaggie Easter Trial, is happening again April 16th & 17th.
After a couple of disrupted years, OMCC are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Glenmaggie 2022 Easter Trial…in particular our interstate friends. We have caught wind of a QLD contingent planning to head south!
As if two days riding and camping isn’t enough, we aim to run training on the Friday 15th prior to the event with groups for kids (up to C grade) at 1pm-3pm and the adults later in the afternoon. More details on this coming in future updates.
Please note: Early entry discounted until 31st March. Entries close 13th April 9pm.
Entries are now open for Glenmaggie 2022. After a couple of disrupted years, OMCC are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Glenmaggie 2022 Easter Trial…in particular our interstate friends. We have caught wind of a QLD contingent planning to head south!
Glenmaggie is a two day event like no other, and worth the trip just to spend time camping among friends. If you’ve never done it, then this is the year with borders open and travel restrictions eased!
As if two days riding and camping isn’t enough, we aim to run training on the Friday 15th prior to the event with groupds for kids (up to C grade) at 1pm-3pm and the adults later in the afternoon. More details on this coming in future updates.
A couple of new features this year:
Early entry discount (Entries before 31st March avoid 30% loading).
Camping fees are and paid online at entry (please don’t give us cash on the day).
We have incured some price rises due to new first aid licensing requirements in Vic, however to offset this we have made available a selection of free entry options if you bring an observer. Spots are limited so if you can commit to bringing and observer with you, get in quick to secure these options. OMCC are keen to see how this policy will go, and are open to feedback. Details on your entry forms & in the supp regs. Note: You will be charged up front, and refunded after the event.
Entries will Close Wed 13th April 9pm. Late entries will not be accepted.
Final results for the 4 round Summer Series have been calculated.
Congratulations to all those that participated, and look out for the upcoming winter series. Round 1 will be at Mirboo North on April 3. Checkout the calendar for more details.
The 21/22 summer series is now complete! We had all of Melbourne’s 4 seasons throughout the series, but after a very disrupted 2021 are proud to say we have completed the full 21/22 OMCC Summer Series.
Thanks to all those that competed, volunteered, organised, and did their bit to make this fantastic Melbourne metro series a great success.
Here are the results from Round 4. Full series results will be published soon
Suitable for children, beginners, and riders up to C+ Level Venue: OMCC, 1 Simpsons Road Oakleigh South Date: 27 February 2022 Time: 10.00am
These training sessions are free to members, and a BBQ lunch will be provided
New members are welcome, and day memberships are also available (conditions apply)
We will split participants up into small groups based on their experience level. There will be a basic introduction session, followed by 2 hours of training with several sections to practice.
Kids and beginner riders are all welcome. This training can be done on a small mini bike or even a push bike. There will also be some fun activities for the kids, including:
I am writing to you to provide an update on the COVID-19 Policy. In October we wrote to all members informing you that OMCC had taken a decision to open the club grounds and how we were aligning to the current government requirements at the time. This obligated the club when it re-opened on the 24th October to verify vaccine certificates prior to members attending the club grounds.
As we committed to, the Committee’s position would be reassessed as vaccination rates within the community increased and the various state and governing bodies positions became clearer.
As you will no doubt appreciate, the government requirements have been a moving target of what rules apply as the population has continued through the various 70%, 80% and 90% vaccination thresholds.
As well as the Vic Government, we also run under AMA affiliation that provided guidance on this issue however this was applicable in QLD only and we’ve been waiting for Victorian guidance before moving on this.
After communication with the AMA in the last week, I am pleased to announce the following change with immediate effect.
What IS changing:
In line with the Victorian Government Guidelines and AMA guidance, you are no longer required to show vaccination status to attend the club grounds or partake in OMCC events.
What is NOT changing:
If any member has any COVID symptoms or has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID, they must not attend the club until directed safe to do so by health authorities.
Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces (Club rooms, Kitchen, Toilets).
Act quickly if participants, volunteers or organisers become unwell.
I am also aware some members would prefer unvaccinated members not attend the club however the Victorian Government vaccine mandates do not extend to community sport & recreation clubs now that the community vaccination targets have been met and this is consistent with AMA guidance.
I’ve been given feedback that the vast majority of our members are pleased with how the club has handled this tumultuous period, and for everyone’s sake we do hope the major impacts are now behind us. That said, we are aware there were a small number of members who were adversely impacted by these obligations over the last 3-4 months. For that the club extends its sympathy to the impacted individuals.
Targeted communication to members who have not renewed their membership will be coming out shortly. It is always normal to get some churn, and therefore we are pleased to report 7 new members have joined the club this year already.
A big welcome to our new members. Please make sure you make yourself known down at the club and welcome to the OMCC family.
Round 4 Summer Series – 19th Feb
The 4th & final round of the 21/22 OMCC Summer series is now open for entries. After a fantastic turn out at the 3rd round of about 50 competitors with recent ground works at the club allowing us to use some new areas. Feedback from Rd 3 suggests we got the section difficulty level right for all but (T3) B grade in the last trial so we will attempt to maintain a similar level with some refinement on B grade.
A Grade (T2) please get your entries in early otherwise we will not set sections.
The series presentation day will be on the 20th March which is the same day of the working bee.
Ground works
We have made a start on our next wave of ground works. The pile of dirt has been used to cover the tyres (nearly done!). And we’ve moved some rocks and logs arounds mainly focused on the North East corner of the trials park. We’ve had some rain to settle things in a bit and we even used them in the last Summer Series trial. Work will continue sporadically over the next couple of months based on volunteers availability and the club is grateful to have such capable volunteers with access to the necessary equipment to make all this happen!
If you have access to any of the following: large rocks, logs, transport for rocks and logs, and CLEAN soil…please let John Wilson and Craig Genner know.
As part of OMCCs commitment to our members there will be OMCC coaches on hand to help kids and beginner riders (up to C+ Grade) on Sunday 13th Feb. Training is free to OMCC Members. Day membership is available for $15 however priority is given to annual members.
There will be a group safety talk, followed by a split of the groups by ability and then sections will be set practiced.
Bring your petrol, electric of even a push trials bikes.
After lunch the kids may even have a treasure hunt! To register your interest, please contact: [email protected]
Results are in for the 3rd round of the OMCC summer series.
We had a fantastic turn out with about 50 competitors, and a great mix of sections to ensure everybody had fun and still experienced a few challenges.
Thanks to everybody who made it down for the day, and a special thanks to the volunteers and observers that make these days a success.
On a final note, we had two very creative photographers at the grounds who have uploaded hundreds of photos to the OMCC facebook page. Make sure you check them out!
