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I've never ridden motocross, where do I begin?

There are a few options to take when looking into starting motocross this will depend on whether you would like to ride recreationally or competitively and whether you are a Junior (Under 16) or a Senior rider. Regardless of which category you are interested in undertaking the first step to take will be to create a Ridernet profile and join an MA affiliated club via the link | Motorcycling Australia

Juniors (6-U16):
To begin the process of applying for a Licence junior competitors are required to complete the 5 hour kickstart program with an MA accredited coach. In this process the competitor and parent will learn step by step how to start the process. Once this has been completed you can then upload your kick start documentation via the endorsement link in your ridernet profile. To find the kickstart booklet please follow the link:
Motorcycle Australia Kickstart 2024 - 9th Edition.pdf - Google Drive

An application for a Junior National Competition Licence, other than a One Event Competition Licence must:

Be made to MA via Ridernet and accompanied by:
i) Proof of the Applicant’s age,
i) Proof the Applicant has current ambulance cover personally or under a State / Territory scheme; and
iii) The prescribed fee,
iv) Proof that the Applicant has met the requirements of the Junior Coaching Program (JCP)
v) Written authorisation of at least one of the Applicant’s parents or their legal guardian,
vi) Proof of current MA affiliated club membership.
No Applicant will be issued with their first Competition Licence if they are under 6 years of age.
Junior National Licence holders may only compete in senior competitions or participate in senior recreational events once they have attained the relevant discipline specific endorsement.

Alternatively MA affiliated clubs at times hold Come and Try days these are for competitors who have NEVER held an MA licence before. Please get in contact with your local club to find out more.

Seniors:

An application for a Senior National Competition Licence, other than a One Event Licence or International Licence, must:
a) Be made to MA via Ridernet and accompanied by:
i) Proof that the Applicant is 16 years of age or over;
ii) Proof that the Applicant has passed an appropriate Licence test;
iii) Proof the Applicant has current ambulance cover personally or under a State / Territory scheme;
iv) The prescribed fee; and

v) Proof of current MA affiliated club membership.
If the Applicant is a minor, be accompanied by the written authorisation of at least one of the Applicant’s parents or their legal guardian;
If the Applicant has never been the holder of a Competition Licence, be accompanied by any one of the following:

i) The Applicant’s current road motorcycle licence;
ii) Proof that the Applicant has attended a motorcycle training course conducted by, or with the approval of, a State Government authority;
iii) Proof that the Applicant has attended any MA or RCB accredited training school; iv) Proof that the Applicant has attended a training school conducted by an accredited coach; or
v) Endorsement on the Application by a club official authorised by the RCB that, in the opinion of that official, the Applicant is capable of controlling a motorcycle or competed at an Event with a One Event Competition Licence within the past 6 months.
A first-time Licence Applicant must undertake a test of knowledge of any relevant MA Rules and Policy documents; e) Senior Licence holders may only compete in senior competition classes or participate is senior recreational events.