New Juniors
As of 1 July 2006 all junior riders who wish to take out a competition licence for the first time (including a one meeting/event licence) must undertake a minimum of five (5) hours coaching and the required coaching modules (which incorporate a riding test) and a multiple choice theory test. 

A rider can take as much time as they need to complete the required coaching modules and they may even do it over a number of days or weeks and have different coaches, but it must equate to a minimum of five (5) hours.

 

Coaching, Riding Test and Theory Test
The coaching and assessments are in the new Kick Start booklet. 

In addition to the coaching modules and assessments the Kick Start booklet will contain general Getting Started information. Once completed and signed off by a coach, the assessments can be sent to MV with an application for a competition licence.

 

Current Juniors
A junior rider who obtained their competition licence before 1 July 2006 and who wishes to renew their licence must undertake a minimum of five (5) hours of coaching by an accredited coach each year until they reach the age of 16. To renew their licence a junior must:

• Undertake 5 hours of coaching each year – conducted by an accredited coach.
• Record the required coaching hours in the JCP Log Book.
• Send copy of the record of coaching hours (from the JCP log book) with a renewal application to your SCB to obtain a new licence.

  

JCP Log Book
The aim of the JCP Log Book is to improve safety for all junior competitors by having them maintain an up-to-date record of: 

• The minimum five (5) hours of coaching that must be undertaken each year;
• Penalties imposed on the rider at events – must be signed by both the Clerk of Course and Steward.
• Medical attention received.

From 1 July 2006 junior riders must present their log book along with their competition licence at all race meetings and practice days.

 

125cc 2 Stroke and 250cc 4 Stroke Endorsement
From 1 July 2006 the conditions for a junior (current and new) to obtain endorsement to race a 125cc 2 stroke and/or 250cc 4 stroke are:

• 5 hours of coaching on a 125cc 2 stroke machine.
• 5 hours of coaching on a 250cc 4 stroke machine.
• The coaching for either 125cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke can be undertaken 3 months prior to the riders birthday which allows them to compete on either machine.
• A rider must receive 5 hours coaching on both machines, if they want endorsement for both.
• The required 5 hours coaching for 125cc 2 stroke and 250cc 4 stroke will count toward the 5 hours coaching needed each year.

   

Who can conduct the coaching and assessments?
For those riders obtaining a competition licence for the first time they must receive coaching from an accredited motorcycle sport Club Coach or higher (i.e Level 1 or 2).

Riders undertaking the necessary 5 hours to renew their competition licence or step-up to a 125cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke must complete their coaching hours from an accredited Level 1 or 2 motorcycle sport coach.

Click here for a full list of accredited motorocycle sport coaches.

 

What is Coaching
A coaching session is constituted by a coach:

1. Providing instruction to a rider.
2. Allowing the rider to practice the instructions given.
3. Observing the rider practicing the instructed exercises.
4. Analysing the riders action.
5. Providing immediate and constructive feedback.
6. Allowing the rider to practice the exercise again so they can use the feedback provided.

   

Cost of JCP
If a coaching session is being conducted purely for the purpose of a junior rider wishing to obtain a competition licence a coaching permit is required and the rider does not need a licence, however they must complete the modules in the Kick Start booklet.

Please note that a rider with a licence cannot participate in a coaching session with non licence holders.

$30 is the maximum fee a junior rider can be charged to do the required coaching and riding test.  A club or coach can choose to offer the coaching and rider test free of charge as a way of encouraging new members.

If an unlicensed rider wishes to attend, for instance a 2-Day school conducted by a professional coach, they will need to take out a one meeting recreational licence and the school will require a coaching permit.  The professional coach can sign off on the required coaching modules and riding test.