The
ADF Motorcycle Association will improve the road safety awareness
of ADF motorcyclists with its upcoming series of training courses.
Army CAPT and executive manager Matthew Bourke said too many
people were unaware of the association and what roles it will
have in the future, especially in providing more safety training.
“From its very creation as the Australian Army Motorcycle
Association in 1991, we have always conducted training,”
he said.
“Our major aims are rider safety and raising the association’s
profile, but we do offer advice and support for those who wish
to compete.”
Generally, between six and eight courses are held each year,
catering for on-road and off-road motorcyclists.
CAPT Bourke said the expansion of the training calendar would
depend on expressions of interest received and available funding.
Currently upcoming courses include:
On-road courses:
SA – June 29-30;
NT – (TBC); and
Qld – July (dates TBC).
Off-road courses:
NT – August 21-25 (Tindal); and
Qld – end of the year (dates TBC).
CAPT Bourke said more on-and off-road courses would be held
in Darwin, Townville and SA.
On-road courses are usually conducted over one or two days with
beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. Off-road courses
run for five days at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
The organisation caters for the interests of all ADF motorcyclists,
it focuses on safety training and social activities. It has
a diverse group of members covering many types of riders and
vehicles.
For more information on courses and association activities
contact matthew.bourke1@defence.gov.au or visit http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/Sites/ADFMA/
.
