SCMC 2025 Memberships

Welcome back to 'THE DONG' for the 2025 season

We are all looking forward to kicking off a ripper season for this year! The committee has been working hard behind the scenes to pull it all together and we are now off and racing.

Please make sure you read and agree to the following BEFORE proceeding to sign up.

2025 CLUB RULES

Please make yourself familiar with the rules - events will be run as they have been in the past and any non compliance or breaking of rules WILL result in warnings and/or loss of membership.

1. You must be a full financial member of the club to ride.
2. Club membership proof must be carried with you at all times and presented to club members or officials upon request.
3. NO MEMBER IS PERMITTED TO BRING A NON-MEMBER INTO THE TRACK TO RIDE. IF YOU ARE FOUND DOING THIS YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE REVOKED.
4. You ride at your OWN risk.
5. No riding outside of the permitted hours. These are posted on the gate and the club website.
6. No camping is permitted unless by permission of the club management.
7. Bins are provided for rubbish, please use them.
8. Gates MUST be locked at all times. It is your responsibility to relock the gate upon entry and departure. If you leave the gate open and a non-member enters the track you could be fully liable if an incident occurs.
9. You must obey all officials and committee requests at all times.
10. You must personally inspect the track before riding. Ensure the conditions are safe and acceptable for riding.
11. Approved helmet, goggles, boots, gloves and protective clothing is to be worn at all times whilst riding.
12. Riding on race circuit ONLY in an ANTICLOCKWISE direction. No cutting the track or partial laps permitted.
13. Sign on sheets are to be completed prior to you taking to the track for practice. These are located in a box in the scrutineering bay.
14. No Alcohol in the pit are and no BYO.
15. Persons are NOT to cross the track while riding is in progress.
16. AMBULANCE COVER is ESSENTIAL. No liability is accepted by the club.
17. All persons UNDER 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult family member or guardian.
18. There are to be no modifications to the track.
19. There is no abusive language or anti social behavior between members or officials whilst at the club facility or over social media.
20. Bikes are to be ridden at walking pace through the pit area.
21. No riding anywhere other than the race circuit and the pit area.
22. No consumption of alcohol whilst riding or riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
23. Child spectators are to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
24. No riding when the temperature is 38 degrees or above due to fire risk.
25. If a fire/movement ban is in place - there is to be no riding at the track.
26. Exit the track via the pit return lane to the pits.
27. Report any track damage, large debris or building damage/vandalism to the clubs committee immediately.
28. Never ride on your own or without someone spectating.
29. Members using the track must comply with the following Bike Safety Requirements:
    • Handlebar ends are to be plugged.
    • Brake levers are complete and have no sharp edges.
    • Front and rear brakes are in working order.
    • Throttle returns to idle position.
    • No "Bark busters" aluminum style hand guards allowed. Soft plastic roost guards are permitted.
    • No registration plates to be affixed to bikes.
    • Side stands are to be removed.
    • Glass headlights to be covered/taped.
    • No loose, sharp or damaged plastics, parts or equipment is attached to the bike.
    • Spokes are all attached and tightened.
    • Wheel, head and swingarm bearings are in a satisfactory condition.
    • Drive chain is within manufacturers tolerance and does not have excessive wear.
    • The club reserves the right to refuse a bike/rider due to safety concerns for the rider or other participants, officials and spectators.
30. In keeping with the clubs environmental plan and for the future of our track, members must comply with the following:
    • No servicing of motorcycles, vehicles and equipment inclusive of but not limited to oil changes, fork oil changes, and any activity that would cause oils, greases and other contaminants to foul the clubs grounds.
    • No tyres from any vehicle/motorbike to be left at the club facilities without expressed permission from the SCMC committee.
    • No removal of or damage to vegetation without the expressed permission from the SCMC committee.
    • All rubbish is to be placed in the bins.
    • Tear offs are not permitted on the track.

If there is any breach of these rules, it may result in suspension or expulsion from the club.

First offence will receive 1 warning (excluding rule 3)

Second offence will receive your membership revoked for the season.

Race classes, capacity and ages:

Age is based on your age as at 1st January 2025

Flagging

It is a requirement that riders provide a flaggy (16yrs+) for race day events.

We will do a morning briefing and run through it all before your on the track PLUS you get the best seat to see the action from!

2025 Southern Capes Committee

Come see any of our committee crew if you have any issues or questions and we can help out or point you in the right direction!

Club President - Luke Wilde

Vice President - Jack French

Club Secretary - Caitlin Rees

Treasurer - Gemma Henshall

Race Secretary - Sammy Jones

Track Manager - PJ Yeomans

Canteen Manager - Sarah Day

This club runs on our volunteers effort and time and many hands make light work! If you are considering helping out - please come see us at sign on or send a message to our facebook page.

Any further questions please contact Club President:

Luke Wilde on 0418 945 554

southerncapes@hotmail.com

or message us on facebook