AMA Competition Commission Member Application

AMA Competition Commissions are volunteer bodies that consider, disseminate, amend, interpret and assist in the enforcement of both technical and operational rules for amateur and pro-am competition events sanctioned by the AMA. Individual AMA Competition Commissions represent a competition discipline sanctioned by the AMA or a general area that affects multiple types of racing.

Discipline-based AMA Competition Commissions are:

AMA Motocross Commission: Motocross, Arenacross, Supercross
AMA Off-Road Commission: Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Hare and Hound, Grand Prix, Desert Scramble, Extreme Off-road
AMA Trials Commission: Observed Trials
AMA Flat Track Commission: Flat Track, Ice Race, Speedway
AMA Specialized Sport Commission: Roadrace, Supermoto, Hillclimb, Drag Racing, Land Speed

Other AMA Competition Commissions are:

AMA Sporting Commission: Creates, recommends, reviews, and approves proposals that affect multiple disciplines. This commission will engage outside experts on an as-needed basis.
AMA Medical/Safety Commission: Creates, recommends, reviews, and approves proposals that affect multiple disciplines. This commission will engage outside experts on an as-needed basis.
AMA Technical Commission: Creates, recommends, reviews, and approves proposals that affect multiple disciplines. This commission will engage outside experts on an as-needed basis.

Each AMA Competition Commission appointee must be a member in good standing of the AMA throughout his or her appointment. Each appointee shall serve a two-year term beginning in January. Applications must be submitted by September 15 for the term beginning the following January. Appointees may serve multiple terms.

AMA Competition Commission appointees may include the following:

A representative from Recognized District Organization (RDO)
A representative of an AMA-chartered promoter or club
AMA referee or AMA steward
A noted expert in the discipline represented by the particular commission

AMA Competition Commission appointment procedures are:

Completed commission member applications must be submitted to the AMA by September 1 before the beginning of the next two-year term. Terms start in January and last two (2) years. The current term cycle is January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020.
Applications will be reviewed by AMA staff discipline managers and then nominated by the AMA Director of Racing for appointment by the AMA President.
Appointees must be AMA members in good standing and complete the following training within three months of appointment:
1. AMA Referee training,
2. AMA risk management workshop. (Completed affidavit must be submitted.)

It is the responsibility of AMA Competition Commission members to:

Attend the annual AMA Congress and participate in the scheduled commission meetings.
Accept and organize rule proposals from AMA members. AMA Competition Commission appointees shall attend events and solicit information from AMA members, and be prepared to discuss these issues with their AMA Commission.
Submit rule proposals and agenda items through the official process for any upcoming agendas.
Provide assistance to AMA staff regarding research and operational issues.
Assist or serve as an AMA official at AMA-sanctioned events, such as a referee, steward, risk management officer, etc.
Provide on-site operational assistance to AMA staff at AMA-sanctioned events on an as needed basis.
Represent objectively, faithfully and accurately the interests of AMA-sanctioned racing activity.
Avoid personal involvement at the local level with protests or appeals arising out of sanctioned activity.
Promote cooperation, consensus and harmony among other organizations and the AMA.
Promote the interests of the AMA, including growth of membership.
Participate throughout the year in AMA Competition Commission activities and support discipline managers on AMA staff as may be required.

Individuals who cannot conscientiously meet these responsibilities should not seek nor accept a nomination for an AMA Competition Commission appointment.

Currently seated AMA Commission members wishing to continue their participation must submit a new application by September 15, 2020 for the new two year term that will begin January 1, 2021.

AMA Competition Commission Guidelines

AMA Commission Applicant Information

Items with a * must be completed

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Initial

AMA Membership Number *

Street *

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone *

Cell/Work Phone

Best Time to Contact

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Alternate/work Email Address

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

Yes

No

If Yes, explain: *

Please upload a current passport type head shot of yourself. No sunglasses or hats please.

AMA Competition Commissions

Check AMA Discipline Commission applying for:

AMA Motocross Commission (Motocross, Supercross, Arenacross, Snowbike)

AMA Off-Road Commission (Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Hare and Hound, Grand Prix, Desert Scramble, Extreme Off-road)

AMA Trials Commission (Observed Trials)

AMA Flat Track Commission (Flat Track, Ice Race, Speedway

AMA Specialized Sport Commission (Roadrace, Supermoto, Hillclimb, Drag Racing, Land Speed)

OR

Check AMA General Commission applying for:

AMA Sporting Commission

AMA Medical/Safety Commission

AMA Technical Commission

Education, Experience & Background

Please provide any information below in support of being appointed to the above selected commission:

List certifications or diplomas supporting your experience needed as a commission member (college degrees, technical school certificates, sanctioning body certifications, etc.):

Current profession *

Describe current or previous positions held that relate to AMA-sanctioned activity (promoter or club experience, work as a referee or event volunteer, racing history, etc.): *

Describe current or previous motorcycling experience outside of AMA-sanctioned activity: *

Describe your availability and willingness to volunteer or travel to AMA-sanctioned events in your capacity as an AMA Competition Committee appointee: *

Industry Relationship Disclosures

AMA Competition Commission appointees must disclose any direct or indirect link, interest or other relationship with an industry or business involved with motorcycling. This includes relationships with sponsors, event promoters, jobs in the industry, any commercial interest or positions with other sanctioning bodies.

Describe here: *

Note: Relationships with other motorcycling organizations or businesses do not necessarily exclude applicants from AMA Competition Commission appointments but must be disclosed now or at anytime it may become a conflict of interest during any commission discussions.

Acknowledgement and Signature

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

If this application leads to appointment to an AMA Competition Commission seat, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in the immediate revocation of my appointment.

By electronically signing and digitally submitting this application for appointment, I certify that I have read and agreed to the Guidelines of AMA Competition Commissions, including Section 6: Commission Member Responsibilities.

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