· DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
1. I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.
2. I take full responsibility in respect of the conditions as set down and also understand that a spot check may take place on my motorcycle before, during or after the event for safety and other reasons.
3. I shall abide by any decision directed at me by the Steward of the Meeting. And understand that any competitor making a false declaration may be disqualified from the event.
4. I have read the Supplementary Regulations for this Competition (where applicable) and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct.
5. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might
a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise
b) damage my property.
6. I wish to take part in the 2025 NZ North Island Championship Rounds 1 and 2 despite the above risks.
7. Neither I, or anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
8. I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
9. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
10. I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
11. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
12. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
13. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
14. I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the Hosting / Administering Motorcycle Club for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
Supplementary Regulations:
Event will run under the rules of the MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport (Off Road):
https://mnz.co.nz/manuals-policies/manuals-of-motorcycle-sport/off-road/
Note a Championship license is needed to enter in Championship classes. A Club license holder is eligible to enter Support classes only. For all age restricted classes, the age of the competitor on the day of the first round in the Championship shall determine their age group for all rounds of that Championship. However, nothing in these rules shall allow a Mini competitor to ride before their 4th birthday or after their 15th birthday, and nothing in these rules shall allow a Junior competitor to ride before their 10th birthday or after their 17th birthday.
New Zealand North Island Trials Championship – 2026 Format & Rules
Eligible Classes:
The competition must be contested across a minimum of three grades to uphold the legitimacy of the event.
Typical classes will include all Championship grades, specifically:
● T1 (Expert)
● T2
● T3
● T4
● T5
● Women
● Junior
Mini Trial
Mini trials bike riders are welcome to enter. These sections will cater for young riders on either Electric or petrol powered machines up to 80cc capacity. Riders on full sized bikes will be allowed to ride the mini classes for a score but will not receive championship points.
Safety clothing is required to the following requirements. All riders must wear a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and an approved helmet. Either full motorcycle boots or a sturdy pair of gumboots covering their shins up to the knee are required for this event.
All Mini riders between the ages of 13-14 must enter the A grade. Younger riders may also enter A grade if they wish. 13-14 year olds wishing to ride a lower class may do so and will receive a score but no championship points. All sections will be located close to the car park each day, so they have good support from their helpers and will be close by for battery changes and rest stops.
There will be a specific Mini rider briefing for all competitors following the main briefing each day. All helpers need to attend this also.
There will be 6 specifically designed and taped sections each day for these riders to take part in and complete 3 laps. We will try to provide some observers for these sections, but we will be requiring some parent help to manage and score these boys and girls. They will all get an official result and will need to complete the sections and laps in the correct order as per normal competition rules.
Each section will have 3 different grades/lines to follow:
Red – These sections will have good run ups and turning circles leading into slightly bigger obstacles or they may have some tighter turns and trickier lines to negotiate.
Yellow – They may follow some of the tighter turns but if they are going over an obstacle, they will get a better approach. There will be no steps or large obstacles, just smooth lines that follow the contours of the land.
Blue (between the tapes) – For the beginner riders. These will have nice big turning circles and no obstacles to put them off. This line is just to get them used to turning and following the tape and pegs. It would be great if the riders had their names and correct coloured plates on the front of their bike, but this is currently not compulsory.
Any petrol bikes will have a stall allowance to enable the rider to kick start the bike for a loss of 1 point, or 2 if they dab twice while starting it and up to 3 for 3 or more dabs. They will be eligible to remove one hand from the handlebar without penalty to enable this operation.