2014 AKA Manual Including National Competition Rules © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 1 Published 1 January 2014 CONTENTS © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 2 Published 1 January 2014 IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND CONDITIONS OF USE The AKA invests substantial time and resources in developing, reviewing and updating the Karting Manual and National Competition Rules every year. The AKA has become aware that in recent years other organisations have adopted parts of the Karting Manual and National Competition Rules for events not sanctioned by the AKA and without contributing in any way to the ongoing cost and responsibility for their ongoing development and updating. For this reason the following conditions of use will apply to the 2014 Edition of the Karting Manual and National Competition Rules and all subsequent editions, releases and updates of them. The AKA expressly reserves its rights to take immediate legal action against any person who infringes or authorises the infringement of its copyright or other intellectual property rights by using or authorising the use of the Karting Manual and National Competition Rules other than in strict compliance with the following conditions: 1. The Australian Karting Association Ltd ACN 160 100 265 (AKA) is the owner of the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the Karting Manual and National Competition Rules. The AKA is the owner of the AKA Trade Marks (whether registered or unregistered). 2. The AKA authorises the purchaser (and only the purchaser) of an authorised copy of the Karting Manual including National Competition Rules to reproduce, communicate to the public or make an adaptation of those documents only for the purpose of planning, conducting or competing in a motor sport event sanctioned (or to be sanctioned) by the AKA. 3. The AKA authorises the downloading and reproduction of a copy of the whole or any part of the Karting Manual including National Competition Rules only from the AKA’s website at www.karting.net.au and only for the purpose of planning, conducting or competing in a motor sport event sanctioned (or to be sanctioned) by the AKA. 4. Any reproduction, adaptation, communication to the public or any other act comprised in the copyright(s) in the Karting Manual or National Competition Rules for any purpose in respect of any karting event not sanctioned (or to be sanctioned) by the AKA is expressly prohibited unless previously authorised in writing by the AKA’s CEO. 5. The AKA expressly prohibits any use of its Trade Marks for any purpose unless previously authorised in writing by the AKA or permitted by law. 6. The AKA may vary these conditions of use at any time by posting a copy of the varied conditions of use to its website at www.karting.net.au and such varied conditions of use will apply to any documents downloaded from the website after such a notice is posted or any reproduction, adaptation or communication of a printed document made after that time. 7. You should check the current conditions of use at the AKA’s website at www.karting.net.au prior to each occasion of making any reproduction, adaptation or communication of the whole or any part of the Karting Manual or National Competition Rules. © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 3 Published 1 January 2014 GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE AUSTRALIAN KARTING ASSOCIATION The Australian Karting Association Ltd (AKA) is the governing body for the sport of Karting in Australia. The power and authority to organise and control the sport within Australia has been delegated to the AKA by the Federation Internationale de ‘l Automobile (FIA) through the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS). The AKA have as our broad based objectives to encourage competition from a young age at appropriate levels, to develop excellence and to increase participation in the sport of Karting. The Board of AKA hold as an imperative that our sporting competitions should be fun, fair, well run, and provide the best value for money that is achievable, in a quality environment where people can participate for the simple enjoyment of sport and to be able to strive for success at elite levels. Sound principles of Board governance, administrative responsibility, decision making for a fit and proper purpose at National, State and Club levels, respectful, fairness and transparency in officiating and the conduct of the sport at all levels are matters that should not be taken lightly as to do so will alienate those who have a right and a desire to compete in Karting on a level playing field. At all times the sport of Karting should have as its primary objective the achievement of the following functions and responsibilities: Increased participation in the sport through the development and implementation of proactive sport, club, community and member development programs; Implement a deliberate strategy to develop a consistent national regulatory regime across all areas of activity which facilitates participation in any state without any additional requirements; Establish and foster partnerships with key stakeholders for the betterment of the sport of Karting; Focus on increasing equity and diversity within the sport and organisation, including but not limited to youth, women, disabled, indigenous and culturally diverse groups; Contribute to the development of a National Infrastructure and Facilities Strategy to ensure the sport has access to facilities and venues of an appropriate standard into the future; Proactively engage with and contribute to the aims and objectives of the AKA as contained within the AKA Corporate Plan. © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 4 Published 1 January 2014 2014 KARTING MANUAL Including National Competition Rules for 2014 Official Publication of the Australian Karting Association Ltd The Australian Karting Association Ltd (ACN 160 100 265) commenced the operation of Karting on 1 September, 2013. Unless stated otherwise herein, all references to the AKA in this publication refer to the Australian Karting Association Ltd (ACN 160 100 265). Introduction Welcome to the first edition of the Australian Karting Association Ltd Karting Manual. This is also the 47th edition of the Manual that has been published annually since 1966 by the Australian Karting Association Inc. On 1 September 2013 the control and management of Karting in Australia transferred from AKA Inc to a completely new management entity – AKA Ltd. While the names sound very similar the structure of the new company and our approach to the sporting side of the business and the business side of the sport are very different. This Manual – the rules under which we conduct competition has undergone a major modernisation transformation - but it is a work in progress. A complete copy showing the changes from 2013 as strike through and underline changes is available at www.karting.net.au as a reference. We will continue to provide all karters with a printed copy of the Manual that will be updated annually. A dynamic version which, maintained as current, will have full regulatory value and effect will also be maintained on our web site. It is our intention to provide stability of regulations and to restrict changes to the Manual to a minimum during any year. If and when any changes are made during the year, the dynamic version of the Manual will be updated with adjustments made highlighted for the convenience of all users. In addition to the Rules contained in the Manual there are a number of policy documents, standing orders and procedures that are being or already have been developed to support the Rules and our business model. These will either be downloadable from the web site if they are of general interest or will be available from the AKA National Office. This document has been compiled using the best available information. AKA accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Authority At a meeting of the Board of AKA on 30 December, 2013, it was resolved: “That the National Competition Rules as submitted to the Board be and are approved as the National Competition Rules of the AKA as and from the first day of January, 2014. All previous Competition Rules in use in Australia, to the extent that such Rules conflict with the Rules presently submitted, being thereby superseded.” Constitution A copy of the Constitution of the Australian Karting Association Ltd can be found at www.karting.net.au Social Responsibility The AKA is an equal opportunity organisation which values diversity. All members of the AKA have a responsibility to ensure that personnel can perform their role in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 5 Published 1 January 2014 THE BOARD OF AKA CHAIRMAN All correspondence to AKA Directors: c/- AKA National Office PO Box 4222 Penrith Westfields Penrith NSW 2751 Telephone: 02 4721 1300 Email: [email protected] Michael Doohan DIRECTORS Michael Doohan Melissa Holzberger Director - Competition Director - Administration Philip Smith Bradley Collins Director - Finance Director - Technical Samuel Moreton Craig Denton Director - Marketing Director - Operations EXECUTIVE COMMISSION New South Wales / ACT Victoria Glen Egan Russell White Western Australia South Australia Gary Light TBC Queensland Tasmania Dr Ashley Waardenberg PhD Steph Peters Northern Territory Luke Sheahen © Australian Karting Association Ltd. All use subject to Conditions of Use at www.karting.net.au Page | 6 Published 1 January 2014 STATE KARTING COUNCILS (SKC) PRESIDENTS All correspondence to SKC Presidents should be directed to the relevant AKA State Office location.