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Hi,
Please forward to your database and or club members.
WOMZA has gone through the 2012 season administering various
facets of 2-wheels and motorsport in general. Notwithstanding the fact
that we were in court in November 2011 and again with an appeal hearing in
February 2012. For an administrative organisation to have spent over
R400 000 in court costs, this was most certainly a trying time for a
relatively young administrative organisation. We did not anticipate the
level of support from you the competitor and hence had to spend excessive
amounts on upgrading from manual administrative processes to website
upgrades, hardware and software upgrades, online licensing and
registration. For a total staff compliment of four individuals this was
no mean feat. There were certain logistic problems and grey areas within
rules and regulations, which also added to our frustrations in
2012.
The chairman of WOMZA Mr
Tim Stephens started WOMZA in 2006 using some very basic principles,
which we have listed below:
- Every
sportsman within our country deserves the right to freedom of choice and
this is reinforced by the South African Constitution.
- WOMZA further
believes that the sole source of finance cannot come from the competitor
and or sponsor in the drive to cover huge administrative costs and that
from a basic social rider or club participant up to a National /
International competitors, should be given every opportunity to be able
to participate within the sport of his choice at the most affordable
rates.
- WOMZA believes
that sport in South
Africa can only develop naturally
with sponsor, media, electronic media, magazines and advertising of
their sport without using this as a source of funding to an
administrative body. If assistance is offered by a potential
sponsor to improve the administration and logistics of a specific sport,
this would obviously be welcomed. We however do not believe that
sponsors should be charged by an administrative body to film, promote
and advertise the sport, when in actual fact the competitors are putting
on the show for the spectators, TV audiences and electronic media
recipients.
- WOMZA does
not believe in offering people positions of power within our
organisation as it may be seen as a barter system in return for support
by those who carry influence and in certain instances have financial and
or business agendas at heart. We believe that the system of
committees works very well in the guidance and running of the different
facets and that these committees are monitored with the basic principle
of making recommendations to the participants based on of what is in the
best interest of the sport. Most of the current committee members
currently serving are successful business men in their personal
capacities and therefore are unlikely to make decisions on behalf of our
sport, which would not be financially beneficial to our sport.
- WOMZA believes
that the license holders / participants have a right to decide on the
future of their sport. We further believe that the sponsors who
have a financial investment in their sport also have a say as to how the
sport should be promoted. WOMZA does not have a
structure within our Articles of Association for the banning or
sanctioning of participants who speak out against the administration and
therefore every participant / license holder has the right to send any
relevant comments to WOMZA for review by the various
committees, who are there to guide that particular facet of
sport. WOMZA will
not unduly prejudice any rider, who wants to hold an alternative license
and participate in an alternative series or who wishes to participate in
International events, our members are afforded freedom of
choice.
- We do under
our rules and regulations, which in essence needs to be approved by the
licensed holders whereby participants who behave in a distasteful manor
toward their fellow participants and or officials, can be sanctioned by
officials at an event or hearing.
- WOMZA further
believes that by keeping permit fees to a minimum would allow promoters
and circuit owners alike to increase their profitability and hopefully
offer their clients improved venues at reasonable entry fees.
- WOMZA has
established a promotion and marketing company, and as the name indicates
it is there to promote and encourage sponsorship into all facets of
motorsport, namely Your World Of Motorsport SA.
The
following are certain aspects of our success over the years since our
inception:
- 1st
Affiliations started in March 2006.
- WOMZA had
6 clubs affiliated and 400 members in 2006.
- In 2011
membership increased over the years growing to 24 clubs and 2 500
competitors.
- In 2012
participants and licensed holders over doubled, clubs increased to 46
affiliated circuits with approximately 250 officials and marshals
backing our structure.
- Currently
there are no less than 11 different facets being administered by WOMZA, ranging from cars to bikes,
however the two basic facets cars and bikes are administered separately
as the understanding of motorcycle racing and motor vehicle is
inherently different and once again is further divided by circuit and
non-circuit categories.
- WOMZA further
believes that their biggest assets are its competitors, promoters and
officials, who are affiliated to our company and they have in essence
proved the need for an alternative administrative body within South Africa.
- Keeping the
cost of motorsport to an affordable level, will intern bring a higher
growth rate into motorsport.
- Offering the
promoters of venues public liability insurance and participant’s
personal accident or medical insurance.
- WOMZA has
declared numerous National, Regional and Club champions in over 11
different facets of motorsport and would like to congratulate all our
2012 champions.
WOMZA as an administrative body clearly understands that in
the November of 2011 similar circumstances prevailed between us and the
existing governing body, which no doubt has once again created uncertainty
amongst the participants and therefore we urge you not to be misled by
various communications and that the basic rules of the Constitution and
freedom of choice will inevitably safeguard you in your future decisions.
We would hereby remind you that all licenses that were taken out in 2012 are
effective until the 31st of January 2013. 2013 licenses will open on
Monday the 26th November 2012. Online profiles, licenses and medical
aid are available and you can find a step by step process on the
website. Please note that booking of competitors bike numbers are on a
1st come 1st serve basis and will only be issued after completion of
license.
I would like to thank all participants, circuits, sponsors and officials for
their input in 2012 we wish you an enjoyable Festive Season and
look forward to your support in 2013.
Regards,
Tim Stephens
Chairman WOMZA
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