FIM Europe MAG 5-2018

Nr 5/2018 - September-October

FIM Europe Club Experience in Greece The Management Council in Poland FIM Europe Sporting Commissions: the 1st Meeting in Fiumicino

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FIM Europe Club Experience at Ioannina, Greece

FIM Europe Management Council at ChorzĂłw, Poland

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FIM Europe visits the Moldovian President and the FMRM

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FIM Europe Sporting Commissions 1st Meeting in Fiumicino

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Family picture of the participants

FIM Europe Club Experience at Ioannina, Greece The fourth experience of the FIM Europe Club took place at Ioannina (Greece) on the weekend of 21-23 September.

This edition, which follows those hosted by Italy, Sweden and France, was organized

by AMOTOE and managed by an experienced Staff qualified in the FIM Europe Tour Assistant Courses.

The Staff, led by Panagiotis

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Kalaitzis, guided the more than twenty participants in an enthralling journey into the beauties of Greece, from the coast to the inside, from the crystalline waters to the monasteries set in the rocks. The inevitable typical food and wine signed the full satisfaction of the participants who were greeted, at the end of the farewell dinner, by President Stelios Korelis with a special dedi-

cated cake celebrating this fourth edition.

«It is a pleasure to see the increasing of the organisation level in these FIM Europe events», stated Alessandro Sambuco. «Safety in managing the group, care of details in planning the daily tours and technology used for the media documentation of the event were at top level. It will be a challenge for the organi-

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From left: Theofylos Profylidis, Stelios Korelis, Yasmin Aydin, Ioannis Doulberis and Panagiotis Kalaitzis

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sers of the next editions!»

«The organisation in the hands of Amotoe prepared a program with a lot of variety», added Martin de Graaff. «Nice roads along the coasts of Epirus, but also small roads in the region around Metsovo. Touring in this magnificent Greece landscape demands

a high level of concentration. The participants were very satisfied and enjoyed the total program. The great efforts of this team was the example for a touring event like this».

«Our Federation would like to thank the FIM Europe administration for entrusting us to organise this

meeting, and also the participants who honored us with their presence. We are looking forward to the next year's event, and looking forward to hosting another event in the near future», stated Stelios Korelis AMOTOE President.

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FIM Europe Management Council at Chorzรณw, Poland

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From left, Silvio Manicardi, Jan Stovicek, Silvia Monatti, Nicoleta Olariu, Michal Sikora, Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General, Martin de Graaff, Martins Lazdovskis and Juhani Halme.

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The 2nd Management Council of the new mandate has taken place at the Hotel Diament at Chorzów, Poland, thanks to the perfect organisation granted by the Polish Federation (PZM).

Also in this occasion the Management Council meeting has been combined with an important motorcycling event: the final round of the Speedway Euro Championship in Chorzów.

The Management Council following the elections is always dedicated to appoint the Members of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Commissions, as

well as the ones of the Medical Panel.

Besides the aforesaid task, it must be highlighted the decision which was taken to create a working group for the revision of the FIM Europe Statutes.

The FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb, was not able to attend and therefore the meeting was chaired by the 1st Deputy President, Martin de Graaff, who declared:

«The atmosphere of the Management Council was very good. The main items in agenda were the appointments of Chairmen and Members of all Commissions

and the creation of a working group, in order to start preparing the new Statutes as from January 2019».

«I am sure that the confirmed and the new appointed Chairmen of the Non-Sporting Commissions will be able to face all challenges that will come in the next four years», added the 2nd Deputy President, Silvio Manicardi. «One of these challenges will surely be the EU Motor Insurance Directive (MID), which could represent a potential risk affecting the motorcycle users».

Photo top: Martin de Graaff and Silvio Manicardi and, below, from left, Jan Stovicek, Juhani Halme and Michal Sikora.

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From left, Alessandro Sambuco, Silvia Monatti, Nicoleta Olariu and Martins Lazdovskis

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On top, Vice-Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Federal Minister for the Civil Service and Sport Heinz-Christian Strache addressing the participants of the Conference. Below, Yves Le-Lostecque, Head of Sport Unit, DG EAC, European Commission. Photos ©eu2018at

FIM Europe at the EU Conference on th e Economic Dimension o f S p o r t i n Vi e n n a FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb attended on 21st September the Conference on the Economic Dimension of Sport “Sport for Growth and Employment”, held in Vienna on the occasion of the EU Council presidency semester of Austria. The conference highlighted the diverse economic dimensions of sport with special focus on: • Sport Satellite Accounts - contribution of sport to GDP and employment • the economic dimension of sport at the regional level

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From left: Santa Ozolina, former Chair of the Working Party on Sport of the Council of the EU; Folker Hellmund, Director EU EOC Office; Yves Le-Lostecque, Head of Sport Unit, DG EAC, European Commission; Heinz-Christian Strache, Vice-Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Federal Minister for the Civil Service and Sport; Karlheinz Kopf MP, Secretary General of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Photo © eu2018at

• sport as a driver of innovation • health economic effects of physical activity • the visualisation of voluntary work in the context of national Sport Satellite Accounts.

The conference featured a panel and three workshops, each moderated and allowing the participants to exchange their views and deepen their

knowledge.

Workshop 1 Sport and regional development: Contribution to economic growth (Moderator: Arthur Le Gall, SHARE: Alliance for Regional Development in Europe, Sport Hub).

Workshop 2 Sport and innovation: Spillover effects for the whole economy (Moderator: Santa Ozolina, former Chair of the Working Party on Sport

of the Council of the EU).

Workshop 3 Methodological aspects: Harmonization of standards in the EU (Moderator: Themis Kokolakakis, Sport Industry Research Centre SIRC, Sheffield Hallam University).

At the end of the Conference, FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb stated: «It is important for us as motorcycle sport to attend this conference and to meet many top representatives from the EU, other sports and many European countries. All in all, we all share the same values: promote the sport, support athletes, clubs and volunteers and work together with all relevant authorities and partners. The impact of the sport on employment and the Gross National Product (GNP) of each country is substantial».

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During the MXGP of Italy at Imola’s Autodromo Enzo & Dino Ferrari circuit former Italian motocross champions were honored and given certificates from FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb, FMI President Giovanni Copioli and Presi14

dent of Formula Imola Uberto Selvatico Estense.

Dr Wolfgang Srb spent time congratulating the riders with the certificates that acknowledged the great significance of their impressive careers combined with the occasion of this GP and

the 70-year anniversary of motocross at Imola.

Various Italian riders were present and awarded and among the others we remember Emilio Ostorero, 16-time Italian Champion in both 250cc and 500cc during 1950, 1960, and FIM Europe Mag 5/2018

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Italian riders of the past honoured in Imola MXGP

1970, Canzio Tosi 5-time Motocross Italian champion in 250cc and 500cc and Italo Forni (Italy), 500cc Motocross Italian Champion in 1974 and part of the Fiamme Oro group.

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The first organizational meeting took place in Zagreb in sight of the 2019 FIM Europe Congress. The FIM Europe delegation composed of the Treasurer Mr Michal Sikora and Secretary General Mr Alessandro Sambuco was welcomed by HMS President Mr Stjepan Peršin, Secretary General Mr. 16

Ivan Lafter and Secretary Mrs Renata Stamicar.

The Congress will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in the Center of Zagreb but other alternative solutions for the accommodation at walking distance will be provided.

During the morning a visit to the Croatian Olympic Commit-

tee was held to introduce the Congress to the Secretary General Mr Josip Čop.

The HMS President Mr Stjepan Peršin stated: «On behalf of HMS I would like to thank the FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb, the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco, the Management Council and the FIM Europe Mag 5/2018

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2019 FIM Europe Congress in Zagreb (Croatia)

From left: Mr Stjepan Peršin HMS President, Mr Alessandro Sambuco FIM Europe Secretary General, Mr Josip Čop Croatian Olympic Committee Secretary General, Mr Michal Sikora FIM Europe Treasurer, Mrs. Renata Stamicar HMS Secretary, Mr. Ivan Penić HMS Board Member and Mr Ivan Lafter HMS Secretary General

General Assembly to award the way we will contribute to the 2019 FIM Europe Congress to development of motorcycling our Federation. I believe that sport and tourism in Croatia.

HMS together with Zagreb city, «We shall warmly welcome you the National Olympic Commit- next year in Zagreb, Croatia!» tee and our Clubs will show «Zagreb is a magnificent city that the trust has been well with a Balkan soul», the FIM placed and that it will be a Europe Treasurer Mr Michal Sivery successful Congress. We kora added. «HMS made a reare also confident that in this ally good job and planned to FIM Europe Mag 5/2018

held FIM Europe Congress in the heart of the old town in great Sheraton Hotel. The venue looks amazing and it will bring extra quality to the most important yearly meeting of the European Federations. Personally, I’m really looking forward for next year Congress.

See you all in Zagreb!»

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FIM Europe meets the Moldovian President and the FMRM

FIM Vice President Andrzej Witkowski and FIM Europe 1st Deputy President Martin de Graaff visited the Moldovian Federation FMRM. The first meeting was held with Victor Golovicichin, President of the Federation and Secretary General Anastasia Sitnic. The Federation is ambitious and would like to organise international motocross events. Motorsport is developing fast, mainly in enduro and motocross.

On 5 motocross tracks riders can practice many times during the week. The organization of motocross events is in the hands of seven motoclubs.

After this meeting the FMRM showed FIM and FIM Europe the circuit of Schinosa, close to the capital of Moldova, Chisinau on a hilly terrain with many possibilities. In a meeting with motivated members of the Motocross Commission all future possibilities and items were on the agenda.

Important issues are the education of officials, some of them followed a FIM seminar, but the

most of the volunteers would like to have more skills in order to improve motorsport at all levels. For trainers and riders the MX Academy is the right way to educate this group, the Academy coordinator can make an offer for a three days training, both for trainers and riders.

The Federation will ask for the 2019 competition a European 65/85 Championship in their zone.

One of the tracks had already a pre-inspection. In the near future there is interest for a motocross Sidecar GP. The organisation of enduro is possible with participants out of the near Countries. One of the members, a real speedway fan, has plans for Speedway.

Moldova, with its beautiful landscape and the friendly climate is particularly suitable for motor tourism, too.

On the second day of the visit the President of the Republic of Moldova, Mr Igor Dodon received the FIM and FIM Europe delegation.

The President likes motorsport

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and was well prepared for this important meeting with the Federation. In case of the organization of a European Championship he will fully support this, this is a step forward in the development of Moldavian motorsport.

The President was grateful to FIM Europe and for the effort to visit his Country with the same purpose - the extension of motorsport.

With this group of highly motivated members of the Federation, the project will be successful.

In the opposite page, from left, Martin de Graaff FIM Europe 1st Deputy President, Andrej Witkowski FIM Vice President, Mr Igor Dodon, President of the Republic of Moldova. Below, in the residence of Mr Igor Dodon, President of the Republic of Moldova, with his advisors, people of the Moldavian Federation (FMRM), the interpreter.

Above, from left: Igor Railean, Igor Kaksanic, Andrej Bridenco, Nicolai Scripai, Valerie Railean, Martin de Graaff, Anastasia Sitnic, Victor Golovicichin, Andrzej Witkowski, Cociu Mihail, Ruslan Scripai.

In the small picture, the visit to the motocross track of Schinosa.

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1st session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions in Fiumicino

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The Road Racing Commission, chaired by Mr. Martin Hejduk

The FIM Europe Commission Meetings started with the first session of Sporting Commissions, which will be followed by the second session in November and then by the Non-Sporting Commissions next January.

The meeting, with new members taking their place alongside reappointed members, is being held, as usual, at the Tiber Hotel in Fiumicino, near Rome (Italy).

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the meetings of the Road Racing, Motocross & Snowcross, Enduro & Rally and Vintage Commissions.

The meetings saw the implementation of the proposals by the various Commissions for the upcoming 2019 Sporting Season.

The session was also attended by the 1st Deputy President, Mr Martin de Graaff, and the Secretary General, Mr Alessandro Sambuco, with the presence of FIM Sports Direc-

tor, Mr Fabio Muner, FIM CMS Director, Mr Tony Skillington, FIM CEN Director, Mr John Collins, and FIM CEV Repsol Director, Mr Oscar Gallardo.

New FIM Europe clothing Produced by iXON, has been distributed to all members at the first session of the Sporting Commissions. This is important to best represent the FIM Europe Officials on the occasion of its events.

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Road Racing - Commission chaired by the new Chairman, Mr. Martin Hejduk who stated: «I’m satisfied about the results of this meeting».

First Deputy President, Mr Martin de Graaff, joined the meeting informing about the Superstock 1000 will be a European Cup in the Alpe Adria series. Mr. Oscar Gallardo, FIM CEV Repsol Director, referred about the good running of the CEV Repsol European Moto 2 Champion-

ship. The Talent Cup, especially, is a fantastic class which becomes a perfect occasion for talent scouts to enjoy the performance of these young riders. The Mini Road Racing Working Group had a short meeting the day before in the afternoon to establish the rules for the next sporting season.

They informed that for the next year the calendar will be based on two events, one in Franciacorta/ITA and the se-

cond one in Assen/NED with a training camp prior to this last event.

The Commission is looking for a promoter in the Open Endurance and to have a European Championship on three events.

Motocross & Snowcross The Motocross and Snowcross Commission has wrapped up the second half of the season 2018 and has also discussed changes for the upcoming year.

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The Enduro & Rally Commission, chaired by Mr. Marco Bolzonello

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The Motocross & Snowcross Commission, chaired by Mr Eddie Herd

maximum age limit for EMX 85 class changed back to 14 years. The maximum age for EMX 250 changes to 23 years.

This also applies to 250 class within MXoEN. The EMX 300 Championship changes its name to EMX 2T and also the maximum capacity changes to 250cc. EMX 250 and EMX Women keep the parity of 2 stroke and 4 stroke 250cc. bikes.

Enduro & Rally – The Commission is close to confirming the calendar for the 2019 sporting season. The 2018 En24

duro European Championship was very successful and the final in Poland was a particularly good end to the season.

Vintage – The new Vintage Commission comprising of four new members joining five reappointed members met to review the 2018 events and plan next year’s calendar. 2018 has been a good year for the Commission with successful events in all disciplines. For 2019 Vintage Hill Climbing will be introduced for

the first time with three events after being approached by the organizers of established hill climbs in Austria and Germany. Agreement with a new Vintage Endurance promoter is close that should result in a three round Championship for 2019.

Progress is also being made in Vintage Enduro with two races already on the calendar in France & Italy and further events in Spain & Germany being investigated.

After a year without a Vintage Motocross

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Championship France is working hard to organize the Championship again in 2019.

At the end of the meeting 1st Deputy President Martin de Graaff stated: «The Commission Meetings in Fiumicino are important in order to prepare the 2019 season, to talk about rules, to make the new calendars, applied by the Federations.

«The Commission members evaluated the results and reports from the last season, minor rule changes are sometimes necessary.

«For new classes and events the complete set of rules will be developed.

«The number of classes and riders is improving in almost all cases.

Changes and future plans will be discussed and approved in the

The Vintage Commission, chaired by Mr Igor Boskovic

meeting of the Management Council in December. The social aspects of these meetings are important, most members arrive the day before and some of them are staying longer to visit Rome.

«The presence of the FIM Directors is highly appreciated, the cooperation is very welcome and good for the harmonization of the rules».

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