American Motorcyclist Association

American Motorcyclist Association

Join the AMA

AMA Competition Commissions are the volunteer bodies that consider, disseminate, amend, interpret, and assist in the enforcement of technical and operational rules for amateur and pro-am competition events sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. Please visit the following link for more information: AMA Competition Commission Guidelines

Becoming A Commission Member

Each AMA Competition Commission appointees must have an active AMA membership and be in good standing of the American Motorcyclist Association throughout their appointment. Each appointee shall serve a two-year term beginning in January. It is highly encouraged that every commission member attends the annual AMA Congress weekend held in Columbus, Ohio.

Applications must be submitted by the end of October for the term beginning the following January. Appointees may serve multiple terms. The American Motorcyclist Association President may remove any appointee from the commission at any time. If you are interested in becoming an AMA Competition Commission member, please visit the following link to apply online: AMA Competition Commission Application

Flat Track Commission – Flat Track, Ice Race, Speedway

Motocross Commission – Motocross, Arenacross, Supercross, Snowcross

Off-Road Commission – Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Hare and Hound, Grand Prix, Desert Scramble, Extreme Off-Road

 Specialized Sports Commission – Hillclimb, Drag Racing, Land Speed, Road Racing, Supermoto

Trials Commission – Observed Trials

Medical/Safety Commission – Multiple Disciplines

Sporting Commission – Multiple Disciplines

Technical Commission – Multiple Disciplines

Submitting Rule Proposals and Agenda Items

Rule proposals and agenda items may be submitted at any point in the season. Only AMA Commission Members may submit proposals. You may submit via the following link: Rule Proposal/Agenda Item Submissions

All business by the AMA Competition Commissions is subject to review and approval by the AMA Board of Directors. Rules adopted by commissions during meetings and ratified by the AMA Board of Directors are incorporated into subsequent AMA Rulebooks, which are published annually.

Click here for the 2020 AMA Competition Rulebook