2021 AIDKA Licences are now available for purchase. You can renew your licence using the AIDKA App and clicking on the ‘Renew’ link under your licence photo. Alternatively you can renew your licence by clicking and scrolling down under the Licence tab via this website.   COVID Rebate If you paid full price for a Drivers Licence between 1st Feb and 30th June 2020, you will receive a rebate of $70 for Snr licence and $45 for Jnr licence for your 2021 licence. If you purchased your licence between 1st July and end of 2020 season, you already have had the rebate applied via a discounted licence last...

Please be reminded that all helmets must have Date of Manufacture details. Please be vigilant when purchasing a helmet to use at an AIDKA sanctioned event. The responsibility lies with the user to make sure it fits correctly and that it complies with our rules.   Rule  13.1      Helmets a) Must be in sound condition, fitted and worn as per the manufacturer’s instructions  b) Must have a date of manufacture, maximum age no more than 10 years from this date c) Must be Full Face, and bear a label indicating they comply with one of the following standards: (i) AS/NZS 1698 (ii) ECE22.05 (iii) Snell SA2010, SAH2010, SA2015, M2010, M2015, K2010, K2015 (iv) Snell-FIA CMR2007, CMS2007, CMR2016, CMS2016 (v) SFI 24.1, 31.1, 31.1A, 32.2A (vi) FIA-8860, FIA-8859   d) Must be fitted with either a shatterproof visor as supplied by the manufacturer or googles.  Tear-offs, Roll-ons or similar must be used to maintain good vision, and must have a device to retain them to the helmet when used (i.e. rubber grommet or zip-tie) Visors must be closed whilst the kart is under power within the race arena. e) Cameras are not permitted to be mounted on helmets. f) Must be scrutineered, with an AIDKA approval decal applied, and details recorded into the user’s logbook before...

Please be advised that we are holding our AGM on Friday 13th November 2020 after our Council meeting (starting @ 7.30pm SA time). This will be held via Zoom. Please contact the AIDKA Secretary if you wish to attend so you can receive an invite to the Zoom session. (secretary@aidka.com.au) Notice of...

1/2 price Drivers licences are now available from 1st September until 31st Jan 2021. Please note this is a restricted licence and allows 6 meetings only. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email: secretary@aidka.com.au      

Effective 21st August all SA clubs have had new requirements imposed on them. We now need every SA Club to have an appointed Covid Marshal. If more than 200 people present, your Marshal is only allowed to do this role, nothing else (ie First Aid, Pit Marshal etc) Please click on link below for further information CLUB EVENTS restrictions SA 17th August To complete COVID Marshal Training: https://marshal.clickontraining.com.au/   FROM SPORTSA – Updated directions for important changes taking effect from 21st August … Dear Colleagues,As you would be aware the Commissioner provided updated Directions on the 14th August 2020 ( view here ) with further requirements to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in South Australia. Important changes taking effect from 21st August 2020 include – AS OF THE 21st AUGUST 2020, A COVID MARSHAL WILL BE REQUIRED FOR  –  The onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages (indoor and outdoor). Gymnasiums and fitness centres. Swimming pools used by the public. Social and sporting clubs. Any activity where a COVID Management Plan is required. A COVID Marshal is required to  – Ensure infection control practices (eg: frequent handwashing) are followed. Ensure people are complying with density requirements and physical distancing principle. Ensure that all COVID Safe Plans and COVID Management Plans are effectively implemented and monitored. Ensure there is sufficient seating, hand washing facilities and cleaning regimes. Be present supervising at all times (except where the site operates for 24hours, where at all times means times of high patronage). If more than 200 persons are reasonably expected to be present at, or participating in prescribed operations, a COVID Marshal supervising the prescribed operation must not have any other duties in respect of the prescribed operation. A COVID Marshal must  –  Be 18 years of age or more. Complete the required training and keep records of the training to provide to an authorised officer on request  (Note – the training required will be online but has not yet been finalised). Take reasonable steps to visually identify as a COVID Marshal (eg: a high vis vest).   SOME TIMELY REMINDERS THAT STILL APPLY TO ALL SPORTING CLUBS  –  Alcoholic beverages by spectators at a sporting event must be consumed while seated. Food and beverages (including...

Jul 10, 2020

New Australian Title dates: Fri 1st Oct – Sun 3rd Oct 2021 The 2020 Australian Title, being hosted by Morgan Dirt Kart Club, has been deferred until 2021 October long weekend due to COVID-19.  

Due to 2020 WA State Titles being deferred due to COVID-19, we are pleased to advise that the 2021 WA Title details are as follows: 2021 WA State Titles hosted by Busselton Kart Club Fri 5th Nov – Sun 7th Nov...

Due to 2020 NT Titles being deferred due to COVID-19, we are pleased to advise that the 2021 NT Title details are as follows: 2021 NT Titles hosted by Alice Springs Karting Club Sat 10th July – Sun 11th July...

Good news everyone! The Council met last night and it was voted unanimously that there will be a reduction in Driver Licence fees for the remainder of this year. From 2nd July 2020 Full Drivers Licence – Full Senior Drivers Licences are now $225 for the remainder of this racing season (Exp 31st Jan 2021) Full Junior Drivers Licences are now $140 for the remainder of this racing season (Exp 31st Jan 2021) From 1st September Restricted Drivers Licence – (6 race meetings only) Restricted Senior Driver Licences $147.50 Restricted Junior Driver Licence $92.50 For those drivers who have already purchased a licence this year, you will be entitled to a $70 rebate (Snr licence) or $45 rebate (Jnr licence) on your Drivers Licence application next year, which needs to be used by 30th June 2021. Unfortunately NT members are not entitled to any discounts or rebates due to still being able to race a full...

Good news! AIDKA will be back to racing from 1st July 2020 with the exception of QLD. Hopefully they won’t be far away from being able to fling some mud around too. Please see documents below for WA and SA clubs to have guidance with: CLUB EVENTS restrictions WA 24th June CLUB EVENTS restrictions SA 24th June...

Good news! Eff: 6th June 2020 We are allowed back on track albeit with a few restrictions, but at least it’s a start. We are allowing Education/Practice days only at this point. Please click on relevant links below to access further information on what our current restrictions and protocols are. AIDKA RETURN TO RACING CLUB EVENTS restrictions SA CLUB EVENTS restrictions WA COVID 19 POSTER EXTRAS COVID 19 POSTERS (1)   LICENCES HAVE BEEN...

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (Friday 19th March 2020)  Due to today’s Government announcement of further restrictions to mass gatherings, all AIDKA events have been cancelled effective immediately (Friday 20th March 2020 until 18th May 2020). At the AIDKA Executive meeting on 15th May, we will reassess the Covid-19 Virus situation and update clubs moving forward. We have had contact from our Insurance company who suggested that if any club was found to be non-compliant with Government regulations, that no Public Liability coverage will apply. There are also heavy monetary penalties for clubs and the Association if compliance has been breached. This is something the Executive is not prepared in putting the Association at risk. We apologise for the late notice to Morgan and Jennacubbine clubs who have already put in much preparation for tomorrow’s...