Code Of Conduct

Aotea Riverside Speedway encourages good sportsmanship at all levels of the competition.  Below is our guide to codes of conduct for all club members, officials, volunteers and associates.  

• Treat all participants, officials and volunteers as you would like to be treated yourself.
• Verbal abuse, threats and physical violence are not acceptable behaviours.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of their ability, gender or cultural background.
• The consumption of drugs or any other illegal substances are not permitted on our premises.  
• The consumption of alcohol is not permitted before, during and after a race meeting in the non-alcohol areas of our premises.  (Pit area & Arena from Middle of back straight until clubrooms) Clubrooms is only permitted after a race meeting by purchasing from the bar.  
• Theft, vandalism and wilful damage to club property and property of others within our premises is not acceptable.    
• Bringing our club into disrepute in any form (media, social media, public display etc.) is not acceptable.  

Drivers:

• Always comply with SNZ rules.
• Avoid arguing with officials.
• Treat all competitors as you would like to be treated – do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any other participant. This includes using txt, email or social media to bully or slander competitors.
• The use of coarse or derogatory language is not acceptable behaviour.  
• All drivers are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of all pit crew, family members and associates while in the pit area and clubrooms, before, during and after a race meeting.

Officials:

• Be impartial, consistent and objective at all times.
• Place the safety and welfare of all participants above all else.
• Ensure the spirit of the competition is maintained.  
• Be understanding and co-operative in the interpretation and application of rules and penalties.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all competitors.

Parents:

• Encourage children to participate to the best of their ability.
• Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory.
• Encourage your children to follow SNZ rules and respect the work and decisions of all officials.  
• Set a good example by not using derogatory or abusive language.  

Volunteers:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a safe, efficient and competent way.
• Neither use, nor allow the use of club property, resources, information or funds other than for authorised purposes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained.

Social Media

We encourage participation in online social media in a positive manner.  The accessible nature of the internet however, can lend itself to the posting of threatening and derogatory material in the heat of the moment.  Once your thoughts and comments are published they are visible to the world.  

We take all cases of cyber bullying seriously and will treat online matters as if it would be “real world” bullying.

Breaching our code of conduct can lead to serious consequences including imposing immediate penalties, suspensions and expulsions.  The committee will investigate all breaches and determine action required and if need be will take the breaches to the members of the club to make a decision.  

Declaration

I have read and understand the information in this document and I agree to follow the clubs code of conduct.

Driver Profile

Demolition Ramp Derby 18th April 2026

Rules

• One Day Derby Licenses available ONLINE ONLY through Speedway NZ Website http://www.speedway.co.nz/licences/one-day-licence (not needed if you have a season licence)
• Refer to Speedway NZ Rule Book for all vehicle requirements and safety equipment.  https://www.speedway.co.nz/technical-1/rulebook-1/rulebook-1
• Scrutineering at the track will be between 10am – 12pm (at the latest).
• There will be a drivers briefing in the clubrooms approx. 1 hour before racing starts, that you MUST attend.

ENTRY FEE $50.00   Please pay to account 03-0809-0044075-00 and use your name and derby as reference.

ONE DAY LICENCE $70.00

Tell us on the day what your car number is after being scrutineered.

I agree to comply with the club’s Rules and Specifications listed in the agreement made this 3rd May 2025 at the Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway track.  I further agree to compete at my own risk and I hereby indemnify the Promoter, any other competitor, The Invercargill City Council, Speedway New Zealand and the NZACU Inc., The Southland Stock Car Drivers Association and its officials and servants of all or any liabilities arising from my participation in the demolition derby type/race competition. I also agree to accept the referee’s decision as being final. You MUST be at prize giving to collect prize money.

Southland Stock Car Drivers Assn Inc.
PO Box 1261, Invercargill 9810/Sandy Point Road, Invercargill
Speedway.riverside@yahoo.co.nz/ www.riversidespeedway.co.nz