The GMA Junior Academy has been launched by the Gozo Motocross Association for children aged 5 to 16.
The junior academy, which also has its own logo, was launched at Ta Xhajma Motocross Track, and Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri unveiled three brand new mini motorbikes which will be used for children who would like to try out Motocross.
The GMA explained that student riders will now benefit from training sessions held weekly by local trainers who are internationally certified as Motocross coaches at Ta Xhajma Motocross Track. The motorbikes and other accessories will be at the children’s disposal to be used for training purposes.
Details about the academy will be distributed in schools across Gozo. GMA said that it aims to put motocross on the list of sports disciplines listed with the SkolaSajf On the move programme.
The evening was a huge success, the GMA said, which is ” thanks to the Ministry for Gozo, Minister Clint Camilleri, GMA’s own president Frank Bruno and Executive Secretary VickyAnn Xuereb, Abraham Said at Vini e Capricci by Abraham’s, Alvin Scicluna at CVC media, Francesco Debono, Kevin Debono, Alan Xuereb, Fr Eddie Vella who blessed our young riders, members of GMA committee, riders, parents and the children themselves.”
All those who are interested will find details at www.gma.org.mt [1]. One may also email on gozomotocrossassociation@gmail.com [2] or call on 7909489.
The GMA advised this initiative was made possible by the Ministry for Gozo under the 2021 Ministry for Gozo Promotion of Sports Initiatives and Facilities Scheme 2021.
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