American Motorcyclist Association

American Motorcyclist Association

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. For more information, please download the latest AMA Competition Commission Guidelines (PDF).

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.

Applications must be submitted by October 15 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 apply online during the application period through the AMA Competition Commission Member Application (2023-2024 application is closed).

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 Sport 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.

2023 AMA Competition Rulebook (PDF)
2023 Approved AMA Racing Rule Proposals Summary (PDF)