Mission
The American Freestyle Motocross Association (AFMXA) is a trade association established by Freestyle Motocross riders and industry leaders to organize, protect, and develop the sport of Freestyle Motocross in a collective and collaborative manner.
Vision
To develop AFMXA by promoting awareness and participation in Freestyle Motocross at both the professional and recreational levels by:
(Recreational and Professional Levels)
- Offering membership to professional, recreational, and corporate sponsors entitling them to benefits created by the association.
- Improving rider safety, preparation, and education.
- Providing programs, services, and information that will assist members with improving their riding skills and experience.
- Recognizing and being responsive to members needs.
- Educating riders about emergency medical treatment, response, and preparation.
(Professional Levels)
Creating a voice at all sanctioned and non-sanctioned Freestyle Motocross events, parks, facilities and demonstrations in order to implement and promote a safer environment for all FMX athletes by implementing such things as the following:
- Recommended neck braces for all riders.
- Standards for suitable weather conditions for events.
- Guidelines for proper ramp landings.
- Trained US EMT on event sites.
- Air ambulance and doctor on call for all events.
- Safety rules and regulations contract for all promoters domestically and internationally.
- Organizing a network of trained medical physicians and surgeons prepared to consult on severe injuries.
- Developing an emergency response plan for professional athletes injured while competing domestically and internationally.
- Hosting an annual awards ceremony focused on recognizing the top athletes for their accomplishments in the sport of Freestyle Motocross.
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