FIM Europe in MACEC meeting in Brest (Belarus)
The 11th General Assembly of MACEC (Motorcycle Association of Central European Countries) was held on 12 March 2016 in Brest (Belarus). MACEC member Federations are from the following countries: BFMVS (Belarus), LMSF (Lithuania), FMRM (Moldova), PZM (Poland), FRM (Romania), SMF (Slovakia) and FMU (Ukraine).
BFMVS President Aleksandr Drahun welcomed the participants of the General Assembly in Belarus and was happy to be the host of this important meeting.
MACEC is one of the six Regional Associations in FIM Europe; the others are AAMU (Alpe-Adria Motorcycle Union), AAM (Association Méditerranéenne de Motocyclisme), BMA (Baltic Motorcyclists Association), BMU (Balkan Motorcycle Union) and NMC (Nordic Motorsport Council). FIM Europe comprises 48 National Federations.
During the meeting the results of the 2015 MACEC Cup in the disciplines Speedway, Motocross (85cc, MX2, MX1), Cross-Country and Trial were evaluated and approved, as well as the calendar and the regulations for 2016. Comprehensive information was given by the various delegates about the activities. Concerns were raised about the ongoing difficult situation since the financial and economic crisis has hit the global economy in 2008. Only thanks to the unlimited passion and commitment of the Federations and the volunteers the goals and objectives could have been achieved.
MACEC President Andrzej Grodzki (PZM) expressed his satisfaction about the results that have been achieved as well as the excellent cooperation among the member Federations. FIM Vice President Andrzej Witkowski gave an update on the current development in FIM while FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb highlighted the activities of FIM Europe. He invited everybody to attend the FIM Europe Congress from 1 to 3 July in Kavala (Greece).
“I am very happy with the results of the MACEC General Assembly”, stated FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb after the meeting. “The Federations work very hard in at times very difficult financial conditions in order to provide the best possible framework for the athletes to carry out their sport. I am impressed by the strong commitment and cooperation of each and every country. Special thanks to Belarus for being an excellent host”.
The next meeting of the MACEC General Assembly will be held early in 2017 in Moldova.
