Information for Nominees to the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee
History & Purpose
The Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee is comprised of members involved in many facets and roles within Australian motor sport. The aim of the committee is to increase the number of women participating in all facets of motor sport. With a relatively low participation and retention rate of women within the sport, it is crucial to develop programs to retain women, as well as create leadership pathways and opportunities for future development of women in motor sport.
In 2010 the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) created the Women & Motor Sport Commission (WIMC) to address this problem on a global scale. With the appointment of Leanne Tander as Australia’s inaugural delegate, it was decided to create a similar committee in Australia. In 2011 the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee was officially approved by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), the National Sporting Authority governing body for Motor Sport in Australia. Since then WAMS has developed signature events and initiatives including: Junior Development Scholarship, International Officials Exchange programs, AGP Event Luncheons, WAMS Event Endorsement Package, Driver Opportunities offered by the FIA WMC and media aimed at raising the awareness of the successes of women across all facets of motor sport.
The WAMS Chairperson is voted by the committee and submitted to CAMS for approval. On approval, CAMS submits the nomination to the FIA Motor Sport Council for selection onto the Women in Motorsport Commission. The current Chairperson is Samantha Reid.
The current WAMS Committee comprises active working groups focusing on
-Officials
-Juniors
-FIA Driver Opportunities
-Media
-Funding/Grants
The 2016 FIA Women in Motorsport Commission Seminar resolved the following 8 recommendations for ASN’s to focus on. These include:
1. Each ASN should identify its training requirements and deliver practical seminars and mentoring programmes for volunteers and officials, both nationally and within the region
2. Each ASN should identify role models and ambassadors that effectively promote the sport to its officials
3. Each ASN should develop local programmes which highlight the opportunities available to women in motor sport
4. Each ASN should develop programmes including young driver detection cells at local and national levels
5. Each ASN should find creative solutions to network drivers and sponsors
6. Each ASN should create an online social media platform and community (e.g. Twitter and WhatsApp groups) which ensures that the contribution made by women in the sport is recognised at all levels
7. Each ASN should provide simple examples of motor sport career opportunities
8. Each ASN should ensure their promotional and marketing materials are written using the right adjectives for equal opportunities (This relates to the which looks at the different nuances of language that appeals to males vs females)
Successful Nominees to the Women of Australian Motor Sport Committee should be prepared to:
-Actively display a commitment to Women in Motor Sport
-Initiate and implement WAMS events, strategies and programs to support and increase the participation of Women in Motor Sport
-Contribute to WAMS endeavour to meet each of the FIA’s WIMC recommendations
-Pursue opportunities for Government Grants to provide pathways for greater participation and opportunities for Women in Motor Sport
-Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders within CAMS and in the wider Motor Sport community
-Attend meetings at the CAMS National office in Melbourne on a monthly basis (conference call facilities are available) and contribute to agenda items.
For more information on the WAMS structure, the committees Terms of Reference can be provided. Please email to request.
Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday 23rd November 2016. Completed nomination forms should be submitted via email to the CAMS appointed Executive Officer of the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee, Marie Dinsdale by the closing date.
Nomination Form for the 2017 Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee
Nominations must be submitted via email to by 23/11/2016 no exceptions
Mobile Number
Email Address
Address
CAMS Licence Number
(if applicable)
Name, contact details and association of reference to support this application
Outline the reasons for your nomination to the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) committee (300 word maximum):
Outline the skills, expertise and personal attributes you can offer the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee. (300 word maximum):
I am most interested in focusing on: (please tick all that apply)
Juniors – Inc. Junior Development Scholarship
Officials – Inc. Officials Exchange Program
Drivers – Including FIA Driver Opportunities
Media – Inc. Promotion and awareness of successes within the sport
Social/Networking Events
Other
Please list:______
Are you interested in nominating for the Vice Chair Position?YesNo
To help the committee understand your skills and expertise, please provide a copy of your curriculum vitae.
I have read and acknowledge the Information for Nominees to the Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) Committee and have provided all relevant supporting documents.
I have included a copy of my CV
Signed: Date: