Impressive Start to 2008 Continues for de Jager:

With the 2008 Australian Motocross Championship fast approaching, Aden de Jager has continued his strong preparation by finishing second overall behind factory rider Jay Marmont in the Nowra Open Motocross Classic on Sunday (February 24). - Full media Report

Posted by: Redline Media - 25/02/2008

Third Place for De Jager in Yamaha NSW Stadium Motocross Series Round:

 Posted by: Eat my Dirt - 04/02/2008

Round 2 of the Yamaha Stadium Motocross Series on Saturday night at the Orange Showground saw Aden de Jager - Team member of the “Hogs Breath Yamaha Academy” put in a commendable performance and in the Pro Open class claimed a very impressive third place finish overall. - Full media Report

• Yamaha NSW Stadium Motocross - Maitland Race Report

            Posted By: Lynden Heffernan 20/11/2007

 The final round of the Yamaha NSW Stadium Motocross was in full force at Maitland on the weekend.. 

            Link to Full Media Report

• Rnd 9 Nokia MX Nationals - Lakes

               Posted By: Shane Booth 06/08/2007

 Even though the Lakes track is a few hours drive from both Matt and Aden, it is still the closest round to there home towns of Yass and Kiama. That may have been a factor in both riders earning there best results for the year on Sunday. 

            Link to Full Media Report

• Rnd 8 Nokia MX Nationals - Wonthaggi

            Posted By: Shane Booth 23/07/2007

 With the Wonthaggi weather proving most predictions wrong and dishing up a cold but clear day, the hogs breath Academy Team Riders had an up and down day literally.

            Link to Full Media Report

• Development Team gets under way at Orange Stadium double header 24th / 25th January 2007.

• Race Report Orange Stadium Cross

   

• Academy Development Team include:

            Melissa Mackay        -      Women's Class

                Aden de Jager        -      Pro Open

                Matthew Haskins   -      Pro Lites

                Loch Haskins         -     Pro Lites

                And even Lyndon    -     will be riding in the Vets.

• SHANE METCALFE THE NEW AGENT FOR THE ALL NEW Y-AIM (YAMAHA - AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MOTOCROSS)
  
  2007 is here and Yamaha Motor Australia has implemented a new Motocross focused rider training program for 2007, built on the solid foundations of the Stephen Gall Academy of Off Road Riding that Yamaha Motor has supported since 1978.
  
  Yamaha Australian Institute of Motocross (or Y-AIM) has been implemented to further increase the frequency and level of rider training available. Y-AIM agents have been carefully selected to build on the commitment by Yamaha to continue to provide safe and effective training for riders of all brands of dirt bikes, and cater for the new compulsory training required by Motorcycling Australia. The new Y-AIM program will cater for the demands of the modern era.
  
  Courses are offered over 1, 2 or 3 days by negotiation at locations Australia wide. These courses cater for juniors and seniors, from beginners to advance. Our flexible course format enables us to discuss the club's needs and provide the best possible experience for all riders.
  
  Lyndon Heffernan is the Director of the Yamaha Academy of Off Road Riding and has been working on this exciting new MX specific program for some time. Lyndon has recently confirmed the program will commence in 2007 and that I (Shane Metcalfe) am the Y –AIM Academy Agent for South Australia and Northern Territory.
  
  My vast racing experience and coaching credentials will compliment the implementation of the Y-AIM program in South Australian and the Northern Territory. I am a professional Motocross and Supercross rider for Team 07 Yamaha Racing on the National circuit. I have been racing professional for nine years. Over the past 20 years I have achieved a number of goals including a number of State and National titles. I have also represented Australia in New Zealand and Germany.
  
  I have selected qualified assistants to help me run each riding school. We can deliver a safe, professional up-to-date and valuable course for your club members in 2007 teaching the latest riding techniques and the latest physical preparation information.
  
  Another recent accolade for the Academy occurred when Academy head coach Shane Booth was contracted to work in the USA to be personal coach to James "Bubba" Stewart.
  
  Now with the new Y-AIM program up and running for 2007 I will personally be available for a number of Y-AIM courses in South Australia and Northern Territory.
  
  All Y-AIM courses can be used for compulsory training logbooks and we can also include "Kick start" new rider applications in most cases.
  
  The Academy will be promoted through various website’s, national magazines and at your local Yamaha dealership.
  
  Keep up to date on all the riding school date’s which will be release on this website soon. If you have any questions please feel to contact us through the website.
  
  Kind regards,
  
  Shane Metcalfe
  
  Y-AIM National Program Agent for South Australia and Northern Territory
  
  M.A Accredited Coach