American Freestyle Motocross Association
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The American Freestyle Motocross Association (AFMXA) is a non-profit organization
that represents the interests of America’s Freestyle Motocross
industry, serving to formally organize the sport and support its continued growth and exposure.
The AFMXA was founded in early 2009 in memory of Jeremy Lusk
, an American freestyle rider, X Games
gold medal
ist and Metal Mulisha team member who died after a crash during a competition in Costa Rica.
A Safer Environment
The AFMXA is dedicated to: increasing awareness around medical treatment, emergency response planning and training at events worldwide; encouraging neck braces for riders; reporting on standards for suitable weather conditions and proper ramp landings at events; ensuring trained on-site and on-call medical assistance; and preparing safety policies and emergency response plans. Supported by recreational riders, corporate partners and action sports
companies around the globe, the AFMXA works to create a unified voice at all sanctioned and non-sanctioned freestyle motocross events, parks, facilities and demonstrations, calling for more education and better preparation in order to provide a safer environment for athletes.
Athlete Recognition
In addition to providing guidelines for safer practices, the AFMXA hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize top athletes and companies for their accomplishments and influence on the sport.
, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg
, Ronnie Faisst, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Todd Potter, Takayuki “Taka” Higashino, Cameron Sinclair, and Nate Adams
.
’s Lizz Leach; Transworld’s Marc Fiore; Ryan Hagy; Cameron Steele; Dr. Pete Katsyiannis; and Dr. Gus Gialamas. Metal Mulisha Rider Ronnie Faisst is the official spokesperson for the Association.
for the AFMXA. The LLF is dedicated to improving overall safety in the sport at both the professional and recreational levels by protecting the livelihoods of the riders and their families in the event of severe injury and/or death, and provides them with legal, medical and financial consultation and representation.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
that represents the interests of America’s Freestyle Motocross
Freestyle Motocross
Freestyle Motocross is a variation on the sport of motocross in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts.The two main types of freestyle events are:...
industry, serving to formally organize the sport and support its continued growth and exposure.
The AFMXA was founded in early 2009 in memory of Jeremy Lusk
Jeremy Lusk
Jeremy Lusk was an American freestyle motocross racer from San Diego, California. He was part of the riding group Metal Mulisha....
, an American freestyle rider, X Games
X Games
The X Games is a commercial annual sports event, controlled and arranged by US sports broadcaster ESPN, which focuses on action sports. The inaugural X Games was held in the summer of 1995 in Rhode Island....
gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
ist and Metal Mulisha team member who died after a crash during a competition in Costa Rica.
Objectives
The AFMXA is aimed to organize, protect, and develop the sport in a collective and collaborative manner by improving rider safety, preparation and education through programs and services that will assist athletes in improving their skills and experience in the sport.A Safer Environment
The AFMXA is dedicated to: increasing awareness around medical treatment, emergency response planning and training at events worldwide; encouraging neck braces for riders; reporting on standards for suitable weather conditions and proper ramp landings at events; ensuring trained on-site and on-call medical assistance; and preparing safety policies and emergency response plans. Supported by recreational riders, corporate partners and action sports
Extreme sport
An extreme sport is a popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger...
companies around the globe, the AFMXA works to create a unified voice at all sanctioned and non-sanctioned freestyle motocross events, parks, facilities and demonstrations, calling for more education and better preparation in order to provide a safer environment for athletes.
Athlete Recognition
In addition to providing guidelines for safer practices, the AFMXA hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize top athletes and companies for their accomplishments and influence on the sport.
Membership
Membership for the AFMXA is categorized into three levels; public, professional and corporate. Professional riders currently supported by the services provided by AFMXA include Brian “The General” Deegan, Blake "Bilko" WilliamsBlake Williams
Blake 'Bilko' Williams is a motorsports competitor who has won championships and X Games medals in several events, including motocross and freestyle motocross. He was awarded the FMX rider of the year in 2009.-External links:...
, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg
Jeremy Stenberg
Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg is a professional freestyle motocross rider and professional off-road truck racer. Stenberg received his nickname 'Twitch' from his Tourette's syndrome, which he was diagnosed with at the age of eight...
, Ronnie Faisst, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Todd Potter, Takayuki “Taka” Higashino, Cameron Sinclair, and Nate Adams
Nate Adams
Nate Adams is an United States motocross rider and extreme sports athlete. A resident of Temecula, California, he attained national fame when he won the World Freestyle Motocross Championship in 2002.-Biography:...
.
Advisory board
The AFMXA’s advisory board consists of prominent figures in the action sports and medical industries. Current board members include Metal Mulisha founder and the most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider in X Games history, Brian Deegan; CEO of La Jolla Group, Toby Bost; ESPNESPN
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’s Lizz Leach; Transworld’s Marc Fiore; Ryan Hagy; Cameron Steele; Dr. Pete Katsyiannis; and Dr. Gus Gialamas. Metal Mulisha Rider Ronnie Faisst is the official spokesperson for the Association.
Lusk Legacy Foundation
The Lusk Legacy Foundation ("LLF"), founded shortly after Jeremy Lusk’s death, has been named the official charitable organizationCharitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
for the AFMXA. The LLF is dedicated to improving overall safety in the sport at both the professional and recreational levels by protecting the livelihoods of the riders and their families in the event of severe injury and/or death, and provides them with legal, medical and financial consultation and representation.