International Blokart Racing Association
The IBRA Committee’s function is to provide blokart competitors with a fair playing field around the world when racing. This is to be done via a set of rules known as the IBRA Rules which will be communicated to its associate members.
Member Associations
Any inquiries about the sport of blokart sailing should be made to relevant association.
IBRA has the following member associations as of April 2021:
| Association | Active Membership | IBRA Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Blokart Association (ABA) | 186 | 2 |
| European Blokart Association (EBA) | <250 | 2 |
| North American Blokart Sailing Association (NABSA) | <100 | 1 |
| New Zealand Blokart Association Inc (NZBAI) | 270 | 3 |
Voting rights are proportional to membership as per the IBRA Agreement Revision 2 (PDF). Blokart International as manufacturer is also entitled to a voting representative.
The IBRA Committee
The current IBRA committee for 2021 / 22 is:
| Representative | Association | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Cole | NZBAI | President |
| Mick Ralph | EBA | Secretary |
| Ross Chisholm | ABA | |
| Torsten Wulif | ABA | |
| Jim Nordhaus | NABSA | |
| Nico Boel | EBA | |
| Paul Beckett | Blokart International Ltd | Manufacturer |
| Ian Timperley | NZBAI |
Please contact one of these representatives via your association if you have any questions regarding the IBRA.
The IBRA Agreement
The founding associations of IBRA, being;
Australian Blokart Association (ABA)
European Blokart Association (EBA)
North American Blokart Sailing Association (NABSA), and
New Zealand Blokart Association Inc (NZBAI)
have all signed to the IBRA agreement which covers the IBRA’s mandated role in our sport. You can download a copy of the agreement below:
IBRA Agreement Revision 2 (PDF)