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NORTH AMERICAN TRIALS COUNCIL INC

MESA, AZ · EIN 200691666 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N70 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.mototrials.com
revenue
$133K
expenses
$132K
net assets
$139K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

NATIONAL TRIALS BIKING CHAMPION

profile · synthesized from sources

Governing body for motorcycle trials competition in the United States, organizing national events and setting rules for rider classes and scoring. Sanctions competitions across multiple states each year, serving amateur and professional riders. Maintains historical results and supports rider development through structured competition categories.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

MotoTrials USA Championship
National competition series for motorcycle trials riders across multiple skill and age-based classes, held at venues across the U.S.
NATC Rules Committee
Body responsible for reviewing and approving rule changes submitted by competitors and club representatives
Youth Competitions
Competitive events for younger riders, structured by age and ability to develop skills in motorcycle trials sport
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Construction Materials Testing Certification 2 activities
    • Implementing Competition Rule Changes
      Reduces the time limit for completing trials from 7 hours to 6.5 hours and implements a new scorecard protocol requiring riders to pick up and surrender scorecards at designated stations, both effective 2026.
    • Implementing Trial Competition Rule Changes
      Reduces the time limit for completing trials from 7 hours to 6.5 hours and implements a new scorecard protocol requiring riders to pick up and surrender scorecards at designated stations, both effective 2026.
  • Kart Racing Facility Operations and Events 1 activity
    • Organizing Youth Trials Competitions
      Organizes and hosts youth trials events, including the "Next Gen Youth Trials Series" in conjunction with AMA/NATC Nationals, and annual Eastern, Western, and Central Region Youth Nationals. These events are typically held on Fridays and Saturdays before National competitions.
  • Live & Archived Motorsports Streaming 1 activity
    • Providing Live Event Results
      Offers live results for active events, which are automatically updated every 5 minutes.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Manages mototrials event operations and logistics
      Organizes and schedules mototrials competitions, including publishing event flyers and locations (e.g., Kairos Resort and San Ysidro for 2026), maintaining designated practice areas the day before events, and implementing operational updates such as reduced trial time limits and new scorecard protocols effective in 2026.
    • Offers youth exhibition opportunities
      Provides an exhibition line on Fridays for children aged 14 and under who have aged out of youth competitions or advanced to the National level, allowing continued participation in events.
    • Organizes youth mototrials competition series
      Runs the "Next Gen Youth Trials Series" in conjunction with AMA/NATC Nationals, including annual Eastern and Western Youth Nationals, with a new Central Region Youth Nationals launching in 2024. Events are held on Fridays and Saturdays surrounding National competitions.
    • Provides real-time and archived event results
      Offers live results during active events that update automatically every 5 minutes and maintains a historical archive of series and event results in PDF format accessible via Google Drive.
    • Providing Exhibition Opportunities for Youth
      Offers an exhibition line on Fridays for youth aged 14 and under who have progressed beyond youth competitions or are competing at a National level.
    • Providing Exhibition Opportunities for Youth Riders
      Offers an exhibition line on Fridays for youth riders aged 14 and under who have progressed beyond youth competitions or are competing at a National level.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$31K24%
Program service revenue$102K76%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$139K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +13.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • CARL SWANSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DALE MALASEK — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  • DAN BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HUB BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM WATSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL CARLTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • TED GANSBERGER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • AMA Partner — Co-publishes supplemental competition rules for mototrials events.
  • AMA Partner — Holds "Next Gen Youth Trials Series" events in conjunction with AMA/NATC Nationals.
  • American Motorcyclist Association Partner — Requires riders to be current members and uses AMA release forms for event participation.