ATV Safety Class

Date: 
09/09/2008 - 18:15

ATV SAFETY CLASS TO BE OFFERED
Town of Hudson, Gerald Martell, a Wisconsin DNR Certified ATV Safety Instructor, invites all individuals interested in recreational ATV riding to enroll in a Wisconsin ATV Safety Course.  The course will be offered Tuesday, September 9th through Thursday, September 11th, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Hudson Rod and Gun Club, 285 Krattley Lane. The course is sponsored by the St. Croix County Trail Riders ATV Club (www.sccatv.org).

Anyone is welcome to attend, there is no maximum age, and parents and adults are also encouraged to enroll and participate.  ATV safety education certification is required for all riders (residents and nonresidents) who are at least 12 years old and born on or after January 1, 1988.

The course fee is $10.00 per person, which covers all necessary materials.  The course will be covered over 3 days, 2 hour sessions, for a total of 6 hours.  To pre-register, or additional questions, please contact Gerald Martell at 715-386-5582.  

The course  will cover ATV safety features, pre-ride inspections, basic riding skills, safety features, protective gear, rules and regulations, ethics, responsibility, and handling outdoor emergencies.  Persons successfully completing the course will receive an ATV safety certificate.