New London Spicer High School – Cafeteria 8:30-10?am Approx (dependent on number testing)
Must be 11 years old and have completed the on-line portion of the course to be eligible to take this course. Saturday morning you will review important guidelines for operating a snowmobile, Guest speaker from the DNR and then do your field driving test. Instructors – Snow Skippers Contact Joseph Shimota at 320-979-4953
Please Note:
You will not be allowed to participate in the classroom review/performance test unless you have first completed the Online Snowmobile Safety Course.
Online Youth Snowmobile Safety Hands-on Training Class
ONLINE COURSE Youth ages 11-15
Complete one of the online courses:
snowmobilecourse.com (fee for the course is $24.95 *Family/group pricing)
Student attends a one-day class room review and riding performance course*Lead by trained volunteer instructors Certificate becomes valid at age 12
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html
The Online youth snowmobile safety training class is an introductory class designed primarily for the snowmobile rider with little or no experience in snowmobile operation. Students obtain and study the safety information on the interactive online course at their own pace in the comfort of their own home under the guidance of a parent or guardian. Depending on the youth’s age and experience, the online course should take approximately 2-4 hours to complete.
Once they complete the online course, students print out a “youth follow-up voucher” and register for a one-day Snowmobile Safety class in their area (see Class Calendar below). The one-day class includes classroom review of priority safety information and a performance driving course. A fee of up to $5.00 may be collected by the instructor for any fees they incur to conduct the class. Each student will also pay an on-line DNR fee upon completion of the course.
Adult Certification (ages 16 and up)
Minnesota requires snowmobile certification by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976. Adult snowmobile safety certification is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over. Complete one of the online courses: The adult course is designed to show the student the most common causes for snowmobile accidents in Minnesota, and how to avoid becoming an accident statistic. Upon successful completion of the Online Snowmobile Safety Course, the student will complete self-certification procedures to print their Snowmobile Certificate
