Dirt Bike School is a fun, one-day, hands-on training session available to anyone six years old or older. At approved training sites, a Canada Safety Council and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (http://www.dirtbikeschool.com/index.html) certified coach will teach you basic riding skills and responsible riding practices, including risk management and environmental awareness. You will learn in a controlled environment, with no pressure, about controls, reading terrain, turning, climbing hills and crossing obstacles.

Practice the basics to gain confidence, and then progress to more challenging situations. No doubt, you will make even more friends at the riding range.

How much riding do we get to do?
Classes vary from 5 1/2 to 7 hours depending on weather, class size and the abilities of the students. You'll be on the riding course the majority of the time with plenty of hands-on instruction in real-world riding situations.

Why send my kids to Dirt Bike School?
The Dirt Bike School is a great way to make their first step the right one. In fact, there is no better way to show your kids how you value safety than by attending the course together. Students as young as six years of age are allowed to enroll. Currently, over 50% of Dirt Bike School students are children age 16 and under.

Participants may provide their own dirt-bike, or make arrangements with South Ridge Recreational for rental of an appropriately sized dirt bike.

Dirt Bike Rider Safety Course

Special courses can be arranged for clubs, organizations, birthday parties and other groups. Call to set up a course for your group.

What gear do I need?
During the course, you must wear the proper riding gear whenever operating the motorcycle. This includes:

• an approved helmet

• eye protection

• a long-sleeved shirt/jersey or jacket

• gloves

• heavy pants

• boots

• appropriately sized bike

You should also bring:

• Lunch/drinks

• Raingear, sunscreen, warm gloves as we run rain or shine

Each successful participant will receive a certification of completion for the course and an information package.

If the child is between 6 and 11 years of age, the parent or legal guardian must be present at the training site. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present.