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WINTER CLASSES

Get Ready to Ride

Below is information for the Northwest Trails DNR CD safety training class session for 2022-2023 riding season.

ALL MINNESOTANS BORN AFTER DEC. 31, 1976, MUST HAVE A SAFETY CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE A SNOWMOBILE IN THE STATE!

This training is the final portion of the MN DNR Youth Snowmobile Safety Training Online Course. If you have a driver’s license this certification will be indicated on your license at next renewal. Nonresidents certified in snowmobile safety training in another state or Canada will be recognized in Minnesota.

Other snowmobile safety training opportunities may be found at the DNR web site.

NORTHWEST TRAILS YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY TRAINING: SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE A SPOT.

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You must attend ALL classes to qualify for certification.

See our list of training class FAQs here

Classroom
Friday, November 25, 2022; 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  ** Parents are asked to attend Friday class **

Outdoor Practical
Saturday, November 26, 2022; 9:00am -3:00pm
  ** Bring warm clothing and helmet this day! **

Location - Classroom
Classroom course:

    Hope Community Church
    19951 Oswald Farm Road
    Rogers MN 55374

Location - Practical (driving test)
'Over the snow' test will occur at the same location as classroom. Practical exam happens regardless of snow conditions.

Supplies Needed in Advance
Complete online MN DNR Youth Snowmobile Safety program. Course information and a registration number will be provided after we receive the preregistration form and fee.

Cost
$5 - Must be paid with registration. Fee will be waived for anyone Joining NWT. An additional $5 must be paid to the DNR after attending the class. All instructors are DNR Certified volunteers and are unpaid.  We do incur costs from time to time such as hall rental, clothing and sled costs.  To insure classes in the future, any additional donations of cash, snowmobile gear or clothing would be greatly appreciated.
Check/Money Order for the $5 payable to: Northwest Trails Association sent with registration for non-members.

Age Requirement
Students must be 12 years old by March 31 of next year in order to enroll in the course (no exceptions per law). Your child must bring a copy of his/her birth certificate or a prior firearms or ATV safety certificate to prove age to the first class. We don't collect the copy, we just need to see it.

Registration
There are 50 seats open for this course. Applications are taken until all seats are filled; we typically receive 100+ applications so register early to guarantee a seat.

1. Complete and sign the registration form and mail it to:
   Randy Baudler
   attn: NWT Corcoran Training
   PO Box 1146
   Maple Grove, MN 55311
   
   
2. Your $5 fee to NWT must accompany the registration form in order to be considered registered.
   
   
3. We will confirm your registration, provide a link to the course and a registration number upon receipt of your fee.

Contact Information
For further questions, call Randy at 763.420.5526 or e-mail at youthsafetytraining@gmail.com

Contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for additional class dates and for snowmobiling regulations.

Address:P.O. Box 444, Osseo, MN 55369
Voicemail: 952.882.6770
Email:nwtrails@nwtrails.net