On Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Tioga Ridge Runners and Candor Valley Riders will host a New York State Snowmobile Safety Course at the Candor Ambulance Garage located at 58 Main St. in Candor. Lunch will be provided.
The course is open to Snowmobilers aged ten (copy of birth certificate required for proof of age) through 18. Participants do not need to be a club member. New snowmobilers of all ages are also welcome.
New York State law requires anyone aged ten through 18 to successfully complete this safety course before operating a snowmobile on the New York State trail system, and they are required to present a copy of the certification to any law enforcement officer upon request while operating a snowmobile.
The class is limited to the first 50 students, and pre-registration is required.
The deadline for registration is Jan. 19 by contacting Odane Huttel, from the Tioga Ridge Runners Snowmobie Club by calling (607) 743-1673; or Diane Carr, Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club by calling (607) 659-5460.
To learn more, visit http://webmail.stny.rr.com/do/mail/message/mailto?to=carr1230@yahoo.com.