Certifications classes are coming.
WOMELSDORF PA – A free snowmobile safety class for drivers between the ages of 10 and 15 has been scheduled for Oct. 16 (2010; Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Williamson Lodge Hall in Womelsdorf PA, the Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association (PSSA) announced last Thursday (Aug. 5). The Berks County class, sponsored by the Appalachian Snowmobile Club and located 38 miles west of Sanatoga PA, is the closest currently scheduled near Lower Pottsgrove Township.
Advance registration is required by Sept. 30. For more information or to be registered, call Joyce E. Hassler at 610-693-5627.
This event has been added to The Post calendar.
Pennsylvania law requires youths to earn a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a snowmobile in the Commonwealth, except upon lands owned or leased by their parent or legal guardian.
PSSA and its member clubs offer classes conducted by state-certified instructors in all areas of Pennsylvania, according to association Executive Director Lori Elliott. The goal of the class, which was created by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is to develop safety-oriented attitudes among all snowmobilers.
Student manuals and workbooks illustrate the sport’s basic principles and safety concepts. The course content includes winter clothing, machine safety, and snowmobile laws and regulations. Class participants qualify for their certificate by completing their workbooks and achieving a score of 80 percent or better on the final examination.
Classes across the state are conducted throughout the fall and generally end with the calendar year. On the day of the course, parents must accompany their children to registration to complete required forms. Parents who wish to stay for the entire day are welcome to attend the class. A full schedule of classes is available by calling 888-411-PSSA.
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