Latest news from Gopher Dunes..
May 10, 2012….
So far Gopher Dunes has already wrapped up a busy line-up of spring events with Season Opener Races for both CMRC & TVR, and we just hosted a SCR Club Race on Sunday; plus we’ve had a couple MX Group Training Sessions in April and then our ever-popular Spring 4×4 MudFest which attracted over 2,500 spectators and brought out over 400 trucks and their anxious drivers wanting to challenge their 4×4 mud-wielding abilities.
A fun day was had by all, and for those that don’t really know what goes on at such an event, just visit youtube.com and search out Gopher Dunes Mudfest.
KTM Canada was at Gopher Dunes on May 5th. as one of their cross-Canada stops for their Test Ride Days and once again we welcomed the presence of Red Bull.
Gopher Dunes is the relocation site for this Saturday’s TVR Club Race….that’s May 12th. So on Saturday only the trails will be open for public riding. We are open today and tomorrow until 8pm for leisure riding on the main track, peewee track and trails, and then again on Mother’s Day Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Now for those interested in learning to ride a dirt bike or quad, or want to increase their MX sand racing skills, we are now taking reservations for private, semi-private, small group and family training sessions. You can bring out your own machines for training, or rent one of our 2012 HONDA bikes or quads. These lessons can be arranged on a weekday from Tuesday through Friday and for any preferred number of hours. Weekend availability is limited. Contact us at info@gopherdunes.com or call Barb at 519-842-2781.
We DO NOT rent out our units for personal leisure riding. They are solely assigned for training purposes and guided trail riding tours or supervised track riding!
Our ‘Winners’ of the 2012 Gopher Dunes Membership Contest will be drawn this weekend at the TVR Race. We are offering one final chance for anyone still interested in buying their ‘unlimited riding’ membership by this Saturday, to get your name in the draw.
1st. prize is a $500 shopping spree at the Gopher Dunes ProShop
2nd. prize is a Matrix bike stand
3rd. prize is a pair of Scott goggles
This is last call, so contact us now!! Gopher Dunes Membership fee is $450 plus tax.
Gopher Dunes is generally closed on Monday’s, but we will be open on Victoria Day Monday, May 21st. from 11am to 6pm.
And mark your calendars, our Season Opener Poker Run is coming up on May 27th.
A Poker Run is very similar to a practice ride day with some of the differences being an additional $5 to enter per rider, no riding allowed prior to the 12 noon Riders Meeting, and all participants are pretty much guaranteed to win one of our many amazing draw prizes or your chance to win a trophy if you draw one of the top 20 best poker hands! All riders on this day must enter as a Poker Run participant.
This organized ‘fun day’ is being hosted in conjunction withHully Gully — the Ultimate Toy Store of London. See them at the Dunes on May 27….more Poker Run details are outlined further below….
With a very successful ATV & UTV Festival in 2011, we will once again be hosting a similar event on Sunday, June 24th. 2012.
ATTENTION: to all our 4×4 enthusiasts — both sport and utility Quads PLUS for this one and only chance in 2012, we welcome ALL Utility & Side-by-Side vehicles, such as Gators, Rzrs, Bobcats, Argo’s, Kawasaki Teryx, Prowler’s, Rhino’s, Commander’s, HONDA Big Red’s, etc. plus go-carts which can all participate in this event! Finally we have an event just for you and it’ll be the only time this year… .so mark it on your calendar and spread the word to all your side-by-side fanatics — this will be your one & only chance to ride at the Dunes!
A variety of ATV & UTV events and competitions will be organized on June 24th. such as mx track racing, an obstacross, mudbog races, trail rides, demo rides and more…. We are also inviting dealers and manufacturers to get involved and book a spot for a static and/or demo display. Water sport activities are also available.
Sunday, June 24th. is the date and vendors, please contact us now to reserve your spot and show our enthusiasts what you’ve got! If you’ve enjoyed our events before, this is one you truly won’t want to miss!
More details to follow at a later date…
SEASON OPENER
POKER RUN
on Sunday, May 27, 2012
**Rain or Shine**
Ride the track, trails, pee-wee track or beginner track at your own leisure!
…plus more special events… a nice alternative for the non-competitive rider
Luck of the draw will win you a prize! With LOTS of trophies & draw prizes!!!
Sign-in starts at 9am — Riders Meeting at 12 noon
Run begins thereafter — absolutely NO RIDING PRIOR!
Show up early if you don’t want to stand in a long line & also to hear all the important information and details that are announced at the 12 noon riders meeting.
For those that are not present for this meeting, you will need to read the displayed Rules & Regulations prior to riding!!!!
ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per rider
** open for bikes, trikes & quads **
All participants will first be required to fill out a form with complete mailing & email address. This helps to speed up registration. All participants must also sign our Waiver Release Form at Registration.
For Minors under 18: Please help us speed up the sign-in process…
It is mandatory that Minors fill out the Parental Consent Waiver for Parental.pdf & Minor Waiver Release Waiver for Minors.pdf forms before their first ride at Gopher Dunes in 2012. If you have not yet completed this in its entirety it will need to be done now! Unless you plan on bringing along both parents to the Poker Run, you will need to complete these forms at home. Download and print them, read them, get them signed as per instructions below and bring them along. Without these forms you can be denied riding at the Dunes, so get ‘er done NOW!! Even if both of your parents will be accompanying you, by completing these forms in advance will definitely speed up the sign-in process. Thank you!
Details on completion of both forms:
Waiver for Parental.pdf This Waiver requires the Minors (anyone under age 18) full name printed in Line 1 and then BOTH parents names need to be signed & printed at the bottom, one below the other. This Waiver must be completed once per year as we are required to keep them on file. Please read and understand what the Waiver outlines, and to save time, do this in the comfort of your home, prior to arriving at Gopher Dunes Inc. Waiver for Minors.pdf This Waiver must be read and signed by the Minor (under 18). He/she must enter their age on Line 5. The Minor then must sign and print their name at the bottom and one parent can sign as a Witness.
The Parental Consent & Minor Waiver Release forms are legal documents and it is mandatory that Gopher Dunes Inc. has these on file for 2012. The completion of these 2 forms in their entirety are required to be done once a year, and they must be done prior to your first time riding at Gopher Dunes in 2012. NOTE for MINORS under 18: No completed forms = No ride at Gopher Dunes Inc.
Riders must read and abide to all the Rules & Regulations and be aware of what they are signing as we assume no responsibility whatsoever for any loss, injury or damages caused while on the property at anytime — whether intentional or not!
Overnight camping is allowed at a fee of $15 per vehicle, and you must inform us upon arrival that you will be camping over. Campfires are allowed but you must provide your own raised fire-pit. Dogs are allowed, they must be kept on leashes.
Refreshments will be available at the WISECO Pavilion.
This fun non-competitive event is co-sponsored by:
Hully Gully — the Ultimate Toy Store in London
visit them at: www.hullygully.com or see them at the Dunes on May 27th.
For more information contact: info@gopherdunes.com Tel. 519-842-2781
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