Gearing Up for a New Season!!

Happy March Break as Riders are itching for the Opening of Gopher Dunes…..March 14, 2013 eNewsletter

Well, this winter hasn’t been quite as mild as 2012 so the chance of the Dunes opening as early as it did last year, just isn’t going to happen!  We’ll see what happens in the next few weeks, as with Easter being earlier this year, maybe Mother Nature will allow us some track practice days as early as Good Friday?  Stay tuned to our Website or Inbox eUpdates for the official announcement….

Otherwise, it is in our plans to open for riding by April 2nd. as our scheduled Practice Weekend is set for April 6 & 7. 

Now there’s still lots you can consider and get done before you hit the dirt at the Dunes!

2013 Gopher Dunes Memberships are now available for purchase & to get your ‘best bang for the buck’ you should purchase your membership at the start of the season!  There is no rate increase from last year to the annual Membership fee which sells at $450 + tax.  This Membership will offer you unlimited practice riding at the Dunes as well as complimentary gate admission to our 4×4 MudFests & to our CMRC Motocross Races (excl. the Pro National w/e) plusa 15% discount on most Pro Shop purchases.  It can’t get much better than that, but it does….

Also included features of the Gopher Dunes Membership will be unlimited use of our rc track & bicycle pump track.  And while we’re discussing the remote control track, it’s open for use during the same hours as the motocross track.  The course is built out of hard-packed clay and has several challenging and fun obstacles.  There are plans of expanding it this season and we will continue with the Tuesday Night friendly competition gatherings.  Use of either track will be $10 + hst  per participant per day.  Annual  rc memberships also available for unlimited use at $100 + tax for both the rc track and pump track (no other inclusions with these memberships).  

But  that’s not all — if you purchase a 2013 Gopher Dunes track membership, you will have the chance to win back the full value of your membership!  Here’s how….

**Purchase your membership prior to April 30 and your name will go in for the draw.  1st. prize will be a $500 shopping spree at the Gopher Dunes Pro Shop.  2nd. prize will be your choice between a Matrix bike stand or Matrix gas can and 3rd. prize will be a pair of Oakley goggles. 

So don’t delay, purchase your Membership today!  Email info@gopherdunes.com or call Barb at 519-842-2781.

But wait, we’ve got even more prizes to be won!  This contest is easy and offered to all Minors that come riding at the Dunes.  We can’t stress enough the importance of having the Minor Waiver Release & the Parental Consent Forms completed IN FULL and brought out the first time you come riding in 2013.  That’s for anyone under the age of 18.  It’s simple, straight-forward and so much easier to print, read and complete at home.

Here’s the catch…..unless you plan on bringing along both of your parents to your first ride at the Dunes; they will then be given the forms and asked to step aside and read the full 2 pages, sign and complete as required, and then get back in line to sign-in for your daily ride.  It is time-consuming for us, and very time-consuming for you!

And to encourage you even more to complete these mandatory forms at home…..we will be doing some random draws for a chance to win FREE rides at the Dunes or FREE gate admission passes, valid to all minors that bring in advance their properly completed Parental Consent/Minor Waiver Forms. 

Access & details for 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.  If the parents are divorced, they can each sign this form separately and the Minor is to bring both along.  If there is sole custody or if one parent is deceased, notate this at the bottom and then a single signature is sufficient. 
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.

NOTE for MINORS under 18:  No completed forms = No ride at Gopher Dunes Inc. 

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 & please don’t forget them on your kitchen table!

We no longer mail flyers by Canada Post.  Too many incomplete addresses have caused an excessive amount of undeliverable pieces.  All enthusiasts can visit our website:  www.gopherdunes.com or ask to be added to our Email Update List and then you will receive all the latest news sent right to your Inbox. 

With todays’ technology, almost everyone should have access to the Internet….and all the details can be found online.   We welcome new enthusiasts to send us their email address, and we will add them to our Info Update e-list. 

GOPHER DUNES RIDER TRAINING —  We are proud to announce that once again we are partnered with  HONDA Canada for 2013.  All of our off-road rental training will be on the seat of a Honda dirt bike or quad. 

We have a program designed for First Time Riders.  This safety rider training program is for people who have never rode a dirt bike or ATV before, or have very minimal experience.  The student is suited up in all of the proper safety riding gear and fitted with the Honda motorcycle or ATV that best fit their needs.  The course starts off with the very basics, getting to know the machine and learning its’ controls.  Once they are ready to try riding for the first time, they will be taken through a step-by-step process by the instructor in a flat grassy field.  As the rider progresses they will move onto our beginner track/trail.   They will practice starting, steering, stopping, avoiding obstacles, as well as track and trail etiquette.  This training can be done in a small group or as a private lesson, and is even recommended for someone wanting to get their road licence but prefer to first learn the basics in a safer environment.  The rider can use their own bike or they can rent a machine from us.  After completing a safety training lesson, the students are often taken on a guided trail tour.  Private and semi-private lessons with a bike rental and appropriate riding gear, will generally run at $60. per hour per person and the most preferred duration is a 2-hour training session. 

Training rates can range from $20 to $40 per hour….depending on group size.  Bike & quad rentals range from $30 to $40 per hour, depending on machine size, plus full riding gear is included with the machine rental rate.  These rates are per person and HST is additional. 

For more inquiries or to book a session, please email or call Barb at the above contacts.  All Training Sessions must be booked in advance, and are subject to availability. 

NOTE:  We DO NOT rent bikes or quads for personal leisure riding.  Our 2013 Honda machines are for training purposes ONLY and once a student has completed the required Red Rider training session, we can offer additional guided trail riding tours and/or supervised motocross track riding. 

MOTOCROSS TRAINING SCHOOLS

Registration forms & Minor Waiver Forms are accessible under the Rider Training link of our website.  Instruction will include: stretching, balance, bike set-up, race preparation, body positioning, braking, cornering, jumps, whoops and starts.  Students will be divided according to bike size and level of experience. Don’t delay, sign-up today!