Wednesday, November 10, 2010

IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification Course

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Safety Certification Course is being offered by the McHenry County Sheriff's Offices on Saturday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course will take place at the McHenry County Government Center in the Sheriff's Office – Training Division. The location is 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock.

The course is open to children 12 years of age and older and for those who do not have a valid driver's license. The certificate obtained through this course is needed for those who do not have a valid driver's license in order to legally operate a snowmobile in the State of Illinois.

Those who possess a valid driver's license may also attend to expand their knowledge of snowmobile safety.

The IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification Course cover maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and the state laws. Persons completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency and a graduate patch.

The course will take place at the McHenry County Government Center in the Sheriff's Office – Training Division. Pre-registration is requested with Cathy Hardt at 815-334-4739 or edhardt@co.mchenry.il.us . Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. For further information on snowmobile safety courses, go to IDNR's website

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