Saturday, January 12, 2013 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, February 23, 2013 -- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Both courses are open to children 12 years of age and
older and for those who do not have a valid driver's license. Those who do not
have a valid driver's license need to have this certificate 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 Courses
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 McHenry County Sheriff's Office - Training Division.
Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or
cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us . Class size is limited to thirty students and
pre-registration is required.
For further information on snowmobile safety courses
or this class, go to IDNR's website: http://www.dnr.state.il.us/safety/snwmob.htm
Additional information on this class can be found through the link to North
Region, then McHenry.
Keith Nygren, Sheriff
www.mchenrysheriff.org/Media-Releases
