2nd V.E.S.T. atv safety course!!

We are now accepting pre-registration for a 2nd V.E.S.T. atv safety course provided free by VASA. Between BMAC and WRASC we already have 5 pre-registered for the 2nd class. The max limit for a class is 15 students. Contact Connie at Birdseyeatvclub@aol.com or Sherry at wrasc@yahoo.com to pre-register for the 2nd class.

Reminder, it is a law in the State of VT. that any 12-18 year old atv operator must have a State approved atv safety course certificate or face a large fine.

VASA- Mt Washington ride!

VASA's Mount Washington Event Date has been reserved! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 31, 2011. VASA staff will be at the base of the mountain selling tickets from 8 am until 1 PM. This is a great experience! Please see rules and specifics below.


‎1.)Speed Limit is 20-25 MPH
2.)No standing while driving
3.)No Off Road Riding! Stay on road surface.
4.)Travel in single file at all times
5.)All ATVs must have current registration and VASA membership at the ride
...6.)All participants need to purchase the proper tickets before riding up the mountain. Cost is $23 for operators and $8 for passengers.
7.)All ATV operators must have a valid drivers license.
8.)Head lights must be on at all times.
9.)No coasting in neutral.
10.)Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
*** Note: 35% hard packed gravel and 65% paved.

VASA-BMAC/WRASC V.E.S.T. course

We have the pre-registration maximum of 15 students for the April 9, 2011 atv safety course.

If others still need the course then please contact us and we can arrange with VASA for a 2nd course. We do have 2 students already that couldn't attend the April 9th course because they would be on vacation out of State.

BMAC Trail Ride Schedule 2011

BMAC Trail Ride Schedule 2011

May 7-Green Up
W. Birdseye Rd./Ira - West Rd./West Rutland and Ira -Clark Hill/Ira &West Rutland

May 14-
Rescue Drill, rain or shine/trails permitting

May 30-
We were asked to do the West Rutland Memorial Day parade and we want to ask WRASC to join us. We plan to do a food drive collection during the parade for the West Rutland food shelf

June-
BMAC club ride to another club TBD

July 3-
BMAC club ride to Woodlawn

July 17-
Grand Opening Celebration of Yamaha Gap

July 31- VASA MT Washington ride

Aug 20-
Big VASA event with VASA clubs putting on.

end of Aug.?-or Sept.?
2nd Rescue Drill Ted is still working on a date for that

Sept. 24- Last Hoorah.
We moved this up 2 weeks so as not to interfere with hunting season.

Oct. 1-
Trails close

3-15-2011 BMAC Trail Head

Alot of snow to move and melt! Getting ready for the Trail Head pavilion.

V.E.S.T.

V.E.S.T. safety course is filling up fast, 4 openings left. 12-18 y.o. sign up now.
March 30, 2011 is official registeration. Course is April 9, 2011.

BMAC Monthly meeting

BMAC-Bird Mountain ATV Club Monthly Meeting

When: March 13, 2011

Where: Sweet Caroline's Restaurant, Westside Shopping Plaza, West Rutland, VT.

Time: 1:00 PM

Come and enjoy a great breakfast before noon, or lunch, noon to 2:00. Meeting at 1:00. We'll be setting up the summer riding season schedule. VASA/BMAC memberships now available.

Please consider a donation for the West Rutland Food Shelf!

Contact;
Birdseyeatvclub@aol.com

BMAC & WRASC & Central VT. Motorcycles are sponsoring a V.E.S.T. course

VASA Education Safety Training
VT ATV Sportsman’s Association
Sponsored youth age 12-18 ATV Classroom
Style Safety Course Available Now!

Registration:
March 30, 2011 at 6:00 pm at
Central Vt. Motorcycles
360 West St. Rutland, VT 05701

Class:
April 9, 2011 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Central VT Motorcycles
360 West St. Rutland, VT 05701

You must register before
attending the Class.
Space is Limited!
Contact Connie at Birdseyeatvclub@aol.com
or
Sherry at wrasc@yahoo.com

State approved course
Safety certificates
issued upon
successful completion.
Contact VASA for More Info:
Www.vtvasa.org ~ office@vtvasa.org ~ (802) 477-5075

Ira Volunteer Fire Dept.

BMAC is a strong supporter of Ira Fire Dept. They are having a 50/50 raffle to raise money for equipment.
50/50 tickets on sale now, only 200 are sold. $10 each, will draw the winner on July 7th anyone wants one give Ted Sheloski a call; cell# 802-345-0261.
Please support this worthy cause and a chance to win $1,000!

BMAC is organizing a VASA Education and Safety Training course

VASA clubs, BMAC and WRASC along with Central VT Motorcycles will be sponsoring the V.E.S.T. training class for kids 12-18 which will be held at Central VT Motorcycles in Rutland VT. That age group is required by VT State law to have the training for atv operation. The course is setup and given by VASA trained instructors and is free.

If you have children in that age group that atv, they need this certification. If they are stopped and don't have this certification, there is a $400 fine. If you have friends that have children in that age group let them know of this information. The course will take place in the April-May time period, exact date soon.

Please reply with name and age to;
birdseyeatvclub@aol.com