Youth Safety Education Program

The Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association has a safety presentation for Grade 5 or 6 students. A 45-minute safety presentation is offered to schools free of charge, and at a time that is convenient for them. Parents are also welcome to attend. The presentation is on the safe operation of an ATV, being safe while riding, a safe machine, safety equipment, and the safety of our environment. The Instructor utilizes some hands on practical examples of safety, an 8-minute training video produced by Artic Cat, examples of safety equipment, and discussion of environmental issues including a 3-minute video produced by the Alberta Fishing Television. Many teachers have indicated that the information presented is an excellent supplement to the health curriculum topic on ATV safety. (W-5.9) The number of accidents, hospitalization, and deaths on ATVs is well documented by studies and reports. It is our goal to reduce these incidents through education and to make every participant aware of the need to “tread lightly” on the land on which we ride.

This is one of the founding pillars of our community; the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad had delivered this program up until this year. The Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association has now assumed the responsibility of delivering the program and has just received $42,000 in funding from Terry Malone on behalf Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation to administer and implement this very worthwhile program. We, the Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association are excited to be able to move ahead with the program and continue to deliver it as funds become available.