Riding Schools

Want to improve your riding in 2008?   Offroad motorcycle enthusiasts who wish to learn the “tricks of the trade” from offroad racing legend Shane Watts will still have the opportunity to attend one of his successful and widely popular Dirtwise Riding Schools!

The former GNCC and World Enduro Champion will be conducting these highly informative Dirt Wise schools, based on improving Offroad specific riding skills and technique in various places across the US and abroad.   Check back often to find out the most up to date information on  dates and locations!

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So far we have the following school locations/dates locked in:
 

May 17-18, 2008 Russellville, AR

May 24-25, 2008 Gambonini Ranch, CA (Only open to MCMA Club Members)

May 31-June 1, 2008 Milliken, CO (near Denver, CO)

June 7-8, 2008 Foot of Mountain, PA (near Neelyton, PA)

June 14-15, 2008 East Orange, VT (near Mont Pelier)

June 28-29 Idaho City, ID- Sold Out!*

July 3-4 and 5-6, 2008 Rock Hill, OR -Both Schools Sold Out!*

July 11-12 (Friday-Saturday), 2008 Meriden, CT -Sold Out!*

July 18-19 (Friday-Saturday), 2008 Battlecreek, MI

July 24-25 and 26-27, 2008 Trail Tours in Canada (1 hour East of Toronto)

August 2-3 Romney, WV

August 8-9 (Friday-Saturday) Ithaca, NY

September 20-21 Grantsburg, WI

October 11-12 Elmira, NY- Sold out!*

October 25-26 Kansas City, KS- Sold Out!*

 

Please email us at dirtwise@shanewatts.com for further information about these schools!

 

**If you are interested in attending any of the schools that have already been sold out, or in areas where schools have already occurred, please let us know, as we will add you to your mailing list for future updates! 


We also have begun discussions on bringing the Dirt Wise schools to the following location sometime in 2008: Southern California, Knoxville, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Ohio, Washington state, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and New York. Other locations are also possible and will be added as locations are confirmed.

 

Information and Pricing

Duration: Two days

Pricing: $350* per rider ($100 non-refundable deposit due with Registration Form.  This holds your spot, so don't forget to include FORM and PAYMENT!)

(From this tuition, $5 will be donated to the Rider Down Foundation and $5 will be donated to The Blue Ribbon Coalition)

  • There will be a 25% discount for all returning students from previous Dirtwise schools.
  • There will be a discount for Multiple attendees from the same family:
    1. 1st member-full price
    2. 2nd member-15% off full price
    3. 3rd member-25% off full price
    4. 4th member-35% off full price

(*Pricing may vary based on travel expenses to certain locations and dates)

Cancellation Policy: 

  • If student cancels more than 48 hours in advance of the first day of the school, the remaining balance will be refunded and the $100 deposit can be used toward any future school.  If cancelled less than 48 hours before the first day of the school, there will be no refund, but all payments will be transferable to any future school.
  • No refund is given to a student who is unable to attend the second (2nd) day of class.  However, we will allow the student to attend the 2nd day of any other school in the future. 

Number of students per school: 15 min - 26 max.   Once the Maximum number of 26 students is reached, a waiting list will be opened and from this list any cancellations will be filled.

Number of Instructors per school: Shane Watts and additional Instructor as necessary.

School times: Saturday 9am - 5pm (please arrive by 8:15am), Sunday 8am - 4pm. Lunch break 12:30-1:30pm. BYO lunch and drinks. RAIN OR SHINE!!

Dates and Locations for upcoming Dirt Wise schools:

Please email us through our "contacts" page to receive the specific Information flyer relating to each event.

We are planning on having about 26 separate 2-day schools in 2008 across the US.

Any suggestions on possible future school locations/venues for us would be appreciated.

 

CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST, so register now to save your spot! 

**A Parent's Signature is required on a waiver the morning of the class if the STUDENT IS A MINOR (under age 18).  If a PARENT is not attending the school in its entirety with a Minor, the MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (below) will need to be completed and sent with the ADULT THAT IS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL WITH THE MINOR!**  IF this form does not accompany the student and a parent is not present, the student will not be permitted to participate, and the deposit will be forfeited. 

 

Download Registration Form  * It is easiest to download and save this form, then type in the information, resave the document and then email, fax or mail it back.*

Download Medical Power of Attorney

  

 

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