Youth Snowmobile Safety Training
2025 Youth Snowmobile Safety Hands-On Training Schedule:
January 4th, 2025: Class starts at 8:30 AM
March 15th, 2025: Class starts at 8:30 AM
Requirements:
- Students must be 11 years of age before class start date
- Certificate becomes eligible at age 12
- Parent/Guardian is required to attend the first part of class (approximately 30 minutes) to complete paperwork
- Online snowmobile safety training course must be completed prior to the hands-on training.
- Hands-On Event Weblink: Snowmobile Safety Hybrid Class : Jan 4, 2025 | Event | Minnesota DNR
- There is no fee for the hands-on training.
- On-line safety training fee is $29.95
- Registration Link: SNOWMOBILEcourse.com
- Hands-On Training Event Location: 119 6th St SE, Chisholm, MN 55746
Born after December 31st, 1976? Then you need to successfully complete a Minnesota approved Snowmobile Safety Course and hands-on training before riding on public lands and designated snowmobile trails. www.snowmobilecourse.com is a delegated provider for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Youth riders must complete their online Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Course prior to the hands-on training. Register for your online course here: Official Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Course | SNOWMOBILEcourse.com
Our Club hosted two (2) youth snowmobile safety training events at our Chisholm clubhouse during the 2022-2023 season. Nearly 50 kids participated in the training courses. Due to a lack of snow the club had to cancel its scheduled hands-on safety training during the 2023-2024 season.
Special thanks to Conservation Officer Marc Johnson for participating in the training and talking to the kids about snowmobile safety.
TRADITIONAL COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Meets two or more times
- Eight hours minimum classroom
- Includes a riding performance course
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
Click here for a list of Traditional Snowmobile Safety classes in your area.
ONLINE COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Complete one of the online courses:
- snowmobilecourse.com – one-time fee for the course is $29.95
- Student attends a one day class room review and riding performance course*
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
*Find a Field Day/Riding Performance Course
Adult Certification (ages 16 and up)
Minnesota requires snowmobile certification by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976. Adult snowmobile safety certification is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over.
Complete one of the following:
- snowmobilecourse.com – fee for the course is $29.95
- Or complete a Youth Snowmobile Certification class
The adult course is designed to show the student the most common causes for snowmobile accidents in Minnesota, and how to avoid becoming an accident statistic. Upon successful completion of the Online Snowmobile Safety Course, the student will complete self-certification procedures to print their Snowmobile Certificate.
For general information, please call (888) 646-6367, (651) 296-6157, or (800) 366-8917, or email your name and address to info.dnr@state.mn.us.
