March 2024, Volume 3 of 12

Monthly News & Updates

President's Report

The interesting weather we have this early in the year is a mixed blessing. It has given clubs the chance to begin their riding season earlier at the expense of not enough of a snow pack for later on in the year. I see that a number of clubs are already out for their first rides of the season. Congratulations to them on being able to get out and ride.

Executive Director's Report

I am excited to share with our readers all the exciting plans we have coming together for ATVBC in 2024. It’s been a very busy few months as our staff, board directors and committees are working hard to put together some great events, new safety programming and membership activities.

ATVBC is excited to announce a new Sponsorship with Royal Distributing.

From now on our members will have access to a special 15% discount on their first order with Royal Distributing. Sign up today to receive your member discount at ROYAL DISTRIBUTING!

NEWLY SIGNED SAFETY TRAINERS

ATVBC is excited to share with you some important updates to our ATVBC Safety Program. In late 2023, ATVBC Board Directors John Blinston, Doug McGovern and Graham Lindenbach completed their Operator Safety Instructor course to become ATVBC trainers. They will be providing training opportunities at all ATVBC sanctioned events. Stay tuned for details on these opportunities.

In 2024, we will be revamping our website to update our safety information and will be developing further resources for our members to advance their safe riding skills.

We reached out to a number of different safety trainers and invited them to be a part of the NEW ATVBC preferred provider list.

ATVBC is thrilled to introduce you to our first 6 Corporate Members:

Check out our website for details on these providers and the special exclusive ATVBC Member discounts that many are providing!

If you are currently offering operator safety training and would like to be a Corporate Member, please contact us at coordinator@atvbc.ca

ATVBC CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

March 8, 2024 was International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

It is a day to honor the progress made in gender equality and to continue advocating for women's rights around the world.

ATVBC recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity, including the representation and empowerment of women.

By supporting and promoting women in the ATV sport, together we can help break down gender barriers and empower women to participate.

By acknowledging International Women's Day, ATVBC shows its commitment to gender equality and is happy to support and encourage women all over the province to #sharetheirride #ridesmart and #embraceequity.

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ATVBC MEMBER CLUB UPDATES

ATVBC is proud to have 43 clubs throughout the province.

Check out what some of them are up to by clicking on the links.

SVR ATV CLUB NEWSLETTER

GRANDFORKS ATV CLUB NEWSLETTER

GRANDFORKS ON THE TRAIL MARCH 2024

Thank you to Nicola Valley ATV Club for their photo submission. This was from a ride they did from Merritt to Lilley Lake.

SEE WHAT OTHER CLUBS ARE DOING

The Lower Mainland ATV Club and Valley Trail Riders ATV Club joined ATVBC Board Directors Katherine Perez and Padraig Tedford at two different tradeshows this past month.

The BC Outdoors Show at Chilliwack Heritage Park and the BC Sportsmen's Show in Abbotsford. Thanks to all who volunteered their time to promote ATVBC. Check out our Facebook page for more photos.

Did you miss the show? Not to worry, ATVBC will be at the following upcoming shows to promote our clubs and the value of membership

Interior Sportsman Show - Kelowna BC - April 5-7th

Vancouver Island Outdoor Show - Nanoose Bay - April 12-14th

Victoria Outdoor & Adventure Show - Victoria - April 26-28th

MEMBER PHOTOS

We are still sifting through the hundreds of amazing photos submitted to us on social media in mid-February. Thank you to everyone who submitted we are grateful for all the new content to help us in highlighting the amazing riding here in BC. Here are some of the highlights for this month!

SUBMITTED BY SCOTT MODDE

SUBMITTED BY DOUG FANNING

SUBMITTED BY JEREMY DEWALT

SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER WELLS McNEIL

SUBMITTED BY KARLA TRUDEL

SUBMITTED BY DON WINDA

SUBMITTED BY CHRIS WANNER

Do you have an update to share in our April newsletter?

Email us at coordinator@atvbc.ca before April 18th to be included!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT CONTENT

ATVBC on YouTube

It has begun... Make sure to subscribe and share your ATV videos with everyone.

Send them to coordinator@atvbc.ca or simply click on the button below to submit!

Check out these video submissions from two of our members.

Rob Marshall LMATV

Doug Fanning KRATV

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS HERE

ATVBC EVENT UPDATES

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Thank you to the City of Princeton and our local club that helped make last year's event a huge success.

This years event, you don't want to miss out on.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sanctioned Events - What you need to know

Acera Insurance has provided us with information on Sanctioned Events and the forms to apply.

LIQUOR SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION

SPECIAL EVENTS/OTHER FUCTIONS QUESTIONAIRE

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Special thanks to our friends at the ORCBC who have created a directory of some of the fundraising sources that can help your organization access funding for upcoming outdoor recreation initiatives, accessibility programs, maintenance of trails, purchase of supplies, and accessibility or professional development of your volunteer crew.

If you need any assistance in navigating these grant processes please reach out to ATVBC so we can assist you.

GRANTS & FUNDING

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

RESOURCES

UPDATES FROM ORC

Webinar Recording: Understand the “paradigm shift” in landscape planning and management

In case you missed it! Listen to our February webinar with Garry Merkel, registered professional forester, Tahltan Nation member and co-author of the Old growth report, who provides a high-level overview of where the changes are coming from and what they mean for outdoor recreation.

Registration open for BC Trails Day - June 1

If your organization or municipality is interested in hosting a BC Trails Day event, now is a good time to begin thinking about what you want your event to look like. Some past events have been clean-ups, trail maintenance, educational workshops, and webinars. Register your event, and we'll upload it to our events calendar and help you promote it.

Maya’xala: Respect

Watch the beautiful video by the Na̲nwak̲olas Council on how to respect one another and the natural world as a visitor on their territory. The video is full of important messages for guests everywhere.

Inclusionary Trail Planning Toolkit

Read the guide to learn about planning and programming equitable trail networks including low-cost outreach methods.

**Thank you to ORCBC for their contributions to our ATVBC Newsletter**

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SEE RESOURCES

INDUSTRY ALLIANCES

ATVBC Club Insurance Handbook (Prepared by Acera)- All you need to know about ATVBC's Insurance Policy for Affiliate Clubs

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ATVBC CORPORATE SPONSORS

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