Minnesota requires snowmobile certification

In Minnesota, all snowmobile operators who are at least 12 years of age and born after December 31st, 1976 are required to take a Minnesota-approved Snowmobile Safety Course and obtain a Snowmobile Safety Certificate before riding on public lands.  (Class is open to Children ages 11-15.  Certification becomes valid at the age of 12)

To get your Snowmobile Safety Certificate, you must first complete an online course like the one offered at www.snowmobilecourse.com    (https://www.snowmobilecourse.com/usa/minnesota/)

Second, you must attend a one day class room review and riding performance course lead by trained volunteer instructors and a DNR Conservation Officer. The New Prague SnowDrifters offer this one-day classroom review and field test.

The next Youth Snowmobile Safety Class is Saturday, Dec 7th 2024 at the New Prague Central Education Campus (CEC) / District Board Room.

• Class size is limited, so register early.
• You will need to complete the on-line DNR safety course and you MUST bring your completion certificate with you. (Link above)
• There is pre-registration for the class.  (Click Here to sign up through the New Prague Community Education website)
• Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  Class starts at 8.  (Usually runs until 10:30-10:45)  A parent/guardian needs to come in and register their child with the instructor. 
• A DNR conservation officer will cover Minnesota snowmobile laws.
• The NP SnowDrifters will supply the snowmobile for the field course.
• Cost: $5.00
• Day of class.  Bring a pen/pencil, dress for the weather and bring a helmet, kids will be outside during the field test, waiting for their turn.

If you have questions, call organizer lead :

Janelle Sasse

  janelle_sasse@yahoo.com

  +1 715-579-5155

2024 winter - TBD students certified.

2023 winter - 51 students certified.

2022 winter - 45 students certified.

2021 winter - 47 students certified.

2020 winter - 37 students certified.

2019 winter - 44 students certified.

2018 winter - 25 students certified.

2017 winter - 26 students certified.

2016 winter - 27 students certified.

2015 winter - 26 students certified.

2014 winter - 24 students certified.

2013 winter - 34 students certified.

2012 winter - 40 students certified.

2011 winter - 42 students certified.

2010 winter - 32 students certified.

2009 winter - 42 students certified.

2008 winter - 39 students certified.