New England Trail Rider Association
New England Trail Rider Association March 19, 2014
President’s Message NETRA Members, As we slowly emerge from the toughest winter I can remember, the off-road riding season is almost upon us. The NETRA competition season has already kicked off with the 60th annual Snow Run Enduro. The Connecticut Ramblers put on a great event, despite the deep snow keeping all but a few top riders from completing the course within their hour. Elsewhere in this electronic newsletter you'll find the flyers for the first few events of the year: the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders' Spring Challenge Hare Scramble (April 6th), NETRA's Youth Camp (April 12/13), the Springfield Motorcycle Club's Steerage Rock Twister Junior Enduro/PeeWee Scramble (April 19), and the Bill Hallson Turkey Run (April 27). Once the NETRA season starts, there's someplace to ride virtually every weekend! It's time to take off the spiked tires, charge the batteries, get some fresh gas, and take those bikes out on the trail. There will be an interesting opportunity at some selected NETRA events this year. Through a partnership with the New England Trials Association (NETA), we will have a trials workshop on the Saturday of some of our two-day events. NETRA riders will have the chance to get trials training, and then be provided a trials bike to ride on a prepared course with trials obstacles. This can really sharpen your bike-handling skills, and for some top riders like Taddy Blasuziak and David Knight is their favorite form of cross-training. We are still working out the details, so stay tuned to the NETRA website for the schedule for these workshops. I would be remiss if I didn't mention some changes on the NETRA Board. This last year Junior Strempfer, Bob Pacheco, John Harriman, and Tim Dinge relinquished their Board seats, and on behalf of the Board thank them for their service to NETRA's membership. The new Board members elected in January are David Bernard, Martha Sherman, and Ed Ventura. I look forward to their contributions and fresh perspective. At January's Board meeting the existing slate of officers was re-elected; myself as President, Jim Sherman as Vice President, Kevin Howley as Treasurer, and Tony Gasper as Secretary. Andy Anthony was reelected as Competition Committee Chairman in December's Comp Committee meeting. It takes a lot of people working together to keep NETRA going; from the NETRA Board, the Competition Committee, the Recreation Committee, the NETRA clubs who host the events, and the individual members. As the 2014 season kicks off, I'm excited about the new year and the great rides we have in store. See you on the trail,
Chris Burton, President
New England Trail Rider Association | PO Box 1235 Derry, NH 03038 | 508.306.1410 | www.netra.org
SPRING CHALLENGE
DeMoranville Farm
HARE SCRAMBLE
80 Chace Road
APRIL 6TH 2014
Freetown MA Arrowed from exit 8 on RTE 140
Sign up starts at 7:30am / NETRA Membership available Heat #1: Big Wheel, Mini A, Mini B and Mini Girls 9:00am for 1 hour $30 Heat #2: Novice, Women and Super Senior 11:00am for 1.5 hours $45 Heat #3: AA,Expert and Amateur 1:30pm for 2 hours $45
Strict sound test: 96db Parking fee $10 For more information contact Patti
[email protected] 508-864-6845
NETRA “RUMMEL RIDE” YOUTH CAMP Rider Application Entry Information A Nonrefundable fee$150.00 before March 21 OR $175.00 April 4 deadline completed application & medical form send to: Check Payable to: “Nutmeg Scramblers” Mail to: Mike Hery 16 Old County Road Willington, CT 06279 You will receive by email a confirmation packet containing: directions, weekend itinerary, and a packing checklist once payment is received. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RIder Name: ________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________State: __________ Zip____________ Home Phone: ________________ Rider Age___________ Netra #: ________________________ Email______________________________ PARENT/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO: Parent Name______________________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________________________ Bike Information: Make: ________________________ Model: __________________________ 4- Stroke or 2-Stroke Number of Years Riding Experience: ____________________________ How would you best describe your skill level? (circle one) Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Expert Have you ever raced in any organized events? NETRA, NEMA, NESC, JDay? __________
NETRA “RUMMEL RIDE” YOUTH CAMP Medical Form Rider’s Name _______________________________________________________ Age_______ Home Address______________________________________________________________ FIRST EMERGENCY CONTACT ______________________________PHONE__________________ SECONDARY EMERGENCY CONTACT:________________________________________________PHONE__________________ Doctor’s Name_________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Insurance CARRIER_______________________________________________________________________ Group#________________________________________________Id#_______________________ Email___________________________________________ Health History Do you have any allergies? Y N N/A If yes, Allergic to __________________________________________________________________ Do you carry an Epi-Pen? Y N N/A Are you a Diabetic? Y N N/A Do you take Insulin? Y N N/A Do you manage your own injections? Y N N/A Do you use an inhaler? Y N N/A Have you experienced any attacks during riding? Y N N/A Are you taking any medications daily? Y N N/A What are they?___________________________________________________________________ Do you have any bleeding disorders? Y N N/A Are you an epileptic? Y N N/A (if yes, Date of your last seizure activity) _______________________________________________ Date of you last exam___________________ Date of last tetanus shot_______________________ Any other conditions? Specify _______________________________________________________ Medical Release I hereby grant permission to the Nutmeg Scramblers Motorcycle Club LLC to seek medical attention for my child _____________________________ in the event of illness or injury during participation in the Netra Youth Camp from April 11, 12, 13 2014. I am fully aware of all risks associated with participation in this event and have been encouraged not to allow participation unless my child is physically capable and properly insured. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE__________________________________________________ PRINT NAME___________________________________________________________________
SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE CLUB STEERAGE ROCK TWISTER
2014 Jr. Enduro / Mini Enduro Saturday, April 19th Entry fee: $35 Notice: Date change to April 19th.
Pee Wee Scramble Saturday, April 19th Entry fee: $30 **Please note date is earlier than what is on NETRA Schedule.
Start:
SMC Property #219 Warren Road. Rte 19. Brimfield, MA 01010 Arrowed from junction of Rte 19 & 20, Brimfield
Mini Enduro: Jr. Enduro:
Mini/BW/Girls – Sign up & sound test 7:30 Key time: 9:00 Jr. / Women – Sign up & sound test 10:00 Key time: 11:30
Pee Wee:
PeeWee 3/4/5 – sign up & sound test 1:00 Start time: 2:30 PeeWee 1/2 – sign up & sound test 2:00 Start time: 3:45 Parade lap prior to each PeeWee event.
NEW FOR 2014: Vintage Scramble – First annual SMC Vintage Scramble. 3pm start - 5 mile loop, old bike friendly, $35 entry fee, please call for more info. Food available / primitive camping. With all four events on one day, parking will be tight. Please plan accordingly. Parking donation goes to local fire dept. & library, etc. (Please be generous) NETRA membership required and available at signup . Sound test 96db. About the events: Mini Enduro: 6 miles cross country course ridden approx. 4 times. Bikes up to 85cc, 2-stroke / 150cc four stroke (wheels up to 19” front and 16” rear) Jr. Enduro: 6 mile + cross country course ridden approx. 5 times Full sized bikes 18 or 19” rear and 21” front. PeeWee 3/4/5 for kids on 50cc thru 110cc bikes either automatic or semi-automatic. Peewee 1/2 for kids on 85cc and 65cc respectively. For more info on classes rules etc. look on www.netra.org or call Trail bosses: Jim Mitchell 413-245-0071 (by 9:00pm) Kevin Comstock 508-867-3443 (by 9:00pm)
Hoot Owl Scramblers Present Bill Hallson Memorial Turkey Run Come join the Hoot Owl Scramblers for the first ride of the 2014 season. In memory of Bill one of the original Hoot Owl members We have 50-60 miles of trail “under construction” in anticipation of this kick-off ride!
When: Sunday, April 27, 2014
Where: Arrowed from State line of RI & CT on Rt 44
Start: Sign up from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 – Bikes will not go out before 9 a.m. Fee: $35 (NETRA membership required).
Rules: All bikes must be registered and street legal, with licensed rider aboard. There will be a sound test and tech inspection.
Course: Turkey Run: Miles of back roads and nice trail with optional hero sections along the way.
Gas/food: Turkey Run: gas truck will be set up for you about ½ way. (water and snacks at check points) Paul Detonnancourt , Trail Boss 401-265-6364
President’s Message NETRA Members, As we slowly emerge from the toughest winter I can remember, the off-road riding season is almost upon us. The NETRA competition season has already kicked off with the 60th annual Snow Run Enduro. The Connecticut Ramblers put on a great event, despite the deep snow keeping all but a few top riders from completing the course within their hour. Elsewhere in this electronic newsletter you'll find the flyers for the first few events of the year: the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders' Spring Challenge Hare Scramble (April 6th), NETRA's Youth Camp (April 12/13), the Springfield Motorcycle Club's Steerage Rock Twister Junior Enduro/PeeWee Scramble (April 19), and the Bill Hallson Turkey Run (April 27). Once the NETRA season starts, there's someplace to ride virtually every weekend! It's time to take off the spiked tires, charge the batteries, get some fresh gas, and take those bikes out on the trail. There will be an interesting opportunity at some selected NETRA events this year. Through a partnership with the New England Trials Association (NETA), we will have a trials workshop on the Saturday of some of our two-day events. NETRA riders will have the chance to get trials training, and then be provided a trials bike to ride on a prepared course with trials obstacles. This can really sharpen your bike-handling skills, and for some top riders like Taddy Blasuziak and David Knight is their favorite form of cross-training. We are still working out the details, so stay tuned to the NETRA website for the schedule for these workshops. I would be remiss if I didn't mention some changes on the NETRA Board. This last year Junior Strempfer, Bob Pacheco, John Harriman, and Tim Dinge relinquished their Board seats, and on behalf of the Board thank them for their service to NETRA's membership. The new Board members elected in January are David Bernard, Martha Sherman, and Ed Ventura. I look forward to their contributions and fresh perspective. At January's Board meeting the existing slate of officers was re-elected; myself as President, Jim Sherman as Vice President, Kevin Howley as Treasurer, and Tony Gasper as Secretary. Andy Anthony was reelected as Competition Committee Chairman in December's Comp Committee meeting. It takes a lot of people working together to keep NETRA going; from the NETRA Board, the Competition Committee, the Recreation Committee, the NETRA clubs who host the events, and the individual members. As the 2014 season kicks off, I'm excited about the new year and the great rides we have in store. See you on the trail,
Chris Burton, President
New England Trail Rider Association | PO Box 1235 Derry, NH 03038 | 508.306.1410 | www.netra.org
SPRING CHALLENGE
DeMoranville Farm
HARE SCRAMBLE
80 Chace Road
APRIL 6TH 2014
Freetown MA Arrowed from exit 8 on RTE 140
Sign up starts at 7:30am / NETRA Membership available Heat #1: Big Wheel, Mini A, Mini B and Mini Girls 9:00am for 1 hour $30 Heat #2: Novice, Women and Super Senior 11:00am for 1.5 hours $45 Heat #3: AA,Expert and Amateur 1:30pm for 2 hours $45
Strict sound test: 96db Parking fee $10 For more information contact Patti
[email protected] 508-864-6845
NETRA “RUMMEL RIDE” YOUTH CAMP Rider Application Entry Information A Nonrefundable fee$150.00 before March 21 OR $175.00 April 4 deadline completed application & medical form send to: Check Payable to: “Nutmeg Scramblers” Mail to: Mike Hery 16 Old County Road Willington, CT 06279 You will receive by email a confirmation packet containing: directions, weekend itinerary, and a packing checklist once payment is received. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RIder Name: ________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________State: __________ Zip____________ Home Phone: ________________ Rider Age___________ Netra #: ________________________ Email______________________________ PARENT/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO: Parent Name______________________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________________________ Bike Information: Make: ________________________ Model: __________________________ 4- Stroke or 2-Stroke Number of Years Riding Experience: ____________________________ How would you best describe your skill level? (circle one) Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Expert Have you ever raced in any organized events? NETRA, NEMA, NESC, JDay? __________
NETRA “RUMMEL RIDE” YOUTH CAMP Medical Form Rider’s Name _______________________________________________________ Age_______ Home Address______________________________________________________________ FIRST EMERGENCY CONTACT ______________________________PHONE__________________ SECONDARY EMERGENCY CONTACT:________________________________________________PHONE__________________ Doctor’s Name_________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Insurance CARRIER_______________________________________________________________________ Group#________________________________________________Id#_______________________ Email___________________________________________ Health History Do you have any allergies? Y N N/A If yes, Allergic to __________________________________________________________________ Do you carry an Epi-Pen? Y N N/A Are you a Diabetic? Y N N/A Do you take Insulin? Y N N/A Do you manage your own injections? Y N N/A Do you use an inhaler? Y N N/A Have you experienced any attacks during riding? Y N N/A Are you taking any medications daily? Y N N/A What are they?___________________________________________________________________ Do you have any bleeding disorders? Y N N/A Are you an epileptic? Y N N/A (if yes, Date of your last seizure activity) _______________________________________________ Date of you last exam___________________ Date of last tetanus shot_______________________ Any other conditions? Specify _______________________________________________________ Medical Release I hereby grant permission to the Nutmeg Scramblers Motorcycle Club LLC to seek medical attention for my child _____________________________ in the event of illness or injury during participation in the Netra Youth Camp from April 11, 12, 13 2014. I am fully aware of all risks associated with participation in this event and have been encouraged not to allow participation unless my child is physically capable and properly insured. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE__________________________________________________ PRINT NAME___________________________________________________________________
SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE CLUB STEERAGE ROCK TWISTER
2014 Jr. Enduro / Mini Enduro Saturday, April 19th Entry fee: $35 Notice: Date change to April 19th.
Pee Wee Scramble Saturday, April 19th Entry fee: $30 **Please note date is earlier than what is on NETRA Schedule.
Start:
SMC Property #219 Warren Road. Rte 19. Brimfield, MA 01010 Arrowed from junction of Rte 19 & 20, Brimfield
Mini Enduro: Jr. Enduro:
Mini/BW/Girls – Sign up & sound test 7:30 Key time: 9:00 Jr. / Women – Sign up & sound test 10:00 Key time: 11:30
Pee Wee:
PeeWee 3/4/5 – sign up & sound test 1:00 Start time: 2:30 PeeWee 1/2 – sign up & sound test 2:00 Start time: 3:45 Parade lap prior to each PeeWee event.
NEW FOR 2014: Vintage Scramble – First annual SMC Vintage Scramble. 3pm start - 5 mile loop, old bike friendly, $35 entry fee, please call for more info. Food available / primitive camping. With all four events on one day, parking will be tight. Please plan accordingly. Parking donation goes to local fire dept. & library, etc. (Please be generous) NETRA membership required and available at signup . Sound test 96db. About the events: Mini Enduro: 6 miles cross country course ridden approx. 4 times. Bikes up to 85cc, 2-stroke / 150cc four stroke (wheels up to 19” front and 16” rear) Jr. Enduro: 6 mile + cross country course ridden approx. 5 times Full sized bikes 18 or 19” rear and 21” front. PeeWee 3/4/5 for kids on 50cc thru 110cc bikes either automatic or semi-automatic. Peewee 1/2 for kids on 85cc and 65cc respectively. For more info on classes rules etc. look on www.netra.org or call Trail bosses: Jim Mitchell 413-245-0071 (by 9:00pm) Kevin Comstock 508-867-3443 (by 9:00pm)
Hoot Owl Scramblers Present Bill Hallson Memorial Turkey Run Come join the Hoot Owl Scramblers for the first ride of the 2014 season. In memory of Bill one of the original Hoot Owl members We have 50-60 miles of trail “under construction” in anticipation of this kick-off ride!
When: Sunday, April 27, 2014
Where: Arrowed from State line of RI & CT on Rt 44
Start: Sign up from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 – Bikes will not go out before 9 a.m. Fee: $35 (NETRA membership required).
Rules: All bikes must be registered and street legal, with licensed rider aboard. There will be a sound test and tech inspection.
Course: Turkey Run: Miles of back roads and nice trail with optional hero sections along the way.
Gas/food: Turkey Run: gas truck will be set up for you about ½ way. (water and snacks at check points) Paul Detonnancourt , Trail Boss 401-265-6364
