WMTBC Junior Skills Program kicks off in term 4, weekly from Thursday October 18 till Thursday December 13 and in term 1, 2019 from Thursday February 14 till Thursday April 4. 

 

Sessions times are 4:30pm for Dirtmasters (12 & under) & 5:30 pm for Juniors (13-18). Participation for children 8 and under will be at instructor’s discretion. Younger children are welcome to ride around the club rooms under their parent’s supervision. 

 

Meeting Point is the Thunder Point Harness Club Rooms McDonald St South Warrnambool 

Adults, Mums & Dads welcome to join in on the bikes.

 

What you need to participate

·         Club Membership & MTBA insurance (free 8 week trial available) 

·         Trail worthy bicycle 

·         Australian Standard helmet 

·         Water 

·         Spare Tube 

·         Gloves & glasses (recommended) 

·         Sense of adventure 

 

What you get 

·         No weekly charge to members 

·         Qualified & experienced skills instructors 

·         Working with Children checked 

·         First Aid trained 

·         Sunscreen & Repellent 

·         Guaranteed fun 

 

Format 

Minimum 2 instructors will split up riders into ability groups if required 

Instructors will pick from list of specific skills, followed by a ride or activity 

·         Trail Etiquette 

·         Safety checks 

·         Braking 

·         Cornering 

·         Gear selection 

·         VMPT 

·         Unweighting 

·         Roll overs 

·         Drop offs 

·         Descending & Climbing 

·         Maintenance & Cleaning