Want to improve your riding in 2008? Offroad motorcycle enthusiasts who wish to learn the “tricks of the trade” from Offroad racing legend Shane Watts have the opportunity to attend one of his very successful and widely popular "Dirtwise with Shane Watts" Academy of Riding Schools. Over 650 students have graduated from the Academy since it began in July 2007!

The former GNCC and World Enduro Champion will be conducting these highly informative Dirt Wise schools, based on improving Offroad specific riding skills and technique at various locations across the US and abroad. Check back often to find out the most up to date information on dates and locations!

So far we have the following school locations/dates locked in for 2008:
 

May 17-18, 2008 Russellville, AR

May 24-25, 2008 Gambonini Ranch, CA (Only open to MCMA Club Members)

May 31-June 1, 2008 Milliken, CO (near Denver, CO)

June 7-8, 2008 Foot of Mountain, PA (near Neelyton, PA)

June 14-15, 2008 East Orange, VT (near Mont Pelier)

June 28-29 Idaho City, ID- Sold Out!*

July 3-4 and 5-6, 2008 Rock Hill, OR -Both Schools Sold Out!*

July 11-12 (Friday-Saturday), 2008 Meriden, CT -Sold Out!*

July 18-19 (Friday-Saturday), 2008 Battlecreek, MI

July 24-25 and 26-27, 2008 Trail Tours in Canada (1 hour East of Toronto)-SOLD OUT!

August 2-3 Romney, WV - SOLD OUT!

September 20-21 Grantsburg, WI

October 3-4 (Friday-Saturday) Meriden, CT

October 5 (Sunday) Meriden, CT - Condensed 1 day school (8am-5:30pm). Cost is $250.

October 9-10 (Thursday/Friday) Lansing, NY (near Ithaca) Cost is $250

October 11-12 Elmira, NY- Sold out!*

October 24-25 (Friday-Saturday) Warrensburg, MO (near Kansas City, KS) - Three spots remaining!

October 26-27 (Sunday-Monday) Warrensburg, MO (near Kansas City, KS)

November 1-2 Denver, NC

November 15-16 Bybee, TN (near Knoxville)

 

MORE 2008 DATES and LOCATIONS TO BE RELEASED SOON! We are hoping to soon confirm the following schools in Texas (Dallas area) on Nov 21/22, N. Cal on Dec 6/7 & 13/14, and S. Cal over the Christmas/New Year's break.

PLEASE CHECK BACK OR CONTACT US TO BE ON OUR MAILING LIST!

 

Please email us at dirtwise@shanewatts.com for further information about these schools and to receive an event flyer to the specific school!

 

**If you are interested in attending any of the schools that have already been sold out, or in areas where schools have already occurred, please let us know, as we will add you to our mailing list for updates on future schools at these locations! 

We also have begun discussions on bringing the Dirt Wise schools to the following  new locations sometime in 2009: Southern California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, Utah, Washington state, Alberta, British Columbia, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa. Other locations are also possible and will be added as locations are confirmed.

 

Information and Pricing

Duration: Two days

Pricing: $350* per rider ($100 non-refundable deposit due with Registration Form.  This holds your spot, so don't forget to include FORM and PAYMENT!)

(From this tuition fee a portion of it will be donated to the Rider Down Foundation and to the The Blue Ribbon Coalition)

• There will be a 25% discount for all returning students from previous Dirtwise schools.
• There will be a discount for Multiple attendees from the same immediate family:
  1. 1^st member-full price
  2. 2^nd member-15% off full price
  3. 3^rd member-25% off full price
  4. 4^th member-35% off full price

(*Pricing may vary based on certain dates but will not be any more than $350)

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

• If student cancels more than 72 hours in advance of the first day of the school, the remaining balance will be refunded and the $100 deposit can be used toward any future school.  If cancelled less than 72 hours before the first day of the school, there will be no refund, but all payments will be transferable to any future school.
• No refund is given to a student who is unable to attend the second (2^nd) day of class.  However, we will allow the student to attend the 2nd day of any other school in the future, free of charge. 

Number of students per school: 13-20 max.   Once the Maximum number of 20 students is reached, a waiting list will be opened and from this list any cancellations will be filled.

Number of Instructors per school: Shane Watts and additional Instructor as necessary.

School times: Saturday 8:30am - 5pm (please arrive by 7:45am), Sunday 8am - 4pm. Lunch break approx 12:45-1:30pm. BYO lunch and drinks. RAIN OR SHINE!!

Dates and Locations for upcoming Dirt Wise schools:

We are planning on having about 36 separate 2-day schools in 2008 across the US.

Any suggestions on possible future school locations/venues for us would be appreciated.

 

CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST, so register now to save your spot! 

**A Parent's Signature is required on a waiver the morning of the class if the STUDENT IS A MINOR (under age 18).  If a PARENT is not attending the school in its entirety with a Minor, the MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (below) will need to be completed and sent with the ADULT THAT IS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL WITH THE MINOR!**  IF this form does not accompany the student and a parent is not present, the student will not be permitted to participate, and the deposit will be forfeited. 

 

  * It is easiest to download and save this form, then type in the information, resave the document and then email, fax or mail it back.*

*Please note, all faxes sent are to a secure, private fax.  All credit card information is destroyed immediately following final payment.