Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost to join?
A: Cost is $60.00 per year, with memberships available for the 2008 year
starting in May. Membership in the Moose Club also gives you membership
to our Parent Club, ATV BC.
Q: Can anyone join?
A: Yes, you do not have to be a resident of Fort St John.
Q: When do you meet?
A: The Moose Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month in Room 2115
of the Northern Lights College (UNBC) for 7:00PM. Feel free to come a
few minutes early to chat about local riding/tips/gear or whatever you
decide to chat about.
Q: What benefits are in it for me.
A: As with any club, membership is what you make of it. While there are
some small benefits arising thru discounts and offers, the main benefit
is the interaction and social gatherings that take place thru-out the
year.
Q: How often are you going to ask me to
volunteer?
A: We respect that everyone has weird shifts and family, and do not
hound people to help out. If you want to volunteer, we greatly
appreciate the help, and respect any time you may choose to give,
whether it be 1 hr or 100.
Q: Do you have maps of the local riding
areas?
A: A map will be available in early 2008 riding season, with updates
following later on in the year.
Q: How does the Moose Club raise money for
its events?
A: Each year the Moose club has a Family day fun ride/Poker ride. It is
thru this event that the majority of funds are raised for our yearly
budget. The ride is held in early to mid September and has seen over 125
people participate in 2007.
Q: If I am not from the area but wish to
find information on trails and such, where can I find this?
A: Our local web-site has some of the information posted to it thru use
of the "Ride Guide" page. Some members of the club have GPS tracks of
certain trails as well they do not mind sharing and can be contacted
thru the club. A person can also call the club directly at (250) 787
7795 during the hours of 8:00AM to 9:00PM.
Q: I need to find information on Canadian
Safety Council Training, Can the Moose help?
A: The Moose Club has two Safety Instructors as part of it's club
membership, and knows of several others in the area. Instructor
information across the Province can also be found at
www.atvbc.com/safety or by
calling 1-866-766-7823. Please check out our web page on
Canadian Safety Council Quad
Course.
Q: Can I be notified of an up-coming ride
that I can tag along on?
A: The Moose Atv Club has an e-mail distribution list that describes
who, what, where, when on any ride that the Moose ATV Club will be
hosting, or one that we have been requested to share by our club
members. To join this mailing list, please send an e-mail to the
Ride Guide
with your request
to be added.
Q: Are there any conditions to joining the
Moose Club on a club ride?
A: Yes there are. These are pretty simple ones though. First, No Alcohol
is allowed on the ride. Second, Helmets MUST be warn while ride is
underway (not during rest stops though) and third, riders must ride in
such a manner that no one else is put at risk by their actions.
Q: How often is there a guided ride?
A: The Moose Atv Club will be trying to host a minimum of two rides per
month to different areas of the Peace. These could range from as far
away south as Chetwynd area, and go as far north as Christina falls west
of Wonowon. It is up to you as to if you would like to join each ride,
and you assume all costs of riding that day, as well as transportation
requirements for you and your family members.