From Michael Traves of the Trials Canada Initiative for ATA Club members who do not automatically receive Tuesday updates.

Well, it has been a very interesting couple of days since my last note. Questions have been raised as to the process used to select the 2025 Nationals and what the heck is the Canadian Trials Initiative anyway?

With respect to the Canadian Trials Initiative, we are a small group of 4 people who are really passionate about pulling the Canadian Trials community together to help Trials as both a sport and a recreational activity in Canada. We do this as volunteers on our own time and expense. The feeling being, if we can all work together (regardless of club affiliations CMA,MCC,WTC, or none) it will improve Trials for everyone. 3 years ago, we made a project proposal to the FIM for funding to help support our efforts. The FIM approved our funding request and over the past 3 years we have been doing what we can to pull the Trials community together. Some of the key efforts have been these weekly communications, our support of training camps, a focus on youth and women in trials, our support of the Canadian TdN team (men and women), the rewriting of the CMA rule book, building relations with FIM NA and the NATC, and support in facilitating the Canadian Nationals (including opening them to non-CMA riders). We also developed a webpage with the hope of creating a repository of Trials information including results from across the country but that needs a lot more work.

These notes are posted to the Trials Initiative Facebook page but we are also really happy to include anyone who wants to receive them as a weekly email I have included a list of people who are currently on the list representing the 19 “clubs” across the country, the Motorcycle associations and the Trials importers. I use the term “club” loosely as it can be anything from a couple of people who like putting on events each year to large organizations that have a board of directors… etc.

With respect to the 2025 Nationals Selection – the rules are a bit vague in that (in section F) they state that requests will be sent in by a date “specified annually”… Sports Code | CMA . We have not yet tackled the CMA Sports Code but as with most things it could be improved so that there is less confusion. On the positive side we are really happy to hear that more than one club is actually interested in hosting so we will need to revisit our decision. I am also happy to note that EOTA has been added to our list of clubs for weekly emails. And that Eric has passed the torch to Linus for the CVMG QC. Welcome all !!!

Also great to get a few kind words this week:

“…Many thanks for your enthusiastic support and organisation for the sport we love.

Best wishes for the future.”

“ I do admire all the work you have put in for trials in Canada. A thankless task at times.”

Much appreciated !!!

Keep your feet on the pegs,

Michael.

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Here are the results for the ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial on Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, 2024.

Many thanks to:

  • Generous hosts: Joyce and Dave Butler.
  • Clerk of the course:  Dave Butler
  • Setup Crew: Dave Butler, Steve Mumford, & Trevor Howarth.
  • Saturday night section revisions Dave & Daryl.
  • Section cleanup: Dave, Pat & Dave Southam.
  • Sign-in: Joyce Butler   
  • Results:  Joyce, Helen, Pat & Denise.

View full results here.

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Here are the results for the ATA Westport 2-Day Trial on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, 2024.

Many thanks to:

  • Generous hosts: April and Julie-Anne Baird
  • Clerk of the course: April Baird.
  • Setup Crew: April Baird, Julie-Anne Baird, Eric Brackenbury, Randy Scott, Dave Scanlon
  • Sign-in and card mathematicians: Janice and Bill Stauttener
  • Additional thanks to those who helped maintain and grow the sections during the year.

Next event: ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Sept 7th & 8th, 2024

View full results here.

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A reminder that this year’s ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, September 7th & Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3rd to enter the event.

After extensive work on the driveway, Dave and Joyce would like the new rocks left in place, so absolutely no spinning of tires either one two or four wheels. Please park on the top Ridgeway if possible.

To pre-register please:

  1. Fill out this pre-registration form by tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $30.00 per day, or $50.00 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $40.00 per day or $70.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.
  3. NEW: Download, print, and sign this waiver form, and bring it with you to sign-in on the day of the event.

ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial


WHAT

  • An Observed Motorcycle Trials Competition.

WHEN

  • Saturday, September 7th, 2024: Sign-in at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, September 8th, 2024: Sign-in at 10am, Start at 11am.

WHERE

  • Sparrow Lake. North of Orillia. Off Hwy 11.

Directions

  • Please read directions carefully… Take Hwy 11 North from Orillia.
  • Exit at Hawkins Corner/S. Sparrow Lake Rd Exit. Goldstein Road
  • ramp CR-38. (2nd overpass after Webers Hamburger stand).
  • Follow S. Sparrow Lake Rd, then Torpitt Rd towards Torys Landing.
  • After approx 14km Turn Lef up gravel hill onto ORIMAT Rd.
  • Private road – proceed SLOWLY as lots of tight blind turns.
  • Follow Orimat Rd for approx 4km keeping left at each branch in the road.
  • Look for a red triangle sign #1725 BUTLER on the right hand side.
  • NB: Trailers please park on top ridge.
  • Cars/Pickups only allowed to enter driveway to cottage
  • Orimat Road is a private road, so if asked, you are a guest of Dave & Joyce Butler

WHO

  • CMA License Required (unless eligible for Clubman Class)
  • To save time at Sign-in, please bring your printed and signed waiver to the trial.
  • If you have not already renewed your CMA competition license please do so now.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55.
  • Clubman class for those new riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA members: $30.00 per day, or $50.00 for 2 days
  • Clubman Class: $40.00 per day or $70.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
  • Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

WARNING

  • Ride at your own risk
  • Respect the land owners wishes
  • No littering
  • Helmets at all times
  • Back protection and lanyard kill switches are mandatory for Expert & Advanced, and highly recommended for other classes.
  • COVID-19: Feeling sick? Stay home and stay safe. Please respect those wearing masks.
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This year’s ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, September 7th & Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by Tuesday, September 3rd to enter the event.

After extensive work on the driveway, Dave and Joyce would like the new rocks left in place, so absolutely no spinning of tires either one two or four wheels. Please park on the top Ridgeway if possible.

To pre-register please:

  1. Fill out this pre-registration form by Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $30.00 per day, or $50.00 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $40.00 per day or $70.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.
  3. NEW: Download, print, and sign this waiver form, and bring it with you to sign-in on the day of the event.

ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial


WHAT

  • An Observed Motorcycle Trials Competition.

WHEN

  • Saturday, September 7th, 2024: Sign-in at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, September 8th, 2024: Sign-in at 10am, Start at 11am.

WHERE

  • Sparrow Lake. North of Orillia. Off Hwy 11.

Directions

  • Please read directions carefully… Take Hwy 11 North from Orillia.
  • Exit at Hawkins Corner/S. Sparrow Lake Rd Exit. Goldstein Road
  • ramp CR-38. (2nd overpass after Webers Hamburger stand).
  • Follow S. Sparrow Lake Rd, then Torpitt Rd towards Torys Landing.
  • After approx 14km Turn Lef up gravel hill onto ORIMAT Rd.
  • Private road – proceed SLOWLY as lots of tight blind turns.
  • Follow Orimat Rd for approx 4km keeping left at each branch in the road.
  • Look for a red triangle sign #1725 BUTLER on the right hand side.
  • NB: Trailers please park on top ridge.
  • Cars/Pickups only allowed to enter driveway to cottage
  • Orimat Road is a private road, so if asked, you are a guest of Dave & Joyce Butler

WHO

  • CMA License Required (unless eligible for Clubman Class)
  • To save time at Sign-in, please bring your printed and signed waiver to the trial.
  • If you have not already renewed your CMA competition license please do so now.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55.
  • Clubman class for those new riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA members: $30.00 per day, or $50.00 for 2 days
  • Clubman Class: $40.00 per day or $70.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
  • Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

WARNING

  • Ride at your own risk
  • Respect the land owners wishes
  • No littering
  • Helmets at all times
  • Back protection and lanyard kill switches are mandatory for Expert & Advanced, and highly recommended for other classes.
  • COVID-19: Feeling sick? Stay home and stay safe. Please respect those wearing masks.
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A reminder that this year’s ATA Westport 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, 2024. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by tomorrow, Monday, August 26th, 2024 to enter the event.

To pre-register please:

  1. Fill out this pre-registration form by tomorrow, Monday, August 26th, 2024.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $40 per day or $70 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.
  3. NEW: Download, print, and sign this waiver form, and bring it with you to sign-in on the day of the event.


WHEN

  • Saturday, August 31st, 2024: Sign-In at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, September 1st, 2024: Sign-In at 10am, Start at 11am.

WHERE

  • 825 County Rd 36, Westport

WHO

  • CMA License Required (unless eligible for Clubman Class)
  • If you have not already renewed your CMA competition license please do so now.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55.
  • Clubman class for those riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA member: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days
  • Clubman: $40 per day or $70 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
  • Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

WARNING

  • Ride at your own risk
  • Respect the land owners wishes
  • No littering
  • Helmets at all times
  • Back protection and lanyard kill switches are mandatory for Expert & Advanced, and highly recommended for other classes.
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Here are the results for the ATA Tweed 2-Day Trial on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th, 2024.

Many thanks to:

  • Generous hosts: Dave and Helen Cordy for hosting yet another great event
  • Clerk of the course: Dave Cordy
  • ‘Set up’ crew: Dave Cordy, Kevin Cordy, Mark Cordy, Chris Snell, Rob Smithurst & Jon English.
  • Sunday pre-dawn section revision ‘Set up’ crew: Dave Cordy
  • Sign-in & soggy card sorters: Helen & Helen, Elaine, Joyce, & Pat.
  • Thank you to Helen, Dave, Daryl, Denyse & Emma for handling the bbq TDN fund raiser.
  • Congratulations to the aggregate 2 day Expert winner of the Serres Cup for 2024 – Kevin Cordy.

View full results here.

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This year’s ATA Westport 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, 2024. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by Monday, August 26th, 2024 to enter the event.

To pre-register please:

  1. Fill out this pre-registration form by Monday, August 26th, 2024.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $40 per day or $70 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.
  3. NEW: Download, print, and sign this waiver form, and bring it with you to sign-in on the day of the event.


WHEN

  • Saturday, August 31st, 2024: Sign-In at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, September 1st, 2024: Sign-In at 10am, Start at 11am.

WHERE

  • 825 County Rd 36, Westport

WHO

  • CMA License Required (unless eligible for Clubman Class)
  • If you have not already renewed your CMA competition license please do so now.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55.
  • Clubman class for those riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA member: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days
  • Clubman: $40 per day or $70 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
  • Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

WARNING

  • Ride at your own risk
  • Respect the land owners wishes
  • No littering
  • Helmets at all times
  • Back protection and lanyard kill switches are mandatory for Expert & Advanced, and highly recommended for other classes.
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The CMA national date has been announced for November 9-10 at the Victoria Motorcycle Club property! It’s a one weekend, winner takes all championship; so if you’ve ever wanted to shoot your shot, this is it. You do not need to be  CMA member to ride this event, unless you are looking for championship points for your CMA title. Classes for Intermediate riders and above, with seperate awards for Senior classes (over 50), and Womens’ classes on the Intermediate and Advanced lines. Sections designed by Canadian trials legend Ryon Bell, Matt Fracy, and Brandon Volk. This is an event not to be missed!!!

We are looking for volunteers to check this event, so if you are traveling with someone who is available or are more interested in a less physical activity while still participating in the event, please contact Dave Fair at 250-893-5737.

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A reminder that this year’s ATA Tweed 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, August 17th & Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13th to enter the event.

To pre-register please:

  1. Fill out this pre-registration form by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13th, 2024.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $25 per day or $40 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.


WHAT

  • An Observed Motorcycle Trials Competition.
  • 12 sections, 3 loops per day.

WHEN

  • Saturday, August 17th, 2024: Sign-in at 11am, Start at Noon.
    • **Saturday Night Burgers/Corn Roast: $10 with all proceeds going to TDN Team Fundraiser
  • Sunday, August 18th, 2024: Sign-in at 10am, Start at 11am.

WHERE

  • 1094 Kinlin Road, Tweed, Ontario

Coming from the West via Hwy37

  • Follow red/blue arrows carefully
  • From Tweed take Hwy37 North.
  • Turn right after Tim Hortons onto Sulphide Rd, Hwy39
  • In 6 km Turn right onto Bogart Rd
  • Turn left at the top of the hill onto Allore Rd
  • In 1.8 km keep left over bridge, and keep left onto Otter Creek Rd
  • In 1.1 km Turn right onto Kinlin Rd 
  • In 3.4 km look for white cabin just after bridge.
  • Turn right through gate on to slow laneway in to Trial property

Coming from the East

  • Take Hwy 401 West to Hwy 41, go North to Clareview Rd. Turn left and head west following the arrows. 

Accommodations:

  • Gates open Thursday 9am for primitive camping on site. Please call ahead.
  • “River-Views’’, open a/c, ..bring it in – take it out trash-free program.
  • Portable toilet on site.
  • Tweed accommodation info: http://twp.tweed.on.ca/index.php

Site Info:

  • Dave Cordy
  • Cell / Text: 289-688-2212
  • Email: cordyboys@hotmail.com

WHO

  • CMA license required for CMA points. If no CMA license then you must ride as a Clubman. CMA license available at event.
  • To save time at Sign-in, please bring your printed and signed waiver to the trial. Waivers will be emailed to pre-entered riders.
  • Classes for: CMA & (ATAQ)
    • Trial 1 – formerly Expert (Expert)
    • Trial 2 – formerly Advanced, includes Veteran 2. (S1)
    • Trial 3 – formerly Intermediate, includes Veteran 3. (S2)
    • Trial 4 – formerly Junior, includes Veteran 4. (S3)
    • Trial 5 – formerly Novice, includes Veteran 5. (S4)
    • Youth – Minimum Age 5 / Maximum Age 10. (S5)
  • Clubman class for those new riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA member: $25 per day or $40 for 2 days
  • Clubman: $30 per day or $50 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
  • Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

WARNING

  • Ride at your own risk
  • Respect the land owners wishes
  • No littering
  • Helmets at all times
  • Back protection and lanyard kill switches are mandatory for Expert & Advanced, and highly recommended for other classes.
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