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If you are riding the ATAQ/ATA TRIAL but are ‘challenged’ by the shortage of Labour Day weekend accommodation options, then please hit reply now as the ATAQ may still have connections with one or two local establishments. 

Basic camping may also be available on site if reserved, so hit that reply button.

The ATAQ are looking forward to the return match. Last year there were 14 riders from the ATAQ at the Tweed Trial.

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Following the very successful interprovincial challenge at the ATA Tweed Trial in 2024, the return match is being organized by the ATAQ for 2025.


Registration:

All riders must register to become an FQMHR “recreational park/Motorcyclist member” at no cost, as a membership # is required before pre-entering the Trial. https://www.fqmhr.qc.ca/en/zone_membre.php

Click the ATAQ link to register separately for each day:


Trial Location

122 Ch Turner, West Brome, QC. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QjzqvqiMt8aFix2B9

Warning: Important only ride within designated areas, fragile soil is not to be ridden on.


Classes:

  • ATAQ EXPERT (RED) = ATA TRIAL 1 – Expert
  • ATAQ S1 (GREEN+RED SPLITS) = ATA TRIAL 2 – Advanced
  • ATAQ S2 (GREEN) = ATA TRIAL 3 – Intermediate (V45)
  • ATAQ S3 (BLUE) = ATA TRIAL 4 – Junior (V55)
  • ATAQ S4 (WHITE) ATA TRIAL 5 – Novice
  • ATAQ S5 (Separate course) ATA Youth

Accommodations:

Close to site

Or Hotels in Bromont

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Next event: Sutton – ATAQ/ATA. Aug 30th & 31st, 2025.

DateATAATAQSOCTAMA/NATC
Aug 16th-17thSparrow Lake – postponedActon Vale
Aug 24thBrantford
Aug 30th-31stSutton ATA/ATAQ ONT/PQ ChallengeSutton ATA/ATAQ ONT/PQ Challenge
Sept 6th-7thTweed 2-Day
Sept 14thWestportSimcoe
Sept 21stTDN – Italy
Sept 27th – 28thSparrow Lake 2-Day – new
Oct 5thSt. Thomas
Oct 11th-12thCMA National Notre-Dame-du-Portage
Nov 2ndHorseshoe Rst, Barrie
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Due to the EXTREME Fire Risk in the Sparrow Lake area and the ban on open fires, as well as the rarity of spark arrestors, we have no option but to put safety first, and reschedule the Trial. 

Not to mention the Heat Warning air quality health index alerts!

The event has been rescheduled for Sept 27 & 28th, 2025.

Please fill out this updated pre-registration form by Tuesday, September 22nd, 2025 to enter the event.

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Here are the results for the ATA Lion’s Head 2-Day Trial on July 19th & 20th, 2025.

Many thanks to:

  • Generous hosts: Bryan & Shelley, Clive & Elaine.
  • Clerk of the courses: The timeless & tireless Mike McCormick.
  • ‘Set up’ crew: Mike, Bryan, and Robb Hewitt.
  • Sign-in and results: Shelley & Tina.
  • Thank you to the riders for attending the first hot and sticky 2-Day of 2025

Next event: Sparrow Lake on August 16th & 17th. Set up volunteers needed.

View results here.

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Please note that this event has been postponed to September 27th & 28th, 2025. If you would like to attend, please pre-enter here.

A reminder that this year’s ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, August 16th & Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by Tuesday, August 12th 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, August 12th, 2025.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $25.00 per day, or $40.00 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $30.00 per day or $50.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial


WHAT

  • An Observed Motorcycle Trials Competition.

WHEN

  • Saturday, August 16th, 2025: Sign-in at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, August 17th, 2025: 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 Left 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 riding the Clubman Class)
  • To save time at Sign-in, please bring your printed and signed waiver to the trial.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55 (Trial 1-5).
  • Clubman class for those new riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA members: $25.00 per day, or $40.00 for 2 days
  • Clubman Class: $30.00 per day or $50.00 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.
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Please note that this event has been postponed to September 27th & 28th, 2025. If you would like to attend, please pre-enter here.

This year’s ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial will be held on Saturday, August 16th & Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Pre-entry registration and payment are preferred by Tuesday, August 12th 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, August 12th, 2025.
  2. Send your pre-entry fee via e-transfer to atatrials@gmail.com.
    1. CMA member: $25.00 per day, or $40.00 for 2 days
    2. Clubman: $30.00 per day or $50.00 for 2 days, for those wishing to ‘Try-Trials’
    3. Entry on the day, or missing waiver form, add $5.00 admin fee.

ATA Sparrow Lake 2-Day Trial


WHAT

  • An Observed Motorcycle Trials Competition.

WHEN

  • Saturday, August 16th, 2025: Sign-in at 11am, Start at Noon.
  • Sunday, August 17th, 2025: 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 Left 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 riding the Clubman Class)
  • To save time at Sign-in, please bring your printed and signed waiver to the trial.
  • Classes for Expert, Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, Novice, Vet 45, and Vet 55 (Trial 1-5).
  • Clubman class for those new riders wanting to ‘Try-Trials’.

WALLET

  • CMA members: $25.00 per day, or $40.00 for 2 days
  • Clubman Class: $30.00 per day or $50.00 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.
More

Here are the results for the ATA Lions Head 2-Day Trial on July 19th & 20th, 2025.

Many thanks to:

  • Generous hosts: Bryan & Shelley, Clive & Elaine.
  • Clerk of the courses: The timeless & tireless Mike McCormick.
  • ‘Set up’ crew: Mike, Bryan, and Robb Hewitt.
  • Sign-in and results: Shelley & Tina.
  • Thank you to the riders for attending the first hot and sticky 2-Day of 2025.
  • Next event: Sparrow Lake on August 16th&17th. Set up volunteers needed.

View results here.

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