Registration Begins:

Monday, February 8, 2010. To register call:

Registrar's Office at 905-988-4306

Please read the following Registration Guidelines before registering:

Registration Guidelines

Please call the Registrar's Office for Transfers, Withdrawals and Refunds

• Withdrawals must be made 5 working days before the course starts to receive a refund, less $20 administration fee.
• Transfers must be requested 5 working days prior to the start date of the course that you are transferring from. You may only make this request once and it is based on seat availability.
• Students who leave the course before its completion due to illness must provide a bona fide reason or proof of illness (doctor’s note) to be considered for rescheduling, which will depend on seat availability.

Special Note - Starting Classes on Time!

Out of respect for students who arrive on time, classes start promptly at the times indicated. If you arrive more than fifteen minutes after the specified time, you will not be permitted to take the course. A refund will not be issued.

Using the Canada Safety Council's 'Gearing Up' curriculum, this course is designed to teach you how to ride a motorcycle with confidence. Whether you are an experienced rider or just starting up, you will be assisted through skill development from basic to advanced levels. When you successfully complete the Ministry “M2” test (done on-site), you will receive a CSC certificate that your insurance agent may want and the upgrade documentation for your M2 licence. Our fleet is comprised of motorcycles that range from 150 cc to 225 cc.

Requirements - You Must Bring:

• a valid 'M1' licence to the first class
• a D.O.T. approved helmet in good condition
• heavy, long sleeved jacket (non-synthetic)
• denim jeans or heavy pants
• full-fingered gloves that cover the entire hand
• heavy-duty leather boots that have a heel and cover the ankle (high top running shoes or jogging boots are not acceptable)

2010 Spring/Summer Basic Rider Training Dates:

The following dates are included as a general guide. Specific training dates, times and fees will be available in the Spring Edition of the Continuing Education Calendar.

• Training Dates for Weekend and Weekday Courses
• Sept 10 - Sept 12
• Sept 17 - Sept 19
• Sept 24 - Sept 26
• Oct 01 - Oct 03
• (No Classes Thanksgiving Weekend - Oct 13)
• Oct 15 - Oct 17
• Oct 22 - Oct 24
• Oct 29 - Oct 31

Hours and Location for Basic Rider Training:

Weekend Course

Friday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Welland Campus L1 (Lundy Building)

Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Welland Campus, Parking Lot D and G

Weekday Course

Monday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Welland Campus L1 (Lundy Building)

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Welland Campus, Parking Lot D and G

Basic Rider Training Fee:

$425 (including G.S.T.)

This course is designed for the experienced street motorcyclist who has had their licence for a minimum of 22 months (or 18 months if successfully completed a recognized motorcycle training program) and wants to obtain their full 'M' licence.

It includes an extensive classroom session, 4 hours of riding experience on highways, and in residential and business areas. Advanced skills including; roadside stops, lane changing, curves and intersections will prepare you for the road test.

Our instructors find value in riding in smaller groups; on Friday evening, you will be divided into two groups of five and assigned either Saturday or Sunday to do your riding and testing.

Requirements - You Must Bring:

• your licence, ownership and proof of insurance on Friday night
• a properly licenced and insured street legal motorcycle on Saturday or Sunday. You may also bring a bike that is loaned from a friend or a rental.
• a D.O.T. approved helmet in good condition
• heavy, long sleeved jacket (non-synthetic)
• denim jeans or heavy pants
• full-fingered gloves that cover the entire hand
• heavy-duty leather boots that have a heel and cover the ankle (high top running shoes or jogging boots are not acceptable)

Special Note:

Motorcycles must be mechanically sound. If breakdown occurs, rescheduling or refunds will not be permitted.

2010 Spring/Summer M2 Exit Dates:

The following dates are included as a general guide. Specific training dates, times and fees will be available in the Spring Edition of the Continuing Education Calendar.

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Sept 10 - Sept 12
• Sept 24 - Sept 26
• Oct 15 - Oct 17
• Oct 29 - Oct 31

Hours and Location for M2 Exit:

Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Welland Campus L3 (Lundy Building)

Saturday or Sunday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Times scheduled by instructor

M2 Exit Fee:

$375 (including G.S.T.)

If you are considering riding a motorcycle and you want to try before you buy, or interested in getting a glimpse of what all the excitement is about, then this session is for you.

Also, if you are planning on taking our Basic Rider Training course (GENI 1120) and want to take advantage of some extra time to learn the fundamentals, our experienced instructors will get you on the bike.

Learn how to properly balance and stop it, change gears and safely move it forward at a very controlled pace. This introductory course is a great opportunity to experience the joy of motorcycling in a relaxed and secure environment.

Requirements - You Must Bring:

• a D.O.T. approved helmet in good condition
• heavy, long sleeved jacket (non-synthetic)
• denim jeans or heavy pants
• full-fingered gloves that cover the entire hand
• heavy-duty leather boots that have a heel and cover the ankle (high top running shoes or jogging boots are not acceptable)

Special Note:

This is not intended to replace the full Basic Rider Training course. It will merely pique your interest.

2010 Spring/Summer Introduction to Motorcycling Dates:

The following dates are included as a general guide. Specific training dates, times and fees will be available in the Spring Edition of the Continuing Education Calendar.

• Saturday
• Sept 11
• More dates will be added based on demand.

Hours and Location for Introduction to Motorcycling:

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Welland Campus Parking Lot D

An Introduction to Motorcycling Fee:

$75 (including G.S.T.)

This session is for those students who have attended our Motorcycle Safety Program within the last year and wish to perform their M1 Exit test again.

2010 Spring/Summer Motorcycle Retest Dates:

The following dates are included as a general guide. Specific training dates, times and fees will be available in the Spring Edition of the Continuing Education Calendar.

• Sunday
• Sept 19
• Oct 17

Hours and location for Motorcycle Retest:

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Welland Campus, Parking Lot D.

Retest Fee:

$100 (including G.S.T.)

Baldwins Cycle
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Broad Street, Dunnville
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clare's Cycle and Sports
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Hwy 20, Fenwick Location
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clare's Cycle and Sports
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake Location
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join our friendly instructors at these Open Houses where they will answer all of your questions and take your registration too.

Credit Card or Cheque Payment Only - No Cash:
American Express, Visa, Master Card

To learn more about our Niagara College Motorcycle Training Programs, call:

Continuing Education at Ext. 7510
905-735-2211
905-374-7454
905-641-2252
905-563-3254

Niagara College
300 Woodlawn Rd.
Welland, ON L3C 7L3