levels

LEVEL I - SAFETY BY COMMITMENT (SAFE MILES)

Level I Requirements

1. A one time join level - After joining, you will be a Level I participant as long as you are a paid up GWRRA Member. No renewal for Level I is necessary.
2. This level requires no action on your part except to commit yourself to being a safe Rider or Co-Rider and to display the patches as an outward sign of your commitment to the safe operation of your motorcycle.
3. To join, you must complete the GWRRA REP Level I form, have it validated by any GWRRA Officer, and mail it to the address indicated, along with a $6.00 fee for each registrant.
4. You will receive a "Safe Miles" Patch, Rider or Co-Rider rocker, and mileage pin indicating how many safe miles you have ridden since joining GWRRA or since your last accident. If you have an accident of any type, whether you are at fault or not, your safe miles pin should begin at zero and count forward from that time. New members will begin the task of completing their first 5,000 safe miles and receive a 5,000 mile pin getting them started in the program.
5. Aside from the obvious benefit of being committed to safe operation of your motorcycle, you can receive a possible premium reduction in your GWRRA endorsed motorcycle insurance. Other insurance carriers may give similar reductions in price.
You may receive additional Safe Mileage Pins as you accumulate safe miles by having your miles validated by a GWRRA Officer. Complete the Level I form (again) and send it with $2.00 to the address shown on form. You will receive your new mileage pin to display on your "Safe Miles" Patch. Rockers are available for increments of 100,000 miles to be displayed under your patch. Pins are available in 5,000 mile increments.

LEVEL II - SAFETY BY EDUCATION

Level II Requirements

1. Rider or Co-Rider must be a current GWRRA member
2. Rider or Co-Rider must be enrolled in Level I of the GWRRA Rider Education Program.
3. Rider must have a current motorcycle license or endorsement (if required in your state).
4. Co-Rider must have completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation or GWRRA riding course or a Canadian Safety Council course within the last two years, or Co-Rider, as an option, must have attended a GWRRA Co-Rider Seminar within the last two (2) years. (This is in lieu of the riding course the rider must complete.)
5. Complete the GWRRA REP Level II form and have it validated by any GWRRA Officer and mail along with $5.00 for each participant, to address indicated.
6. Participant(s) will receive a red triangle patch signifying Level II participant.
7. Participants have now achieved a greater potential for safety due to the successful completion of a riding course and/or Co-Rider Seminar. They may also be eligible for an additions insurance premium reduction depending on the carrier.
8. Level II has to be renewed yearly. To renew Level II status, participant musts have maintained all the same original requirements that were necessary to originally enroll in Level II. To renew, complete the same form, have it validated and send it along with $2.00 to the address shown on the application form.

Level III -- Safety by Preparedness (CERTIFIED TOUR RIDER/CO-RIDER)

Level III Requirements

1. Rider or Co-Rider must be current GWRRA member.
2. Rider or Co-Rider must be enrolled in Level I and current in Level II.
3. Rider or Co-Rider must have a current CPR or First Aid card.
4. First Aid certifications are normally current for three (3) years. CPR certifications are normally current for one year. (Check card's expiration date.) Proof of this card must accompany application.
5. Rider or Co-Rider must wear protective riding apparel.
6. Rider must carry a First Aid kit on the motorcycle.
7. Complete the Level III form have it validated by any GWRRA Officer and mail with $4.00 for each participant, to the address indicated.
8. Participant will receive a Certified Tour Rider or Certified Co-Rider patch to display above the Level II triangle patch.
9. Level III must be renewed yearly. To renew, participant must meet all the original qualifications of Level III and send validated form along with $2.00 for each participant, to the address shown on the form.
10. The participant has now completed the three (3) Levels of GWRRA's Rider Education Program.
The Level III of the GWRRA Rider Education Program was developed to deal with such circumstances by recognizing and encouraging proper First Aid or CPR training. CPR, a level III requirement has been used to save many lives. Being trained to render CPR or give First Aid is a tremendous asset.

Level IV Safety by Enhanced Commitment and Preparedness

Level IV Requirements

1. Rider or Co-Rider must be current GWRRA member.
2. Completed Level III Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider Program and have been current in Level III for one year minimum.
3. Must have driven (ridden for Co-Riders) at least 25,000 Safe Miles.
4. Must have a current CPR and First Aid card.
5. Must have completed a riding course (Rider) or Co-Rider Seminar (Co-Rider) within past 2 years. (Either MSF, USCC, CSC or GWRRA riding courses are acceptable.)
6. Must wear protective riding apparel.
7. Must carry First Aid kit on motorcycle.
8. Obtain GWRRA Officer signature on Level IV application.
9. Send copies of current cards with Level IV application as noted below.
a. Mail above documentation & $35 for each participant to the address indicated.
b. You will receive two (2) special triangular patches with dark blue border and the Master Level IV sequence number embroidered on it.
c. Level IV must be renewed each year in order to keep your special patches. Renewal fee is $10.00. NOTE! Level IV is renewable each January 1st. Applicants who enroll after October 1st will not need to renew until the following year.

RENEWAL PROCESSES

As noted, Level II, III and IV must be renewed yearly. Remember that participants renew at their highest level only. Rallies and meetings are a handy place to renew. Check in at the rider education table or your Chapter Educator to assist with the paperwork.

EXAMPLE: (Level IV)

You must renew this level yearly, meeting all the original criteria for Level IV when originally applying (except riding course & Co-Rider Seminars which are valid for two (2) years). Letters of recommendation need not be resubmitted. All Level II and III criteria must be current in order to renew Level IV. (Photocopies of documents must be attached to the renewal form). Renewal date is January 1st of each year with exception of those who achieve level IV after October 1st. If you become certified for Level IV after October 1st, your renewal date will be the 1st of January of the following year. For example, if you became a Level IV on October 2, 1998, your first renewal would be January 1st, 2000.

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	RIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM STRUCTURE
LEVEL I - SAFETY BY COMMITMENT (SAFE MILES) Level I Requirements 1. A one time join level - After joining, you will be a Level I participant as long as you are a paid up GWRRA Member. No renewal for Level I is necessary. 2. This level requires no action on your part except to commit yourself to being a safe Rider or Co-Rider and to display the patches as an outward sign of your commitment to the safe operation of your motorcycle. 3. To join, you must complete the GWRRA REP Level I form, have it validated by any GWRRA Officer, and mail it to the address indicated, along with a $6.00 fee for each registrant. 4. You will receive a "Safe Miles" Patch, Rider or Co-Rider rocker, and mileage pin indicating how many safe miles you have ridden since joining GWRRA or since your last accident. If you have an accident of any type, whether you are at fault or not, your safe miles pin should begin at zero and count forward from that time. New members will begin the task of completing their first 5,000 safe miles and receive a 5,000 mile pin getting them started in the program. 5. Aside from the obvious benefit of being committed to safe operation of your motorcycle, you can receive a possible premium reduction in your GWRRA endorsed motorcycle insurance. Other insurance carriers may give similar reductions in price. You may receive additional Safe Mileage Pins as you accumulate safe miles by having your miles validated by a GWRRA Officer. Complete the Level I form (again) and send it with $2.00 to the address shown on form. You will receive your new mileage pin to display on your "Safe Miles" Patch. Rockers are available for increments of 100,000 miles to be displayed under your patch. Pins are available in 5,000 mile increments. LEVEL II - SAFETY BY EDUCATION Level II Requirements 1. Rider or Co-Rider must be a current GWRRA member 2. Rider or Co-Rider must be enrolled in Level I of the GWRRA Rider Education Program. 3. Rider must have a current motorcycle license or endorsement (if required in your state). 4. Co-Rider must have completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation or GWRRA riding course or a Canadian Safety Council course within the last two years, or Co-Rider, as an option, must have attended a GWRRA Co-Rider Seminar within the last two (2) years. (This is in lieu of the riding course the rider must complete.) 5. Complete the GWRRA REP Level II form and have it validated by any GWRRA Officer and mail along with $5.00 for each participant, to address indicated. 6. Participant(s) will receive a red triangle patch signifying Level II participant. 7. Participants have now achieved a greater potential for safety due to the successful completion of a riding course and/or Co-Rider Seminar. They may also be eligible for an additions insurance premium reduction depending on the carrier. 8. Level II has to be renewed yearly. To renew Level II status, participant musts have maintained all the same original requirements that were necessary to originally enroll in Level II. To renew, complete the same form, have it validated and send it along with $2.00 to the address shown on the application form. Level III -- Safety by Preparedness (CERTIFIED TOUR RIDER/CO-RIDER) Level III Requirements 1. Rider or Co-Rider must be current GWRRA member. 2. Rider or Co-Rider must be enrolled in Level I and current in Level II. 3. Rider or Co-Rider must have a current CPR or First Aid card. 4. First Aid certifications are normally current for three (3) years. CPR certifications are normally current for one year. (Check card's expiration date.) Proof of this card must accompany application. 5. Rider or Co-Rider must wear protective riding apparel. 6. Rider must carry a First Aid kit on the motorcycle. 7. Complete the Level III form have it validated by any GWRRA Officer and mail with $4.00 for each participant, to the address indicated. 8. Participant will receive a Certified Tour Rider or Certified Co-Rider patch to display above the Level II triangle patch. 9. Level III must be renewed yearly. To renew, participant must meet all the original qualifications of Level III and send validated form along with $2.00 for each participant, to the address shown on the form. 10. The participant has now completed the three (3) Levels of GWRRA's Rider Education Program. The Level III of the GWRRA Rider Education Program was developed to deal with such circumstances by recognizing and encouraging proper First Aid or CPR training. CPR, a level III requirement has been used to save many lives. Being trained to render CPR or give First Aid is a tremendous asset. Level IV Safety by Enhanced Commitment and Preparedness Level IV Requirements 1. Rider or Co-Rider must be current GWRRA member. 2. Completed Level III Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider Program and have been current in Level III for one year minimum. 3. Must have driven (ridden for Co-Riders) at least 25,000 Safe Miles. 4. Must have a current CPR and First Aid card. 5. Must have completed a riding course (Rider) or Co-Rider Seminar (Co-Rider) within past 2 years. (Either MSF, USCC, CSC or GWRRA riding courses are acceptable.) 6. Must wear protective riding apparel. 7. Must carry First Aid kit on motorcycle. 8. Obtain GWRRA Officer signature on Level IV application. 9. Send copies of current cards with Level IV application as noted below. a. Mail above documentation & $35 for each participant to the address indicated. b. You will receive two (2) special triangular patches with dark blue border and the Master Level IV sequence number embroidered on it. c. Level IV must be renewed each year in order to keep your special patches. Renewal fee is $10.00. NOTE! Level IV is renewable each January 1st. Applicants who enroll after October 1st will not need to renew until the following year. RENEWAL PROCESSES As noted, Level II, III and IV must be renewed yearly. Remember that participants renew at their highest level only. Rallies and meetings are a handy place to renew. Check in at the rider education table or your Chapter Educator to assist with the paperwork. EXAMPLE: (Level IV) You must renew this level yearly, meeting all the original criteria for Level IV when originally applying (except riding course & Co-Rider Seminars which are valid for two (2) years). Letters of recommendation need not be resubmitted. All Level II and III criteria must be current in order to renew Level IV. (Photocopies of documents must be attached to the renewal form). Renewal date is January 1st of each year with exception of those who achieve level IV after October 1st. If you become certified for Level IV after October 1st, your renewal date will be the 1st of January of the following year. For example, if you became a Level IV on October 2, 1998, your first renewal would be January 1st, 2000. Get A Copy Of Our T-CLOCK Work Sheet