Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)© April 2008 “Rider Education Parking Lot Practice” Facilitator Training Program Gold Wing Road Riders Association

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  To train Facilitators to meet the District needs.  Establish Parking Lot Practice (PLP) consistency through this training.  To ensure Facilitator understands his/her role.  To equip Facilitator with the proper tools and management skills.  To provide a safe learning environment for our members. Program Objectives:

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Unit one: How the GWRRA Parking Lot Practice Program fits in our Level Program. What is the Facilitator Program and how is it administered? What is a PLP Facilitator? Review the two GWRRA Parking Lot Practices.  Unit two: Organizing and preparing for the event.  Unit three: Conducting the event. Overview:

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Program Details and Materials Unit One

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program Chart focus on Rider Development

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Two part certification program. Classroom Training Field training (Minimum of one PLP with Certified Facilitator)  Program conducted at the District Level by the District Educator or designated coordinator.  Provide Chapter Educators a resource for scheduling and conducting a PLP.  Ensures program integrity  Sanctioned PLP used to advance to Level 2, or for one time Levels Program Maintenance. Regional Educator approval required. PLP is good for one year as a Level 2 Requirement. PLP is good for one year as Level Program Maintenance. PLP Facilitator Program

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  One who has successfully completed the GWRRA Facilitator training program. Classroom Training Field training  An Overseer, not an Instructor.  Ensures that the PLP is correctly followed.  Maintains a safe environment on the Range.  Ensures PLP compliance to Local and State Laws governing professionally licensed training programs. What is a PLP Facilitator?

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Trike/Sidecar/Add-on Practice Guide Motorcycle Practice Guide Current GWRRA PLP’s

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Basic Starting point for members in our Rider Course programs.  Basic Skills covering: Braking/Cornering/Swerving Clutch Control Balance Counter-Steering  1-up or 2-up participation. 1-up only for 1 st time participants  Prepares Riders for more advanced courses. Motorcycle PLP Guide

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Consists of 6 Exercises Exercise 1: Cone Weave Exercise 2: Normal/Quick Stop Exercise 3: Stopping in a Curve Exercise 4: Sharp Turns Exercise 5: Obstacle Avoidance Exercise 6: Double U-Turn Motorcycle PLP Guide

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Used for Trike/Sidecar/Add-on Units  Rider Skills covering Braking/Cornering/Swerving Clutch Control Push/Pull Steering  1-up or 2-up participation 1-up only for 1 st time participants  Prepares Riders for more advanced courses (Add-on unit exception) Trike/Sidecar PLP Guide

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Consists of 7 Exercises Exercise 1: Normal Braking Exercise 2: Quick Stop Braking Exercise 3: Tight Corners Exercise 4: Obstacle Avoidance Exercise 5: Obstacle Avoidance and Stop Exercise 6: Advanced Turning Exercise 7: Advanced Turning with Stop Trike/Sidecar PLP Guide

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Discovered how the GWRRA Parking Lot Program Facilitator Program is used in the Levels Program. What the Facilitator Program is all about and how it is administered. What a PLP Facilitator is and their role. Reviewed the two GWRRA Parking Lot Practices. Unit One Summary

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Organizing and Preparation Unit Two

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Minimum Range Size 130’ x 180’( 56 x 40m) 40’ (12m) Buffer Zone 100‘ (30m) 50‘ (15m) Buffer Zone 40‘ (12m) 10‘ (3m) 130‘ (40m) 180‘ (56m) Organizing and Preparation 40‘ (12m)

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Range Selection Room for Staging Area Good surface and no obstacles Range is cleanable Able to be secured Restroom facilities Shade Get permission Staging Area Riding Area Buffer Zone 130‘ (40m) 180‘ (56m) Organizing and Preparation

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Have Chapter Educator Plan and Promote your PLP Date, Time, Location and Duration Include on Ride Schedule Chapter Newsletter Chapter Meeting Chapter Website Rain or Shine? Activity following event  Ride, Ice Cream, Lunch, etc. Organizing and Preparation

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Needed Supplies How will you mark and secure the area Whistle Emergencies  First Aid Kit  Fire extinguisher  Cell phone Marking Tape or Spray Chalk (Get Permission) Cones, Tennis Ball halves Measuring Tape Oil Dry Clean-Up Supplies for after Organizing and Preparation

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Miscellaneous Details Helpers  Get the local Chapter involved  Help with Sign-In, T-CLOCS or Trike Checks and Waivers Oversee Refreshments  You need water at a minimum, other stuff is nice. Remember to get the local Chapter involved. Path for entering and leaving the range and the area is well defined Organizing and Preparation

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Range Setup (day of) Mark out your Range and Buffer area Layout your Staging Area  Motorcycles Only  No spectators  Where they park when exercise is completed Clean your Range Secure your Range Set-up Table for registration and refreshments Make sure restroom facilities are open Organizing and Preparation Staging Area Riding Area Buffer Zone 180‘ (56m) 130‘ (40m)

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Minimum Range Size Range Selection Plan and Promote your PLP Needed Supplies Miscellaneous Details Range Setup Unit Two Summary

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Conducting the Event Unit Three

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Before you Start Stage the bikes as they arrive. Fill out required forms.  Waivers  Emergency Contact Sheet  Completion Card Tracking Sheet Discuss Range Safety. T–CLOCS or Trike Check Explain the Range. From the Facilitator Guide Read  Disclaimer  Range Rules (Point 11 of Range safety and organization)  Review Range Signals (Point 12 of Range safety and organization) Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  GWRRA Requirements Effective immediately, the following requirements must be adhered to by all participants in GWRRA Region, District and Chapter rider training and skill events. (Including, but not limited to the GWRRA Advanced Rider Course, Trike Rider Course, or Trailering Course; Field (Skill) Events or Top Gun competitions, Parking Lot Practice sessions or any other MSF, CSC, GWRRA or ESC-sponsored instruction or riding practice.) Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Rider Licensing All Riders must hold a valid operator’s license with motorcycle endorsement as required by the Rider’s state/province of residence, or, at minimum, a motorcycle operator's learner's permit (again, as required by the Rider’s state/province of residence). Riders who do not hold a valid license (meeting their home state/province requirements) will not be permitted to participate. Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Proper Riding Attire All Riders and Co-Riders must wear "proper" riding gear while riding. This will include, at a minimum:  DOT approved helmet  Eye protection  Full-fingered gloves  Over-the-ankle foot protection (boots preferred)  Long sleeves  Long pants Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Range Management Explain each exercise thoroughly before starting the exercise. Select a good rider to do your demos (poor demos leads to issues on the range). Everyone does the same exercise. Let each rider set their own pace. Watch for unsafe conditions. Maintain safe distances between riders. Exercises should take no more than 20 minutes each. Remember this is only practice – not an MSF or GWRRA Rider Course. Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Facilitator Conduct Stick to the “Facilitator Guide" PLP exercises. “Remind and Refine” skills and habits—not to teach! Offer tips but not criticism, don’t instruct.  States require licensing to conduct a rider class with instructors. This is a practice only.  Observe Riders during the exercises to maintain Range Safety. Used the “Rider Self Evaluation Tips” to help the participants “Discover” how they can improve their individual skills. Understand the boundary of your facilitation. Be prepared to enforce the Range Rules. No Coaching Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Step #1 Read to the participants What (what the objective is) Why (why this is important) Statement (facts about the exercise)  Step #2 Describe/show the range layout  Step #3 Read and perform How (sequentially describes the exercise) Perform Demo (visually reinforces the description and path of travel)  Step #4 Help them to “Discover” Use the “Rider Self Evaluation Tips” Conducting the Event How to use the Motorcycle Parking Lot Practice (PLP) Guide Example: Range Exercise 2 “Straight Line Braking”

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  Step #1 Read to the participants What (what the objective is) Why (why this is important) Statement (facts about the exercise)  Step #2 Describe/show the range layout  Step #3 Read and perform How (sequentially describes the exercise) Perform Demo (visually reinforces the description and path of travel)  Step #4 Help them to “Discover” Use the “Rider Self Evaluation Tips” Conducting the Event How to use the Trike/Sidecar Parking Lot Practice (PLP) Guide Example: Range Exercise 1 “Normal Braking”

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08)  After It’s Over If sanctioned by District issue GWRRA Completion Cards. Clean up the area after use. Thank You to the owner of the Range. Encourage Chapter Educators to give a brief report at their next Chapter Meeting telling everyone how much fun the participants had! Conducting the Event

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Before you Start GWRRA Requirements Facilitator Conduct After It’s Over Send Facilitator Application with approval to the appropriate National Rider Education Officer.  Will receive a Facilitator Card.  No renewal is required. Unit Three Summary

© April 2008 Facilitator Training Program (Version 4.08) Questions or Comments?