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The Haldimand
and Area ATV Club, (HAAC) was started in April 2006, to meet the
growing demand of ATV recreation in the area. ATV use has grown
rapidly in recent and unfortunately regulations, safety instruction
and legal areas to ride have not matched this growth. We are partnered
with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) an umbrella group
made up of similar clubs throughout Ontario. As a confederation
we provide a safe and legal trail system for the enjoyment of our
members. We work both with landowners, the local community, law
enforcement and the government to help regulate grow and ensure
safe riding for the sport.
As a not for
profit organization, we count on numerous fundraising events, membership
fees, corporate sponsors, and the generosity of land owners and
other individuals. Along with building trails and promoting the
sport, we at HAAC take pride in being a involved in the community,
through fundraisers charitable work and donations etc.
Our current membership is growing and is made up a diverse group.
We have local business owners, schoolteachers, landowners, farmers
and members from all areas of Haldimand and from other surrounding
communities. Our club is open to everyone, whether you own an ATV
or not.
Being a member
of the OFATV allows us to draw on years of trail building experience.
One of the greatest advantages of the OFATV is the trail insurance
package. This is purchased by clubs through membership fees, and
is offered to the landowner. The OFATV has also developed standard
trail wardening policies, trail etiquette, environmental and trail
appearance guidelines.
The OFATV also
acts as a voice for all ATV riders in Ontario and has a positive
working relationship with the Ontario federation of Snowmobile Clubs,
Provincial government. Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministries
of Transportation and Natural Resources. We believe that a trail
system will in fact protect the environment by providing riders
with an insured and designated place to ride. We acknowledge that
our riding opportunities are in large measured by our actions and
our club is grateful to all of the individuals who allow use of
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