If youth ages 14 through 17 years have not completed the training course, they may operate a snowmobile if accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age. Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York. They are usually sponsored by snowmobile clubs and are available in fall and early winter. Courses are taught by experienced snowmobilers who volunteer their time to make the sport safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Successful completion of this course results in the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate. This course provides fundamental information which all snowmobilers should possess in order to ensure the safety of riders and other trail users. New York State is a leader in snowmobile education and offers one operator training course for snowmobilers of all ages beginning at age 10. Join any of our Club's online or by mail. With our Club's expanding each year we are also able to make improvements like creating and widening trails, bridge building, purchasing signs, groomers and other investments to make the trail system safe and enjoyable. The NYSSA represents the rights of all snowmobilers, protects the trail system and snowmobiling in general for future generations. Our goal is to continue to grow our Club's each year so we can strengthen our affiliation with the NYSSA (New York State Snowmobile Association). Without active hard working members and very gracious landowners, the trail system would cease to exist. The ECFSC's success is contributed to its members and landowners. We have dozens of events throughout the year, which allow you meet others and become involved in the expansion and growth of the Club's. Belonging to a club also provides an opportunity to meet other people with the same interest. We are actively seeking new members to join our Club's so we can continue to deliver a great riding experience for anyone that chooses to ride on our trail system.