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The competition is broken into three catagories: Novice, Intermediate & Expert.  See rules to determine standards for each catagory. Novice This catagory is not necessarily for new riders but to riders new to police motorcycle rodeo riding.  In the past, some new riders found the regular events too challenging and the presence of experienced riders intimidating.  To make these riders more comfortable, we have introduced special courses for them .  These modified courses take in some of the elements from the courses for the Intermediate and Expert riders will hopefully develop the rider in a way that they can develop the skills necessary to progress to the Intermediate/Expert courses.  These courses will be set up in an area separate from the Intermediate/Expert area and Intermediate/Expert riders will not be allowed on the course.  There will be an instructor at the course at all times and beginner riders will have their own separate competition on the Friday of the seminar which will consist of a continuous timed run through the three courses.   THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER   The rider enters the gate then proceeds to make a complete 360° counterclockwise turn within the first circle before entering the second circle and making a  complete 360° clockwise turn then proceeding to the third circle and making another complete 360° counterclockwise turn before exiting through the top gate.  The rider may choose to use a clockwise/counterclockwise/clockwise sucession through the circles instead. OTHER COURSE WILL BE POSTED LATER. Intermediate/Expert There are eight events in the Main Skills Competition.  The layout for each event is displayed below.  The illustrations show the course setup designed for Harley Davidson Electra Glides and Road Kings.  Other police motorcycles may be required to negotiate an altered course.    BO'S BACK DOOR   The rider enters through the gate and makes a sharp left turn followed by a sharp right turn before coming into the expanded area and making a clockwise 360 degree turn and returning the same way before exiting. MEASUREMENTS 1) Four 50' tapes and 42 cones are required to complete this pattern.  Measurements are center to center. 2) Place base line (#1) at bottom of pattern and mark "0" with a nail.  Extend tape to 30'. 3) Place center line (#2) at the 13' mark of base line.  Square the two lines. 4) Once lines are square, mark the following: BASE: 0,4',8',13',18',20'9",23'6" and 29' CENTER: 18" (cone B), 34'5" (cone A) and 43'11" (cone 10) 5) Place riser line (#3-outside gate) at the 29 mark.  Square with base and center then mark: 6',9'8",14;,17'7" and 21'3" 6) Place riser line (#4-inside gate) at the 23'6" mark and square with base and center then mark: 6',9'8" and 21'3" Place final riser line (#5) at the 18' mark and square with base and center then mark: 6',9'8" and 21'3" 8) The remainder of the  measurements are triangulated from Cone A & B located on the center line.  Mark "0" of each tape with a nail and begin with cone #24 and travel counter-clockwise. Cone # A B 24 9'6" 9'4" 25 9'6" 18' 26 9'6" 23'11" 27 9'6" 26' 28 9'6" 24'9" 29 9'6" 20'4" 30 9'6" 15'7" 31 9'6" 10'4" 32 14'5" 9'5" 33 20' 11' 34 24'10" 13'8" 35 29'9" 16'11" 36 33'5" 19'4" 37 25'3" 10'3" 38 24'8" 9'3" 39 24'3" 8'2" 40 20'6" 4'2" 41 14'2" 3'9" THE HAMMER The rider enters the "handle" of the hammer and slaloms through five cones.  The rider enters the "head" of the hammer and makes a turn to the right and completes a figure 8.  The rider then proceeds to the narrowing end of the "claw" of the hammer and exits.   THE INTERSECTION The rider enters one end of the intersection and makes a series of alternating left and right 90 degree turns covering the other three ends of the intersection before exiting out the original end.. THE CRAZY HORSE  The rider enters the straight-away on the course before making a 90 degree right turn before completing a 270 degree left turn before three more alternating 90 degree turns before exiting.   THE MAZE The rider enters through the gate and follows the channel around the perimeter of the course making a series of 90 degree left turns.  The rider then makes  a right turn and enters the center of the course and makes a 180 degree clockwise turn then makes a quick left then right turn before exiting.   THE MOTOR The rider enters through the gate and follows the long channel making a number of turns and bends before entering the "engine" and making a counter-clockwise 360 degree turn before entering the "rear wheel" and making a clockwise 360 degree turn around it's perimeter.  The rider re-enters the "engine"  and makes another counter-clockwise 360 degree turn before re-entering the long channel  and exiting the gate.   THE FIGURE 8 The rider enters on one side of the course and makes a clockwise circle on one side followed by a counter-clockwise circle on the other side (or vice-versa) before exiting at the opposite opening. THIS COURSE MAY BE COMPLETED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.   ROLLIN' BONES The rider enters the gate of the first square and manouvres around the perimeter cones before making a left 180 degree turn around the center cone before exiting through the gate.  The rider then enters the gate of the second square and  performs a figure 8 around the two center cones before exiting through the gate. THE GREAT LAKES BREWERY SLOW RIDE In this timed event, the rider attempts to negotiate their motorcycle down a 50 ft. by 4.5 ft. course lined with cones as slowly as possible.  If the rider goes out of bounds or puts their foot down, the timer is stopped. Click on the link below to view the animation. Slow Ride (.wmv)   METRO REGION HARLEY DAVIDSON RETAILERS CHALLENGE A timed event which is more fun than competitive.  The rider starts from a seated position and must mount and start their motorcycle before negotiating it through a course with several challenges which tests the rider's skill.  Points are deducted for failing to complete the various challenges. NEW FOR 2008 !!!! The Great Lakes Police Motorcycle Training Seminar introduces Motor Officer and Motorcycle Inspection Competition There is probably no greater recognizable symbol of traffic safety then the image of a police motorcycle officer.   The police motorcycle uniform is the distinctive dress of a proud and honorable profession, and wearing the uniform should likewise be a matter of pride in self, department, and country.   Motorcycles have been utilized by police agencies for over 100 years as a valuable and useful tool in the performance of our duty.  An officer's motorcycle is an extension of the officer's appearance and reflects either positively or negatively on the image presented to the public. Beginning in 2008 the GLPMTS will introduce a friendly and competitive event to measure the appearance and presentation of the police motorcycle officer and his or her machine.          © 2008 G.L.P.M.T.S. All rights reserved.