Mandatory Boating Education Classes Set for 14- to 17-Year-Olds

[Scott G.]

LINCOLN, Neb. – Classes are now forming for 14- to 17-year-olds who must successfully complete a boating safety course before operating a boat or personal watercraft in the state.

Here are the latest additions to the growing list of Boating Education classes scheduled across the state. For information regarding classes, contact your local Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office or check on the Boating page at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Homepage. Additional information will be posted as it is received, so check back often to learn about new classes forming in your area.

Newly scheduled classes include:

Fremont -- April 11, 6-9 p.m. and April 2, 9 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Community Room, 925 N. Broad St., to register contact Fremont Parks and Recreation, (402) 727-2810 registration fee $10.

North Platte -- April 12, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 301 E. State Farm Rd., to register contact the Commission,(308) 535-8025, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

McCook -- April 20,12:30-6:30 p.m., Public Library, 802 Norris Ave., to register contact Kellie Soden, (308) 345-2942 or (308) 340-7676, registration fee $10.

Valentine -- April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Valentine Fish Hatchery, to register contact Dana Miller, (402) 376-1183, no registration fee, bring a sack lunch and something to drink.

Woodcliff Lakes -- April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodcliff Lakes Marina, to register contact George Wolsleben, (402) 721-3000, registration fee $10.

Fremont – May 2, 6-9 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Community Room, 925 N. Broad St., to register contact Fremont Parks and Recreation, (402) 727-2810 registration fee $10.

Woodcliff Lakes -- May 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodcliff Lakes Marina, to register contact George Wolsleben, (402) 721-3000, registration fee $10.

North Platte -- May 17, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 301 E. State Farm Rd., to register contact the Commission,(308) 535-8025, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Thedford -- May 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Upper Loup NRD Office, 39252 Highway 2, to register contact Upper Loup NRD Office, (308) 645-2250, registration fee $5, includes lunch which will be provided on-site.

Ogallala – May 24, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lake McConaughy Visitor’s Center, 1475 Hwy. 61 North, to register contact the Visitor’s Center at (308) 284-8800, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Grand Island – May 13, 6-9 p.m. and 15, 6-9 p.m., Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, 3600 N. Academy Rd., to register contact Daryl Teter, (308) 754-7829, no registration fee.

Lincoln – May 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks/Boating Northeast Commercial Complex, 4817 N. 56 St., Ste. No.1, to register contact Mary Poe, (402) 540-3113, registration fee $10.

Grand Island – June 10, 6-9 p.m. and 12, 6-9 p.m., Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, 3600 N. Academy Rd., to register contact Daryl Teter, (308) 754-7829, no registration fee.

Fremont – June 6, 6-9 p.m. and 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Community Room, 925 N. Broad St., to register contact Fremont Parks and Recreation, (402) 727-2810 registration fee $10.

North Platte -- June 7, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 301 E. State Farm Rd., to register contact the Commission,(308) 535-8025, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Ogallala – June 21, 8a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lake McConaughy Visitor’s Center, 1475 Hwy. 61 North, to register contact the Visitor’s Center at (308) 284-8800, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

North Platte -- June 28, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 301 E. State Farm Rd., to register contact the Commission,(308) 535-8025, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Lincoln – June 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks/Boating Northeast Commercial Complex, 4817 N. 56 St., Ste. No.1, to register contact Mary Poe, (402) 540-3113, registration fee $10.

Council Bluffs, Iowa – May 10, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bass Pro, 2901 Bass Pro Dr., Nebraska Boating Safety Class, to register contact Richard Goble, (402) 397-2916, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Council Bluffs, Iowa – May 17, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bass Pro, 2901 Bass Pro Drive, Nebraska Boating Safety Class, to register contact Richard Goble, (402) 397-2916, registration fee $10, bring a sack lunch.

Papillion – May 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nebraska Watersports, 329 S. Washington Street, to register contact Annette Rasmussen, (402) 727-4108, registration fee $10, to be paid day of class, bring a sack lunch or lunch money.

Bennington – June 3, 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and June 5, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Library, 15505 Warehouse Street, to register contact Annette Rasmussen, (402) 727-4108, registration fee $10, to be paid day of class.

Council Bluffs, Iowa – June 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall, Room No. 23, 2700 College Rd., Nebraska Boating Safety Class, to register contact IWCC, (712) 325-3255, contact Annette Rasmussen at (402) 727-4108, registration fee $10, to be paid day of class, bring a sack lunch or lunch money.

Bellevue -- May 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bellevue University Learning Center Bldg. No. 4, Room No. 569, 1000 Galvin Rd. South, to register contact: Gerard Forget, (402) 292-3309, registration fee $10.

Norfolk – May 20, 6-9 p.m. and May 22, 6-9 p.m., Police Department, 202 N. 7 St., to register contact: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, (402) 370-3374, no registration fee.

Bellevue -- May 31, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bellevue University Learning Center Bldg. No. 4, Room No. 569, 1000 Galvin Rd. South, to register contact: Gerard Forget, (402) 292-3309, registration fee $10.

McCook -- May 5, 6-9 p.m. and May 6, 6-9 p.m., Public Library, 802 Norris Ave., to register contact Kellie Soden, (308) 345-2942 or (308) 340-7676, registration fee $10.
Yankton, S.D. – April 19, 9-4 p.m., All Seasons Power Sports, 3609 West Highway 52, to register contact Holly, (605) 665-5216, registration fee $10.