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VPD Strathcona Bike Smart

The VPD Strathcona Bike Smart Program is back in 2024 with three free events!

Participants, aged 5-12 will receive:

  • Healthy snacks and lunch for them and up to two family members
  • Safety gear including a helmet, bell, reflectors, USB bike lights and a lock
  • Bike skills training with VPD bike instructors
  • Rules of the road training with VPD traffic instructors

With funding from the Vancouver Police Foundation, the program will be made possible for 30 kids per day.  *Kids must already have their own bike to participate.

Dates:

  1. June 29th – REGISTRATION FULL
  2. July 14th – REGISTRATION FULL
  3. August 17th – REGISTRATION OPEN

Time: 10am – 3pm

Location: MacLean Park, 700 block E Georgia Street, Vancouver

To apply, fill out the application form below. Participants will be selected based on the following criteria, with preference given in the following order:

  1. Residents of the Strathcona area
  2. Residents of Vancouver
  3. Residents outside of Vancouver

Preference will also be given to children who have not participated in past a event. You may apply for multiple dates, but will only be selected for one. Applications will only  be accepted during the following periods:

  • June 29th Workshop: Registration closed.
  • July 14th Workshop: Registration closed.
  • August 17th Workshop: Registration open between July 7th – August 10th (or while space remains).

If you have any questions, please reach out to bikesmart@vpd.ca

CHILD PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Child's Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address(Required)
What date are you applying for?(Required)

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Name(Required)
In addition to the child participating, how many family members will attend (max 2).

Acknowlegements

I confirm the child participating is between the ages of 5-12 on the date of the event.(Required)
I confirm my child has a bike and will be able to bring it to the clinic. I am aware bikes are not provided.(Required)
I am aware I will be asked to sign a photo/video release form at the workshop.(Required)
I am aware I will need to sign a release of liability and waiver of claims for youth form at the workshop.(Required)