All event participants are REQUIRED to use a DOT approved helmet, eye protection, and over the ankle BOOTS (no high top tennis shoes or sandals).  Long pants and shirts required.  All machines must be in safe operating condition. Machines deemed unsafe may be rejected from events. NO CHILDREN ON FULL SIZE ADULT MACHINES.

ACTIVE US MILITARY PERSONNEL: We want to show our appreciation for those who are serving our country!  We are offering free admission with an active or active reserve ID, NOHVA membership required.  Let us know that you are with the military during sign up.    

WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVENT VOLUNTEERS!!!  CHECK OUT OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE ON THIS WEB SITE.  FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR VOLUNTEERS! 

FREE CAMPING FOR JAMBOREE PARTICIPANTS!  There will be no power or water at the main jamboree site, but it is available nearby at other camp sites on a first come, first serve basis.  All parking spots and camping areas are first come, first serve, no reservations.  Overflow parking and camping is reserved for NOHVA members only, riders can join at the Jamboree.

DIRECTIONS: The Jamboree is at Headworks park, located 3 miles west of Genoa on state highway 22.  Follow the red "NOHVA JAMBOREE" signs on Nebraska highway 22.  

The Sheriff and/or State Patrol WILL BE monitoring and checking for alcohol use in the parking, camping or picnic areas and LOCAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.  

MINORS!!!  AN APPROVED PERMISSION LETTER FROM OUR WEB SITE OR SENT TO YOU VIA THE MAIL IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.   

If you are under 19 and attend the jamboree WITH YOUR PARENT or guardian, you and your parent/guardian can sign your releases at the jamboree. 

If you are under 19 and attend the jamboree WITHOUT YOUR PARENT or guardian, special permission forms MUST BE SIGNED and notarized in order for you to be allowed to attend, spectate and participate in the jamboree.  Click HERE for complete instructions on our Minor Release Information Page. 

Hand written letters are not accepted.  Only the approved NOHVA forms will be accepted. 

ALL THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A PARENT, A DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE ADULT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.   

Direct supervision is defined as “the minor under 16 must be within DIRECT VIEW of the parent, adult or guardian at all times”.  Anyone under 16 is not allowed to “ride around” in the parking area or any trails unless they are in the direct view of the parent, adult or guardian, even with all letters and releases completed.  Questions?  Contact us.  Minor release forms are available from our web site at or they can be mailed to you.  To have forms mailed to you must contact our business office no later than June 13th, 2008.  Call 308-381-2143 and leave your name and mailing address. 

NOHVA MEMBERS:  PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR SPEEDY SIGN-IN OR A PHOTO ID TO VERIFY YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you do not have your membership card. ALL those who are not members are required to sign up at the jamboree.  

EXPIRED MEMBERS:  IF IT IS AVAILABLE, BRING YOUR EXPIRATION NOTICE TO THE SIGN IN TO SPEED THE PROCESS UP!

NON- MEMBERS:  Purchase a 2008 NOHVA single membership for $25 or a family membership for $30 (Expires March 31, 2009)  Weekend only memberships will be available for $15 single and $20 family, and will expire on June 23rd, 2008.  Membership applications will be available at the sign up tent or can be downloaded and completed prior to the event.  No reserving of camp spots.  Sign up for a membership before the Jamboree to save time at the sign up tent!

No operation of generators, stereos, dirtbikes and ATVs after 12 midnight to 7 AM. 

Gates to the trails close at 11 PM.  If you are riding on the trails after the gates are closed, your machine will be stuck there until morning.  During our last Jamboree, several people were caught behind the gate after it was closed.  They tried to remove the gate and ended up going to court for trespassing and destruction of property.  Questions??  Call us!                    

32nd NOHVA Jamboree  

YOU and your FAMILY are invited to attend NOHVA’s 32nd Jamboree at Headworks OHV Park near Genoa Nebraska! We expect about 1500 to 2000 riders.  All those attending will be checked by NOHVA and Sheriff’s Department for identification. Each person attending the Jamboree will be given an event pass. Cost is $15 per person for all riders 16 years old an older.  All riders must be NOHVA members to take part in the jamboree, and membership applications will be available at sign up.  UNDER 19?  SEE THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS NEWSPAPER OR ON OUR WEB SITE.

The sheriff and/or state patrol WILL BE RIDING ATVs CHECKING for alcohol consumption. The entire area is off limits to alcohol including the beach and trails. If we have ANY trouble with anyone fighting, excessive alcohol use, minors with alcohol, or people riding fast or stunt riding in the unloading area, NOHVA will ask them to be arrested and jailed.

If you have ANY questions, PLEASE contact Dan Nitzel. 

WHO CAN ATTEND THE JAMBOREE? - Due to liability issues, the Jamboree is open to Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association members. Loup Power employees and their families are invited as well as special guests. Non-NOHVA members can join at the Jamboree!  Look for the big green and white tent. 

PARKING -Vehicle parking (cars, trucks, trailers) is limited to the unloading area and the overflow parking area located in a pasture just east of the unloading area. No parking is allowed on the north side of the road next to the canal.  All ATVs and dirtbikes must stay completely off of and away from the road and should not use the road for any reason including going around vehicles parked in parking area.  Overflow parking and camping is reserved for NOHVA members only, riders can join at the Jamboree.  For more information, click here.

CAMPING - Camping is allowed in the parking area, the over flow parking area, and other nearby camp areas.  For this event the overflow parking area will be enlarged.  If you are camping in other areas beside the main parking area and overflow areas, you must trailer and unload your machine in the main unloading area. In the weir bridge park, machines must remain behind the cables. Please pick up all your trash and place it in the trash receptacles provided. Small open fires under 3 feet in diameter are permitted away from vehicles, trails, jetties and other combustible material. The Sheriff  WILL BE monitoring and checking for alcohol use in parking, camping and picnic areas.  The Sheriff's Department have been hired for 24 hour security.  Overflow parking and camping is reserved for NOHVA members only, riders can join at the Jamboree.  For more information, click here.

QUIET TIME IN CAMP GROUND IS 11 PM TO 7 AM.  NO OPERATION OF ATVs, DIRTBIKES, GENERATORS OR LOUD STEREOS DURING THIS TIME.  PEOPLE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RESERVE A CAMP SPOT, IT'S FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!   

STORES, MOTELS, WATER, ETC. - Water is available in the weir park. The Redwood Motel is the only motel in Genoa and is located on the northeast side of town on Nebraska highway 22. The Fullerton Inn, a new, very nice motel is located in Fullerton, about 15 miles west of the Jamboree.  Genoa has a Pump and Pantry convenience store, two cafes/restaurants and a grocery store. Fullerton has one convenience store, a grocery store, two steak houses and several cafes. One of the motels in Fullerton is new and is called the Fullerton Inn.

A WARNING ABOUT DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - The Sheriffs Department will be monitoring alcohol use.  We have hired additional officers to patrol the parking and camping areas all night until 7 AM each day. 

Those under the age of 21 in possession or under the influence of alcohol will be ticketed.  Sixteen people were arrested for minor in possession at the fall 2006 jamboree and eight were arrested in June of 2007.  MIP enforcement is expected to be stricter this event.  Several people were investigated for drug possession.  While the jamborees have been reasonably trouble free, in order to ensure that we have a civil event, enforcement will be tougher this year with alcohol, drugs AND oversized fires and we have extra space reserved at the jail for arrests!  Those with alcohol will be asked to dump them if observed by law enforcement. ANYONE being a nuisance, drunk or not will be arrested.  The Nance County drug dog will be on duty.  The State Patrol will also be patrolling the roads into town and around Headworks. There WILL BE spot checks of ID’s by law enforcement including the beach and trails. Please don't drink and ride at the Jamboree. Alcohol use WILL BE monitored at events on Saturday and Sunday.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY - Call 911 for Ambulance or Sheriff. Nearest Hospital is in Genoa (about 5 miles east) and is located on the southwest side of town on the east side of state highway 22 & 39.

Summer NOHVA Jamboree Events and Classes
To participate in the Jamboree events, you need to do the following:

1.      All participants AND spectators must sign in at the tent in the main parking area.  All participants AND spectators must have a NOHVA member/event arm band.  No guests or non-members. 

2.      Be sure to sign in at the main tent and pay your fee early enough to be there for your class.   There will be a short sign in period Friday evening.   Saturday sign in will be 9 AM to 7 PM.  Saturday’s sign in and arm band is good all day Sunday also.   Sunday sign in will begin at 8 AM and end after the last drag race, about 2 PM.  If you arrive Saturday, sign in that day.

3.      To participate in your class, meet at the location of the event before your class begins.  For the drag races on Sunday, when your class begins, line up the starting line and you will be given two  pins.  If you win your race, you keep the pin.  If you loose the race, you loose your pin.  When all your pins are gone, you’re done for this class.

4.      Due to insurance regulations, all participants must have a helmet, goggles, over the ankle boots.  No tennis shoes or sandals.  All participants -must wear pants, and a shirt.   

5.      No small kids on adult sized machines.  If you want to race on a machine over 250cc, you must be at least 16 years old.  All those under 16 MUST HAVE their parent or legal guardian present  AT each event in order to participate.   

EVENTS SATURDAY June 21st
12 noon - All Ages Barrel Race – Sponsored by Dennis and Tami Walz of Creative Cabinets, Grand Island.  No classes or this event.
2 PM - Timed Trail Race (instead of the TT race).  No classes or this event.
3 PM - ATV Sled Pull Sponsored by Motoplex of Norfolk, Polaris of Norfolk.  Classes to be determined.
5 PM – Raffle – Sponsored by Parts Unlimited and various ATV and Dirtbike Retailers
6 PM - Poker Run - Sponsored by Construction Rental in Grand Island 

Sunday Events June 22^nd   
11:00 AM  - Sand drag races NEW THIS YEAR, DRAG RACE LIGHTS with ET and MPH.

Classes for Drag Races on Sunday:
I. Junior racers- 13 and under
Criteria - 2 and 4 strokes up to 125cc
 
II. Dirt bikes-
Criteria - anything with two wheels!!!
 
III. Utility class-
Criteria - Utility style ATV’s and CVT transmission ATV's. (Foreman, Outlander's, Vmax, Polaris automatic sport quads, etc.)
 
IV. Stock classes-
Criteria - pump gas only, stock length chassis, bolt on parts only.
A. Big cc stock group - 440cc and up four strokes and 350cc and up two stokes.  (includes Banshee, quadzilla, DS, Raptor, YFZ450, etc.)
B. Medium cc stock group - 351cc to 439cc four stoke and 250 to 349cc two stroke.  (includes 250R's, 400EX, Z400, etc.)
C. Baby cc stock group - 126 to 350cc four stokes and 126 to 249cc two stroke.  (includes Blaster, 300EX, Warrior, 250X, 250EX, etc.)
 
V. Builder Classes-
Criteria - Race gas allowed, bolt on parts and internal engine modifications allowed, 4 mill and smaller stroke Banshees only.  This group is basically modified trail/dune bikes.  If you don't fit in the stock class or qualify for outlaw, then this is your group!
A. Big cc single cylinder group - 439cc and up four stroke and 301cc and up two stroke.  (includes DS, Big bore 250R, YFZ450, Raptor, etc.)
B. Small cc single cylinder group - 438cc and down four stoke and 300cc and down two stroke.  (includes 250R, Z400, Blaster, etc.) 
C.  Twin cylinder group, any cc.  (Banshee)
 
VI. Outlaw Classes-
Criteria - Two or more of the following modifications: nitrous, alcohol, drag frame, lengthened stock frame, plus 6 inches or longer wheelbase over stock, (swingarms, forward a-arms, or combination of) override transmissions, transplanted motors. (street bike, sled, etc.)
A. single cylinder group - any cc four or two stroke.  (DS, Raptor, quadzilla, 250R, etc.)
B. Twin cylinder group - any cc four or two stroke.  (Banshee, sled powered, street bike powered)
 
Other notes -
If any group has fewer than 6 participants, we will group the participants with the next most comparable group.
If there is a question on what group to place an ATV in, final decision will be made by tech inspector/committee. 

No dune buggies or jeeps.   
 

Drag Race Lights

NOHVA has purchased starting lights and timers for the drag races.  The new system will be up and running for the Jamboree on June 21^st and 22^nd.   Once all the equipment has been purchased, NOHVA has spent about $7,000 which includes the light tree, timing computer, generator, and replacing the tent trailer with a storage container.  The tent trailer will now be used for the drag race lights.  We are still looking for sponsors to help purchase the lights.  The names of the sponsors will be placed on a banner and the banner will be displayed at the drag races.  Sponsors will also be listed in this newspaper each time a jamboree is held.  If you would like to help sponsor the drag race lights please Nathan Steele in Springfield, Gary Gibbs in Columbus or Dan Nitzel in Grand Island.  The deadline to get your name on the banner for the upcoming jamboree is June 1^st.   

Thank You to the following donations toward our drag race lights:
Rex Sims, $100.00
Daniel and Deb Maurer  $100
Robertson Cycle, Mark Robertson $250
John Krisel $100
Niemann's Portables, Don, Sharon and Bryan Nieman $250
Corey Nurnberg/DEL tool and die, $150 
Mark and Mandy Horst, $250
Nathan and Becky Steele/Precise Plumbing $250
Brian Policky $100

Our sponsor packages start at $50 and work up.  Here is an example of sponsor costs and what they get for their money:

$50 to $249 – Name listed with amount that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides.  Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least two years.

 $250 – 2 foot by 2 foot sign with business name, personal name and logo that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides.  Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least  two years.

$500 – 2 foot by 4 foot sign with business name, personal name and logo that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides. Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least two years.

$1000 - 2 foot by 4 foot sign with business name, personal name and logo that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides and a 2 foot by 4 foot sign on the entrance trail.  Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least two years.

$2500 – Primary sponsor of the drag races plus 2 foot by 4 foot sign with business name, personal name and logo that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides and a 2 foot by 4 foot sign on the entrance trail.  Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least two years, all references to jamboree will include name of sponsor.

$10,000 Purchase of drag race lights - Primary sponsor of the Jamboree for one year (plus 2 foot by 4 foot sign with business name, personal name and logo that can be viewed from the side of the track on both sides and a 2 foot by 4 foot sign on the entrance trail.  Signs will be used at any event the drag race lights are used for a period of at least two years, all references to the Jamboree will include the name of the sponsor.

Sorry, No Jamboree Prizes and Trophies

We certainly appreciate input and support from many of our friends who want to help the NOHVA organization, and who would like to see the jamboree become a better event.  However, we cannot change our policy that no prizes will be awarded for any of the jamboree events except for the Poker Run. 

The reason for this is simple – we do not have the time or man power to mitigate disputes concerning engine size and modifications of a machine for classes.  Participants can claim bragging rights to the races.  If they wish to privately wager on an event, that is their option.  We do not plan to publish the results of the events. 

We depend upon the honesty of the participants to determine which classes they will compete.  All events, including the sand drags have traditionally been geared toward family participation, and set up so that all sizes and builds of machines can participate. 

People need to keep in mind that during our drag races, we typically run 200 to 400 machines, maybe more down the drag strip in a three or four hour period.  To operate like some other places run their races, we would have to charge much, much more to participate and would have to stretch the event out over a longer period. 

Concerning the condition of the track, again this year we have arranged for Justin Stenger, owner of the Off-Road Company in Columbus to build a machine to level the sand.  NOHVA is paying for the materials and Justin has volunteered to build and operate the machine.   While this will be an attempt to make the track a smoother course, we cannot guarantee that it will be as smooth as everyone would like it.  However, we are trying to make it a better and smoother track for those who have had problems. 

In order to honestly operate events where trophies, ribbons, or cash are awarded for winning an event, we would have to establish a complex set of rules and inspections to verify winners in each class.   We have neither the volunteers or experience to accomplish such a task. 

To develop an inspection program that is fair and honest, we would have to first set up rules for each class and define exactly what is allowed and not allowed.  Before the event, each machine would have to be thoroughly inspected to confirm that the machine would qualify for the class they want to run.   During the event, timing devices would need to purchased and people would have to operate the timers.  In the event that someone would dispute the claim of a contestant concerning the size of engine and/or modifications that they claim to have, it would be only fair to have judges on hand that can tear-down their engines to confirm that they have what they claim to have. 

We simply to not have the people or the financial resources to fairly distribute trophies and prizes for the events, especially the drag races.  We barely get enough volunteers to run the events we now have, let alone run the sign up tent and security. 

We only charge enough to cover expenses.  Our insurance costs have increased again this year.  With the insurance cost increase, NOHVA is lucky to even continue to exist let alone run the jamboree.   The jamboree is a fund raiser to help us to pay expenses to keep the Headworks OHV Park open, and to pay expenses to keep other places to ride in Nebraska open.  If this jamboree is rained out, or if some other un-foreseen incident occurs that is a further drain on our treasury, we may have to dissolve the NOHVA organization.  Who knows what ramifications this would have on existing areas to ride ATVs and dirtbikes in Nebraska? 

We have no intention to deviate from our traditional method of running our events were all machines can participate and no prizes will be awarded.  We have been operating these events like this for 15 years with few complaints.   If this does not meet the satisfaction of those who wish to attend, they don’t have to attend. 

If you have any further questions, please contact us.

New Rules for Overflow Parking and Camping Area –

New Rules for Overflow Parking and Camping Area at Jamboree

Please be aware that there will be new rules for the overflow parking area during the Jamboree.   NOHVA rents the land for each jamboree.  In the past we have left it open to the public to park and camp.  This year it will be closed to the public and we will allow only those who paid for the jamboree to use the overflow parking.  Almost all of the people who were causing problems at the fall jamboree in the overflow parking area were non-members who came to the jamboree with no intention of supporting us.  The jamboree is a fund raiser for NOHVA projects and helps support Headworks and other places to ride in Nebraska.  The dates are well publicized.  Certainly there are a few people who come to the riding area “just to ride” and had no prior knowledge of the event.  However there is a growing number of people that ‘know’ the jamboree is being held, and attend the event, participate in the races, leave a ton of trash, cause the majority of the problems, use NOHVA’s facilities, and are well aware that there is little we can do about it.  This year we are planning to target the non-supporters who cause trouble. 

Here are some of the rules we will be enforcing in the overflow parking area:

·         Only those who are registered for the jamboree will be allowed in the overflow parking area.   If you are there Friday night bring your membership card or sign in Friday night.  After Friday night, everyone must have the appropriate arm band, others will need to leave.

·         Camp fires will be allowed only in fire rings or no more than three feet in diameter unless provided by NOHVA.  No trash, beverage cans or bottles allowed in camp fires, we have a big supply of trash bags for that purpose.  NOHVA has a limited supply of fire rings.  The fire rings will require a deposit of $40 with $35 returned ($5 rental fee) or people can bring their own.  Ashes must be cleaned up from each camp site.

·         All those in the overflow parking area need to avoid areas that are under water or muddy.

·         All ATVs and dirtbikes must be operated no more than 10 mph.

·         No riding around except travel directly to and from trails and the camp site.  This includes children riding around in the parking area.

·         Quite time from 12 midnight PM to 7 AM.

·         No dumping of human waste in the overflow parking area.  This is a violation of state law and we will contact the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality to persecute violators.

·         Anyone exhibiting excessive speed, doing cookies, wheelies, stunts, jumps or not following the new camp, trash, fire and human waste rules will be ordered to leave and may be ticketed.