Press Releases
March 27, 2024

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Re-Elects Its Board Officers

IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2024 —  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association re-elected Ryan Stiver of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., as Chair of the Board; Landon Ball […]
March 21, 2024

Spring into Gear with Free Dirt Bike, ATV, ROV Training in California

Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Week is March 23-31.
March 15, 2024

MIC, MSF, SVIA, ROHVA Appoint Interim Leadership
Scott Schloegel Named Acting President, CEO

IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2024 — The boards of the Motorcycle Industry Council, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle […]
January 30, 2024

Powersports Associations Expand Government Relations Team

Don Amador to Lead Efforts in Western States   IRVINE, Calif., January 30, 2024 — As the new Western States Representative, OHV icon Don Amador will […]
January 24, 2024

Erik Pritchard Stepping Down as President and CEO of U.S. Powersports Industry Associations

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 — Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the powersports industry’s leading trade and education associations – Motorcycle Industry Council, Motorcycle Safety […]
December 1, 2023

NEW ROV eCOURSE AVAILABLE FREE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2023 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association released its free, two-hour ROV eCourse for drivers and aspiring drivers of these versatile off-road […]
October 26, 2023

Train Now for a Better Ride Tomorrow; Off-Road Safety Week, November 11 – 19

Be an Off-Road Hero – Take Free Dirt Bike, ATV, and ROV Courses All Across California   IRVINE, CALIF., October 26, 2023 — Fall is here […]
October 25, 2023

ROHVA and SVIA Off-Highway Safety Videos Available Now on MOTOTV

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 — Thousands of powersports dealers nationwide will now be able to integrate off-highway safety videos into their programing on their MOTOTV […]
October 19, 2022

This is Off-Road Safety Week

Off-Road Safety Week runs through October 23, helping to increase public awareness about responsible OHV use during the autumn riding and driving seasons. This year’s theme […]
July 28, 2022

ROHVA STATEMENT: ROHVA PROPOSES SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS TO SIDE-BY-SIDES

The member companies of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) put consumer safety first. Each company takes pride in producing high-quality, durable products. Each constantly seeks […]
March 29, 2022

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Elects 2022 Board Officers

IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2022 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Board of Directors elected its new officers for the year. Ryan Stiver of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA was […]
October 13, 2021

Gearing Up for Off-Road Safety Week, October 16-24

IRVINE, CALIF., October 13, 2021 — Cooler autumn months are a big draw for enthusiasts, hunters, campers, and other adventurists to enjoy their ATVs, dirt bikes, […]
April 2, 2021

ROHVA Board of Directors Elects Officers

IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2021 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Board of Directors elected Russ Brenan, senior advisor, government relations and public affairs, Kawasaki Motors Corp., […]
September 9, 2020

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With Off-Highway Riding And Recreational Distancing

IRVINE, CALIF., Sept. 4, 2020 — Labor Day weekend beckons many to get outside with family and friends for off-road rides and adventures. The Recreational Off-Highway […]
November 9, 2019

Erik Pritchard New Chief Executive Officer and President of Powersports Trade and Safety Associations

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 – Erik Pritchard has assumed the role of chief executive officer and president of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute […]
July 31, 2019

Powersports Trade and Safety Associations Announce CEO Succession Plan

Tim Buche, current chief executive officer, to assume consulting role November 1 Erik Pritchard, current president of two associations, named to succeed as chief executive officer […]
December 6, 2017

Mahindra Vehicle Sales and Service Joins ROHVA

IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2017 – Mahindra Vehicle Sales and Service, Inc., has joined the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association as its newest member, and will work with […]
November 16, 2017

Erik Pritchard Promoted to President of SVIA and ROHVA

IRVINE, Calif., November 16, 2017 – Erik Pritchard has been elected president of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association. Tim Buche, […]
September 1, 2017

ROHVA Calls on Side-by-Side Drivers to Be Safe While Enjoying the Long Labor Day Weekend

IRVINE, CALIF., September 1, 2017 – More people than ever are enjoying the great outdoors in recreational off-highway vehicles, and many ROV enthusiasts will enjoy America’s great […]
June 26, 2017

Get Trained, Gear Up, and Stay Safe for a Fun Fourth of July Holiday

IRVINE, CALIF., June 26, 2017 – Celebrating Independence Day with off-road adventures is a wonderful way to appreciate our nation’s outdoors with family and friends, and the […]