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Minnesota High School Cycling League
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What is the Minnesota High
School Cycling League?
The Minnesota High School Cycling League was organized in 2010 to provide
mountain biking programs for students in grades 9 to 12.
•The League is the governing body for high school (grades 9-12) cross-country
mountain biking for the entire state of Minnesota.
•The League is a project league of the National Interscholastic Cycling
Association (NICA).
•The League provides support and structure for high school cross-country
mountain biking.
•The League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
•The League is a self-governing, self-funded, and self supported program
that partners with high schools.
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Our Mission
NICA is built on youth development
principles that are the foundation
of a movement that’s fun, exciting,
relevant and enriching to high
school studentathletes. Specifically, NICA’s five
core principles are:
•Inclusivity
•Equality
•Strong Mind
•Strong Body
•Strong Character
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History
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NorCal High School Cycling League
– 2001 NorCal League was founded
– 2012 700+ racers and 60 clubs
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SoCal High School Cycling League
– 2008 SoCal League was founded with grant from Easton Foundations
– 2008 100+ racers and 14 clubs
– 2012 350+ racers and 33 clubs
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National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
– 2009 NICA was founded with grant from Easton Foundations
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Colorado High School Cycling League
– 2010 Colorado League was founded
– 2012 350+ racers and 30 clubs
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Washington High School Cycling League
– 2010 Washington League was founded
– 2011 80+ racers and 20 clubs
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2012 MN League Update
• MN League Debut Season 2012
– 160 student athlete racers
– 15 teams, including teams from Rochester and
Hutchinson
– Completed a 4 race schedule
– Results and photos at www.minnesotamtb.org
“I can’t tell you how happy we are with this league. We’ve tried so many
things with our son that never fit. He loves this and now rides his bike
every day. He can’t wait for the races. We bought mountain bikes, too!”
Mother of a Prior Lake racer
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MN League Annual Schedule
Spring
• Students, with help of parents and teachers, form teams as a school “club”
• Parents, teachers, coaches begin process of being licensed by NICA
– Leaders Summit April 20/21
• Teams form and start recruiting riders in April and May
• Preseason group rides and informal practices start May
Summer
• Rider Camps (Beginning, Girls Camp, Open) held in June and July
• Practice races held at 3 locations as part of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
• Official Team Practices start in July
Fall 2013 – Second Season
• Five race series – Sept. 8, Sept. 21, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20 (Season Championship)
• Awards Banquet in November
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Practices & Skills
• Practice schedule is determined by coaches
– Once or twice during the week after school
– Longer ride on the weekend
• Skills development
– Riders of all levels are welcome and encouraged
– Focus on safe bike handling skills
– Fitness training
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Race Day
What you can expect from the League:
•Saturday pre-ride: Course open for riders and coaches
•Sunday race day: A fun day for everyone. Bring your family and cowbell!
•Safety including:
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Well marked course
EMTs on site
Fixed Course Marshals
Sweep Marshals
•Individual podiums every race
•Team podiums every race
•ALL RIDERS ARE CHEERED! Cowbells, cowbells, cowbells.
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Racing Categories & Scoring
• Team Scoring
- Division 1 Teams (≥ 12 riders)
- Division 2 Teams (< 12 riders)
Combination of boys and girls
results are used.
• Individual Scoring
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior Varsity
- Varsity
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How Much Does It Cost?
•Schools
– No costs to schools to form teams
– Teams are self-funded
– Insurance for teams, riders, and coaches is provided by NICA
•Students
– $50 to register a student/rider
– $40 per race
– Scholarships are available for all students in need
•Adults (Coach, Asst. Coach, Ride Leader, Volunteer)
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$25 + required background check
Any of these costs can be offset by sponsorship and fundraising by the team.
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Coach License
Program
NICA program for all adult volunteers
•Must pass background check through TC Logiq
•Education: Leaders’ Summits and NICA’s online webinars
provide education
– Topics range from Risk Management to Tips for Coaching Girls to the
Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach.
•First Aid: CPR and first aid requirements
–Basic First Aid or Wilderness First Aid are required, depending on license level
•Continuing Education: coaches must engage in ongoing education to
ensure up-to-date best practices are employed
Contact Lauren Duensing ([email protected]) or go to
www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program for more info
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Insurance Coverage
Insurance provided to all registered teams, licensed coaches and registered student
athletes
General Liability for Clubs (Schools can be added as additionally insured)
•$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
•$2,000,000 Aggregate/Club
•$500,000 Each Claim – Sexual Abuse and Molestation
•$500,000 Aggregate Limit
Accident Medical
•$25,000 Each Person – Excess Accident Medical
•Deductible: None
•Accidental Death: $10,000
•Volunteer Coverage: Yes
Events
•$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
•$2,000,000 Aggregate per Event
•No annual aggregate
•Accident Medical:
•$25,000 Each Person – Excess Accident Medical
•Deductible: None
•Accidental Death: $10,000
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Risk Management
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The League promotes a systematic approach to proactively managing risk
associated with our sport and programs
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To do our absolute best to protect out student-athletes from harm;
To mitigate the potential for injury and loss;
To protect ourselves and our programs from litigation;
To ensure we are in alignment with the best practices in the field;
To run quality programs that attract and retain participants
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Duty of Care
Negligence (basic/simple, gross/reckless)
Breach of Care
Waivers/Releases
Inherent Risk
Assumption of Risk
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Risk Management (cont’d)
Prevention
The League’s Risk Management education puts strong emphasis on effective program
planning and preparation.
•Risks associated with Cross-Country Mountain Biking
Minor and/or major injuries
and illness
Inclement weather.
Becoming lost on bike rides
Mechanical malfunction
Risks associated with speed
Collision or interference
between other trail users
Improper nutrition and
hydration
Riding on challenging terrain
and in traffic
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Relationship Building
Accurate Marketing of the sport to new participants
Honest information exchange
Background Checks for staff/adult volunteers
Release & Assumption of Risk Forms
Proper Reporting
Medical Conditions Knowledge
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Risk Management (cont’d)
Prevention with Riders and Staff
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Adequate Conditioning
Skills instruction & Skills Checks
Rules & Enforcement
Terrain & Ride Selection
Equipment (Bikes & Helmets)
Appropriate Dress
Hydration, Food and Medications
Coaching Ratios (6:1 or 8:2)
Safe Ride Formation
Preparedness Education
• First Aid Training
• Emergency Action Plan
• Knowing what number to call in an
emergency (often not 911)
• Know your route, including shortcuts
home
• Educate Riders, Staff and Parents
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Contacts
Founding Chair
Minnesota League
Gary Sjoquist
[email protected]
(612) 386-9630
www.minnesotamtb.org
National Interscholastic Cycling
Association (NICA)
Lauren Duensing, Associate Director
[email protected]
(510) 200-0506
www.nationalmtb.org
MN League Coaching Coordinator
Bruce Martens
[email protected]
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