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Wisconsin High School Cycling League

Wisconsin High School Cycling League. Original formed as WIN Cycling in 2013 Wisconsin High School Cycling League (WI League) is a statewide organization operating in affiliation with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

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Wisconsin High School Cycling League

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  1. Wisconsin High School Cycling League • Original formed as WIN Cycling in 2013 • Wisconsin High School Cycling League (WI League) is a statewide organization operating in affiliation with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) • Official Wisconsin League site is www.wisconsinmtb.org • As an Affiliate League of NICA, the Wisconsin League will have similar web sites, standards, fees, etc. • Build around a race series, the WI League is committed and focused primarily on youth development and opportunities

  2. NICA (national interscholastic cycling Assocciation • NICA is based in Berkeley, CA • Core principles: Inclusivity, Equality, Strong Body, Strong Mind & Strong Character • NICA has leagues in CA, CO, TX, UT, MN, AZ, NY, TN, and now Wisconsin • New leagues in progress for 2014 include GA along with two other states that will be announced in April • NICA’s vision to be nationwide by 2020 WI League 2014

  3. More on NICA • NorCal was first mtb league, established by Berkeley High School Math teacher in 2000 • SoCal launched 2008 based on success of NorCal • 2009 – NICA formally established as a nonprofit to guide new league development • Don Edberg and Kathy Mock have stepped up to co-direct the WI League • Wisconsin is a “Affiliate League” of NICA

  4. NICA Provides Great Graphics • NICA provides tents, banners, table covers, flags • All materials professionally done with league and NICA logos • Award podium banners, finish and start line banners also provided “This is really impressive! The program is well run and looks better than national races I’ve attended. This is going to grow like crazy.” High School Administrator, District 196 WI League 2014

  5. Photo from MN shows how wi will look WI League 2014

  6. Photo from MN shows how wi will look WI League 2014

  7. NICA’s Influence on Youth • More than 50 high schools in CA have mountain bike racing programs (40 new teams in 2013) • More student athletes racing mountain bikes in Marin County than play football • 25% of the student athletes racing are girls • 95% of student athletes report health and fitness benefits from participation in NICA • 67% of students bring fathers into mountain biking 37% bring mothers in

  8. WI League’s Inaugural Season outlook Season Snapshot • Leaders’ Summit • July Rider Camp • 150-200 student/athletes • 15-20 teams • 4 race schedule • Awards Banquet WI League 2014

  9. A Word about our Student Athletes • Typically not ball and stick participants • If past team experience, generally not positive • Kids “adrift” find the league to be social and a place to build self-esteem “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 WI League 2014

  10. WI League 2014

  11. Testimonials My primary motivation to begin coaching high school mountain biking was to create an opportunity that was not available while I was in school. I believe now, more than ever, that the WI League will aid in this goal along with fostering the many added benefits of team building. - John Brown, coach SPASH Mountain Biking WI League 2014

  12. Wisconsin League Timeline Leaders Summit – April 26 & 27 Teams Form – Spring Preseason Activities – April-June Camps – Summer 2014 Official Practice Begins – July 1 Racing Schedule: Race 1 August 31 Race 2 September 21 Race 3 October 5 Race 4 October 19 Awards Banquet in November WI League 2014

  13. Typical Race Weekend Snapshot Saturday: - Course set up 7 am to Noon - Pre-ride 1 to 4 pm - Camping available on site or nearby Sunday: - Teams set up in Pit Zone - Racing starts at 10:00 am - Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore, Freshmen - Boys Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore, Freshmen - Awards around 3 pm WI League 2014

  14. How the pit zone at an event looks WI League 2014

  15. Race Format Courses are between 4 and 6-mile loops, mostly singletrack, with passing zones Climbing 400/600 ft. per lap Courses routed to provide visibility for coaches and parents WI League 2014

  16. Race Format, cont. Other Features: • Uphill starts/finish spread racers out intentionally • Fenced through start/finish, feed zone, pit area • Feed Zones clearly marked • Onsite WiFi allows parents to check lap times • Will move to chip timing as league grows WI League 2014

  17. Race Format, cont. Race lengths: • Freshmen/Sophomores – generally 2 laps (45-60 minutes) • Junior Varsity – 3 laps (70-90 minutes) • Varsity – 4-5 laps (90-120 minutes) Racers register depending on school class • Must petition to race Varsity class Venues scheduled in progressive manner ( opening races are flatter with fewer technical challenges). The Season Finale will have the most climbing and more technical elements. WI League 2014

  18. Teams and Scoring Students can race: • As independents • As part of a high school team • On Composite team from several schools Teams with girls score more points • Team score is top five finishers with at least one of opposite gender (a team without at least one boy or one girl finisher will score the top four) • Finishes are weighted by class (a first place in varsity scores higher than a first place in Freshman) Two categories of awards at each race: • Individuals (5 deep per class) • Team scoring (3 deep) WI League 2014

  19. WI League Jersey Policy • The Wisconsin League policy is to not allow company or manufacturer logos on racing jerseys, jerseys worn in races can only have school name or mascot (small manufacturer logo ok) • WI League team jersey may include league and NICA logo • All team members must wear the same jersey and/or t-shirt during competition • Independents must wear a plain jersey without team affiliation or sponsors • Leader’s jersey are provided by NICA and national sponsor Primal and will carry logos from NICA’s national sponsors WI League 2014

  20. Coaches NICA has a licensing program for coaches - Head Coach - Assistant Coach - Team Director - Ride Leader - General Volunteer Minimum requirement of any adult/parent working with the team is a background check available on www.wisconsinmtb.org WI League 2014

  21. Coaching, cont. • Majority of license requirements for coaches can be met at two-day Leader’s Summit • Focus on coaching youth, working with girls, risk mitigation, on-the-bike skills • Head and Assistant Coaches also need Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification • Coaches have two years to secure license requirements WI League 2014

  22. Quick Look at Fees Student Athletes: $50 to join the WI League (provides insurance) $35-40 per race (scholarships available) Coaches: $25 fee to join the WI League Team Registration: $150 for teams up to 26 members, $10 for each additional member (per insurance policy) WI League 2014

  23. WI League Teams IN progess for 2014 Composite Teams: Glacial Drumlin, Baraboo, Central Wisconsin, De Pere, Lake Geneva, Shorewood, Wausau, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Hayward, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Madison, Sun Prairie High School Teams: Stevens Point, Hortonville, Appleton North, West Bend WI League 2014

  24. Ways to Help with the wi League Opportunities to help: 1. As a parent of a student athlete who wants to race on a team 2. As a member of the Race Crew (volunteers) 3. Become part of the Core Staff for the WI League WI League 2014

  25. 1. Helping as a Parent for a Team Help students form a team at the high school • Team starter kit materials on web site Help by becoming a Team Director • Help register racers, pay fees, track results (Pit Zone) • On race day, help with team logistics at event Help by becoming a General Volunteer, Ride Leader, Team Director, Assistant Coach, or Head Coach for a team • Attend Leaders Summit and start working toward certification • Register with NICA Pit Zone • Minimum requirement is passing a background check • Coaches have two years to achieve full certification WI League 2014

  26. Helping Students Start a Team • Students talk to school administrators and receive ok to form “mtb club team” • WI League has School Admin presentation to help • Parents help students organize an informational meeting (flyers available) • Helps if meeting can occur at a high school or bike shop • Hold first general meeting • Get names, addresses, email, etc. to start communication flow • Second meeting can outline costs, schedules, identify coaches, etc. WI League 2014

  27. Becoming a Team Director • TDs maintain teams presence in Pit Zone • Pit Zone is the WI League’s online database system • Team Directors input team and coach information • TDs also help individual students register for races and pay league fees through Pit Zone • NICA hosts webinars for Pit Zone procedures WI League 2014

  28. 2. Helping as a Race Crew Member • Race Crew made up of 50 to 60 volunteers who help run the races • Variety of tasks (3 or 4 hours each) • Can sign up in advance for specific tasks and specific times at www.wisconsinmtb.org • Tasks include race course set up, course marshals, crowd control, starting and finishing line support, apparel sales, etc. • Race crew volunteers get food/drink/t-shirt • Tasks on both Saturdays and Sundays WI League 2014

  29. 3. Helping as WI League Core Staff We are looking for individuals to help with and take up the duties of the following positions. We need a commitment for all of the races over the next two years. Core Staff positions for WI League: • Race Director Don Edberg • Operations Manager We need someone to fill this position • Chief Course Setter We need someone to fill this position • Chief Course Marshal We need someone to fill this position • Registration Chief We need someone to fill this position • Race Photographer Dave Reich • Chief Referee We need someone to fill this position • Timing and Scoring Chief Leigh Smith • Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Mock • Communications Director Sarah Lukas • Pit Boss Volunteer Needed WI League 2014

  30. Core Staff, cont. • Core Staff a significant commitment • Requires most of Saturday and all day Sunday • NICA provides guidelines and training for Core Staff positions • Dependent upon WI League resources, some compensation available for Core Staff • Mileage expenses • Hotels, meals • Modest stipend WI League 2014

  31. Testimonials At Erik's, we think the NICA leagues are an awesome investment in the future of mountain biking.  Not only is it a great sport for these high school students , but we see entire families getting into the sport due to their kids involvement. It's a great combination! Erik Saltvold, Owner and Founder, Erik’s Bikes and Boards WI League 2014

  32. League Needs Sponsors and Donors Sponsorships provide cash and product to support league Donors provide cash or in-kind contributions Contributions to WI League are tax-deductible Let Kathy or Don know if corporate sponsors might be interested WI League 2014

  33. WI League Teams Need Sponsors • Jersey policy prohibits manufacturers or company logos on racing apparel • Teams still need support from sponsors • Logo exposure available on banners and tents in team tent area, on t-shirts worn around community/school, on newsletters or team jackets, sweatshirts, etc. WI League 2014

  34. Action Steps • Host a second meeting to see who’s interested - student athletes who’d like to race (find the girls!) - parents or adults who’d like to help • Parents interested in becoming a Ride Leader, Team Director, Assistant Coach, or Head Coach should attend Leaders Summit April 26/27 • Find potential team sponsors WI League 2014

  35. Action Steps, cont. • Look for posting of WI League Try-It-Out low-cost ($3 insurance fee) fun rides, bikes and helmets provided for interested students to participate in an easy first ride (May, June and July) • Important for new racers to experience mtb racing in WORS to recruit other students before school starts in September, www.wors.org • WORS has nine Learn to Race Clinics and Races before the first WI League race for new racers to gain experience • Watch for Summer Camp announcements WI League 2014

  36. FAQs • Can I letter? • Do I have to quit my Fall sport? • Isn’t it expensive? • What if I don’t have a bike? • Is it dangerous? WI League 2014

  37. Thanks! Please check our web site www.wisconsinmtb.org for more info Advocate map – shows interested people in your area Resources for starting a team League Information & Events listed on web site Call or email Founding Co-Directors Kathy Mock or Don Edberg with questions Kathy@wisconsinmtb.org (920) 988-7498 Don@wisconsinmtb.org (715) 498-9677 WI League 2014

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