TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN
MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
New Riders – 6/12/2017
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What is TEMTB?
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Mountain Bike Club
Co-ed
6th – 12 Grades
Summer / Fall Sport (July 1 – October 29th)
Team Includes School Districts: Tredyffrin Easttown,
Radnor, Upper Merion, Lower Merion, Marple Newtown
and Spring-Ford
• Members can participate in state wide racing series
• Members are not required to race
Governing Bodies:
• NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association)
• Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League (PICL)
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
History
• 1998 Matt Fritzinger – Created Team at Berkley High School –
Became “NorCal”
• 2001 and 2009 Mountain Biking Leagues were formed in
California and Colorado. California had 2 Leagues and Colorado
had one.
• 2008 A California group w/ Bike Industry, Standardized California’s
Format and Rules
• In 2009, NICA was formed with
large grants from major industry
sponsors.
• 13,000 Student athletes raced
under NICA in 2016-2017 school
year in 20 states (PICL 2016)
Mission
To develop student athletes through
efforts on the bike.
• Creating lifelong athletes
• Developing a love for the outdoors
• Teaching decision-making skills
• Teaching mechanical problem-solving
• Teach self-assessment, goal setting and plan
execution
• Increase confidence
Team/League Core Values
• Inclusivity – No Bench Warmers
• Equality – No Tryouts
• Strong Body, Mind and Character
District / Team Boundaries
TE District Team
Home address falls within the Tredyffrin
Easttown School District boundaries
TE Composite Team
Home address falls within the following
school district boundaries:
Upper Merion Marple Newtown
Lower Merion Royersford
Radnor
Jerseys
• Everyone racing must have a matching Team Jersey.
• Bib shorts and accessories are optional
• Order link on the team Website
• Store is open
• Final design will be done in the next 2 weeks
• Thank you to Danni Barrett for putting everything together
• We have samples to try on today only
• Order Deadlines are July 3rd and July 31st
California League
What are the races like?
• Racing is not required …. But… the races are fun!
• Races are huge weekend long events
• Pre-ride Saturday (1-5 PM) or early Sunday morning (8AM)
• Race are all day Sunday (Varsity Girls start by 9:30AM, Varsity
boys finish by 3:30PM followed by awards)
• 400+ riders with 1000 people in attendance
• Races are per grade and gender (4 Groupings started in
grade waves: HS Girls, MS Boys, MS Girls, HS Boys)
• Courses
• Middle school boys and girls 4 to 6 miles (Up to 45 minutes)
• 9 – 10 boys, 9 – 11 girls: 8 to 11 miles (45-90 minutes)
• JV Boys and Varsity Girls 12 to 16 miles (60-100 minutes)
• Varsity boys 16 to 22 miles with (90-120 minutes)
2017 Races
Race 1 Sept 9-10 Fairhill – Elkton, Maryland
1h – No Camping
Race 2 Sept 16-17 – Johnstown High Ground
3h45m – Camping Available
Race 3 Sep 30-Oct 1 – Lackawanna State Park
2h – Camping Available
Race 4 Oct 7-8 – Yellow Creek State Park
4h – Camping close by
Race 5 Oct 21-22 - Jordan Creek Park
1h – No Camping
Finals (6) – Oct 28 – 29 Boyce Big Ring
4h20m – No Camping (New Location: Ski Area)
Official League Race Series Page:
pamtb.org/race-series
(HOME COURSE CLEANUP)
Practice Schedule
Team Practices will be held 3 days per week. To
accommodate students with substantial commitments to
other sports, we alternate days each week making the
following 2 week practice schedule:
Week 1:
• Monday Evening (1 to 1.5 Hours) Group Ride Valley Forge Park
• Wednesday Evening (1 to 1.5 Hours) - District School Grounds - Skills
• Sat/Sun Morning 8AM Long Rides (1.5 to 3 Hours) Group Ride
Week 2:
• Tuesday Evening (1 to 1.5 Hours) Group Ride Valley Forge Park
• Thursday Evening (1 to 1.5 Hours) – District School Grounds - Skills
• Sat/Sun Morning 8AM Long Rides (1.5 to 3 Hours) Group Ride
AND....Repeat Week 1
Practice Notes
• Weekend Practices are Saturday unless they conflict
with a Mid Atlantic Super Series XC Race.
• On weeks where races are on Sunday, Monday
Practices are moved to Tuesday.
• Weekday Practice start times will vary as we go through
the season. As rides need to be longer and daylight
gets shorter… we make weekday start times earlier.
Weekday Practice Arrival / Wheels Rolling Times:
• July 1 - August 15: 6:15 Arrival - 6:30 Riding
• August 16 - August 31: 5:45 Arrival - 6:00 Riding
• Sept 1 - Sept 30: 5:15 Arrival - 5:30 Riding
• October 1 - Last Practice: 4:45 Arrival - 5:00 Riding
Practices – Not PIAA
Other Sports:
Students participating in NICA Leagues are
encouraged to pursue other sports and activities
during the season. We have no practice
requirement. We only require that riders have a
core skill level to be cleared to race.
Summer Vacations:
• We value summer vacations… just take your
bike! We all want to enjoy our family summer
getaways and experiences (Coaches included).
• We will offer regular practices and coaching to
ensure everyone has the opportunity be
successful, especially students brand new to
cycling and those looking for consistent
guidance.
Bikes
• You do not need a bike shop quality bike to participate in the club
(although there are hidden costs associated with department store
bikes).
• If you plan to buy your son/daughter a bike to participate, please
reach out to one of the coaches for help first.
• Bikes come in multiple frame and wheel sizes. The right size bike will
make this sport more enjoyable for your son and daughter.
• Highly Encouraged: Front Suspension, Reputable Components and
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Bike Checks Required – Watch Emails for Times
Helmets: <3 years old, clean and unmarked!
Cost Breakdown
There are 4 separate costs to joining the team:
1. Tredyffrin Easttown Team Fee - $110
(Reduced to $90 for 2nd Family Member)
2. Student Athlete League Registration $65
Paid to NICA ($25 Insurance & $40 League Reg)
3. Race Jerseys - Every Student who participates in the racing
series must have a team Jersey. $54 (and up)
Jerseys are ordered directly by the student athlete via the Voler Team
store website. Link to Voler Team Store is on the Website home page.
Only Jerseys are required! Bib Shorts and accessories are also
available for purchase.
4. Per Race Fee - $40… Direct Payment to NICA for racing
* The above does not include the cost of a bike or travel to races
Coaches - Parents & Community Riders
The key to our success
• We have more coaches than any other team in PA. (2-1 Ratio)
• 75% of our coaches are actively racing bikes
• We are not just a team, we are a community!
• Our coaches exemplify life after school sports end.
NICA Rule:
Adults are only allowed to ride 1 time with the team before they must obtain a
NICA license. In order to ride with us, you need to be certified by NICA as a Level
1 Coach.
Requirements:
• Risk Management Training (Online)
• Concussion Training (Online)
• Background Check
We encourage every parent who has a mountain bike to become a coach
and help with practices. Coaches that commit to 10+ practices are fully
reimbursed for all coach license expenses. We have 50 practices a year.
Coach Levels and Benefits
Coach Reimbursements from TEMTB
• License $25
• Background Check $22
• Coach Jersey Contribution $20
There are 3 Levels of coaching. We as a team support every parent in
gaining higher levels of coaching. NICA and many bike industry
companies support coaches also.
Team Invoice Process
To avoid back and forth payments and reimbursements, the
team will issue an invoice to each family. This is what we
need to know for each family.
1. Name of each Student Athlete
2. Name of Each Coach / Parent (Committed to assist with
10 of the group ride practices)
3. Names of Coaches who will be buying a personal team
jersey.
Team Invoice Process
Invoices will look like this:
$110
$ 90
-$ 47
-$ 20
Student #1
Student #2
1 New Parent Coach License
1 Parent Coach Jersey Purchase
$133 Total Family Invoice
Risk Management & Insurance
Risk Management
• Integral to the all league operations is risk management.
• League coaches are trained to assess and manage risk and undergo
complete background checks
• All league-approved activities are covered wholly by NICA insurance
(this includes practices within the race season).
• All Incidents are reported to NICA
Insurance
Insurance is part of the fee that every student and coach pays to NICA.
“Athletes are covered by excess medical insurance, which means you are eligible
to submit claims that are over and above what your own medical insurance
covers, up to a limit of $25,000 and 12 months from the initial accident.” (This
includes co-pays and deductibles beyond $250. Every family is responsible for
reading and understanding the policy.)
Sponsors
How to Join the Team
To join the team or to become a “coach”,
please use the “Join the Team” link on the
team website. Temtb.org
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Once we have your request to join, you will
receive invitation emails to join 2 websites:
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• NICA Pitzone (National database for all
Leagues and Insurance)
• TeamSNAP (Team tool to coordinate
team schedule and communications)
Closing items
• First Practice – Thursday July 6th 6:30 VFMS
• Last new riders meeting July 5th. Invite your friends!
• New Coaches Meeting June 29th 7PM VFMS
• Special Practices
1. Monday July 24th Mock Race Hosting GVMTB & WAMTB
2. Saturday August 26th Mock Race at Great Valley
3. Wacky Kit Practice Thursday September 7th
4. Blue Marsh Circumnavigation Saturday October 14th
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