Welcome to the 2017 season
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Intro. NP MTB Boosters Board of Directors
a. Mike Legge, Kathleen Phipps, Dorothy Sullivan, Terry Weyman, Rob Church, Ben Cox, Daniel Faurlin
Intro Team Officers
a. Autumn Ramirez, Cayden Phipps, Justin Hurdle, Amber Ramirez
Intro. Coaches
a. Head Coaches - Bobby Langin, Pete Sullivan, Devin Carter, Dorothy Sullivan, Ed and Lauri Mackey, , each guides one of 5
training groups
b. Team of 15+ coaches and ride leaders but need more. Always looking for additional coaches to ride with team. Only
need an online waiver, online background check and league fee to ride with the team. Team pays for the fees.
c. Trained in first aid, concussion awareness, background checks ,etc…
This is a mountain bike racing team.
a. We train and practice to race. Although riders are not required to race every race, our goal is to have every rider race
eventually.
b. 2 Teams - Jr. High and High School
c. Teams train together in 5 ability based groups but race separately
i. Jr. High is split into Beg. Girls, Beg. Boys, Exp. Girls and Exp. Boys
ii. High school is split by Frosh, Soph., JV and Varsity
iii. More details on qualification of each category are available
d. We are part of the SOCAL League (www.socaldirt.org) which has about 90 school that participate
i. Schools are D1, D2 or composite based on size. NPHS is D1
ii. SOCAL is part of NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) (www.nationalmtb.org)
iii. Races start late February
iv. Races are held at various location throughout Southern California from Temecula to Tehachapi
v. Jr. High Races are on Saturdays (late afternoon) and High School races are on Sundays (all day)
vi. 4 Jr. High races and 5 High School races. State Championship against the NORCAL league for high school
athletes.
Calendar
a. Pre-season start mid October
i. Fun, team building events – BMX, flat repair/trail tools, Trail work 10/17 (see web site)
ii. Training Camp 11/20-11/22 ($120 per athlete)(Paypal on web site schedule page)
1. 2.5 days of riding and training to prepare for the upcoming season
b. Practices start December 2nd
i. 4 days a week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
1. Jr. High weekday start at 4PM
2. High school weekday start at 3PM (depending on coach)
3. Saturday rides start at 9AM
4. Depending on coach and point in season practices will last from 1-5 hours
5. Off practice day suggestions (optional)
c. Races start late February (see SOCAL web site for details) and end in May
d. Team Party, Friday May 27th 7-10 PM at NPBS
e. Official school season has ended by June but there are many non-school racing opportunities throughout the summer
including a national Championships through USA Cycling (see one of the coaches for more information)
Race Weekend
a. Most make a weekend out of it. Usually camping available at all venues or hotels nearby.
i. We will have a volunteer to coordinate camping so we can camp next to each other if you wish.
b. We will have a “Pit Zone” are a set up near the race course by late morning on Saturday
i. Pit Zone is a place to gather during the races. Kids will warm up for the races, coaches will meet with athletes,
athletes will gather after racing and food and drink is usually available.
ii. We will have 6 team canopies set up in the Pit Zone with folding tables and water
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Transportation is the responsibility of each athlete. We will be looking for a volunteer to help coordinate carpooling for
athletes that need transportation.
d. Trophy presentation will be after Jr. High races are complete on Saturday and after High School is complete on Sunday.
Team Uniforms (kits)
a. Only mandatory purchase is a jersey(regular or free ride about $60) in order to race
b. Other optional items available – vest, arm and leg warmers, gloves, shorts(bibs), free ride jersey, free ride shorts, socks,
helmets, water bottles
c. 2 purchases – mid October and early December (exact dates will be announced once supplier is chosen)
Team Discounts at NPBS
a. Original team sponsor
b. Must be on the team list
Requirements to join
a. 6-12 grade
b. Any local school
c. Pay team dues (graduated based on # of years on team from $0-150 a year)
d. Complete membership form on team web site (www.npmtbteam.org) only need once
e. Complete “Pit Zone” invite, complete on-line NICA waiver and pay league fees
i. $60 SOCAL (HS), $40 SOCAL(Jr.HS)
ii. $50 each race (HS), $25 each race (Jr.HS)
f. Pay for races as you go in the Pit Zone
g. Total cost full season for HS (1st year)=$570, Total cost full season for Jr.HS (1st year)=$350
Required equipment
a. Mountain bike in safe working condition (if a rider can’t afford a bike a team bike will be assigned)
b. Helmet (if a rider can’t afford a helmet one will be given)
Recommended equipment
a. Riding shorts with padding
b. Eye protection (sunglasses or prescription eyewear)
c. gloves
League Insurance in case rider has injury
a. Accident Medical: $25,000 Each Person – Excess Accident Medical. Deductible: $100 (details on NICA Website)
Volunteers needed
a. Race Volunteer Coordinator – Elizbeth Mudgett
i. Race volunteers
b. Food
c. Transportation
d. Camping and off bike clothing– Michele Weyamn
e. Team Party
f. Kits – Chris McHugh
g. Pit Zone coordinator – Laurel Wennerstrom + 1 additional
h. Feed Zone – Joe Ventrone
i. Sponsors – Laurel Wennerstrom
j. Media – photo and video production/distribution
k. Equipment Mgr. – verify team equipment is in working order, storing in trailer, trailer transportation
Thanks to sponsors –see web site, list sponsors (please support them, they have given a lot to the program)
Fund raising
a. Donation letter to family and friends
b. Need Additional Sponsors
16. Xmas presents – team helmets, bike lights (front and back), computers, water bottles
17. Concussion testing -
Expectations of Coaches:
1. Always set a good example for athletes and parents to follow, exemplifying high moral
and ethical behavior.
2. Instruct in proper sportsmanship and practice responsibilities and demand that they
make sportsmanship a priority.
3. Respect the rules of the NICA league.
4. Treat opposing coach, athletes, fans and other trail users with respect.
5. Enforce penalties/ramifications for athletes who do not abide the rules and practice
standards.
6. Develop each player to his fullest potential, giving candid feedback on strengths as well
as opportunities to improve.
7. Develop creative, structured and FUN practice sessions.
8. Keep parents informed on team goals, practices, races, camps, etc.
9. Notify parents or guardians of any injury as soon as possible.
Expectations of Athletes:
1. Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing NPMTB Team and
display positive public action at all times.
2. Demonstrate respect for team mates, opponents, coaches and league officials.
3. Live up to high standards of sportsmanship. (no profanity, inclusiveness, helpful, kind,
supportive, understanding, hard working)
4. Come prepared each practice (Clean and safe bike, water, food, tools, air and spare
tubes (patches)) and understand that there will be ramifications not being prepared (Sent
home)
5. Read and understand the rules.
6. Notify coaches of any schedule conflict or of any practice absences prior to said conflict
or absence.
7. Maintain a 2.5 GPA.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS:
1. Support the team and coaches
2. Respect decisions made by coaches and the NICA league.
3. Ensure students can arrive to practice on-time.
4. Volunteer at the races....How many times? At least once.
5. Communicate any concerns or special needs, medical issues to coaches. Notify coaches
of schedule conflicts.