This month we're handing the mic to the student-athletes at the NC GRiT podcast! Check out their latest episode: Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma Elwafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambassador projects which are outreach and the mentor program. Listen in to hear more details!! You can subscribe to the NC GRiT Podcast wherever you ..read more

Title: Shall We Play A Game? Introduction (Shawn)  Quick numbers update: 235 coaches, 321 riders just one month in (171 HS, 150 MS) Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Reflections (Brian) Topic: Team Preseason Activities and Early season practices (Shawn) Appropriate progressions and taking care of new/inexperienced riders Topic: Preseason Update (Shawn and Brian) NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov).  Race registration closed Ride and general admission registration open until 8 Nov Town Hall Wed 6 Nov at 8pmEST via Zoom NC bringing a TTC activation: Lonnie Preslar and Claudia Baum being rec ..read more

Title: Helene's Aftermath: Leveling Up Our Support Introduction (Shawn)  Topic: Reflections on Helene (Shawn and Brian) Topic: SA registration opens 1 Oct Topic: Coach shoutouts (first coaches to register for the 2025 season) Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited) See the Resources and Links section  for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot program Second opt in  “deadline” (1 Nov) for the program and second training date ..read more

Introduction (Shawn)  Topic: Coach and Team Registration opens 3 Sep  Coach registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $25 Closes: end of season (tentative end of May) League Scholarships are available for coach registration fees. Please don’t let financial difficulty limit a willing and available adult to help us get more kids on bikes. See the league website Ride Help page for details or the scholarship link in the Resources and Links section.  Team registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $20* All teams must submit a Team Proposa ..read more

Shawn and Brian talk about the NICA National Conference held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the pending handbook changes, reminders about the upcoming WFA/CPR and OTBS 101 courses beginning in August and a sneak preview of next season's theme AND Coach Retreat (last weekend in October at Old Fort, NC ..read more

Gear up for the latest NICA podcast episode! We're diving deep into event recaps, exciting previews of upcoming races (Season Showdown & Whitewater Windup), key end-of-season dates, and a glimpse into what's in store for 2024. Tune in for the details on: * **Event Recaps:** Danville Dash, Mayhem at Mayodan, TTC workdays, and the 5 String Stampede cancellation. * **Season Showdown Preview:** Get the lowdown on the theme, course inspection, Strider Bike Rodeo, fundraising updates, Senior Night format changes, new features, and important dates. * **Whitewater Windup Preview:** Discover the ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) - almost halfway through the season of adventure! Topic: Event Reviews (Brian and Shawn) -Salisbury Scramble -TTC work -reversed start/finish -live results -event recap on YouTube -Danville Dash - brand new -Adventure course -race course - positive reviews -KOM/QOM segment -event recap coming Topic: Mayhem at Mayodan Preview (Brian and Shawn)  -Theme: Out of This World -Saturday -Trail work opportunity: (3) sessions PZ registration required  -course inspection - group riding reminder -Staff Pie Smash - fundraiser reminder (ends 28 May) -Sunday -course preview i ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Crankin at the Creek Review (Brian and Shawn)  -Theme: Beach Bash -Saturday -Adventure Course -TTC tent (rock crawler) -pre-ride new race course (thanks Cape Fear SORBA) -Sunday -Adventure course stayed open (warm up lap) -live results -Podium socks (thanks to Ridge Supply) Topic: Spring Giveaway campaign teaser (Brian) -Campaign launch date: Friday, March 1st Hybrid: online and paper tickets, multiple prizes from league sponsors Campaign end date: midnight Tuesday, May 28th Giveaway date: Sunday, June 2nd Topic: Salisbury Scramble Preview (Brian and Shawn ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Season Overview (Brian, Shawn and Chelle) -Event names and themes -First Event: Crankin at the Creek -Theme: Beach Bash -New race course - video preview -Podium socks - Ridge Supply -Live results -Adventure Ride -Adventure and TTC at every venue: passport activity and TTC tent -Salisbury Scramble: TTC -Danville Dash: Adventure Ride -Mayhem at Mayodan: TTC -5 String Stampede: Meet and Ride with the Trail Builder (Senior Night) -Camping and Volunteer registrations go to Home Teams first, then the league Topic: Team and Wave Management (Shawn and Brian) -Composite te ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Chapter League (Brian and Shawn) -1 Jan 2024 became a Chapter league under NICA -3 points: 1. Sign of maturity and increased strategic direction (board) 2. A NC non-profit entity 3. Still a member of NICA Topic: 2024 Awards (Brian) -Posted on website -competition: 5 regular season races. [Podium socks - Ridge Supply!] Championship criteria: top 30 in each category and (2) top 20 finishes -TTC: sticker (3 hrs), t-shirt (5 hrs), gloves (10 hrs - Cognitive!); Trail Week (sticker and pizza party) -Adventure: passport completion (custom water bottle - Right Gear); ment ..read more