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: 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

A special podcast on location at the Brown's Creek Adventure Event held on Dec. 2nd, 2023.  Special Guest: Dave Droke, Onslow County Composite team coach and Teen Trail Corps Committee member. Overview of the preseason Adventure Events. Important upcoming dates. Dad jokes. *Special note - The video edition of this podcast includes footage from the Adventure Event at Brown's Creek and captures the true spirit of these events, so check out the full version on our YouTube channel ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Review (Brian) 28 Oct: Warrior Creek 4 Nov: Medoc Mountain Talking points (more detail included in the event reports): TTC Clinic Ambassador projects (leadership) Mentor Program Topic: New Team Shout out (Shawn) Asheville School (OTBS101 clinic 4 Nov) Cabarrus County: Hope Academy and Concord High Durham County: Riverside High Wake County: Broughton Magnet Topic: Season 8 Event Registration (Brian) Athletes: 453 (340 HS, 113 MS)(129 new) Highlights Events registration opens 13 November (minus championship) A la carte ($35 each) and d ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: League Summit Review (Brian and Shawn) Give a review of the lessons and some feedback received from coaches Sat: 2023 review, TTC, Friday Fails, EAP Sun: 2024 preview, Adventure, Dynamic Agility, Team Culture Clinics: OTBS101 refresh, 201, course evaluation Give thanks to WWC for being a great host Topic: Sponsor Announcement (Brian) Constellation Cycling - James Lee (course setter) is a member. CC is hosting their big event of the season (Lions Roar) on 22 October Lion's Roar. NCCX, Race #3.  Sunday, October 22, 2022 - Lions Park - 516 Dennis Ave. Rale ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Coach Training Update (Shawn) Course registration closed 16-17 SepWFA/OTBS101 Session 4 (Location: Raleigh) 30 Sep to 1 OctWFA/OTBS101 Session 5 (Location: Fayetteville) Topic: League Summit update (Brian) 7-8 Oct            Whitewater Center -just under 30 registered: plenty of spots open -camping available! (including Friday night) -two special clinics: OTBS101 refresh and course evaluation ride Topic: Team and Coach Registration Open 15 September (Shawn) Thought: probably highlight coaches conversation topics Dos and Don ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Coach Training Update (Shawn) Feedback on first training course of the season (5-6 August) in Asheville Questions from coaches (4) new coach supporters (3 female) Thank you to IC Imagine for hosting Upcoming courses (registration and online training reminder) 12-13 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 2 (Location: Asheville) 26-27 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 3 (Location: Raleigh) 16-17 SepWFA/OTBS101 Session 4 (Location: Raleigh) 30 Sep to 1 OctWFA/OTBS101 Session 5 (Location: Fayetteville) 7-8 Oct            League Summit (TBD) WWC? Topic: NICA ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Announcements (Shawn) Coach training update 5-6 AugCoach Supporter Training WFA/OTBS101 Session 1(Location:Asheville) 12-13 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 2 (Location: Asheville) 26-27 AugWFA/OTBS101 Session 3 (Location: Raleigh) 16-17 SepWFA/OTBS101 Session 4 (Location: Raleigh) 30 Sep to 1 OctWFA/OTBS101 Session 5 (Location: Fayetteville) 7-8 OctLeague Summit (TBD) Topic: League Director Conference (Brian) -Great support from Trek -NC Brief: Reward and Recognize -Good idea hub -Utah: How to be a big league (coaches!) -NV North: How to have fun on weekends (event them ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Announcements (Shawn) Season officially over: Sunday 4 June last official day of the season Look for rules change recommendations Topic: Season Recap (Shawn and Brian) Season Showdown review -New events: Scavenger Hunt, Senior Recognition -CCW course -Season Awards Season Review -4 of 6 events -what we learned: we can manage large categories; we can  run a one-day event, we can run a compressed schedule -Teen Trail Corps: over 1800 hours! (thank CognativeMTB) -Volunteers: Home Teams and reduced shifts worked -New: TC Screen Printing for merchandise ..read more