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

Introduction (Shawn) Announcements (Shawn and Brian) Registration updates Dark Mountain Duel: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 1 May. - 270 currently  Call for volunteers (38% as of today), Town Hall Wed, 3 May 8pm -Course inspection change (Shawn) -JV1/Freshmen boys schedule change (Brian) -Course change (includes lake loop - 5.4 miles) (Shawn) -Reminder: parking (shuttle!) Topic: Weather Decisions (Brian) Scene setter: 3 race cancellations in one season -NICA weather guidance -Venue selection -Land manager authority -Risk decisions Topic: Season Sh ..read more

Introduction (Shawn) Announcements (Shawn and Brian) Registration updates Dark Mountain Dash: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 27 Mar. - 414 currently  Call for volunteers (45% as of today), Town Hall Wed, 29 March 8pm Rain Date: also Dark Mountain 6 and 7 May. Registration open. Moved Salisbury Home Teams to this venue, describe “refund” process for Salisbury  Topic: Event Weekend Feedback (Shawn and Brian) Scene setter: What did we learn and adjust after Browns Creek? Pet Policy Course Inspection adherence Topic: Weekend Overview (Shawn and B ..read more

This month we are talking about all things racing - Race and GRiT Registration, Home Teams w/ Volunteer Coordinator Diane Leblanc (diane@northcarolinamtb.org), and Wave Structure plus Special surprise appearance by the impeccably timed Aussie Shepherd/Heeler, MacGarrett, and Dad Jokes ..read more

News about the new Teen Trail Corps program, reminders about registration for the season and for races, plus discussion about incorporating start and passing practice sessions in your team practices in order to get prepared for this season's larger field sizes ..read more