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GRiT is a NICA initiative to increase female participation in the league. This fun and FREE event welcomes all current and prospective NICA girls (ages 10+) as well as women interested in supporting the initiative.
The event will include a light breakfast, skills clinic, beginner group ride, games, raffle, and lunch! Please be prepared with a bike in good working order, helmet, and water. Our group ride will be approximately 4-5 miles on beginner mountain bike trails.
We encourage everyone to bring friends! Little to no mountain bike experience required; we have a limited amount of bikes available for those that don’t have one, please email jen@nevadasouthmtb.org to check for availability.
Event details:
What: NICA GRiT event
Who: Girls and Women Ages 10+
Where: Mesa Park in Summerlin. We will meet at Mesa Park and then ride as a group a short distance to the trails.
When: February 1, 2020 9AM-12PM
Why: to promote a strong body, strong mind, and strong character through mountain biking
How: TBA
Visit us on Facebook: @snevadagrit and Instagram: @nica_grit_snevada
On-the-Bike Skills 201 is the second level of mountain bike skills instruction for NICA coaches of student-athletes. On-the-Bike Skills 101 provides insight to help coaches provide fundamental skills instruction, manage a practice, and lead team rides. On-the-Bike Skills 201 continues with progressive skill development and further resources for coaches to manage more advanced practice activities for growing teams. The key objectives for this training are:
- Reinforce effective teaching methodology and skills instruction techniques; » Introduce progressive skills required by riders of varying age, maturation, ability level, and goals;
- Provide the coach with practice activities to reinforce student-athlete skill development; and
- Facilitate the creation and use of a progressive practice plan for student-athlete skills development and team activities.
STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS REQUIRE THAT MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING BE MAINTAINED.
Click HERE to Register on Eventbrite.
This is a 1-day, 8 hour course to satisfy your level 3 coaching requirements.
The Nevada League has scheduled a NICA approved Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED course November 7th. This is a 1-day course and is highly recommended for Coaches and Ride Leaders and is a prerequisite for NICA Level 3. The course covers treating backcountry type injuries and illnesses and includes your CPR certification. Participants should dress comfortable and bring lunch. Cost is $105.
STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS REQUIRE THAT MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING BE MAINTAINED.
Bring water, lunch and snacks. Course will be indoors.
Click HERE to Register on Eventbrite.
On-the-Bike Skills 101 – Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. Taught by NICA-certified skills trainers. Required for coach license Level 2 and Level 3.
This course will be completed in 2 phase: Online via NICA Pit Zone (3 hours) and In-Person for 3 hours at Mesa Park, Las Vegas, NV. You must complete both for full credit, preferably online prior to the In-Person Course. WORKING MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Dress appropriately, this is an instructional course and not a “ride”. Bring your own food and water, there are restrooms available.
Once you complete OTB 101 you are not required to complete it again, however you will receive CEUs towards your current license status.
STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS REQUIRE THAT MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING BE MAINTAINED.
Click HERE to Register on Eventbrite.
For more Information on NICA Coach License Program: https://www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program/
On-the-Bike Skills 101 – Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. Taught by NICA-certified skills trainers. Required for coach license Level 2 and Level 3.
This course will be completed in 2 phase: Online via NICA Pit Zone (3 hours) and In-Person for 3 hours at Mesa Park, Las Vegas, NV. You must complete both for full credit, preferably online prior to the In-Person Course. WORKING MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Dress appropriately, this is an instructional course and not a “ride”. Bring your own food and water, there are restrooms available.
Once you complete OTB 101 you are not required to complete it again, however you will receive CEUs towards your current license status.
STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS REQUIRE THAT MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING BE MAINTAINED.
Click HERE to Register on Eventbrite.
For more Information on NICA Coach License Program: https://www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program/
THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT EVENT, ONLY REGISTERD COACHES AND STUDENT ATHLETES MAY PARTICIPATE.
This event will take place at the beautiful Red Rock Campground. This 2 day clinic is a hands on event where you will learn about packing your bike, nutrition, setting up camp, map reading, meal prep, water sources, using camp equipment and more.
Student Athletes can register and pay via the Pit Zone. Coaches need to purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link on this page.
- 3/19/2021: Participants can arrive Friday night and camp out at the Group site (Dinner will be available)
- 3/20/2021: Breakfast starts at 8AM. The clinic starts at 10AM sharp (Lunch will be provided). Dinner will be a participant supplied dehydrated meal (we will show you how to prepare it).
- 3/21/2021: Breakfast will be a participant supplied dehydrated meal then packing down camp for departure.
If you would like more information about Bikepacking, please visit our webpage HERE.
In the event restriction due to COVID-19 prevent us from hosting this clinic, all fees will be refunded.
Student Athlete Registration opens today!
Go to https://nevadasouthmtb.org/ and select the “Pit Zone” from the top menu to register your Student for this years 2022 Spring Season.
When: January 8th, 2022 (all day)
Who:
All Women interested in getting more girls on bikes. This includes all current female Nevada South coaches, prospective coaches, Mom’s of student-athletes, and women interested in learning more about becoming involved with the Nevada South NICA League.
Experience Level:
None needed. Only a passion for empowering girls through club sport (middle and high school mountain biking)
What (Mission Of Event):
To create a culture and community of women leaders in the S. Nevada league with the ultimate goal of recruiting more girls and getting more girls on bikes. No skills necessary. We will teach you how to ride and coach.
Objectives:
Attendees will know their fellow GRiT coaches and understand their role in helping get more girls on bikes
Attendees will leave empowered and with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to implement GRiT programming within their own teams
Attendees will feel empowered, capable and confident as a coach
What to bring (be prepared to ride and gather in an outdoor setting):
Mountain bike and helmet and water bottle or hydration pack
Appropriate clothing to be comfortable outdoors
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
On-the-Bike Skills 101 – Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. Taught by NICA-certified skills trainers. Required for coach license Level 2 and Level 3.
This course will be completed in 2 phase: Online via NICA Pit Zone (3 hours) and In-Person for 3 hours. You must complete both for full credit, preferably online prior to the In-Person Course. WORKING MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Dress appropriately, this is an instructional course and not a “ride”. Bring your own food and water, there are restrooms available.
Once you complete OTB 101 you are not required to complete it again, however you will receive CEUs towards your current license status.
For more Information on NICA Coach License Program: https://www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program/
The Wilderness First Aid Course will meet all requirements outlined by NICA for the WFA NICA approved certification, which will include Patient Assessment and Movement, as well as Managing Major Trauma, Wounds, and Musculoskeletal Injuries. We will also devote time to Common Medical and Environmental Problems, particularly those relevant to Cycling Coaches and Leaders.
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of required topics, there will be an emphasis on simple strategies for handling common problems. There will be time for questions and discussion in the highly interactive learning environment. Significant time will also be devoted to hands-on practice, scenarios, and case studies to help ingrain knowledge gained during lecture.
NICA Approved WFA, First Aid and CPR/AED course on Saturday January 22nd, 2022 at 8am.
This course will fulfill the requirement to become a Level 2 coach if you are practicing within one hour of definitive care.
If you’re interested in becoming a Coach Supporter, please email dennis@nevadasouthmtb.org for more information,
This is a FREE Clinic with a limited number of spots available. PLEASE only sign up if you plan on attending. If for some reason you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket and open up your spot for someone else.
Description: On-the-Bike Skills 101 – Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. Taught by NICA-certified skills trainers. Required for coach license Level 2 and Level 3.
This course will be completed in 2 phases: Online via NICA Pit Zone (3 hours) and In-Person for 3 hours. You must complete both for full credit, preferably online prior to the In-Person Course. WORKING MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Dress appropriately, this is an instructional course and not a “ride”. Bring your own food and water, there are restrooms available.
Once you complete OTB 101 you are not required to complete it again, however you will receive CEU’s towards your current license status.
For more Information on NICA Coach License Program: https://www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program/