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/