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New to Indiana: Interscholastic Mountain Biking Get the dirt on NICA, the Indiana league, teams, and coaching What is NICA? The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) A youth development organization Promotes mountain bike
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
PRO TIP: Student-athlete participation in NICA grew by more than 33% in 2017.
NICA is a character-building
PRO TIP: one-third of NICA student-athletes reported an improvement in GPA as a result of league participation.
Interscholastic mountain bike racing is:
individual
community
rides and everyone scores PRO TIP: Mountain biking gives kids who might not be interested in a “mainstream” sport the opportunity to participate in an activity that emphasizes personal growth and life lessons.
student-athletes intend to participate again next season
athletes report improved physical fitness as a result of participation
growth in female student-athlete participation in NICA
reported that their participation inspired family/friends to start riding bikes
continue on to a 4- year college or university after high school
Of student-athletes report that their respect for the environment and other trail users increased
Source: NICA 2014 Annual Report; available at www.nationalmtb.org
About the Indiana Interscholastic Cycling League:
○ Provides program administration, coach certification, insurance, rules and regulations, and league training.
Association (IHSAA) - Functions as a club sport
not be met by traditional interscholastic sports
ethnicity, gender, and skill level
environmental awareness
families
To enable every Indiana teen to develop a strong mind, a strong body and strong character through lifelong participation in cycling. The Indiana Interscholastic Cycling League:
A fall racing season
3-4 days/week
Learn more at www.indianamtb.org and www.facebook.com/IndianaMTB/ PRO TIP: Racing in the fall allows student-athletes to train and race in more favorable Indiana weather conditions.
raced a mountain bike
ridden a mountain bike
athletes that need assistance
available
bikes through local communities--26” hardtails are perfect!
PRO TIP: NICA is available to every student-athlete that wants to participate.
cuts
but not required -- to race
participate in practices, team rides and other events PRO TIP: There are many roles that team members can play, such as mechanic, team manager, photographer, race-day support, etc.
promise to donate on the website.
League, or donate on our website at www.indianamtb.org