High School Mountain Bike League

http://jeffcomtb.teamsnap.com

Bryan_Walz@yahoo.com

720-308-5441

Jeffco Composite

Bryan WalzAndrew SpeersMike HaleyRandy SclarScott DaviesHarry Rhulen

We are learning Things will evolve as we goFrequency of team/coach meetings to be

determined

Coaches

Daughter @ EHSRace casuallyMountain biker since 1985Race volunteer for Colorado HS Mt Bike

League in 2010Head Coach

Bryan Walz

Graphic Design/Photography Teacher @ EHSWrestling coach for four yearsMountain bike enthusiastAssistant Coach

Andrew Speers

Two high school boys on teamRaced @ NORBA expert level in cross countryRaced Mountain States downhillAssistant Coach

Mike Haley

Raced road and mountain bikesPhysicians Assistant @ Arapahoe Peak ClinicSponsorSon @ EHSRide Leader/Assistant Coach

Randy Sclar

Races in endurance 18 and 24 hr eventsMcGyverSon @ Wheatridge High SchoolConditioning Coach for Son’s hockey teamRide Leader

Scott Davies

Heavily involve in mountain bike race culture (Mt States Cup)

aCOS (a Culture of Speed) bike shop sponsorProvide pit crew mechanic supportGeneral volunteer

Harry Rhulen

Head Coach – CPR, Wilderness First Aid, MTB 101, Risk Management, 80 hrs volunteer, background check

Assistant Coach – CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Risk Management, 40 hrs volunteer, background check

Ride Leader – First Aid, CPR, Risk Management, 20 hrs volunteer, background check

General Volunteer – background check

Coach Requirements

Inherent to the sportCross country racing not Red Bull Mt

ChallengeNorCal league of 700 riders, six races and six

hrs/rider/week only four incidents (>12,000 hrs)

Risk is managed through coach training and rider skills development

Average speed of race is 10 mphNICA insurance Aug – Oct; TER June – JulyCoaches aren’t allowed to transport riders

Risks

Expenses $/Item Item #

Cost

Parent Meeting Projector Rental 50 1 50

Website Hosting 80 1 80

URL Reg. 15 1 15

Background √ 24 6 144

Leader Summit 175 3 525

Team Reg. (Div I) 250 1 250

Coach License 25 4 100

Wilderness 1st Aid 210 4 840

CEUs 35 6 210

Canopy 250 1 250

A Frame Stands 200 2 400

Gas (race travel) 495

Radios 50 2 100

1st Aid Kit 100 1 100

Misc. Parts 100 1 100

Race Kits 65 20 1300

Awards 25 6 150

Club Expenses $5100 (22k)

Item Cost

Race Registration (4 races) 140

NICA License 50

Jeffco Composite/TER Club Fee 100

Race Costs $290

http://vimeo.com/5673460

NorCal HS MTN Bike Video

Race start is chaoticVideo made by the kids for promo and

fundraisingSportsmanshipCamaraderiePretty smooth trailWe will give you the tools to be the best

possible rider & racer (tactics)

Points about video

We will focus on skills initially to insure everyone is capable of riding the terrain

Rider clinicsWeekday rides will be on front range open

space parksWeekend rides will be epic and scenic

experiences with camping optionsKids of all shapes, sizes and abilitiesKids will be grouped by ability for ridesDisciplinary action (hopefully not necessary)

What will it be like?

Enjoy Nature

Cougar Run - Vail

Monarch Crest (CO Trail)

Sunnyside - Aspen

Kokopelli

Fruita

Telluride

Bear - Telluride

On the Podium!

June – July: one week day ride (~10 miles) focused on racing skills and fitness; one weekend day fun ride (~20 miles) (Contingent on insurance)

August: two week day rides and one weekend ride; ramping up for race season

September – October: race and hit the books

Plans for Riding/Training

Kids are responsible for: Fund raising ideas/implementation Sponsorship acquisition (accompanied by coach) Transportation arrangement Bike is in working order, gear, inhaler, epi-pen Coordinate food and drinks Recruitment Race day directions/accommodations info

Respect and support your teammates & natureGood sportsmanshipNo profanityAppropriate musicRules of trail yields and closuresWhen coach is talking, show respect and listen

Expectations

To expose kids to the sport of mountain bikingHave as much fun as possibleBe safeIncrease self confidenceSelf reliance and responsibilityMake cardio animals (life long lifestyle of

health, fitness & nutrition)

The Main Objective

Race heats by grade and gender: 9/10 Girls, JV Girls, Varsity Girls, 9 Boys, 10 Boys, JV Boys and Varsity Boys

5 mile laps: 9/10 Girls (2 laps), JV Girls and 9 & 10 Boys (3 laps), Varsity Girls & JV Boys (4 laps) and Varsity Boys (5 laps)

Hydrate day before race and day of raceNutritionPre-ride course Saturday or Sunday before 1st HeatNathrop, Devil’s Thumb, Bear Creek and ElbertSmooth non-technical trail

Race Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSIFwz0m2ds&feature=related

Girls Rip Too (3-2 Score)

Sponsors

Come down and fill out registration formsMedical release formsProvide contact infoVolunteer sign-upCall tree

Questions?