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Colorado High School Cycling League
Single Track Times, 7/29/2010
Contents:
1. THE COLORADO eNEWS IS NOW THE COLORADO SINGLE TRACK TIMES
2. RIDER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
3. RIDER CAMPS ARE OPEN
4. COLORADO GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
5. TEAM & COACH REGISTRATION
6. INTRODUCTION TO THE OFFICIAL COLORADO (NICA) RULE BOOK
7. NICA RULE BOOK TOPIC: CHAPTER 3, CATEGORY PLACEMENT
1. THE COLORADO eNEWS IS NOW THE COLORADO SINGLE TRACK TIMES
We are excited to announce that our "eNews" had been replaced with the Colorado "Single Track Times". The Single Track Times will be your place for Colorado High School Mountain biking news and information throughout the race season and on - for Riders, Parents, Coaches, Sponsors and fans! The Single Track Times will include more photos and more in-depth articles about training, racing, camps, events, registration, resources and more.
2. RIDER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
We are excited to announce that 2010 League Registration for students is now open. The league registration fee is $50 for the 2010 season and $45 per race. Register for the entire season at once and get a discount of $35! To register and for more information, please visit: 2010 Colorado Registration.
3. RIDER CAMPS ARE OPEN (August 21, August 28th, August 29th, 2010)
The Colorado High School Cycling League will be hosting three, one day camps for high school aged mountain bikers. Whether you are new to mountain bike racing, not quite sure if you will race this year, or want to build on previous racing experiences, these camps will help. Camp is the perfect place to meet other riders, learn new skills, and find out what all of the fun is about. The Colorado camps will be taught by Lee McCormack. Lee is a worldwide authority on bike skills instruction. He is author of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills and Pro BMX Skills as well as the official NICA skills development director.
Clinics will give you the skills to help you feel and ride safer and have more fun on all terrain. This class gives you the fundamentals to reach any level you choose. For more information and registration materials, please visit the Colorado camps page or email Kate Rau
4. COLORADO GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Colorado league is excited to announce the 2010 Namaste Foundation Grant Program for Girls. The grant provides access to Colorado High School Cycling League's programming for those who would otherwise be unable to experience it. Programing will include: skill clinics, positive peer culture, structured and supervised team practices, personal goal setting, competitive opportunities, leadership development, and increased confidence. Female athletes can apply to the Colorado League for scholarships to attend rider camps and/or to participate in the race program during the 2010 season. The deadline to apply is September 3, 2010. Recipients will be announced after Labor Day, 2010. For information and an application, please click this link or contact Kate Rau.
5. TEAM & COACH REGISTRATION
Register your High School Mountain Bike Team! Team & Coaches Registration for the 2010 Colorado High School Mountain Biking Season is open. Waivers, Insurance Information, the official Rule Book and information about getting your Team registered can all be found HERE.
6. INTRODUCTION TO THE OFFICIAL COLORADO (NICA) RULE BOOK
For the next 6 to 8 weeks we'll be introducing and helping riders, coaches and parents become familiar with the official NICA Rule Book. Join us each week as we work through the rule book to feature and explain the 2010 league guidelines and rules. This week, with rider registration opening up, we'll highlight Rider Category Placement (Chapter 3).
7. NICA RULE BOOK TOPIC: CHAPTER 3, CATEGORY PLACEMENT
During rider registration, riders will be placed in their respective category automatically. These placements are based on the rules outlines below. Athletes should discuss their category placement with their coach(s). If a rider feels he or she should be in a different category, they must fill out a petition form and mail it to the Colorado League Office.
BOYS:
9th graders must compete in the Fresh/Soph category. 9th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the JV category.
10th graders must compete in the Fresh/Soph category. 10th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the JV category.
11th graders must race in the JV category. 11th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the varsity category.
12th graders must race in the JV category. 12th graders with previous racing experience may petition to race in the Varsity category.
GIRLS:
9th graders must compete in the Fresh/Soph category. 9th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the JV category.
10th graders must compete in the Fresh/Soph category. 10th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the JV category.
11th graders must race in the JV category. 11th graders with previous race experience may petition to race in the varsity category.
12th graders must race in the JV category. 12th graders with previous racing experience may petition to race in the Varsity category.