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The NC NICA Podcast

The official podcast of the North Carolina NICA league. The focus of this podcast is on coaching and team development and everything we do to get #morekidsonbikes! Topics of discussion will range from NICA practice design and activities to issues concerning managing teams to provide student-athletes with the best NICA experience we can provide. We'll also talk about our GRiT, Teen Trail Corps, and Adventure programs, too! Join us as we explore how best to develop positive, confident adults using mountain biking as our tool of choice and hopefully creating a new generation of lifelong mountain bikers in the process!

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The NC NICA Podcast

All things Race Event information!

February 27, 2023 • Brian Russell and Shawn Moore / Chelle Frost and Todd Lester • Season 3 • Episode 7

Introduction (Shawn)

Announcements (Shawn and Brian)

Registration updates

Crankin at the Creek: No more category petitions; Registration closes 11:59pm Monday, 27 Feb. Call for volunteers

Salisbury Scramble: Volunteer and camping links open in draft flyer on website. Race/GRiT registration open until 11:59pm Monday, 13 March.

Topic: Race Preparation (Shawn and Brian)

Scene setter: What do first time event participants need to know?

Things to communicate to parents who are attending their first event weekend.

Race plate pickup, who can ride on course and when, non-NICA attendees with bikes, HELMETS, course side behavior, feeding/waterbottle handups, respect for volunteers and Event Staff.

Topic: Weekend Overview (All)

Scene setter: its in the flyer! Post final version on Wed, 1 Mar and discuss during Town Hall

Friday (Todd): what can volunteers expect to help with

Saturday (Shawn and Chelle): Coach ride and pre-ride plan; GRiT and Adventure overview

Sunday (Todd and Brian): staging and call up procedures; end of the day (everyone cleans up!)

Topic: Sponsorship Announcements (Brian)

New league sponsors: Industry Nine (racing sponsor; Jacob from Franklin School of Innovation is coach and VP) and Fidlock (Adventure sponsor; Patrick CEO of Fidlock, parent of student athlete)

Closing (All)

Dad joke