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Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team
QUICK FACTS & ORIENTATION WHO ARE WE? Our Team(s) are unique within organized individual and team sports. There are NO tryouts. Regardless of your fitness, endurance or skill level if you’re ready to commit you’re on the Team. You ride! You race! There is NO bench! We value and promote individual as well as Team excellence. Whether it’s finishing your first race or standing on top of the podium as a Team we believe ordinary Student‐Athletes can attain big results through setting personal goals and giving a dedicated and disciplined effort. Is cross‐country mountain biking dangerous? Forget what you’ve seen on TV and YouTube with the X‐Games and Red Bull Rampage. In cross‐country bike races, the average speed is usually around 6‐8 miles per hour. This is an endurance sport where the fittest athlete wins. Statistically, we suffer fewer serious injuries than most mainstream sports, specifically contact sports. We do our best to minimize the risks to the athlete. Certain risky behaviors are discouraged and against Team and League rules. Bike control and handling skills are taught early in the season to minimize the risk of crashing and injury. Even with our best efforts, crashes and injuries can occur. TEAM COMPOSITION 1. Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team are registered as teams of the Utah High School Cycling League (utahmtb.org), and organized under National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA, www.nationalmtb.org) 2. This team is the “Junior Devo” team to support Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain Junior High school students who wish to participate and race within the Utah High School Cycling League. 3. The team is coed consisting of 7th – 8th Grade Junior High School Student‐Athletes. 4. The team is supported by 2 coaches plus ride leaders to coach, train and assist Student‐Athletes. 5. Many of our Student‐Athletes are not involved with other sports, and see mountain bike racing as a chance to develop their athletic skills in a safe comfortable environment with likeminded peers. 1 TEAM VISION: The Junior Development (Jr. Devo) program is designed to introduce 7th and 8th graders to the sport of mountain biking focused heavily on fun, fun, fun, skills, fitness, and NICA’s “Spirit of Howdy” with a small taste of the competitive aspects they will find when in high school. TEAM MISSION: Establish an enduring, fun and relevant mountain bike program to improve the lives of riders and families. TEAM FOCUS: Life‐long health. Mountain biking is a lifesport, a sport that individuals often start at a very young age and continue throughout their life. Training with our Team provides life lessons in fitness, nutrition, self‐discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship. FIVE CORE TEAM PRINCIPLES: 1.
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INCLUSIVE: All Student‐Athletes are encouraged to participate. There is NO bench. EQUAL: All Student‐Athletes are treated equally. There is NO bench.. STRONG BODY: Improve fitness and wellness are at the center of NICA training and education. STRONG MIND: NICA Student‐Athletes are students first. STRONG CHARACTER: NICA programs and leadership teaches Student‐Athletes to work hard, respect others and give back to their Team, communities and environment. COACHING STAFF The Team Coaching Staff is 100% volunteer base. Coaches’ training and certifications include: 1.
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SEASON REGISTRATION: Registration opens at the Parent Meeting on April 23that North Stake Property (2790 North Center Street) at 7 pm. Registration closes for all student‐athletes on May 28th.Please do NOT contact a Coach on how to register prior to the Parent Meeting on April 23th. COMMITEMENT: If you are ready to commit, and abide by team rules, you’re on the Team. We treat each team member as a responsible young adult. Student‐Athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices and show a dedicated consistent effort. If a rider has previous commitments that preclude them from participating at practices, prior arrangements can be made to make‐up practices. (see Team Rules) TRAINING &PRACTICES: Starting July 1st practices will be held 2 times a week throughout the season. Student‐
athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices and show a dedicated and disciplined effort. Student‐
Athletes will use TeamSnap to mark attendance (download “TeamSnap” app, you will receive an email to join team) Our practice schedule is designed in phases so that each Student‐Athlete is prepared for the race season. First, is the “SKILLS” phase where we ride at lower speeds, teach bike handling, safety, and gradually increase ride 2 duration to build a solid foundation of fitness. Second, is the “BUILD” phase to add strength and power by increasing the amount of hill climbing and ride duration. The last, is the “ASCEND” phase where we add faster race‐paced simulation. After the first 3 weeks of “orientation” Student‐Athletes will be split into skill based groups to appropriately challenge each individual rider. Each week riders will be evaluated and may be moved to another group to better promote their training. RACES: Junior Devo events are focused on providing a fun and educational environment to introduce the riders to the sport of mountain biking and NICA’s core principles. Race distances will vary depending on ability level, ranging between 4‐8 miles. There are (3) races throughout the season. The first is a “prologue” event which consists of a skills practice and a race on Saturday, August 15, 2015. This event is exclusive to the Junior Devo teams. The location of the prologue has not been determined. The remaining 2 races will be held the Friday afternoon before the High School races (on the following Saturday). The Friday afternoon races will be held on Friday, August 28 at Soldier Hollow, and Friday, October 9 at Eagle Mountain. Travel arrangements and accommodations are the responsibility of the family and parents. Check out UtahMTB.org and go to Junior Devo link for more info on actual race times. Student‐Athletes are required to arrive 1 hour before racing begins, attend the Team Meeting and stay through the duration of the event to cheer on all teammates. There will NOT be any overall scoring (however, riders may check their individual race times). Race day medals will be given to the top finishers in each of the 3 categories. There will NOT be any team scoring. FEES& EXPENSES 1. TEAM FEES: $150 due by June 3rd  payable by Paypal ([email protected] or check to: Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team.  (includes Team kit (jersey, shorts), skilled instruction, 2 practices/week from July 1 ‐ October 9, team& coaches registration fees, team equipment & supplies, race day nutrition, team banquet (main course) and awards.
2. NICA and LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES: $30 due prior to ANY rides ‐ first one is May 7th.  You will receive an email inviting you to the “Pitzone” where this payment will be made. You will also be directed to complete an electronic waiver. 3. RACE ENTRY FEES: $30/race, $90 for all three races FUNDRAISING Individual Fundraiser: To assist Student‐Athletes in paying their team fees, we are offering an individual fundraiser. This means, you earn the money for any passes sold. We are selling car washes to Mister HotShine (by Target in American Fork). If you choose to participate, you will receive 5 passes for a Full Serve Car Wash – interior/exterior (sell for $14, earn $7) and 5 passes for an Express Wash ‐ exterior only (sell for $8, earn $4). Team Fundraiser: We are holding a team fundraiser on May 26th from 3 – 8 pm at Chick‐fil‐A. Please hand out flyers, use social media, and word of mouth to spread the word! We earn 20% of the sales we bring in! 3 Sponsorship: We need team sponsors! Please contact business to request sponsorships. In addition to helping our mountain bike teams, they receive a few perks such as logo placement on our jersey and tent wall. For every $250 worth of sponsors a student‐athlete brings to the team, they will receive $50 off their team fees. SCHOLARSHIP FUND Both the League and Teams have established a Scholarship Fund to assist those Student‐Athletes that may not otherwise be able to participate due to the expense. The League and the Teams also have bikes available for Student‐Athletes which don’t have access to or cannot afford a new bike. Please contact a Coach for further information. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Each Student‐Athlete is required to have the following items for all practices: 7.
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Mountain Bike (working & maintained) Helmet (must fit correctly) Gloves (preferably long fingered) Eye Protection Hydration Pack w/100 oz. of water or (2) water bottles 6. (1) tubes Cycling Clothing Hand Pump Patch Kit Tire Levers Multi‐Tool w/Chain Breaker Quick‐Link for Chain Spare Derailleur Hanger
Obtaining all of the equipment can be challenging. Prices vary widely and much is available used. We have partnerships with several of our local bike shops to provide Team members with discounts. Please contact a Coach if you have any questions regarding equipment as well as prior to contacting local bike shops. PARENT PARTICIPATION & INVOLVEMENT We are a volunteer lead organization and therefore, need your help. We need parental involvement in every area of running these teams. We will need ride leaders, ride support, race day support, team party coordination, and more. Please provide one volunteer per family. You can designate how you want to volunteer for the team on the registration form. In addition, someone from each family is required to volunteer during one race, there are many options available (see utahmtb.org).Please report this to our race day parent volunteer. PARENT & STUDENT‐ATHLETE RESOURCES 1. The Pit Zone (www.pitzone.nationalmtb.org) is the website NICA and the League use to manage Student‐Athlete registration and race fees. 2. NICA (www.nationalmtb.org). Learn more about NICA and their organization. 3. Utah High School Cycling League (www.utahmtb.org) great resource for League information, events, race schedule, race results and much more. 4. Team website, www.lehimtb.weebly.com click on “Jr High Team” link at top of page 5. Metal Mashers Team community Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/952198331466794/ 4 Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team
Registration Form
Student Information
Student Name
GRADE (Fall 2015)/School
Student Home Phone #
HS Boundary circle one:
□ Male
Lehi
Street Address
City
Student Email(s) Student Cell Phone #
Can we share your information with the team?
Yes
□ Female
Westlake
State
Zip
No
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name
Cell Phone
Email(s)
Home Phone
Volunteering: □ Ride Leader □ Team Par es □ Post-Prac ce Events □ Race Day Setup/Teardown □ Photography □ Race Day Food □ Clothing orders
Parent/Guardian Name
Cell Phone
Email(s)
Home Phone
Volunteering: □ Ride Leader □ Team Par es □ Post-Prac ce Events □ Race Day Setup/Teardown □ Photography □ Race Day Food □ Clothing orders
In addition, a volunteer from each family is required to volunteer during one race for the league. (see www.utahmtb.org/volunteer)
Team Package & Options
Team Fees (due June 3rd) / Paypal or Check
Includes - Includes: Team kit (jersey, shorts), skilled instruction, 2 practices/week from July 1 - October 9, team registration fees, team equipment & supplies, team banquet (main course) and awards, race day food, shop discounts and more
Jersey
XS S M L XL XXL
Bib-short
XS S M L XL XXL
$150 (circle one)
(circle one)
Additional Items
Jersey
XS S M L XL XXL
$50 each
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$65 each
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$15 each
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(circle one)
XS S M L XL XXL
Bib-Short
(circle one)
Performance Tee-Shirt
XS S M L XL XXL
Buy one for each family member!
Mens / Womens / Youth
Total Due
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Total Paid (check only)
Date
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Received by _______
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Additional Information
Potential conflicts - what & when
Experience Level (circle one)
Describe what you would like your coaches to help you accomplish this year
Any other information or concerns you would like us to know about
I am new to I have a bike - I need a bike - suggestions it's a
mountain please
biking
I've done some trail riding
I've ridden on I have raced I was on the I train seriously the trails a lot
before
team last year and race a lot
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
805 Camelia Street
Berkeley CA 94710
(510) 524-5464
www.nationalmtb.org
Medical
Release
Form
Please read and check off the following, fill in and sign where indicated.
I,
________________________
have
registered
my
son/daughter
_______________________
for
the
[season
year]
[League]
racing
series.
 My
son/daughter
is
in
good
physical
and
mental
health
and
is
able
to
participate
fully
in
all
NICA
races.
She/he
has
NO
medical
conditions.
 My
son/daughter
has
the
following
medical
condition(s).
(Please
provide
more
information
on
the
back
of
this
sheet
if
necessary).
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
 My
son/daughter
has
asthma
and
will
have
an
inhaler
with
him/her.
Please
provide
more
information
if
necessary:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
 My
son/daughter
is
on
the
following
prescription
medications.
Please
indicate
if
she/he
is
or
is
not
able
to
self‐administer
these
medications
while
at
camp,
if
applicable.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

I
authorize
the
NICA/League
staff
to
give
my
child
Ibuprofen
in
the
event
she/he
needs
it.
Health
Insurance
Carrier:
________________
Group
#:
_________Policy
#________________
Emergency
Contact
#1,
Name
____________________________
Tel
No.
________________
Emergency
Contact
#2,
Name
____________________________
Tel
No.
________________
On
this
form
I
have
provided
comprehensive
and
accurate
medical
information
about
my
son/daughter
to
NICA.
If
the
League
is
not
able
to
reach
myself
or
the
emergency
contacts
I
have
provided,
I
authorize
NICA
staff
to
drive
my
son/daughter
to
the
nearest
emergency
room
to
receive
emergency
medical
treatment.
Sign
here
Print
name
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Metal Mashers
Mountain Bike Team
2015 Team Rules
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Sportsmanship – You represent our Junior High schools, our team, and cycling in general. Display sportsmanship during all events. Treat teammates, coaches, spectators, and officials with fair play and respect. Being considerate of others will assure a unified team. Student‐athletes on the trail can be imposing to other users. Say “hi” and slow down to pass oncoming trail users. Bullying and cliques are not our standard. Helmets – Helmets are required. Under no circumstances will a rider (parent or student) be on their bike without a fastened helmet. Team members will set the example for following this rule always. (see NICA 2015 Rules & Guidelines) Safety – Jr. High School Mountain Biking is not an extreme sport. Practices and racing are fun and fast, but must be within the limits of the athlete. Coaches will focus on teaching safety and skills. Taking risks beyond your ability will not be tolerated. Safe speeds are relative to terrain and experience level. You must be able to stop safely within the distance that you can see ahead. Approach switchbacks and turns in anticipation that someone is coming the other way. Respect ‐ Ride only on authorized trails. Never ride on muddy trails. Pass with care and let others know of your presence well in advance. Pedestrians with pets on leashes have the right of way. If a horse is on the trail, stop and let it pass. Sometimes it may necessary to dismount and get off the trail to allow others to pass. Headphones are not allowed during team rides or races. Attendance & Participation – Each member is expected to fully participate in practices, training, and at least one trail or service projects. Riders will be allowed no more than 3 unexcused absences. Failure to meet these expectations may result in removal from the team. Excused absences should be approved in advance and will be approved by the coaches on a case‐by‐case basis. Absences after August 15th should be limited to primarily educational or other school based conflicts. All absences will require a make‐up ride signed off by a parent or verified through electronic ride trackers. Team members are expected to arrive on time for practice and are responsible for marking their own attendance. Service & Volunteering – Each member is expected to fully participate in service projects and to enroll family and friends as volunteers for the team needs and for one race day. Our teams are dependent on volunteers. Practice Groups – Coaches will structure practice into several groups to accommodate and help riders of all levels to develop. We welcome feedback from students and ride leaders about grouping assignments. However, ride groups are assigned by the coaches and it is critical to ride in your assigned group and give a best effort within your assigned ride group at each practice. Failure to stay in your assigned group will be considered an unexcused absence. If a rider voluntarily quits a practice ride without advance notice, mechanical problem or specific illness more than once, the rider will need to bring a parent or other volunteer to ride with them to be allowed to participate in the next practice. Bicycles & Maintenance – Team members will be expected to come to practice and races with a functioning and properly maintained bicycle. Bike problems on the trail such as flats are a normal part of riding and coaches will be teaching basic bike maintenance skills throughout the season. Riders will be expected to learn and perform basic on‐trail repairs. Riders are responsible for the condition and safety of their own bicycles. Injuries – Any injuries or medical conditions that would affect your ability to safely ride a bicycle must be reported to your coach. It will be the coaches’ decision to clear riders again after an injury and may require medical release as determined by the coach. Any reported possible concussions will require medical release before returning to practice. 10. Medical – Any student‐athlete with a medical condition will carry with them at practices and races any needed medications and supplies. Coaches will be notified of such conditions at the beginning of the season. 11. NICA Rules – Read and follow all NICA Rules as outlined in the 2015 NICA League Rules & Guidelines. _____________________________ ____/____/ 2015 _____________________________ ____/____/ 2015 Student Date Parent/Guardian Date Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team
Team Transportation Consent Form
Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team is a non‐profit team that does not receive financial support from the schools of its members and thus cannot provide transportation to and from any races and/or pre‐
race rides. It relies upon volunteers and parents to transport students to the races. Races are on Fridays and one Saturday and are scheduled for Solider Hollow, Eagle Mountain, and one other (TBD) in 2015. Consequently, students are expected to behave properly in vehicles transporting them. Students whose conduct is unacceptable may be prohibited from racing. Repeated inappropriate behavior may result in removal from a team. Parents are requested to sign the transportation consent form below and return it with all other forms. Student‐athletes without signed forms will not be allowed to participate. Student Name ______________________________________ The undersigned, parent or legal guardian of the student whose name appears above, hereby gives permission and consent for the student to be transported to the bike races, pre‐rides, or training rides for this team. I hereby release and hold harmless Alpine School District, Junior High Schools within the boundaries of Lehi and Westlake High Schools, Utah High School Cycling League, Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team, its coaches and volunteers of and from any and all liability for any and all harm suffered by the student, and for any loss of property resulting from these activities. _____________________________________________ __________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date Consent to “Ride Home” Form
STUDENT NAME ______________________________________ The undersigned, parent or legal guardian of the student whose name appears above, hereby gives permission and consent for the student to ride his/her bike home at the completion of practice, once the student has notified the ride leader of his/her group. I also agree that once the above‐named student is home, a text will be sent to one of the coaches. I hereby release and hold harmless Alpine School District, Junior High Schools within the boundaries of Lehi High School and Westlake High School, Utah High School Cycling League, Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team, its coaches and volunteers of and from any and all liability for any and all harm suffered by the student, and for any loss of property resulting from the student leaving practice on his/her own. _____________________________________________ __________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date APRIL 2015
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Youth Mountain Bike Teams for the Lehi, Eagle Mountain, and Saratoga Springs communities!
LEHI MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
WESTLAKE ROLLING THUNDER MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
METAL MASHERS MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
Coming off a great year in 2014, we are seeking sponsors to get
involved and be represented as supporters of our teams. We are nonprofit organizations without school support. To successfully run a
team, we need financial support.
Our focus is to instill a love of mountain biking and wellness in our
youth. Our teams are all-inclusive and provide a place for youth to
find friendship, self-confidence, and learn dedication. Our teams
practice and race from May to October. Every student races at every
race - no one sits on the bench! What other sport can provide that?!?
We live in the best place in the country for mountain biking! With more than 800 student-athletes racing in 2014,
it is expected to double in 2015! This sport is growing exponentially and is positively impacting our community’s
youth and their families.
For more information: Go to www.utahmtb.org or
www.lehimtb.weebly.com. We also have Facebook groups: Lehi
Mountain Bike Team and Metal Mashers Mountain Bike Team.
We know that sponsorship is mostly about generosity and an interest in
the students. Any sponsorship donation goes towards the team including:
league registration, team equipment, and supplies. The teams will
recognize our sponsors with visible logos on our team jerseys and team
banners. We want to promote your business as our Mountain Bike Team
Partner!
If you are interested in sponsorship or supporting any of our teams in other ways please contact us. Thank you for
your support and the awesome sport of youth mountain biking!
Jeremy Webb
801-360-6176
[email protected]
Jake Weber
801-592-1348
[email protected]
Westlake Head Coach
Tap Gorman
801-541-3488
[email protected]
Lehi Head Coach
Monique Robbins
801-369-7056
[email protected]
Lehi Girls Coach
Loren Smith
801-830-5164
[email protected]
Metal Masher Head Coach
Brian Christensen
801-369-9090
Metal Mashers Asst. Coach