2014 Conference - Austin McIrnerny from NICA
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What is Interscholastic
Cycling and Why is it
Important?
Bay Area Open Space Conference
Vision:
High School Mountain Biking Coast-to-Coast by 2020!
Mission:
Move mountain biking into the mainstream of high school sports and enable every American teen to strengthen body, mind and character through participation in the sport.
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NICA: A High School Mountain Biking Revolution
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
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NICA: 5 Core Principles
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Inclusive: 100% participation.
Equal: Boys and girls treated equally.
Strong Body: wellness through
lifestyle, nutrition and
exercise.
Strong Mind: academic students
first.
Strong Character: hard work,
respecting others and giving
back.
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Where is NICA Presently?
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Creating Life-Long Outdoor Enthusiasts
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Nearly 400 registered teams nationwide70 teams in Northern California
Leagues
Coaches
Teams and Clubs
Student-Athletes
Families
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Participating Student’s Perspective
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
4,000 – Estimated student-athletes nationwide in 2014 with over 1,200 in CA
278 - Hours of participation per student-athletes per season in 2013
96% of participants reported improved overall health & fitness since joining cycling team
95% of participants reported increased respect for other trail users and the environment by being on team
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Student-Athletes: our future!
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
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Getting Kids & Families OutsideIncreased Exercise
Outdoor Education
Building Community
Increasing Stewardship Efforts
Engaging Families
Concept for Growth & Sustainability We are not a trail advocacy organization, but
do have a growing number of students, coaches and families
We teach the importance of trail stewardship and responsible riding (Spirit of Howdy)
Offer to meet with a local team to discuss issues & needs
Host trail work days
Develop improved signage and trail maps
Build new sustainable and safe multi-use trails
Consider creative ways to manage use (e.g. one-way trails, bike only trails, alternate day use, etc.)
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