Coach Resources - Minnesota High School Cycling League

Coach Resources

(Check back - More information is coming.)

NICA Resources	View NICA resources here.
The Pit Zone and Access	The Pit Zone is the Coach's Online Management Tool. For more information, view NICA Pitzone.. Note: The online registration system Pit Zone requires a head coach to "invite" a student-athlete onto the team.
Coach Training	Training for Coaches includes NICA training courses, found in the PitZone which tracks courses and results Annual Leaders' Summit (spring each year) Mountain Bike First Aid On the Bike Skills (OBTS)
Minnesota Rulebook	Click here to view the Minnesota Minnesota Rulebook
Concussion Protocol	Christina Spenser, MD: Concussion is a serious safety concern for our young athletes. In recent years, medical experts and coaches, from youth sports to the professional level, have worked to create appropriate guidelines to protect athletes from short and long-term impairments related to concussion. Five documents have been created to help you identify concussion, communicate with families and local physicians and guide safe return-to-play MN NICA - Evaluation of Suspected Concussion MN NICA - Letter to physician MN NICA - Your child has a suspected concussion MN NICA - Healthcare practitioner medical clearance MN NICA - Return to play guidelines following concussion Note: New 2019
Scholarships for race entry fees	The Minnesota League is able to provide scholarships to registered League athletes who are in need of financial assistance. Click on this Scholarship Application Form 2019 MN Scholarship Application for information on how to apply for a scholarship.
Coach Information and Forms	Background Check CDC Online Concussion Course (required, free) Coach License Requirements Field Work Hours Declaration Form Coach License PDU and CEU Record Form Online Coach Exam Links (scroll down to Coach Exam section) Category Placement Rules (Being updated for Ability Based Racing) MN Petition Form (for Category Placement) Preseason Activity Form NICA Risk Management Webinar NICA Coach Licensing and Volunteer and Registration Process NICA Safety Study Webpage Scholarship Application Form.
Administrators Information	NICA Insurance Overview and FAQ’s Minnesota League Rulebook 2019 NICA Volunteer Release Waiver NICA Team Training Limits (PDF) 2015 MN amended category placement structure for MN Rule (PDF) - Needs Update
Bikes, Team Jerseys, etc.	Go to the NICA Benefits Page and review the discounts for registered athletes and coaches. Review this page for the latest discounts and promotions from NICA sponsors. Includes Bike discounts from Cannondale, Specialized and Trek. If necessary, a NICA license document can be printed from the NICA PITZONE Rider Race Registration Page. Graphics Guideline (read the Apparel Policy first) 2017 Podiumwear Ordering Information - Needs Update
Coaching to Character	The "7 Core Character Skills" stickers 2019 MN CHARACTER STICKERS - View or Download Instructions: Print Character stickers to Avery 2.25" diameter Round Blank Labels Ultra Duty White Film or similar https://www.avery.com/blank/labels/94510?qty=100

Contact Joel Woodword Coaching Director or Joshua Kleve League Director with any questions.