Titan Cycling Video

Kathy Parks – TCHS Health

Teacher

Titan Cycling Head Coaches

Robert Parks – TCHS Engineering

Teacher

We compete in a “cross country” (XC) format. This style of riding puts an emphasis on physical

conditioning and bike handling skills. This is NOT downhill racing or anything you would

see on the X-Games. Our goal is to introduce students to mountain biking

and help them develop a lifelong hobby and lifestyle.

Mountain Bike Racing

Provide students who have the desire to mountain bike with the coaching and camaraderie that will help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive cross-country mountain biking goals in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Develop an awareness of what it is to be an amateur athlete that is both gracious and respectful to their community.

Create an environment in which they may discover new friendships and find role models.

Foster a responsible attitude toward the use of trails and wilderness.

Philosophy

National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is the national governing body that oversees high school mountain bike racing.

NICA was established in 2001. We are a member of the SoCal League of NICA; 68

teams There is also a NorCal league and leagues in 15 other

states. All are governed by NICA.

Organizations

Although our team is allowed to operate within our school, this is not a traditional school sport like football, baseball, etc.

We are acting as an independent body that is separate from the school and the district.

All participants sign waivers releasing liability of the school and district.

Legal Info

All registered students are insured through NICA. The medical insurance is “excess coverage”. Policy covers costs that personal health insurance

does not cover. $1 million liability insurance policy in place

through NICA. For students who do not have personal health

insurance, the NICA insurance policy covers athletes. There is a $100 deductible.

All coaches and volunteers must complete a background check through NICA and LEUSD.

Insurance & Liability

Riders cannot have any D’s or F’s from the spring semester of 2015.

All riders must pass all their 1st semester 2015 classes with a “C” or higher. Absolutely no D’s or F’s are acceptable.

D’s or F’s in season will result in loss of racing/practices.

Students and parents will be required to sign a team Code of Conduct contract.

Students cannot play a winter or spring sport due to safety and training considerations.

We hold our students to the highest standards. They will exemplify good sportsmanship, respect, hard work and honor.

Eligibility and Behavior

Students are required to wear a mountain bike helmet any time they are on their bike

Gloves are required – full finger highly recommended Close toed shoes Glasses – required! Clear or sunglasses at all times. General practice attire can consist of typical gym clothes.

Of course we encourage our riders to wear blue. Team Uniform:

Official Titan Cycling Uniform Strict consequences will apply for students who fail to

follow ALL safety rules.

Safety Gear & Attire

Students must carry the following items on ALL team rides: Spare tube – proper size Tire Levers Tire Pump and/or CO2 inflator Multi Tool Hydration pack or water bottles Snacks Cell Phone

Other Equipment

Titan Cycling is supported by numerous cycling industry partners.

These partners offer special pricing on products to our student athletes.

These specials include bicycles, safety equipment and riding gear.

All team members and students will be required to write a thank you card to sponsors and will make every effort to show their appreciation to our sponsors.

For details, contact Mr. Parks

Sponsors

Team dues - $100 due by 2/01 to TCHS bookkeeper NICA registration - $40 prior to 1st race Race registration - $45 per race (5 races total) due 1

week prior to race. $45 additional for state cup. Team Uniform – Approximately $120 (1/2 due by 11/30) Santa Rosa Plateau Pass - $35 annual Riding area fees – approximately $75 (misc. practice

areas) Travel expenses – three events are more than 3 hours

away and will require you to camp or stay in a hotel. Saturday pre-ride and Sunday races.

We will have other team items such as shirts, sweatshirts and stickers available for purchase.

Costs

Students must provide their own transportation to and from all practices and races. Carpooling is encouraged

Tuesday and Thursday practices: 1.5 to 2 hours Locations TBD – Canyon Lake, Santa Rosa Plateau, etc.

Saturday practices: 2-3 hours early in the morning Locations TBD – race venues and other areas we cannot

ride on school days. Practice Calendar will be provided monthly

Training and Practices

All student athletes are expected to attend every practice session; students can miss 6 practices during the season with prior permission. Any student who misses more than 6 practices may be cut from the team.

Students who do not complete assigned additional individual training rides will have that absence count against the 6 missed practices.

Students must be picked up at the designated end time; consequences will be in place for repeat offenders.

This is a team sport that demands our students practice together, build relationships and support one another.

Training and Practices

All student training sessions will be tracked on Strava.

Strava is a free app available for smart phones. Students will log in any training session they complete so that coaches can track their work.

Students will be added to the Titan Cycling Team on Strava.

Strava also tracks personal records and team records for specific rides and trails.

Strava

Students race according to their grade level: Freshmen (2 laps) Sophomores (2 laps) Junior Varsity Boys (3 laps) Girls (2 laps) Varsity Boys (4 laps) Girls (3 laps) Boys and girls race separately and are scored

separately The race day environment is a positive place

with lots of enthusiasm and support Parents are asked for support in the Titan pit

zone and by volunteering at various areas of the race (i.e. water station, set up, take down, etc.)

Our team goal is for all riders to finish each race

Races

Feb. 27th – 28th : Lake Perris Mar. 12th – 13th : Vail Lake, Temecula Apr. 2nd – 3rd : Castaic Lake Apr. 23rd – 24th : Vail Lake, Temecula May 7th – 8th : Tehachipi May 21st – 22nd : State Championships, Los

Olivos

Race Dates and Locations

Students will be invited to join Titan Cycling based on: Grades Citizenship Attitude Family Support Preseason training – students will be expected to

condition prior to start of season - December 1st. Ability to meet all team criteria – practices, races,

meetings, etc. Team application Returning riders’ prior year participation will be

taken into considerationStudents will be “invited” to join the team on/by 11/20/15

Making the team

http:www.nationalmtb.org http:www.socaldirt.org Facebook: Titan Cycling Remind 101: 81010; Text @titancy *** Robert Parks 951-970-2916 Kathy Parks 619-987-1716 Email: titan.cycling@leusd.k12.ca.us

Communication

This presentation will be on the Titan Cycling Facebook page for your reference.

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