2011 Annual Report Contents
“The NICA Way” 1 Message from the President 2 Vision and Mission 3 Five Core Principles 4 What We Do 5 The NICA Way 6 Board Of Directors 7 Staff 8 Advisors 10 Partners 11 Non-Profit Partners 12
NICA Programs, Resources, Services and Outreach 13 Programs 14 Resources 16 Services 18 Advocacy, Outreach and Education 19
“The NICA Family” 20 NICA Leagues 21 NICA Coaches 28 NICA Teams 29 Student-Athlete Distribution 33 Member Benefits 34 2011 NICA and League Events 35
NICA Funding and Operations 36 National Sponsors 37 Foundation Support 38 Trailblazers (Individual Donors) 39 NICA Booster Fund 40 National Financials 41
NICA Statistics and Facts 46 2011 NICA Participation Survey Summary 47 Contact 48 “The NICA Way”
Page 1 Message From The President It is our pleasure to present to you the 2011 NICA Annual Report. Inside this document, you will ind the numbers, facts and igures that document the work we have accomplished over the past year. Looking over this report, I ind it hard to believe that NICA has only been around two years. Together we have grown from a dream of a few people to seven leagues throughout the country, positively changing students’ lives. And our national movement is just beginning. NICA is an organization made up of student athletes, parents, coaches, staff, volunteers and boards, the national of ice and NICA board of directors. Our partnership also includes our generous corporate, foundation and individual sponsors at the local, regional and national level. Add to this list, school administrators, land managers and the legal, inancial, marketing and technical irms that donate their time to help us reach our goal. We are an impressive group! Now add to this the diverse geographic areas throughout the country that make up our organization including small towns, rural communities, large cities, mountains, coasts and valleys. Each of our regions brings its own unique point of view and perspectives to our organization. What brings us together is the shared commitment to our core values. We are here because each of us has seen irst hand the powerful impact our programs have had on the development our student athletes. We are building strong minds, bodies and character and fostering an inclusive and equitable model of high school athletics. We are here because families and communities are strengthened and rejuvenated by their participation. What is hard to convey in a report like this is the thrilling and personal story of hard work, dedication, teamwork and success shared by each of our student athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers and staff. I feel honored and privileged to be a part of this organization and the people it represents. Thank you all for giving the best of yourself towards our goal of bringing high school mountain biking coast to coast. Rick Spittler NICA President
Page 2 Vision The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) exists to enable every American teen to strengthen body, mind and character by participating in a high school mountain bike racing experience that is inclusive and equal. NICA is a youth development organization, governs high school mountain biking and provides leadership, governance and program support to promote the development of Interscholastic Mountain Biking Leagues throughout the United States.
Mission The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (“NICA”) will develop high school mountain biking coast-to-coast by 2020, by doing the following:
● Promote athlete skills development, excellence, teamwork, professionalism and respect for the community and the environment; ● Promote the sport of mountain biking and the benefits of mountain biking as a healthy, low impact, outdoor recreational lifestyle; ● Provide national leadership and governance through comprehensive policies, rules and guidelines to establish fair rules of play and codes of conduct; ● Provide comprehensive coaches training and licensing program to establish and maintain national standards and best practices; ● Provide comprehensive risk management guidelines for mountain bike programming to establish and maintain national standards and best practices; ● Provide technical assistance and support for league formation, team formation, races, camps and special events; ● Provide successful models of league development, sustainable fiscal growth, and corporate and individual donor development; ● Advocate for the environmental conservation of natural areas and parklands, mountain bike trail access, and the development of sustainable trail systems
Page 3 Five Core Principles NICA is guided by five core principles that are fundamental to the “NICA Way” and critical for the successful establishment of sustainable high school mountain biking leagues.
Inclusive All student-athletes participate, 100% of the time. No one is “benched” and everyone is encouraged to participate. –More than 25% of NICA student-athletes had less than one year of riding experience when they joined the league, and by the end of the season, 99% said they think they will continue to ride for the rest of their lives.*
Equal All student-athletes are treated equally. Team scores are a combination of boy and girl points. One in four of NICA student-athletes in 2011 were girls. –81% of NICA student-athletes reported that their coach did a “great job” creating a positive, safe, inclusive, team environment.*
Strong Body NICA emphasizes wellness through lifestyle, nutrition and exercise. Improving fitness and wellness are at the center of NICA training and education. –95% of NICA student-athletes reported that their health and physical fitness improved when they joined the league.*
Strong Mind NICA student-athletes are students first. Our programs encourage academic excellence. –More than 1/3 of NICA Student-Athletes reported academic improvement when they joined the league.*
Strong Character NICA student-athletes are expected to work hard, respect others and give back to their teams and communities. Our programs encourage trail stewardship, bicycle advocacy and mentoring. –NICA Student-Athletes and their teams perform hundreds of hours of trail work annually as active stewards of the trail systems they ride.
*Source: 2011 NICA Participation Study
Page 4 What We Do The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is headquartered in Berkeley, California. As a governing body of high school mountain biking in the United States, NICA provides support for the creation and management of interscholastic cycling leagues throughout the country.
NICA support includes a comprehensive range of resources, programs, online and staff services and a proven track record of successful league development. NICA is supported financially through corporate sponsorships, grants, annual license fees and individual donors. NICA receives no funding from the federal, state or local government.
We strive to foster an environment that places an emphasis on all riders having a positive experience2011 both in competition and in every day cycling. It is our hope that NICA student- athletes embrace cycling as lifelong sport.
NICA places an emphasis on coaching education and risk management. We support annual coach conferences in every region where a league exists that teaches coaches the current best-practices in youth cycling. Our coaches licensing program is one of the most comprehensive in youth sports and is intended to ensure that all NICA coaches are sufficiently knowledgeable so as to have a positive influence to their student-athletes.
NICA provides comprehensive support services for the creation, operation and management of interscholastic cycling leagues across the country.
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NICA Student-Athletes and NICA Teams NICA Coaches Families NICA teams recruit, train and NICA coaches create teams NICA student-athletes learn the support the development of integrated within high schools skills and discipline of riding, student-athletes to participate and provide mentoring, training, teamwork and giving on the team and compete in the instruction, training schedule, back. 61% of Dads and 37% of league. and race support for its student- Moms report starting to ride athletes. again.
NICA Leagues NICA Sponsors/Supporters NICA NICA leagues produce races, NICA sponsors and NCA creates and supports camps, outreach and special supporters provide fiscal affiliated chapter leagues events to support the support for the program and throughout the United development of new coaches, resource development. States. teams, and student-athletes. Page 6 Board of Directors Rick Spittler, President Non-Profit consultant, Rick Spitler is using his organizational building skills to ensure NICA reaches its full potential and brings High School Mountain Biking Coast to Coast by 2020.
Eric Russell, Vice President Clif Bar National Sales Manager, Eric Russell, has a vision for NICA as an organized network of competitive high school cycling teams, coast to coast, with recognition and support from school districts.
Trevor Thorpe, Secretary Former national pro, Trevor Thorpe, knows how important organized racing programs can be for young riders and as an attorney is able to advise NICA on legal matters and organizational issues.
Thomas Zirbes, Treasurer Financial Advisor, Thomas Zirbes, has served on numerous non-profit boards providing and provides NICA with a solid understanding of non-profit organization and financing.
Kozo Shimano, Board Member Former president of Shimano American Corporation, Kozo Shimano, provides a detailed understanding of the US cycling landscape and a deep commitment to cycling as a ‘lifesport.”
David Curtis, Board Member With over 25 years of brand consulting experience, Dave Curtis, developed the NICA “brand family” from the ground up to express a unified national voice for youth cycling.
Forrest Arakawa, Board Member MTBR photographer and pro athlete, Forrest Arakawa, provides a pulse on the evolution of the sport, and a brings vast network of friends and contacts across the industry, across the country.
Sara Ecclesine, Board Member SIDI Brand Manager, Sara Ecclesine, provides the perspective of an experienced industry veteran and an accomplished rider and coach, keenly interested in bringing young women into the sport.
Page 7 Staff Matt Fritzinger, Executive Director After a short career in the Mechanical Engineering field (Graduated from UC Berkeley in 1995) Matt discovered teaching high school mathematics a more rewarding experience. Before long he also discovered that his cycling experiences (15 years road and mountain bike racing, 8 years working in bike shops, organizing local races) lent themselves to coaching, and formed the Berkeley High Mountain Bike Club. The success of the club eventually led to founding the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League (2001). In 2008, with a generous grant from Easton Foundations, Matt directed the creation of a SoCal League. That experience, along with the support fo dedicated sponsors and inspired individuals, led to the launch of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association in September of 2009. Contact: [email protected]
Tyler Dibble, Associate Director After graduating from UC Davis in 2008 with a degree in Exercise Biology, Tyler started working with the NorCal League in a cramped office in Oakland, CA. However, he was sold back in 2003 when he raced for the Redwood High School Mountain Bike Team as part of the NorCal League. Tyler has raced his bike on the road, dirt and even the velodrome and experienced firsthand the impact the sport can have. One of his roles at NICA is working with individuals to bring NICA programs to new regions and spreading the word about the power of the bicycle. Tyler lives in Oakland with his wife and spends as much time on his bike as possible. Contact: [email protected]
Ben Capron, Development Director The inventor of the first ‘direct routed’ brake, later popularized by Shimano as the ‘V Brake’, Ben Capron went on to become part of the team at Specialized Bicycle Components. Ben is no stranger to knobby tires: he was born and raised at the foot of Mount Tam. “I’m fortunate that my passion for riding has led to a career in the bike industry – I feel like I’ve been gleefully avoiding a real job for over half my life!” he jokes. The growth of high school mountain bike racing through the NorCal League caught Ben’s attention, and he was instrumental in getting Specialized to be a founding sponsor of NICA. His vision is for student-athletes, from coast to coast, to ride and experience the joy and empowerment that comes from riding. “I can see it. We will realize it,” he confidently states. Contact: [email protected]
Lauren Haughey, Finance and Administration Director Lauren’s love of bicycles started early on in her life as an eight-year old wheelie popping, big-wheel skidding, log jumper. She spent much of her childhood summers trying to out perform her siblings in the art of tricycle and big-wheel log jumping on steep, fast descents in the neighborhood streets. After a few broken bones, she decided to move onto safer sports and spent her high school and college years competing in long distance running, swimming and soccer. It wasn’t until after she graduated from college with a degree in Russian History, married a cyclist and had a couple of kids that she started racing and riding bikes again. Lauren comes to the league after a 16 year career stint in eCommerce, a few years at local cycling magazine, Cyclocross Magazine – and most recently a year at local cargo bike company, Xtracycle, directing fulfillment operations. Contact: [email protected]
Page 8 Staff continued Chris Spencer, Programs Manager After Graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Global Economics, Chris got back to his roots and started working at the NorCal League. Starting in 2002, Chris raced in the league for three years as an independent for Roaring Mouse Cycles. In 2004 with the help of his coach, Dario Fredrick, Chris took his success in the league as encouragement to race the NORBA National series. He placed 3rd in the Junior Expert National Finals at Durango, CO and in the National Championships at Mammoth, CA. While taking a sabbatical from competitive racing at UC Santa Cruz, Chris stayed involved by coaching high school athletes. Chris says, “My current interest in racing is expanding opportunities for all high school athletes.” Contact: [email protected]
Mike Cruz, Technical Services Mike graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers!) with a B.S. in Decision Science in December ’07. Originally, he began college as a cello performance major, but quickly decided that wasn’t his calling. After he transferred majors, he needed something else to occupy his free time, so bike racing it was. After he quit bike racing due to recurring overuse injuries in his knee, he took up Brazilian Jujitsu and kickboxing. Little known facts: Mike spent the majority of his childhood years living outside of the U.S and has beaten every level of every Angry Birds game with 3 stars. Contact: [email protected]
Austin McInerny, Educational Programs Director Known as "Coach Bobo" by many, Austin first got involved with the high school cycling movement when he took over the head coaching position at Berkeley High School back when the NorCal League first started. Utilizing the experiences gained from his five years as head coach of a large team, extensive race course marshaling, as well as over 30 years of riding, Austin has contributed to the creation of the teaching materials used by NICA to launch new state leagues and enhance the coach license program. With a background in environmental mediation and a masters degree in regional planning from Cornell University, Austin has also been an effective advocate for expanded off-road riding opportunities. Contact: [email protected]
Angel Garbarino, Registration and Scoring Services Angel moved to San Francisco in June of 2008 after completing a graduate degree at Texas A&M University in International Economics. Knowing little about biking at the time, she was rocking the Schwinn Wal-Mart mountain bike, digging her first bike with front suspension. It only took a couple years of exploring and getting involved in the Bay Area cycling scene until she started adding bikes to her collection and finally left her city job to explore something that fit her growing desire to ride bikes and be outdoors. She moved to Fairfax, and began working for different Race Directors doing race management and scoring. She eventually became connected with NICA doing operations and scoring at the NorCal and Washington League races. She was immediately drawn to NICA, its passion and mission. She joined the team at the end of 2011, becoming the face of Registration and continuing to help with Scoring. Contact: [email protected]
Page 9 Advisors David Curtis, Curtis Design David Curtis provides brand strategy and design for NICA and has helped shape the visual impact of NICA. For nearly three decades, David Curtis has provided brand solutions for a diverse clientele including; ConAgra Foods, Miller Brewing Company, Seagram's Americas, Khosla Ventures, Hewlett- Packard, Inverness Medical, Hain-Celestial Group, E. & J. Gallo, and Foster's Group Ltd., among many others. Located near Silicon Valley, Curtis enjoys working with early stage medical, IT, and cleantech companies, as well as venture capital firms and business incubators. Contact: [email protected]
Paul Skilbeck, O2 Sports Marketing, External Communications Paul raced on the European mountain bike circuit in the 1980s before spending 10 years as a journalist and organizer. He has published two books on mountain bike skills and training, has written for most of the world's main cycling publications and helped establish the British Mountain Bike Federation, the Mountain Bike Press Association, and the UCI website. After serving twice as the press officer at mountain bike world championships and contributing to the IOC's Online Results and Information Service project, he ran the Sea Otter Classic's media operation for seven years. Paul met Matt Fritzinger in 2000 and helped facilitate the first high school mountain bike race at Sea Otter. He's been an ardent supporter and involved with high school mountain biking ever since. Paul runs O2 Active, a cycling management and communications consultancy. Contact: [email protected]
Nat Lopes, Strategic Planning and Development Nat started mountain biking in high school, joined the UC Davis cycling team in college, and has worked in the bicycle industry for the past 15 years. Nat and his wife Rachael worked for the International Mountain Bicycling Association and together they have worked, ridden and filmed in 50 states, 9 Canadian Provinces and 15 countries worldwide. They founded Hilride Progression Development Group in 2007 to provide public agencies, non- profit organizations, and private entities with park design and trail master planning, tourism development and marketing media production services. Nat has been working with NICA on strategic planning and development and helped launch the national effort in 2009. Contact: [email protected]
Rachael Lopes, Special Projects Manager Rachael got hooked on mountain biking in 1997 riding up Mt. Tam on the back of a tandem with her husband Nat and has been hooked ever since. Graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Anthropology, Rachael spent several years working as a Senior Staff Archaeologist and performing environmental and cultural resource management throughout California. Rachael and Nat went to work for IMBA as part of the award winning Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, and travelled extensively in the United States and Canada training land managers and volunteers sustainable trail design and management. The experience inspired Rachael and Nat to launch Hilride Progression Development Group, a consulting firm specializing in park design and planning, tourism development, and marketing media production. Rachael is inspired by the potential that NICA has to influence the lives of thousands of young riders, their families and their communities across the country. Contact: [email protected]
Page 10 Partners Lee McCormack, Lee Likes Bikes Lee McCormack is a journalist, information designer, and world renowned bicycle skills instructor. Lee authored the books Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Pro BMX SKills and Welcome to Pump Track Nation. As NICA’a Skills Development Director, Lee is developing the curriculum that NICA coaches use to teach their athletes to ride with more safety, confidence (and speed). Lee is also helping NICA to build its technological platform and websites.
Hilride Progression Development Group Hilride is a consulting firm dedicated to realizing the potential of the global mountain biking movement as a force for economic development, environmental conservation and the promotion of healthy, active communities. Hilride provides strategic planning, design and strategic development services for government agencies, non profits, corporate & private clients around the world.
Double Forte Public Relations and Marketing Services Double Forte is an independent, public relations and marketing services firm expert at identifying audiences that matter to clients and connecting with those audiences to achieve a positive outcome.
Finn and Cohen Accounting, Monterey California Finn & Cohen CPAs, APC is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the Monterey, California area, dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.
Morgan, Lewis & Bocklus, Law Services Morgan, Lewis & Bocklus provides law services to NICA, and has pledged to spend at least 3% of its billable hours annually to pro bono matters.
Seven Design Seven Design provides graphical services for NICA printed collateral.
Foraker Labs Foraker Labs built and maintains NICA’s core data management system and online tool for managing coach licensing, team registration and rider registration. Foraker specializes in the nonprofit sector to provide content management, community applications, and eCommerce systems.
McKay Insurance Agency McKay Insurance Agency, Inc. provides insurance for all NICA leagues, teams, student-athletes and coaches. McKay is a premier provider of insurance coverage for cycling events across the US.
Foster Calm, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Foster Calm has worked with NICA to develop a Wilderness First Aid course designed and targeted to mountain bikers. Foster Calm operates in Northern California and has been teaching Wilderness First Aid to high school mountain bike coaches since 2007.
Sol Exposure Photography Sol Exposure Photography provides photography services for NICA at special events. Page 11 Non-Profit Partners
International Mountain Bicycling Association The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a 501 (c) 3 non- profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. IMBA’s worldwide network includes 35,000 individual members, more than 750 bicycle clubs, more than 160 corporate partners and about 600 retailer shops. IMBA’s members live in all 50 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and in 30 other countries. www.imba.com
Positive Coaching Alliance Founded as a non-profit within the Stanford University Athletic Department in 1998, PCA has the mission of “transforming youth sports so sports can transform youth.” To that end, PCA has conducted roughly 5,000 live group workshops nationwide for more than 200,000 youth sports leaders, coaches, parents and athletes. Workshop attendees have helped create a positive, character- building youth sports environment for more than 2.2 million youth athletes. www.positivecoach.org
Specialized First Gear The Specialized First Gear initiative was born out of a fundamental need to get kids riding bikes. Set a kid riding and you set them on a winning course for life: You help defeat childhood obesity and attention deficit disorders. You give them a chance to progress and even excel in a sport. And you develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. If the First Gear initiative inspires others to take up the cause, that's a win-win. http://firstgear.specialized.com/
Page 12 NICA Programs, Resources, Services and Outreach
Page 13 Programs
Racing Program NICA-sanctioned races provide student-athletes an arena in which to set and accomplish competitive goals, to achieve their personal best. Most NICA leagues have a 4- or 5-race schedule, held in the Spring or Fall depending on the regional climate. Professional race promotion, timing, course preparation and risk management guarantee every participating student-athlete is given a fun and fast environment.
Coaches Licensing Program The purpose of the NICA Coaches Licensing Program is to ensure that all head coaches, assistant coaches and ride leaders are sufficiently knowledgeable so as to be a positive influence on all NICA riders. NICA licenses also protect volunteers and coaches with comprehensive insurance, as well as protect our youth with background checks. The NICA Coaches Licensing Program puts strong emphasis on first aid, requiring either Wilderness First Aid (16-hr course) or Basic First Aid (8-hr course) in addition to a CPR Certification. The program also requires that coaches take Professional Development Units, classes and seminars on best-practices for working with youth in a mountain bike setting offered by NICA.
Team Program NICA high school mountain bike teams compete in NICA leagues throughout the country. Teams enjoy support from NICA and league sponsors. Teams vary in size, from just a few student-athletes to over 70 student –athletes.
Indie High School Club Program NICA’s mission is to bring high school mountain biking *NICA Indie Clubs operate in coast to coast by 2020. The NICA Indie Club program regions without established brings NICA to all 50 states and allows clubs to form in Indie Club Logo Art Curtis Design NICA leagues. 9/1/11 new regions where NICA leagues do not yet exist. These clubs can compete at existing regional mountain bike races and help spread the word about high school mountain biking, fostering the development of other scholastic clubs.
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Rider Camps and Clinics Program For many student-athletes, mountain biking is a new sport. Even the experienced riders can learn something new at a NICA rider camp and clinic, which emphasizes proper skill, technique and a healthy approach to riding and racing. Certified coaches and assistants provide spot-on training for students of all skill levels, and in several cases a girl’s-only camp is held to encourage our future women to let their natural abilities flow.
Pledge Ride Program Our leagues do not receive tax-based government funds and depend largely on the fundraising efforts of our participant families and other supporters. Pledge rides on the road or trails are sure-fire fundraising and fun-raising events enjoyed by all.
Leaders’ Summit Program How does NICA do it? Where do coaches learn how to start and manage a high school mountain bike team? What are the do’s and dont’s of maintaining a healthy team or new league in your state? A NICA Leaders’ Summit brings together coaches and leaders for an important weekend of learning, providing hands-on (the handlebar!) training, empowering coaches to build a successful team or league.
NICA Awards Program The NICA Awards were established in 2010 to annually honor those individuals; student-athletes, coaches, volunteers and partners that have made outstanding contributions toward the development of high school cycling and the national high school mountain biking movement.
CycleFest Program Since 2004, our leagues have organized a weekend of fellowship to celebrate a successful year, bringing together cyclists in the community in the form of a sit-down banquet and group ride. Funds are raised, the year is celebrated, information is shared and friendships are strengthened over food and drinks.
Page 15 Resources Manuals: League Director’s Manual When complete, the League Director’s Manual (LDM) will be the ultimate resource for NICA league directors on how to run a league. With detailed explanations and examples on everything from communications to building a board and fundraising, the LDM is the comprehensive go-to guide for high school mountain biking. The LDM is scheduled for completion in Summer 2012.
Coaches Manual The NICA Coaches Manual covers all the nuts and bolts of starting, growing and running a successful high school mountain bike team. With topics ranging from working with school administrators to setting organizing racing day activities, the NICA Coaches Manual is the comprehensive guide for coaching high school mountain bike teams.
Race Production Manual The Race Production Manual contains all the necessary information for NICA chapter league directors to put on safe, fun 2011and successful high school mountain bike races. The RPM has been developed in conjunction with NICA staff and experiences NICA chapter league directors.
Skills Training Manual for Coaches, “Teaching Mountain Bike Skills” Developed in conjunction with Lee McCormack, NICA's Skills Guru, the Teaching Mountain Bike Skills manual is a fantastic resource for new and experienced coaches preparing to teach on-the-bike skills to high school student-athletes. The manual covers a very wide range of skills, including drills and classroom work to help high school mountain bike coaches effectively communicate to student-athletes the skills that will make them safe, successful riders.
Multi-Media: NICA produces multi-media resources in order to educate and recruit local coaches and riders to leagues.
DVD’s “Children Of The Dirt” Documentary DVD This 30 minute documentary by talented film maker Nicole Hahn documents some of the trials and triumphs of the 2004 NorCal League racing series. Viewers get an inside look at the what goes on in the NorCal League!
Page 16 Resources continued Websites Each NICA League has a dedicated website with tools, resources and the pit zone available to engage, inform and educate student- athletes, coaches, ride leaders, etc.
Newsletters The “NICA News” is a monthly newsletter emailed to NICA members, supporters and followers and available online. The newsletter highlights a mixture of NICA current events, and articles including a “Student Spotlight”, “Team Talk”, “Tech Talk”, “A Quick Spin” with key NICA partners, sponsors, and directors, and much more. NICA also provides the template and articles for inclusion in each league's "Single Track Times" newsletter and "Coaches News," ensuring consistent messaging in key areas such as best practices, risk management, and educational subjects including skills, training and nutrition.
Online Education Webinars The NICA Ride Leader License requires three Professional Development Units. These units may be obtained by attending the 2011Leaders’ Summit or by participating in a series of online webinars provided by NICA and partnering organizations.
Risk Management Webinar This webinar is a one hour online course covering the current best- practices for mitigating risk for high school mountain bike teams. The course uses various scenarios to demonstrate important points, followed by group discussion.
Starting, Managing a High School MTB Team Webinar This is a great starting place for new coaches or individuals looking to start a new high school mountain bike team. Participants learn about club formats, coaching philosophies, a timeline for club formation and other guidelines for successful team management.
The NICA Rules and Guidelines Webinar This webinar offers an in-depth look at the rules that affect a team and its riders so coaches can help student-athletes and volunteers understand and comply with the policies in order to minimize risk and ensure a fun and enjoyable season.
Positive Coaching Alliance “The Double-Goal Coach” Webinar This workshop introduces PCA’s Double-Goal Coach model and provides an in-depth review of the three principles around which it is built: Honor the Game, Fill Emotional Tanks, Re-define “Winner”.
Page 17 Services NICA “Pit Zone” The NICA Pit Zone is an online data management system designed with the challenges of high school mountain bike teams in mind. The Pit Zone allows high school coaches to effectively manage their team's race registration, and manages coaches licensing information. The Pit Zone is rapidly being developed to match all the needs of league directors, coaches and student-athletes.
NICA Staff NICA has six full time staff members who provide NICA chapter league directors with a host of services designed to allow leagues to be run efficiently and successfully. NICA staff assists new leagues in getting started, and later leagues can continue to tap into NICA services as-needed on an hourly basis. Services include accounting, graphics and web support, registration services and much more. NICA staff ensure that league directors have all the tools they need for success.
NICA Scoring System The NSS is a purpose-built on-site scoring program built with the challenges of high school 2011mountain biking in mind. The NSS is designed to allow every rider to get recognition for finishing their race, while allowing league and NICA officials the flexibility to manage the challenges of running a complex race. The NSS also allows results viewing in real time at the race site through wireless broadcast, as well as convenient results displays online after the event.
Other Services Include: Graphic Design and Branding Services Staff and Volunteer Training Services Blast Email Services Comprehensive Insurance Services Legal Services Sourcing Equipment and Supplies Donor Data Management Financial Consultation Fundraising Support Accounting and Payroll Services Public Relations, Promotion and Media Services
Page 18 Advocacy, Outreach and Education National Bicycle Summit NICA attended and presented on “Programs to Engage Youth in Cycling” at the 2011 League of American Bicyclists’s NBS in Washington DC; a gathering to help defend critical funding for cycling programs and infrastructure.
IMBA World Summit NICA attends IMBA’s biennial World Summit; a gathering of influential leaders in the field to plan, learn, network, collaborate, and strategize on the immense potential of mountain biking.
National Recreation and Parks Association Congress NICA attended the 2011 NRPA Congress in Atlanta, Georgia; an event that brings together more2011 than 6,500 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates, and industry suppliers for networking, educational sessions, and the industry’s largest trade show.
Bicycle Leadership Conference NICA attended and was on the “Youth Cycling Panel” at the 2011 BLC in Monterey, California; a conference bringing together more than 70 top companies in the Bicycle Product Supplier Association to proactively coordinate the industry towards a collective commitment to advocacy and better business practices.
Interbike NICA attended and displayed at the 2011 Interbike in Las Vegas, Nevada; North America’s largest bicycle trade event and show, which brings together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of cycling. More than 1,100 cycling- related brands and approximately 24,000 total attendees annually.
Sea Otter Classic NICA exhibited and offered programs for NICA student-athletes at the 2011 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California; a four-day cycling event that welcomes nearly 60,000 athletes and race fans and other bicycle enthusiasts to participate in professional and amateur competitive events, recreational rides and the largest consumer bicycle exposition in North America.
Outdoor Retailer NICA attended the 2011 Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah; a tradeshow venue for the outdoor specialty industry that draws small shops and regional chains to the largest national and international retailers, and thousands of buyers and senior level decision makers looking for outdoor products, services, brands, ideas, and innovation.
Page 19 “The NICA Family”
Page 20 NICA2011 Leagues NICA leagues, led by League Directors, produce races, camps, outreach and special events to support the development of new coaches, teams, and student-athletes.
NICA provides comprehensive support services for the creation, operation and management of interscholastic cycling leagues across the country.
Page 21 NorCal League
NorCal High School Cycling League (NorCal League) Founded in 2001, the NorCal High School Cycling League, founded by Matt Fritzinger, grew out of the Berkeley High Mountain Bike Club and was the original scholastic mountain biking league in the U.S. In 2010, 600 student-athletes from nearly 40 teams competed. Vanessa Hauswald took over the director role in the Summer of 2010.
Website: www.norcalmtb.org
Year Established: 2001
Director: Vanessa Hauswald
Staff: Vanessa Hauswald, NorCal League Director
Board of Directors: Carol Eber, President Alexander Price, Vice President Patty Brockley, Secretary Vanessa Hill, Treasurer Jim Winne, NICA Rules Committee Representative Austin, McInerny Steve Ouzanian Karen Rehder Colleen Wanty Adam Waskow
Number of Teams in 2011: 40 Teams, 22 Independents
Number of Registered Student-Athletes: 551
Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 660
Number of Races: 5
Number of Camps: 2
Number of Leaders’ Summits: 1
Number of Events: 10
Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: 199,884 Page 22 SoCal League
SoCal High School Cycling League (SoCal League) Since 2008 when it was founded by Quintin Reich with generous suppport from Easton Foundations, the SoCal League has seen tremendous growth. Matt Gunnell became Director in 2009 and now oversees a league with 30 teams and over 250 student-athletes.
Website: www.socalmtb.org
Year Established: 2008
Director: Matt Gunnell
Staff: Matt Gunnell, SoCal League Director
Board of Directors: Jon Tanklage, President Dustin Luton, Treasurer Andy Somerville, Secretary Celia “Cici” Arenas Scott Crafy Jonathan Kaye Sean McCoy Erik Trogden Arin Resnicke Paula Rogers
Number of Teams in 2011: 27 Teams, 12 Independents
Number of Registered Student-Athletes: 253
Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 325
Number of Races: 5
Number of Camps: 1
Number of Leaders’ Summits: 1
Number of Events: 10
Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: 97,680
Page 23 Colorado League
Colorado High School Cycling League (Colorado League)
Website: www.coloradomtb.org
Year Established: 2009
Director: Kate Rau
Staff: Kate Rau, Colorado League Director
Board of Directors: Max Bradley, President Dan Lindsey, Treasurer Chris Conroy, Sponsorship Herschel Goldberg, Strategy Michael Hayes, Coach Representative
Number of Teams in 2011: 33 Teams, 14 Independents
Number of Registered Student-Athletes: 332
Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 380
Number of Races: 4
Number of Camps: 2
Number of Leaders’ Summits: 1
Number of Events: 9
Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: 116,016
Page 24 Washington League
Washington High School Cycling League (Washington League)
Website: www.washingtonmtb.org
Year Established: 2010
Director: Lisa Miller
Staff: Lisa Miller, Washington League Director
Founding Committee: Kat Sweet Reeve Geary Tricia Lawrence Luke Talbott
Number of Teams in 2011: 14 Teams, 3 Independents
Number of Registered Student-Athletes: 77
Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 150
Number of Races: 2
Number of Camps: n/a
Number of Leaders’ Summits: n/a
Number of Events: 5
Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: 29,232
Page 25 Texas League
Texas High School Mountain Bike League (Texas League) Programs to begin in Spring 2012.
Website: www.texasmtb.org
Year Established: 2011
Director: Vance McMurry
Staff: Vance McMurry, Texas League Director, Brandi McMurry, Texas League Co-Director PMS 1807 Dark Red PMS 072 Blue
Board of Directors (Boards Search in Progress) Vol Montgomery Ben Cooper
Number of Teams in 2011: n/a
Number of Registered Student-Athletes: n/a
Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 100
Number of Races: n/a
Number of Camps: n/a
Number of Leaders’ Summits: 1
Number of Events: 1
Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: n/a
Page 26 Utah and Minnesota Leagues
Utah High School Cycling League (Utah League) Programs to begin in Fall 2012. Website: www.utahmtb.org Year Established: 2011 Director: Lori Harward Staff: Lori Harward, Utah League Director Board of Advisors Spencer Shaffer, President Jay Burke Steve Miller Dare Cottle Kathy Sherwin Joel Zenger Number of Teams in 2011: n/a Number of Registered Student-Athletes: n/a Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 300 Number of Races, Camps, Leaders’ Summits, Events: n/a Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: n/a
Minnesota High School Cycling League (Minnesota League) Programs to begin in Fall 2012. Website: www.minnesotamtb.org Year Established: 2011 Director: Gary Sjoquist Staff: Gary Sjoquist, Minnesota League Director Founding Committee Gary Sjoquist Mark Parr Joshua Kleve Mark Hartney Libby Hurley Penn Cycle, Funding Retailer Erik’s Bike Shop, Founding Retailer Number of Teams in 2011: n/a Number of Registered Student-Athletes: n/a Projected Number of Student-Athletes in 2012: 150 Number of Races, Camps, Leaders’ Summits, Events: n/a Total Hours of Engagement of Student-Athletes: n/a
Page 27 NICA Coaches 2011 NICA Coaches:
NICA: Total Licenses: 281
NorCal League: Head Coach: 23 Asst. Coach: 15 Ride Leader: 5 General Volunteer: 59 Total: 102
SoCal League: Head Coach:12 Asst. Coach: 3 Ride Leader: 3 General Volunteer: 25 Total: 43
Colorado League: Head Coach: 7 Asst. Coach: 3 Ride Leader: 2 General Volunteer: 51 Total: 63
Washington League: Head Coach: 1 Asst. Coach: 3 Ride Leader: 4 General Volunteer: 66 Total: 74
Utah League: n/a Minnesota League: n/a Texas League: n/a
Page 28 NICA Teams NICA provides comprehensive resources, programs and registration for the creation, management and operation of a high school mountain biking team.
NorCal League Teams Albany High School Annadel Composite: Maria Carrillo High School, Windsor High School, Rancho Cotati High School, and Analy High School Berkeley High School Branson High School Casa Grande High School Contra Costa Composite: Ygnacio Valley High School, Northgate High School, College Park High School, Las Lomas High School, Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy Davis Mountain Bike Team Composite: Da Vinci Charter Academy, David Senior High School, Harper Junior High School El Cerrito High School Folsom High School Foothill High School Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Healdsburg High School Incline High School Jefferson State MTB Composite Racing Team: Foothill High School, Jefferson State, Enterprise High School, Shasta High School Los Gatos High School Luther Burbank High School Marin Academy Marin Catholic Miramonte High School Monte Vista High School Nevada Union High School Novato High School Oakland Composite: Head-Royce, Bishop O'Dowd High School, Oakland Technical High School Peninsula Composite: Carlmont, Capuchino High School Placer Foothill Mountain Bike Club: Colfax High School, Placer High School, Rocklin High School Redwood High School Sacramento Waldorf School Salinas High School San Francisco High School Composite: St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Stuart Hall High School San Marin High School San Rafael High School San Ramon Valley High School Santa Cruz Junior Cycling Composite: Santa Cruz High School, Harbor High School, Pacific Collegiate School, The Harker School, Archbishop Mitty High School, Branham High School, Costanoa High School, Monte Vista Christian School, Presentation High School Sir Francis Drake High School Tamalpais High School Terra Linda High School Tri-Valley Composite Mountain Bike Team: Amador Valley High School, Dublin High School, Granada High School Trojans High School Mountain Bike Team: Oak Ridge High School Woodcreek High School Independent: Shasta High School, Casa Roble High School, Petaluma High School, Homeschool, Pathways Charter School, Orinda Academy, Christian Brothers High School, St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School, Monte Vista High School, Woodcreek High School, Union Mine High School, Los Gatos High School, Ponderosa High School, Pacific Collegiate School, Las Lomas High School, Mills High School, Roseville High School, Oakmont High School, Clayton Valley High School, Mountain View High School, St. Vincent de Paul High School Page 29 NICA Teams continued
SoCal League Teams Bike Bakersfield Composite: Gorman, Highland High School, Stockdale High School John Burroughs High School Castle Park High School Channel Islands High School Corona Composite Cycling Team: Riverside Virtual School, Santiago, Glenfield Unified School District Crescenta Valley Composite: Crescenta Valley High School Eastlake High School Hart District Mountain Bike Team Composite: Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School, West Ranch High School, Golden Valley High School, Valencia High School, Saugus High School, William S. Hart High School Hemet High School Mira Costa High School Murrieta Valley High School Newport Beach Composite: San Jun Hills High School, Corona del Mar High School, Huntington Beach High School, Tesoro High School, Mission Viejo High School, Woodbridge High School, Ocean View High School Palos Verdes Composite Mountain Bike Team: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Ramona High School Rim of the World High School Royal High School San Gabriel Valley Composite: Arcadia High School, Glendora High School, Marantha High School, South Pasadena High School, Monrovia High School San Marino High School Santa Barbara Composite: Carpinteria High School, San Marcos High School, Ernest Righetti High School, Doc Pueblos Senior High School, St. Joseph High School St. Francis High School The Webb Schools of California Warner Unified High School West San Fernando Valley Composite Mountain Bike Club: El Camino Real High School Woodcrest Christian High School Yucaipa High School Independent: El Camino High School, Great Oak High School, Connections Academy San Juan Capistrano, San Dieguito High School Academy, The Bishop's School, Redlands East Valley High School, Oak Hills High School, San Luis Obispo High School, Beaumont High School, Christian High School, Verdugo Hills High School, Palm Desert High School
Page 30 NICA Teams continued
Colorado League Teams 7220 Racing Composite: Laramie High School, UW Lab School Boulder High School Buena Vista Racing Composite: Buena Vista High School, The Link School, Chafee County High School, Homeschool Cheyenne Mountain High School Cheyenne Mountain Composite: Homeschool, Thomas MacLaren School Colorado Rocky Mountain School Crested Butte Community School Douglas County High School Durango Composite: Animas High School, Durango High School, Homeschool Evergreen High School Fairview High School Fort Collins Composite: Rocky Mountain High School, Fossil Ridge High School, Liberty Common High School, Ft. Collins High School Front Range Christian School Golden High School Grand Valley Composite: Fruita Monument High School, Grand Junction High School, Homeschool Green Mountain Composite: Alpine Valley School, Clear Creek High School, D’Evelyn High School, Faith Christian, Green Mountain High School, Legend High School, Rock Canyon High School Gunnison High School Loveland Composite Racing Team: Loveland High School, Mountain View High School, Thompson Valley High School Lyons Composite: Niwot High School, Silver Creek High School Lyons High School Monarch Mountain Bike Club New Vista High School North Fork Composite: Paonia High School Lake County High School Poudre High School Ralston Valley High School Ridge View Academy Salida Cycling Summit High School Team Evergreen Composite: Bear Creek High School, Chatfield Senior High, Conifer High School, Lakewood High School Vail Valley Composite: Battle Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School, Vail Christian High School, Vail Mountain School, Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy William Smith High School Independent: Aspen High School, Doherty High School, Homeschool, Lakewood High School, Lowell Whitman, Palmer Ridge High School, Woodland Park High School
Page 31 NICA Teams continued
Washington League Teams Arlington / Lakewood Cycling Composite: Lakewood High School, Arlington High School Bainbridge High School Ballard High School Cedarcrest High School Clark County Mud Slingers Composite: Camas High School, Union High School, CAM Junior Senior High School Emerald City Composite: Seattle Waldorf High School Kingston/North Kitsap High School Composite: Kingston High School Meadowdale/Edmonds Composite: Meadowdale High School North Shore Composite: Inglemoor High School, Edmonds Woodway High School Olympia Composite: North Thurston High School, Olympia High School, Capital High School, Aberdeen High School, River Ridge High School Peninsula High School Skyline Composite: Skyline High School, Issaquah High School Tacoma School of the Arts Tyee High School: Global Connections High School, Tyee Educational Complex Independent: Bellevue Christian School, Kentridge High School, Federal Way Public Academy
Page 32 Student-Athlete Distribution Student-Athletes: NICA Student-Athletes are at the core of all NICA programs. NICA provides student- athletes with comprehensive programs and resources to foster the development of young riders and transform them into lifetime cyclists.
Total Hours of Student-Athlete Engagement: 442,812
Register Riders (All Leagues) 2011 Total NICA Registered Riders: 1,213 2012 Total Projected NICA Registered Riders: 2,015
Gender Distribution (All Leagues) Male Registered Riders: 994 (~80%) Female Registered Riders: 219 (~20%)
Class Distribution (All Leagues) Freshman: 31% Sophomore: 30% 2011Junior: 22% Senior: 17%
Race Distribution (All Leagues) White: 86% Hispanic/Latino: 8% Black: 1% Asian: 3% American Indian or Alaskan Native: 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1%
Household Income (All Leagues) $0 - $20K: 4% $20K - $40K: 8% $40K - $60K: 10% $60K - $80K: 11% $80K - $100K: 14% $100K - $130K: 16% $130K - $160K: 10% $160K - $200K: 10% Over $200K: 17%
Lunch Program Qualification (All Leagues) Free Lunch: 5% Reduced Lunch: 3% Neither: 92% Page 33 Member Benefits Coaches Benefits: NICA Store: NICA coaches receive a 25% discount on all products in the NICA Store.
Special Edition NICA Specialized S-Works Helmet: Individuals with a NICA coaches license at the level of ride leader, assistant coach or head coach receive a free custom NICA Specialized S-Works MTB Helmet.
Discount on SRAM Products: NICA coaches receive 10% below wholesale.
Feedback Sports: NICA coaches receive a 30% discount.
First Aid Supplies: NICA coaches receive a 25% discount on select First Aid supplies through the NICA Store.
CamelBak: NICA coaches receive a 50% discount through the NICA Store.
GU Energy: NICA coaches receive 45% off. Adidas2011 Eyewear: NICA coaches receive a 50% discount.
Dirt Rag Magazine: NICA coaches receive a free one-year trial subscription.
Team Benefits: Clif Bar: NICA teams receive 50% off.
Kinetic by Kurt: NICA teams receive one Kinetic Trainer at a 90% discount.
Primal Wear: NICA teams enjoy discount pricing Primal Wear custom clothing, as well as design support.
Student-Athlete Benefits: Maxxis Tires: Student-athletes receive a pair of Maxxis tires and tubes if they register early.
GU Energy: Student-athletes receive 45% off.
Dirt Rag Magazine: Student-athletes receive a free 4-issue trial subscription.
Adidas Eyewear: Student-athletes receive a 50% discount. Page 34 2011 NICA and League Events NICA and NICA leagues each produce a wide range of events each year including a racing series, rider camps, special events and outreach tours to recruit new coaches, teams and student-athletes.
January 8: 2010 NICA Awards Banquet (Emeryville, CA) January 15-16: SoCal League Wilderness First Aid Course (Crescenta Valley, CA) January 22-23: Washington League Leaders’ Summit (Snoqualmie, WA) January 22-23: NorCal League Wilderness First Aid Course (Mill Valley, CA) January 29-30: NorCal League Rider Camp (Fairfax, CA) February 5: SoCal League Rider Camp (Los Angeles, CA) February 6: NorCal League Dirt Roll II Fundraiser (Fairfax, CA) February 19: SoCal League Paramount Ranch Round Up Fundraiser (Agoura Hills, CA) February 19-20: NorCal League Rider Camp (Fairfax, CA) February 26: Washington League Rider Camp (Issaquah, WA) February 27: NorCal League Race Series Openers (Granite Bay and Monterey, CA) March 6: SoCal League Race Series Opener (Temecula, CA) March 8-10: NICA Attending National Bike Summit (Washington DC) March 13: NorCal League Race Series #2, Granite Bay Challenge (Granite Bay, CA) March 18: Washington League Move Screening Fundraiser (Seattle, WA) March 27: SoCal League Race Series #2, Cruise the Keys at Keyesville (Lake Isabella, CA) March 27: NorCal League Race Series #3, Laguna Seca (Monterey, CA) April 3: Washington League Race Series Opener (Lakewood, WA) April2011 10: SoCal League Race Series #3, Power the Pinnacles (Lake Arrowhead, CA) April 10: NorCal League Race Series #4, Central Coast Invitational (Monterey, CA) April 14-17: NICA Attends the Sea Otter Classic and Bicycle Leadership Conference (Monterey, CA) April 29-May 1: Colorado League Leaders’ Summit (Bailey, CO) May 1: Washington League Race Series #2 (Fort Lewis, WA) May 1: SoCal League Race Series #4, Series Finals (Temecula, CA) May 1: NorCal League Race Series #5, Series Finals (Cobb, CA) May 14-15: Colorado League CycleFest (Denver, CO) May 15: California State Championships (Los Olivios, CA) June 20-24: NICA Invitational Camp (Santa Cruz, CA) July 6-11: NICA East Coast Outreach Tour July 13-18: NICA Nationals Travel Team (Idaho) July 24-30: NICA Attends RAGBRAI (Iowa) August 4-7: NICA Attends Outdoor Retailer Summer Show (Salt Lake City, UT) August 13-14: Colorado League Wilderness First Aid Course (Westminster, CO) August 20: NorCal League Wilderness First Aid Course (Mill Valley, CA) September 10-11: SoCal League Coaches Retreat (Mammoth, CA) September 11: NorCal League Chileno Valley Cycling Classic, (Petaluma, CA) September 14-16: NICA Attends Interbike Expo (Las Vegas, NV) September 18: Colorado League Race Series Opener, Chalk Creek Challenge (Nathrop, CO) September 25: Texas League Reveille Peak 100 (Highland Village, TX) October 2: Colorado League Race Series #2 (Granby, CO) October 15-16: SoCal League Leaders’ Summit (Riverside, CA) October 15-16: NorCal League Leaders’ Summit (Davis, CA) October 17: Colorado League Race Series #3, Peaceful Valley Jamboree (Elbert, CO) October 22-23: Texas League Leaders’ Summit (Burnet, TX) October 30: Colorado League State Championships, Ridgeline Rally (Castle Rock, CO) November 5-6: Washington League Leaders’ Summit (Snoqualimie, WA) November 11-13: NorCal League CycleFest Fundraiser (Marin, CA) November 20-21: SoCal League CycleFest Fundraiser (Costa Mesa, CA) November 19-20: Texas League Rider Camp December 10-11: SoCal League Wilderness First Aid Course (La Crescenta, CA)
Page 35 NICA Funding and Operations
Page 36 National Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors
Page 37 2011 Foundation Support Easton Foundations The Easton Foundations are honored to announce that over the last year it has funded over $4.8 million in grants and programs. The Easton Foundations’ funding supports archery, youth baseball, softball and cycling, as well as education and medical research. Since 2007, total grants and programs of over $10 million have been provided to community and non-profit organizations.
Clif Bar Family Foundation The Clif Bar Family Foundation started in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas and limited funds. They believe in the wisdom of starting small, seeing what works, and growing it genuinely.
Page 38 Trailblazers (Individual Donors) A NICA Trailblazer is an essential spoke in the wheel of the organization, and individuals who step forward and share their resources and financial support strengthen and propel the organization forward.
Russell Hirsch 2011 Russell is an avid cyclist who picked up the sport to help stay balanced, healthy and connected with the outdoors. With the birth of his son, Russell’s desire to make a positive difference in the lives of kids was ignited. Since then Russell has generously supported programs focused on cycling to improve youth wellness through fitness, nutrition and character building.Russell is a Managing Director of Prospect Venture Partners.
Julia Violich 2011 Julia founded Paradigm Cycles, now CityCycles and sold it to her trusted 2011employees in 2006. She currently runs Violich Farms, a large scale farming operation in the Chico area. Julia raced as a professional mountain biker, but now just races for fun. She has coached the Redwood High School Mountain team for ten years and the Branson High School team for 4 years. She is currently the head coach of the Whole Athlete junior girls development team. She is also currently a member of the Haas Business School Leadership Committee, on the advisory board for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, on the Board of the Marin County Library Foundation and on the SMART Train Citizen Oversight Committee. She is a devoted wife and mother of two boys.
Kozo Shimano 2011, 2010 NICA board member Kozo Shimano not only brings considerable experience to the organization, he brings a healthy perspective of youth sport. The SoCal resident shares his love for hockey and cycling, and after 21 years working at his grandfather’s company, the 48-year-old has launched a new athletic company focused on protective wear. He participated in track (sprints and long jump) and cross country in high school, and is a member of the Lance Armstrong Foundation Endowment board of trustees and former board president of Bikes Belong.“I believe that high school students should be exposed to as much as possible, to expand their horizons. They should be able to explore opportunities in athletics, arts, education, sciences, etc. I truly believe in the saying, ‘a sound mind in a sound body’ – which happens to be what the acronym ASICS (shoe company) stands for in Latin (Anima Sani In Corpore Sano).”
Page 39 2011 NICA Booster Fund Based on the NICA values of inclusiveness and equality, the NICA Booster Fund is a new effort to increase participation of student-athletes from underrepresented groups. NICA Booster Fund support will be provided in the form of direct scholarships to student-athletes based on need. Other initiatives including outreach events to increase access for under-served populations will also be supported by the NICA Booster Fund. Through this fund we aim to add 250 new registered student- athletes from underrepresented groups to the NICA movement by the start of the 2013 spring season. Achieving this goal will be an important milestone on our journey to enable every American teen to strengthen body, mind and character through NICA high school mountain biking.
Page 40 National Financials Profit and Loss Standard (Page 1)
NICA Profit and Loss Standard 02/09/12 January through December 2011
Jan - Dec '11 Income 500 - General Support 501 - Sponsorship 418,596.01 503 - Grant Revenue 225,000.00 506 - Individual Donation Rev 21,247.00 512 - Merchandise Sales Revenue 513 - Merchandise, Shopify (Fees) 771.68 515 - Merchandise Cost -4,035.36 512 - Merchandise Sales Revenue - Ot... 12,188.95 Total 512 - Merchandise Sales Revenue 8,925.27
Total 500 - General Support 673,768.28 530 - Registration Revenue 533 - NICA Camp Registration 36,833.00 540 - NICA League Fees 540-2 NICA Chapter League Fees 22,550.00 540-3 Race Reg Fees 2,422.00 540-4 League Reg Fees 1,223.50 540-5 Team & Coach Reg Fees 3,182.50 540-6 Race Sanction Fees 1,000.00 Total 540 - NICA League Fees 30,378.00
Total 530 - Registration Revenue 67,211.00 550 - Special Events Revenue 556 - Auction Items Revenue 5,375.00 567 - NICA Awards Banquet (Revenue) 8,433.80 Total 550 - Special Events Revenue 13,808.80
Total Income 754,788.08 Expense 1000 - NICA Grants 1001 - Chapter League Grant 36,000.00 1002 - Project League Grant 55,400.00 Total 1000 - NICA Grants 91,400.00 600 - NICA Race Support Costs 612 - Race Staffing 640.00 618 - Race Supplies/Printing 1,106.97 621 - Race Tools/Equipment 768.38 624 - Race Travel/Lodging 3,665.50
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Page 41 National Financials continued Profit and Loss Standard (Page 2)
NICA Profit and Loss Standard 02/09/12 January through December 2011
Jan - Dec '11
Total 600 - NICA Race Support Costs 6,180.85 700 - NICA Camp & Conferences 703 - Camp Insurance 1,253.00 706 - Camp Outside Staffing 6,877.88 712 - Camp Supplies/Printing 32.86 713 - Camp Meals/Food 1,348.84 718 - Camp Travel/Lodging 2,774.13 721 - Camp Venue 16,583.00 Total 700 - NICA Camp & Conferences 28,869.71 800 - Fundraising & Event Costs 806 - Event Food/Bev & Catering 4,545.05 812 - Event Outside Staffing 2,380.00 818 - Event Supplies/Printing 2,743.14 821 - Event Travel/Lodging 1,276.93 Total 800 - Fundraising & Event Costs 10,945.12 888 - Outreach 850 - Outreach, Travel/Lodging 18,080.81 851 - Outreach, Meals 1,275.04 852 - Outreach, Supplies/Shippi 621.97 Total 888 - Outreach 19,977.82 900 - General/Admin Costs 903 - Accounting 1,328.37 906 - Advertising & Promotion 4,113.80 907 - Large Format Printing 4,543.25 908 - Recognition (Medals, Trophies, Pla... 3,281.06 909 - Bank Charges 881.33 913 - Employee Benefits 18,417.00 916 - Insurance 3,236.47 918 - Internet Service Fees 1,155.42 921 - Meals / Food 3,212.13 924 - Misc 1,304.63 927 - Office Supplies 7,541.22 930 - Outside Services 930-1 - Database / Web Systems (Build) 120,489.00 930-9 - Guest Appearance Fees 1,750.00 930-3 - Temp Workers 1,114.00 930-2 - Web Design Project Mgmt 4,825.00 930-4 - NICA / League Board (Devo) 52,000.00 930-5 - Communications 5,375.00
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Page 42 National Financials continued Profit and Loss Standard (Page 3)
NICA Profit and Loss Standard 02/09/12 January through December 2011
Jan - Dec '11 930-6 - Public Relations 7,782.22 930-7 - Corporate Development 38,903.41 930-8 - Curriculum Development 4,708.95 Total 930 - Outside Services 236,947.58 933 - Payroll Taxes 29,516.46 936 - Postage/Shipping 4,729.89 939 - Small Format Printing 2,786.42 942 - Rent 26,312.06 943 - Labor Burden Offset -23,857.27 945 - Salaries and wages 252,907.68 948 - Auto / Travel / Lodging 10,891.92 951 - Utilities (Internet, PG&E, Phone, etc.) 7,116.53 954 - Online Services 2,835.75 957 - Workers Comp Insurance 19,170.53 Total 900 - General/Admin Costs 618,372.23
Total Expense 775,745.73
Net Income -20,957.65
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Page 43 National Financials Continued...NICA League Financials Consolidated Statement of Revenue and ExpensesConsolidated Year Statement Ending of DecemberRevenue and Expenses31, 2011 Year Ending December 31, 2011
NorCal SoCal CO WA TX MN Combined Revenues: Grants 16,000 19,801 26,101 20,000 10,000 0 91,902 Individual Donation 13,276 8,139 9,071 3,652 13,865 0 48,003 Merchandise Sales 5,681 8,924 -386 1,503 -1,424 0 14,297 Other 1,176 680 1,237 0 0 0 3,093 Sponsorship, InKind 23,617 15,995 0 11,175 4,800 0 55,587 Sponsorship 15,500 14,700 14,360 1,500 0 0 46,060 Camp Registration 5,305 755 3,470 510 0 0 10,040 Conference Registration 12,086 16,904 2,704 6,994 6,103 0 44,791 Race Registration 121,495 78,475 54,287 6,737 1,765 0 262,758 Team & Coach Registration 13,743 7,755 5,750 2,946 475 0 30,669 Special Events 87,339 41,233 33,148 0 0 0 161,720
315,218 213,361 149,741 55,016 35,584 0 768,920
Expenses: Project League Fee 0 0 0 10,000 12,500 0 22,500 Race Series 56,969 45,375 36,039 10,575 0 0 148,958 Camps / Conferences 12,152 12,320 5,398 5,320 4,750 0 39,940 Special Events 31,557 15,534 12,332 0 0 0 59,422 Large Format Printing 10,225 6,875 0 1,375 0 0 18,475 Small Format Printing 2,966 0 0 2,790 3,388 0 9,144 Salaries and Wages 128,991 66,661 49,214 5,554 1,114 0 251,535 Payroll Taxes 6,738 5,088 2,903 0 0 0 14,729 Workers Compensation 5,763 2,379 0 0 0 0 8,142 Employee Benefits 4,537 1,254 3,562 0 0 0 9,353 Labor Burden 16,303 1,690 3,691 1,269 280 0 23,232 Insurance 4,711 1,816 7,149 850 150 0 14,676 Meals / Food 579 422 319 0 0 0 1,320 Travel & Lodging 2,703 928 1,333 386 0 0 5,350 Bank Charges 73 77 28 307 158 0 643 Office Supplies 1,589 661 1,112 0 0 89 3,450 Utilities 0 0 960 0 0 0 960 Administrative Outside Services 1,925 71 2,560 311 0 0 4,867 Website and Internet 3,651 3,208 1,312 1,158 192 0 9,521
Page Postage/Shipping/Printing 2,269 472 1,557 1,126 179 0 5,602 Miscellaneous 3,563 154 68 211 0 0 3,996 297,263 164,986 129,535 41,232 22,710 89 655,816 44
Net Surplus (Deficit) 17,955 48,375 20,207 13,784 12,873 -89 113,105 National Financials continued Expense Summary January to December 2011
Page 45 NICA Statistics and Facts
Page 46 Student-Athlete Survey Summary NICA Leagues provide extremely high quality experiences for it’s student- athletes. 70% of NICA student-athletes said that participation in the league has been a blast! 97% of non-graduating student-athletes are going to participate again next year.2011 93% encourage their friends to join the league.
NICA does an amazing job of engaging young riders. For 26% of NICA student- athletes, this was their first year of riding, and 65% of NICA student-athletes have been riding for less than 3 years.
NICA transforms young riders into dedicated cyclists passionate about the sport. 85% of NICA student-athletes reported that they love to mountain bike! 89% of NICA student-athletes, ride year round. 99.5% reported that they think they will continue to ride mountain bikes throughout their lives. 98% of NICA parents think that their child will continue to ride mountain bikes throughout their lives.
NICA student-athletes enjoy many benefits from participation in NICA Leagues. 95% reported their health and physical fitness improved. 1/3 reported improved academic performance. 73% reported increased awareness and respect for the environment. 84% reported increased understanding and respect for other trail users.
NICA student-athletes are good students. More than half (56%) averaging a 3.5 GPA or higher and fully 80% with 3.1 GPA or higher. 85% of NICA student-athletes will continue on to a 4 year college or university after high school.
NICA student-athletes inspire their parents to start riding again. 61% of dads picking the bike up again and 37% of moms. Page 47 Contact NICA Project Leagues:
Colorado High School Cycling League Kate Rau, Executive Director National Interscholastic Cycling Email: [email protected] Association (NICA) Phone: (720) 272-9282 www.coloradomtb.org Rick Spittler, NICA Board President Email: [email protected]
Matt Fritzinger, NICA Executive Director
Email: [email protected] TexasPMS 1807 Dark Red HighPMS 072 Blue School Mountain Bike League Vance McMurry, Executive Director Tyler Dibble, Associate Director Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (512) 586-9230 www.texasmtb.org Main Office: Phone: (510) 524-5464 Fax: (510) 743-4207 Email : [email protected] Website: www.nationalmtb.org Washington High School Cycling League Address: 805 Camelia Street Lisa Miller, Executive Director Berkeley, CA 94710 Email: [email protected] Phone: (206) 291-7773 NICA Chapter Leagues: Website: www.washingtonmtb.org
NorCal High School Cycling League Vanessa Hauswald, Executive Director Minnesota High School Cycling League Email: [email protected] Gary Sjoquist, League Chair Phone: (510) 524-5464 Email: [email protected] Website: www.norcalmtb.org Website: www.minnesotamtb.org
SoCal High School Cycling League Utah High School Cycling League Matt Gunnell, Executive Director Lori Harward, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (818) 415-1133 Phone: (801) 502-8516 Website: www.socaldirt.org Website: www.utahmtb.org Page 48