HELPFUL LINKS
Below are some helpful quick links to team resources.
TEAMSNAP
We use an app called TeamSnap that provides a team-wide communication platform. Get instant email and push notifications on the practice schedule such as cancellations or rescheduled events – plus much more! LCC REQUIRES COACH AND RIDER MANDATORY RSVP FOR EVENTS VIA TEAMSNAP. This ensures we have the proper coach to rider ratio per NICA standards.
NICA PIT ZONE
The NICA Pit Zone is an invitation only online registration system for teams and coaches in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). When a coach with LCC invites you to register with the team you will receive an invitation email from the NICA Pit Zone where you can click the invitation link, follow the registration process, pay the NICA/League fees and sign the electronic waivers.
National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. NICA is about having amazing adventures with your teammates while tackling both small and epic challenges.
Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League is all about creating an exciting, welcoming, and positive cycling experience for middle and high school students of every skill level. Whether you’re new to riding or a seasoned mountain biker, there’s a place for YOU here!
NICA Waivers and Forms for Team LCC
Is your student-athlete thinking about joining the team but wants to just give it a try first?
Maybe you are also thinking of riding along as a coach but want to give it a try?
NICA requires signing liability waivers in order to test-ride with team LCC.
Please contact team LCC before submitting any of these waivers.
At the below link you will also find the NICA Medical Disclosure and Consent Agreement
where you can verify student-athlete health status and any medical conditions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are some information-packed FAQs.
There are also a handful of non-mandatory Festival (Race) Weekends that happen at different venues around the state. See our schedule page for complete information.
The costs of fees to join LCC and be practice ready are as follows and are per student-athlete.
TOTAL OF TEAM AND LEAGUE FEES TO BE PRACTICE READY: $255.00
This total consists of the following:
• LCC TEAM FEE: $125.00 – This team fee helps cover expenses directly related to LCC such as jerseys, equipment, travel, maintenance, etc. This fee is paid directly to team LCC via Zelle® on our donate page.
• BASIC REGISTRATION FEES WITH NICA AND THE WI LEAGUE: $130.00 – These are required for all student-athletes and begin April 1. After receiving your invite from your coach, login to Pitzone, complete your forms and pay your NICA ($50), NICA Tech Fee ($5) and WI League ($75) fees.
OPTION 1 – SEASON PASS: $300.00 (BEST VALUE)
Final Deadline August 12 at 11:59pm. Register by July 15 for 7 Festivals ($37.50/Festival). Register by August 12 for 6 Festivals ($50/Festival).
IMPORTANT: To receive the Season Pass discount when registering in Pitzone, select ALL Festivals available to you, which will be 6 or 7 Festivals, depending on the date you register. Select ALL 6-7 festivals available, even if you are not planning to attend some of them. The discount will only be applied after putting ALL Festivals in your cart. The Season Pass discount expires at 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 12. Starting August 13 only the $75/Festival Selective Pass will be available.
OPTION 2 – SELECTIVE PASS: $75.00
Register for each Festival individually now or by 11:59pm on the Tuesday before each Festival Weekend. This option is best for those attending 3 or fewer festival weekends.
IMPORTANT: ONSITE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND ANY PART OF A FESTIVAL WEEKEND. Upon successful registration you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive this confirmation, registration did not go through correctly. Please try again or contact the League Help Desk for assistance.
Both options of Festival Passes include race registration but racing remains optional. The Season pass only includes the half-league race to which an athlete is assigned, either Lowes Creek or Minooka, but not both. Refunds only for doctor verified injury preventing participation. Festival passes do not include team based fees or camping.
Yes. Local teams operate under the jurisdiction of NICA and WI League and get their insurance, etc., from being part of the state and national organization. Athletes on local teams must be fully current with all state and national league registrations (i.e. “Practice Ready” in the NICA PitZone) in order to participate.
In addition:
• Tires must have knobbies – no slick tires are permitted;
• No road bikes or mountain bikes equipped with drop bars;
• No cyclocross bikes or single-speed bikes.
• If a student-athlete is unable to ride a mountain bike with 26 to 29 inch wheels due to his or her height or other limitations, competing on a mountain bike with smaller wheels is permitted with League approval.
Bicycles must have fully operational front and rear brakes – disc brakes are preferred. Brakes must be adjusted to provide significant
stopping power. Brake pads must not be worn below recommended limits. It is recommended that bicycles be inspected by a mechanic
before every race.
Second, all associated gear needed. Check out our Gear Guide for a complete checklist.
Check out the official NICA complete list of riding and non-riding Team Volunteer Roles here.
