FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below are some information-packed FAQs.

Any students entering grades 6-12 in southeast Wisconsin from the Kettle Moraine, Hartland Arrowhead and Oconomowoc school districts – as well as Lake Country Lutheran and surrounding private schools.

Practices start in early July with the season lasting until the end of October on Tuesday and Thursday evenings weather permitting. We frequently practice at John Muir Mountain Biking Trails, Emma Carlin Mountain Biking Trails and Minooka Park – but also hold some practices at Heritage Trails County Park, Lapham Peak State Park and CamRock County Park.

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 pay or 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.

Student-athletes attending any part of an MTB Festival Weekend, must purchase a festival pass. All activities are included and you can choose how you want to spend your time at each Festival.

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.

Our experience is that students love being part of team LCC and the WI League on a variety of levels and we have a very low attrition rate. Student-athletes can select the way they wish to participate. Some are all about the competition and love racing. Others enjoy time maintaining trails and attending practice with friends. Everyone participates to their level of interest and ability.

We understand that each family has their own unique financial situation. We firmly believe in eliminating barriers to this amazing sport. Please contact one of our Team Directors to discuss this issue privately.

First and most important, a modern and safe mountain bike. Per NICA standards, student-athletes must ride using mountain bikes that have 26 to 29 inch wheels with tires not narrower than 1.75 inches.

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.

There are tons of ways non-riding parents can support the team! Team photographer, food coordinator at races, Hype Humans (school posters, etc.), fundraising superheros… the list goes on!

Check out the official NICA complete list of riding and non-riding Team Volunteer Roles here.