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About NSICL
The Nevada South Interscholastic Cycling League was founded in 2019 as a non-profit (501(c)3) Project League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). We facilitate the development of high school and middle school teams/clubs for grades 6-12 and provide the education, training, licensing and insurance for coaches and volunteers. We also produce high-quality mountain bike events and races that emphasize the value of participation, camaraderie, positive sporting behavior and well-being over competition.
Our Mission
Provide high quality, safe and fun mountain bike programs for Nevada’s youth, exposing students to the opportunity to build strong body, mind, and character through an equal and inclusive scholastic-based program.
Our Vision
To improve the lives of Southern Nevada’s youth and communities through cycling.
Who
Administrators, teachers, parents, students and/or community members can start a NICA cycling club or team at their local high school or community. While it is not necessary that the person who initiates the club be a school “insider” (teacher or administrator), this can be very useful. A teacher, administrator or school volunteer within the school possesses certain advantages, such as knowledge of the school community, bureaucratic systems and channels, and how to access potential teen cyclists. Extensive cycling experience is not necessary. One should simply have the desire to introduce kids to the sport of mountain biking. Once you have decided to create a team, the League can help educate you and provide you with all the tools necessary to be an excellent coach.
What
Most mountain bike teams start small and grow quickly; it’s a tremendous challenge but highly rewarding! A Southern Nevada League mountain bike team can be any size, as long as correct coach-to-student-athlete ratios are abided by. Teams are broken into Division 1 and Division 2 categories based on their team size (and not their school size). Please see the rulebook (PDF) for more info on Division specifics.
Where
Neighboring states may participate if a League does not currently exist in that region.
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When
The Nevada South Interscholastic Cycling League operates a Spring sport based event series schedule:
- September 15: Coach & team registration begins. At this time all interested teams and coaches should register so they are covered under our insurance.
- October 15: Student athlete registration begins and limited pre-season activities can commence. Allowable pre-season activities are bike checks, fun rides, mechanical workshops or skills clinics. Between October 15 – December 1, teams are allowed to have up to 6 scheduled pre-season activities. These activities must be approved by the League director and comply with NICA training limits.
- December 1- May 16: Regular season training practice (3-4 times a week) can commence on December 1. All team rides or other training activities must end within 14 days of the final League race. A more detailed description can be found in the rulebook (PDF).
How
If you’d like to start a club/team, go to NICA’s Team Starter Kit Page to get more detailed info. You can also send an email to info@stg-utahleague-utdev.kinsta.cloud and we can help you every step of the way.
Various teams have had success with many different recruiting techniques. Hosting a Bike Club table at Club Rush (or whatever your high school Club recruitment day is called) is a great way to garner initial interest. Meeting with the Athletic Director in order to educate him/her about your new club is another idea. Email the Nevada South League at info@stg-utahleague-utdev.kinsta.cloud and ask if there are current teams or clubs that you can connect with in your area. Put an article in the school newspaper, get parents to talk to other parents, send an email to your school’s Boosters Club. There are lots of ways to get kids interested in cycling!
Yes. Do not run a program without adequate insurance coverage! NICA provides comprehensive liability insurance to all teams, coaches, and athletes who officially register and maintain their registration/license status with the Nevada South League. You do not need to purchase additional insurance to be covered for approved activities during the NICA season.
What if I can’t afford to pay the fees upfront?
Our current fee structure allows for athletes to complete Basic League Registration and Race Package Registration separately from each other, permitting for staggering of expenses.
Is there financial assistance available?
Yes, student-athletes and coaches may apply for financial assistance through the league. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow 10 business days for applications to be reviewed. Select the button below to apply.
Apply for Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance will be evaluated on student-athlete financial need, community volunteer commitments and available funds.
We will highly encourage all applicants to commit to partial payment and 100% scholarships will be limited to extenuating circumstances.
The Nevada South Interscholastic Cycling League is a volunteer-based organization and can ALWAYS use more help.
We rely on a dedicated group of volunteers to make our races happen. We value all those who give of their time and energy to help our student-athletes succeed. If you want to be a part of this exciting opportunity, take a look at the positions and get involved! There are many opportunities to contribute to the success of the league through volunteering. Check our Student-Athlete Events page frequently for opportunities.
League Staff
Help grow our league! We are always looking for more support in the areas of community outreach, social media and communications, fundraising and development, graphic design, and more. If you have a skill chances are we can use you!
Race Day
Race day would not be possible without the incredible work of our volunteers! It takes a “village” to put on quality youth mountain bike races. Many parents and cycling enthusiasts find that getting involved with race production is a fun and rewarding experience. Friday and Saturday positions are available.
We know some positions can look complex and possibly overwhelming for first-time volunteers. Rest assured ALL of our volunteer positions are fun and straightforward. With the help of our training videos and onsite review, you’ll feel confident and well-prepared volunteering for a race. So pick one (or two!) that sound interesting to you, and look forward to the fun!