Wood River MTB Team Coaching Requirements
“NICA-licensed coaches are role models and teachers who are open to learning the best practices of youth mountain bike
coaching and actively working to hone their leadership skills.” — IICL
Level I Coach Requirements
- Time requirements to reach Level I Coach – Four Hours
- 18+ years old
- Register at Pit Zone $25 fee – reimbursable by the IICL
- Fill out participation agreement in the Pit Zone
- Complete background check through NICA and the Blaine County School District
- Complete Concussion Training and upload your certificate to the Pit Zone
- NICA Philosophy, Safety, and Risk Management
- NICA Coach License Level 1 (every two years)
- Athlete Abuse Training available in coach courses (expires after 2 years)
- Attend the WR MTB Team Coaches Clinic
- Level I coaches can assist NICA Level II and III coaches on rides. There must always be one Level II/III with a Level I coach on all rides.
Level II Coach Requirements
- Time requirements to reach Level II Coach – 22 Hours
- 18+ years old
- Register at Pit Zone $25 fee – reimbursable by the IICL
- Complete all of Level 1 requirements. Annual renewal needed for:
- Concussion training
- Background check through NICA and the Blaine County School District
- Participation agreement and Coach license in the Pit Zone
- NICA Coach License Level 2 (every two years)
- NICA Philosophy, Safety, and Risk Management
- Wilderness First Aid class completion (NOLS April 30-May 1, 2022)
- Document 20 hours of field work for coach license renewal every 2 years
- Attend On-the-Bike 101 (OTB 101) online and in-person class
- Earn 3 CEU Credits every 3 years
- Attend the WR MTB Team Coaches Clinic
Level III Coach Requirements
- Time requirements to reach Level III Coach – 22-28 Hours
- 18+ years old
- Register at Pit Zone $25 fee – reimbursable by the IICL
- Complete all of the level 2 requirements.
- Background check through NICA and the Blaine County School District
- NICA Coach License Level 3 (every two years)
- NICA Philosophy, Safety, and Risk Management
- Wilderness First Aid class completion (NOLS April 30-May 1, 2022)
- Document 80 hours of field work for coach license renewal every 2 years
- Attend On-the-Bike 101 (OTB 101) online and in-person class
- Participate in NICA Leaders Summit (online for Idaho)
- Earn 9 CEU Credits every 3 years
- Attend the WR MTB Team Coaches Clinic
