April 2020 Contents

1. Online Learning: May, June and July
2. OTB 101 Skills Training Request Survey
3. CPR & Wilderness First Aid - Virtual Courses
4. Team Registration Process and Conference Calls
5. Training Solutions & Tools for Your Team & Athletes – Today’s Plan & Lee Like Bikes
6. Primal – Your Team Apparel Experts
7. Team Gear & Equipment – Feedback Sports & Strike Visuals
8. Team Scholarship Opportunities
9. Sponsor Discount Codes
10. Calendar

Online Learning: May, June, and July

May 30-31 Annual Spring Coach Summit - NEW DATE Online via Zoom

Sessions will be on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons. Each module includes 3 credit hours.

Sessions will focus on the core tracks for new coaches specific to the Colorado League and options for returning coaches.

• Colorado League 2020 Rulebook and Licensing
• Risk Management, Injury Reporting, Insurance, and Mandatory Reporting
• Managing a Successful High School Mountain Bike Practice
• Race Day Preparation
• Succession Planning
• Mental Health
• Project Bike Tech
• and MORE

Complete agenda HERE.

A limited number of scholarships will be available thanks to Yeti Cycles and Team Evergreen. Click HERE to apply for a Coach Summit Scholarship.

Multiple virtual coach summits will be held throughout the spring and summer. Here is the current schedule.

June 6th: 1-Day Level 2 Coach Clinic
July 25th: 1-Day Level 2 Coach Clinic

Complete details regarding weekend schedules and registration will be announced in early May.

OTB 101 Skills Training Request Survey

An initiative for the 2020 season is to bring OTB 101 Skills training when and where you need it.

We have many fantastic trainers who are excited to work directly with you. Please take a moment to complete the survey below, letting us know when and where to offer the OTB 101 training. We will compile this information and develop a schedule of trainings. The ratio of trainers to participants will be 1 trainer: 5-9 coaches.

Team Registration Process and Head Coach Zoom Meetings

Coach and team registration are open. Coaches who wish to complete license criteria license requirements login as usual. Rider registration will open once practices are allowed.

Given that practices are suspended and teams are not insured, it is recommended that teams do not pay team fees until further notice.

Team Registration Process

Head Coaches and/or Team Directors who are responsible for paying team fees PLEASE use the following steps to register. This will allow you to complete your annual requirements and manage your team roster.

Head Coach Zoom Meetings

Zoom sessions are scheduled to hear directly from team representatives. The objective is to implement a system to engage with teams on a more regular basis. The meetings are scheduled for Thursdays at 11 AM and 7 PM during the next month. All Head Coaches and/or Team Directors have received links for the sessions according to their respective regions. Know that you can delegate a representative to join the meeting. If you have any questions please reach out to kate@coloradomtb.org.

Training Solutions & Tools for Your Team & Athletes

The Colorado High School Activities Association has a moratorium on Spring activities through June 1st.

All pre-season activities are suspended until further notice.

Teams are not insured.

There are countless ways to keep your riders moving and healthy. Please reinforce the importance of recreating RESPONSIBLY.

A variety of tools are available for FREE. Create a team Strava group and encourage your riders to stay connected virtually. Join the Colorado League Strava community.

Any communications from teams to student-athletes mush follow Colorado Electronic Communication and Social Media Guidelines.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Colorado League is committed to making our program accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Whether a coach, team or individual rider, these scholarships are provided to offset expenses related to participation in Colorado League activities.

Many thanks to Alpine Bank, Yeti Cycles, and Team Evergreen for supporting the League’s scholarship programs.

Team Scholarships
• Coach Scholarship Application
• Team Scholarship Application
• Student-Athlete Application

Member Benefits - Available NOW

Companies that support Colorado League programming offer special discounts for League members. CLICK HERE to access your benefits!

Available Discounts
* Primal Wear
* Honey Stinger
* Yeti Cycles
* TREK
* Optic Nerve - snow goggles, sunglasses for sport to fashion, and prescriptions
* Osprey – packs, luggage, commuter bags and more (https://www.osprey.com)
* Feedback Sports tools, trainers, repair stands
* Rack Starz
* Saris Racks
* Today’s Plan
* Roll Massif Sunrise to Sunset
* Bailey HUNDO

Calendar - ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE

We are planning events for 2020. Keep an eye on the website calendar.

2020 Colorado League & Partnering Events

May 30-31 Annual Coach Summit| Virtual

June 6 Roll Massif Sunrise to Sunset EROCK | Castle Rock, CO
June 20 or September 19 Bailey HUNDO/HUNDito | Bailey, CO
June 9-13 Stone Temple Co-ed MTB Camp | Curt Gowdy State Park, WY
June 13-17 Granite Ridge Girls MTB Camp | Curt Gowdy State Park, WY
June 17-21 Stone Temple Co-ed MTB Camp | Curt Gowdy State Park, WY
June 15 or The Bailey HuNDO & HUNDiTo | Bailey, CO
June 29-July 4 Fort Lewis College Cycling High School MTB Camp | Durango, CO

July 11-12 Team Evergreen - Triple Bypass
July 13-18 Fort Lewis College Cycling High School MTB Camp | Durango, CO
July 25 Coach Summit | Golden, CO

August 8 Roll Massif Sunrise to Sunset Winter Park | Winter Park, CO

September 20 Beti Bike Bash - NEW DATE | Bear Creek Lake Park Lakewood, CO

2020 Race Schedule - Pending Permits

North Conference

Race #1 Frisco Bay Invitational, Frisco
Saturday, August 29 - Yampa Region
Sunday, August 30 - Platte Region

Race #2 Haymaker Classic, Eagle
Saturday, September 12 - Platte Region
Sunday, September 13 - Yampa Region

Race #3 Showdown at the Boat, Steamboat Springs
Saturday, September 26 - Yampa Region
Sunday, September 27 - Platte Region

Race #4 North Conference Regional Championships Granby Ranch Round Up, Granby
Saturday, October 10 - Platte Region
Sunday, October 11 - Yampa Region

South Conference

Race #1 Cloud City Challenge at Colorado Mountain College, Leadville
Saturday, August 29 - Crystal Region
Sunday, August 30 - Piedra Region

Race #2 Chalk Creek Stampede, Nathrop
Saturday, September 12 - Piedra Region
Sunday, September 13 - Crystal Region

Race #3 Snowmassive Chase, Snowmass
Saturday, September 26 - Crystal Region
Sunday, September 27 - Piedra Region

Race #4 South Conference Regional Championships Haymaker Classic, Eagle
Saturday, October 10 - Piedra Region
Sunday, October 11 - Crystal Region

Race #5 State Championships Durango Mesa Pursuit October 24 - 25

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