In This Issue – 12.07.20 1. Director's Note
2. The "Off-Season" Officially Begins December 7
3. Share the Ride, Change a Life
4. Sweepstakes Winners
5. Tentative 2021 Schedule
| 2. | The "Off-Season" Officially Begins December 7 | | 3. | Share the Ride, Change a Life | | 5. | Tentative 2021 Schedule | | Director's Note Dear AICL Community, As a year of disruption comes to a close, we grapple with a sense of loss about places not seen, experiences not had, people not hugged and time that’s impossible to get back. And yet, through it all interscholastic mountain biking as a positive youth development tool proved its resilience. Participation, inspiration, dedication and all-around fun continued despite seemingly endless challenges. Coaches and teams provided a healthy, safe, social and welcoming avenue for both new and old to the sport. Sponsors and parents reaffirmed their belief in the mission to change lives one pedal stroke at a time. Together, we continue to build confidence, foster healthy habits, strengthen bonds, embrace diversity, value hard work and triumph over obstacles. Every day we say our thank-yous for what we have, and who we have, in our lives. From out bubble to yours, happy holidays. | Mike Perry
President & Executive Director | The "Off-Season" Officially Begins December 7 Here is what the “off-season”means: ▪ Team practices and activities have ended, however, we encourage student-athlete(s) to keep riding under the supervision of their parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
▪ League policies limiting 1:1 interaction between student-athletes and coaches are year-round. These interactions include those in-person and via electronic communications.
▪ League insurance is not in effect.
| ▪ | Team practices and activities have ended, however, we encourage student-athlete(s) to keep riding under the supervision of their parent(s) and/or guardian(s). | | ▪ | League policies limiting 1:1 interaction between student-athletes and coaches are year-round. These interactions include those in-person and via electronic communications. | | ▪ | League insurance is not in effect. | Tips for student-athletes during the off-season: General off-season ideas ▪ Clean your bike.
▪ Organize your cycling equipment.
▪ Stretch.
▪ Remember, your parents or guardians are your biggest sponsors. Be sure to “stoke them out” too.
▪ Check-in with your parents for staying active indoors.
| ▪ | Organize your cycling equipment. | | ▪ | Remember, your parents or guardians are your biggest sponsors. Be sure to “stoke them out” too. | | ▪ | Check-in with your parents for staying active indoors. | If you have the ability to ride in your area ▪ Let people know your ride plan.
▪ Do what your coaches taught you.
▪ Ride with respect.
▪ Ride with a friend.
▪ Ride within your ability.
▪ Ride only trails legal for bikes.
▪ Ride with proper equipment (especially bright colors and lights if riding near dark).
▪ Be a strong ambassador for the league and the broader mountain bike community.
| ▪ | Let people know your ride plan. | | ▪ | Do what your coaches taught you. | | ▪ | Ride within your ability. | | ▪ | Ride only trails legal for bikes. | | ▪ | Ride with proper equipment (especially bright colors and lights if riding near dark). | | ▪ | Be a strong ambassador for the league and the broader mountain bike community. | | Share the Ride, Change a Life This season of giving, we are celebrating with YOU, all the ways that mountain biking brings JOY to our community. We celebrate our 1,210 student-athletes who bring enthusiasm, positivity and energy to all our mountain biking programs. We celebrate our 571 coaches who have dedicated countless hours to ensure student-athletes have been able to safely participate in mountain biking activities. We celebrate our 74 teams who have adapted to continue to bring mountain biking safely to their communities. With the help of your donation, we will continue to provide the best and safest cycling programs for youth in Arizona and western New Mexico. The league is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are 100% tax deductible. | Sweepstakes Winners We asked our teams to get involved and boy, did they! With the help from 60 of our teams, we were able to raise over $29,000 and all participating teams will receive back 50% of their ticket sales! Thank you to everyone who entered, congratulations to the winners and a big thanks to our amazing sponsors for their generous donations that made this sweepstakes possible! Sweepstakes Prizes: ▪ Grand Prize: Pivot Mach 4 SL Bike – Todd Shoemaker
▪ 2nd Place Prize: Saris MTR-2 Bike Rack – Bruce Wildblood-Crawford
▪ 3nd Place Prize: Bontrager Blaze Helmet – Sherri Rudd
▪ 4th Place Prize (10 winners): CLIF Swag Package – Matt Marioni, Kelly Vredeveld, James Van Sickle, James Bruce, Cathy Petzoldt, Brian Nakai, Rod Gorrell, Dexter Greene, Joe Giannotti, Janet McCaskill
▪ 5th Place Prize (10 Winners): ESI Swag Package – Caleb Pocock, Kim Sommers, Patrick Mahaney, Chris Vallejos, Bethany Skelton, John Urkuski, Duane Johnson, Jason Rziha, Jim York, Becki Whitehead
▪ 6th Place Prize (10 Winners): Squirt Swag Package – Ian McLeod, Lynn Firth, Caleb Hunt, Susan Grumbine, Laura Jones, Dani Larson, Jeff Vaughn, Jim Deeke, Raymon Aguilar, Nadia Ivie
| ▪ | Grand Prize: Pivot Mach 4 SL Bike – Todd Shoemaker | | ▪ | 2nd Place Prize: Saris MTR-2 Bike Rack – Bruce Wildblood-Crawford | | ▪ | 3nd Place Prize: Bontrager Blaze Helmet – Sherri Rudd | | ▪ | 4th Place Prize (10 winners): CLIF Swag Package – Matt Marioni, Kelly Vredeveld, James Van Sickle, James Bruce, Cathy Petzoldt, Brian Nakai, Rod Gorrell, Dexter Greene, Joe Giannotti, Janet McCaskill | | ▪ | 5th Place Prize (10 Winners): ESI Swag Package – Caleb Pocock, Kim Sommers, Patrick Mahaney, Chris Vallejos, Bethany Skelton, John Urkuski, Duane Johnson, Jason Rziha, Jim York, Becki Whitehead | | ▪ | 6th Place Prize (10 Winners): Squirt Swag Package – Ian McLeod, Lynn Firth, Caleb Hunt, Susan Grumbine, Laura Jones, Dani Larson, Jeff Vaughn, Jim Deeke, Raymon Aguilar, Nadia Ivie | Team Prizes (most tickets per rider): ▪ 1st Place Prize: Strike Visuals Custom Tent – Flagstaff High School
▪ 2nd Place Prize: Feedback Sports A-Frame Portable Bike Stand – Canyon View Preparatory Academy
| ▪ | 2nd Place Prize: Feedback Sports A-Frame Portable Bike Stand – Canyon View Preparatory Academy | | Tentative 2021 Schedule ▪ Race #1 – September 11-12, 2021
▪ Race #2 – September 25-26, 2021
▪ Race #3 – October 9-10, 2021
▪ Race #4 – October 23-24, 2021
▪ Race #5 – November 6-7, 2021
| ▪ | Race #1 – September 11-12, 2021 | | ▪ | Race #2 – September 25-26, 2021 | | ▪ | Race #3 – October 9-10, 2021 | | ▪ | Race #4 – October 23-24, 2021 | | ▪ | Race #5 – November 6-7, 2021 | | Thank You to Our Arizona League Sponsors! These companies provide the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League with the support we need to help us get more kids on bikes. Please keep them in mind when considering your next purchase. | NICA National Sponsors The following organizations back the national movement. | |
