High School Mtbing League

MannyL358

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Hey everyone,

I want to pass this information along because the thought of this happening in NJ is exciting. New York officially has a High School Mountain Biking League. NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) is the organization responsible for successfully establishing mountain biking as an high school sport in States like California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Minnesota, Utah, Tennessee, Arizona, and now New York.

How cool would it be for our kids to have this option when they get to High School? It can happen but it’s going to take the NJ mountain biking community to get behind and support the effort.

If anyone wants more information on how to support or get involved with spearheading the NJ league you can contact Jason Cairo, Executive Director for the NY League. He’s been through the process and can guide you.

The very first NY race is April 28th at Sprain Ridge in Yonkers. Jason tells me any high school kid can register to race regardless of what state they live in.

League Website: http://www.newyorkmtb.org/

Check out this Clip: http://bcove.me/nh5dzt8t

Race Flyer:
 

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mattybfat

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This is good stuff. I would love to see this happen for the sake of my kids.
 

SpartaBard

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One issue may be that NJ athletics fall within the National Federation of State High School Associations. http://www.nfhs.org

Mountain biking is not one of the sports officially sanctioned by this organization which will make it tough for schools to have mtb as an official "sport" rather than simply a "club".

Otherwise, that would be awesome.
 

MannyL358

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That was my point Bard ...it wasn't always an official sport and only recently they finalized the rule book.

You should consider spearheading the league for NJ. You're already a natural with kids. How does this sound "Sparta Bard, Executive Director for the NJ NICA League" ...I like it! :)

Lacrosse is a NFHS sport in both boys and girls. Your link is just referring to the changes in the rulebook.
 
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