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2023 Leader Summit

October 6, 2023 @ 8:00 am October 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Leader Summit Resource Page

We’ve created a page for you to follow-along on Saturday and share with your coaches following the summit.

1099 Park Rd 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043 United States
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Join us at Dinosaur Valley RV Park!

The Texas NICA Leader Summit is an annual conference that gathers team and league leaders to actively discuss the upcoming season and exchange best practices for initiating, expanding, and overseeing youth mountain biking teams. Enjoy a weekend of training, connecting, and biking fun! Join us to meet other coaches, complete your level three coach licensing requirements, and learn about the details of the League’s transition to two conferences. 

RECRUITING: New at this year’s Leader Summit: All attendees will have access to athlete recruiting resources like informational postcards, stickers, yard signs, Canva templates and more!

SOCIAL RIDE: Join us Saturday evening for the Paluxy Pedal All About Gravel Ride. Fee for Leader Summit attendees and their families is only $10 (Usually $45). Bring your own lights!

NICA FIRST AID: First Aid registration links are now live. This is the lowest rate offered in recent history at only $65 for the full course. The first half of the session is virtual and the second half will be Sunday afternoon at the Leader Summit venue. This meets level 2 and level 3 coach licensing requirements.

2022 Leader Summit Group Photo



Lodging

A limited number of tent and RV campsites are available at Dinosaur Valley RV Park at a greatly reduced rate for Leader Summit attendees. You must reserve spaces through the league website links to receive discounted rates.

Hotel or other offsite lodging is not included and must be booked separately.

Check-in 

  • If you are registered for OTB 101 on Friday, you can check in as early as 10:00 am.
  • Check-in for all others opens at 3:00 pm on Friday. 
  • Late check-in: If you plan to arrive after 9:00 pm on Friday, please respond to this email with your ETA so we can make sure your campsite is available when you arrive. 
  • If you are not camping at the venue, please join us for the Friday evening social and then check in on Saturday morning for the conference. 
  • ALL VISITORS:  Wristbands are REQUIRED during your stay and car tags must be VISIBLE at all times. Even if you are not camping, but sure you and any guests check in with league staff on arrival at the venue. The property is monitored by staff and State Park police.   

Campsite Rules

  • Dinosaur Valley is under a burn ban and no open flames are allowed. 
  • Pets are allowed in the campsites but must be on a leash and must be cleaned up after. 
  • Pets are not allowed in the event center or pool areas. 

Campsite Activities 

  • Both pools (adult & family pool) are open! Hours are 9:00 am to dark. 
  • Barnyard Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Movie night at Family pool: Friday 7:30 pm 
  • Pumpkins painting Saturday at the office: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. ($10 fee applies: includes a pumpkin & painting)
  • Cowboy Chat w/ Crawford at the barnyard: Saturday 3:00 pm
  • Hayride: Saturday, 4:00 pm
  • Live music: Saturday 7:00 pm @ the community fire pit (Cody Admire)

Other Amenities

  • River access trails are in the back left and back middle of the park. 
  • Basketball court behind the cabins.
  • Bicycle and remote-control car dirt track now open.
  • Let the pets run free in the new dog park located by the tipi.
  • Direct trailhead into the state park.
  • Dinosaur World is right across the road. 

Agenda

Thursday, October 5

TimeEvent
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.NICA First Aid – Session 1 (Virtual) – Option A*
*First Aid registration is through a separate site.

Friday, October 6

TimeEvent
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.NICA First Aid – Session 1 (Virtual) – Option B*
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.OTB101**
6:30 p.m.Informal Social – Picnic Style. Bring your food and mingle.
*First Aid registration is through a separate site.
**Register for OTB101 within the Leader Summit Registration Process.

Saturday, October 7

Due to space constraints, Leader Summit participants will be broken into two dinosaur-themed groups… Carnivores and Herbivores. This is not a reflection of what your meal choices will be! 😀

TimeCarnivoresHerbivores
8:00 a.m.Check-In and Light Breakfast
8:20 a.m.Welcome, Working Agreements, Agenda Overview
8:30 a.m.League Overview and Updates
9:15 a.m.BREAK
9:30OUTSIDE – ON THE BIKE
Get your bike and chair
GRiT
Teen Trail Corps
Adventure
Network and Freshen Up
INSIDE – WORKSHOPS
Working with NICA Student Athletes
Coaching Philosophy Workshop
Establishing a Positive Team Culture
BREAK
NICA Handbook
Coaching and Managing NICA Teams
Safety and Risk Management
12:30LUNCH + Mock Staging Exercise
1:30INSIDE – WORKSHOPS
Working with NICA Student Athletes
Coaching Philosophy Workshop
Establishing a Positive Team Culture
BREAK
NICA Handbook
Coaching and Managing NICA Teams
Safety and Risk Management
OUTSIDE – ON THE BIKE
Get your bike and chair
GRiT
Teen Trail Corps
Adventure
Network and Freshen Up
4:30WRAP UP
5:00 PMFREE TIME
6:00 PMPaluxy Pedal Gotta Love Gravel – Social Ride*
*Optional activity – participation not required for leader summit credit. Register for the ride through Leader Summit registration.

Sunday, October 8

TimeEvent
8:00 a.m.Light Breakfast and Networking
9:00 a.m.Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m.Social Ride – Dinosaur Valley State Park
NoonOTB101**
1:00 p.m.NICA First Aid – Session 2 – In-Person*
*First Aid registration is through a separate site.
**Register for OTB101 within the Leader Summit Registration Process.

Dog in a backpack at a mountain bike race

Things to pack

  • Bike (Please show up ride-ready for the Saturday outside sessions!)
  • Bike Riding Gear (helmet, gloves, shoes, hydration)
    • Bike lights (if doing the Paluxy Pedal ride!!)
  • Open mind and positive attitude
  • Sunscreen/bug spray (because, Texas)
  • Camp chair (there will not be enough chairs for everyone during sessions, so bring a chair!)
  • Snacks (Kim’s favorite fruit snacks are Mott’s, to be clear)
  • Chacos/Sandals (recommended if you want to go explore the Paluxy River and look for dinosaur tracks)
  • Team Feather Flag (1 per team. Show that spirit!!)
  • Dinner (The League will provide lunch Saturday and light breakfast both days. Dinner will be on your own.)