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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.
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.
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
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. | NICA First Aid – Session 1 (Virtual) – Option A* | |
Friday, October 6
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
**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! 😀
| Time | Carnivores | Herbivores |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 9:30 | OUTSIDE – 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 |
| 12:30 | LUNCH + Mock Staging Exercise | |
| 1:30 | 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 | OUTSIDE – ON THE BIKE Get your bike and chair GRiT Teen Trail Corps Adventure Network and Freshen Up |
| 4:30 | WRAP UP | |
| 5:00 PM | FREE TIME | |
| 6:00 PM | Paluxy Pedal Gotta Love Gravel – Social Ride* | |
Sunday, October 8
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Light Breakfast and Networking | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Social Ride – Dinosaur Valley State Park | |
| Noon | OTB101** | |
| 1:00 p.m. | NICA First Aid – Session 2 – In-Person* | |
**Register for OTB101 within the Leader Summit Registration Process.
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.)
