Program Fee

Program Fee

The Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League program fee for student-athletes is $350.

The program fee covers a full season of participation including the following (with an approximate value of each):

  • NICA National Membership ($50)
  • Texas League Membership ($60)
  • Insurance Coverage for Each Participant ($30+)
  • Six Months of Mountain Bike Instruction from Licensed Coaches
  • Six Professionally Produced Event Weekends ($300+)
  • Competitive and Non-Competitive Activities
  • USAC Points
  • NEW: NICA Self-Paced Challenge ($100)
  • Skills Clinics ($100+)
  • Specialized Programming: GRiT, TTC, Adventure, Loaner Bikes & Equipment
  • Discounts from NICA partners (Up to 50% off)
  • The TX NICA experience of FUN, friends, and community!

Students will need to pay the season registration fee when registering for a team to be able to practice with the team for the entire season from October – May. The Season Registration Fee is non-refundable.

The season fee does not cover venue entrance fees, travel, lodging, or equipment. Teams may also opt to charge a team fee to cover team expenses such as practice materials, team uniforms, snacks, and other shared supplies. The amount will vary by team. Contact your head coach for more information on team fees.

Needs-based Scholarships are available

We are aware of the financial burden which youth sports can have on a family and do not want finances to be a barrier to joining our community. Most local teams offer scholarships and you should check with your Team Director first. If they do not have any available, the league has a scholarship fund and we will continue offering scholarships thanks to our amazing sponsors and individual donors. Our scholarship process is simple and confidential.  

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Fee structure change

TX NICA has grown significantly since its inception and now offers student-athletes a truly comprehensive mountain biking experience that is much more than just the race series.

Relying largely on individual race-event registrations was not a sustainable funding model to support long term growth of the organization. TX NICA leadership, in consultation with the advisory board, team head coaches, and NICA, determined that a program fee more accurately reflected the value of TX NICA programming for non-racers and racers alike. The change ensures the long-term success of the league and a more stable and predictable funding model for all stakeholders. In addition, one fee will reduce the administrative burden on the league, team leadership, and families. Many other NICA state leagues have already moved to a comparable price and similar fee model, or are in the process of doing so. 

Program fee and participation with a local team

Local NICA teams operate under the jurisdiction of NICA and TX NICA and get their insurance, etc., from being part of the state and national organization. Athletes on local teams must be fully current with all state and national league registrations to participate.

LATE REGISTRATIONS

TX NICA keeps registration open through the duration of the season as many new families learn about our programs throughout the season. Fees for late registrants will be prorated as follows:

Registration after February 24, 2025 will be $275.

Registration after March 10, 2025 will be $225.

Try it before you buy it!

Many local teams offer pre-season “Try it” events for prospective athletes and parents. Also, at the local team’s discretion, athletes may be able to participate in one actual team practice. Either option requires a parent or guardian to sign an insurance waiver. Due to the requirements of our national insurance plan, this waiver can only be used on one occasion. To continue after that, the student must have her/his national and league registration current.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

If a family is unable to pay the fees upfront, payment can be made using PayPal credit with zero interest for 6 months.

To take advantage of this payment option follow these steps:

  • Register in the Pit Zone and select “Pay by Check” as your payment option and make note of the total amount due and ‘Order ID #’.
  • Obtain approval through PayPal credit
  • Login to your PayPal account and choose the option to ‘Send’ payment using your credit line to the league with the following contact information:
    • Name: Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League
    • email: info@texasmtb.org
    • Address: 21 ORINDA WAY, SUITE C-368 ORINDA, CA 94563
    • Be sure to add your ‘Order ID #’ from the Pit Zone in the notes section of your PayPal transaction
  • PayPal will send a check to the League for the registration fees at which time your status will be changed from ‘Pending’ to ‘Paid’.

Refunds

We realize that mountain biking is a new sport for many, and parents may be concerned that their child may not stick with it. The Texas Interscholastic Cycling League strives to put on world-class events and provide all of our student-athletes, coaches, and volunteers with the best resources possible at practices throughout the season. With this goal in mind, we make a financial investment to cover insurance, training, and planning activities. Those expenses are continuously incurred. In order to maintain the sustainability of the League, it is necessary we implement a NO REFUND policy with limited exceptions only for illness, injury, or family emergencies. 

Refunds for injured athletes

The Texas League fee may be partially refundable for season-ending illnesses, injuries, or family emergencies that prohibit athletes from participating in practices and races. A doctor’s note must be provided for illness or injuey. There is a minimum $100 non-refundable fee to cover NICA fees, insurance, and registration. Refunds cannot be made after the second race. League leadership will review refund requests and make a determination.