We're excited to host our Coach Camp in beautiful Oakridge this spring. There's nothing like connecting in person and learning from one another, and we're looking forward to having you join us for this weekend of fun and collaboration.
Who should attend: Anyone working with league student-athletes who wants to level up and connect with other coaches in this community.
Why: The intent of this event is to bring our coaching community together to learn, share ideas and collaborate on best practices. Some of our coaches have been part of the league since we launched in 2018, some have been involved for a couple years, and some will be experiencing the league as a coach for the first time this year. Everybody has something unique to add to the conversations we'll be having.
Riding: We're working with Cog Wild to set up a shuttle system for those interested in doing some riding, and will have a non-shuttled ride from the middle school (our home base for the event) on Saturday.
Accommodations: Free camping (with showers) available on-site for tents, RVs, vans, and trailers. Hotels and Airbnb's are available in Oakridge and Westfir.
In addition to the Coach Camp on Saturday, we'll be offering NICA Certified First Aid and On-the-Bike Skills 101 and On-the-Bike Skills 201 clinics on Sunday. Come just for the day or spend the whole weekend with us!
May 16 (Friday)
Welcome to the weekend! Join us from 5-7 for a happy hour with fellow coaches.
May 17 (Saturday)
Saturday morning will be full of discussions on how to build community within our teams and throughout the league. For those looking for a ride, we’ll split into different ride groups to get a ~1.5-2 hour spin in.
May 18 (Sunday): NICA Certified First Aid and/or On-the-Bike Skills 101 or 201 Clinic
NICA Certified First Aid from 8-10am
Mountain biking is a sport of inherent risks and injuries can happen away from municipal emergency medical services. Our license program meets industry standards for first aid training to ensure NICA student-athletes (and fellow volunteers) receive appropriate care and response when emergencies occur. The NICA Certified First Aid course is a combination of basic First Aid and Wilderness First Aid training that we require for teams practicing in front country and/or urban environments. Completion of this 8 hour course is one of the qualifications you'll need to become a level 2 or 3 coach. This is a hybrid course provided by Adventure Medics; 6 hours will be done online beforehand and the remaining 2 will be in-person on Sunday.
On-the-Bike 101 Clinic from 10:30-1:30
On-the-Bike 201 Clinic from 8-1:30
The OTBS 101 clinic teaches the progressive steps needed to teach anyone (even yourself!) both basic and advanced mountain biking skills. You will also learn about experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles, and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. The majority of this clinic will be held outdoors, so please bring your bike and appropriate riding and safety gear for the weather. These clinics will be offered at a discounted rate of $35 (regularly $50).
Scholarships
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance. Please fill out this form and we'll let you know how we can help!
Lodging
Complimentary camping and showers will be available on-site. RVs, tents, trailers and campervans and tents are all welcome! There are no water or power hookups.