On May 8, 2014 we held the 15th annual Open Space Conference in the Presidio of San Francisco. We focused on interactivity in land conservation and you can read more about the day here: http://openspacecouncil.org/community/conference.php

1. What is Interscholastic Cycling
and Why is it Important?
Bay Area
Open Space
Conference

2. Vision:
High School Mountain Biking Coast-to-Coast by 2020!
Mission:
Move mountain biking into the mainstream of high school
sports and enable every American teen to strengthen body,
mind and character through participation in the sport.
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NICA: A High School Mountain Biking Revolution
National Interscholastic Cycling Association

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NICA: 5 Core Principles
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Inclusive: 100% participation.
Equal: Boys and girls treated equally.
Strong Body: wellness through lifestyle,
nutrition and exercise.
Strong Mind: academic students first.
Strong Character: hard work, respecting
others and giving back.

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Where is NICA Presently?

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Creating Life-Long Outdoor Enthusiasts
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Nearly 400 registered teams nationwide
70 teams in Northern California
Leagues
Coaches
Teams and Clubs
Student-Athletes
Families

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Participating Student’s Perspective
National Interscholastic Cycling Association

7.  4,000 – Estimated student-athletes
nationwide in 2014 with over 1,200 in CA
 278 - Hours of participation per student-
athletes per season in 2013
 96% of participants reported improved
overall health & fitness since joining
cycling team
 95% of participants reported increased
respect for other trail users and the
environment by being on team
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Student-Athletes: our future!
National Interscholastic Cycling Association

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Getting Kids & Families Outside
Increased Exercise
Outdoor Education
Building Community
Increasing
Stewardship Efforts
Engaging Families

9. Concept for Growth & Sustainability
 We are not a trail advocacy organization, but do have a
growing number of students, coaches and families
 We teach the importance of trail stewardship and
responsible riding (Spirit of Howdy)

10.  Offer to meet with a local team to discuss issues & needs
 Host trail work days
 Develop improved signage and trail maps
 Build new sustainable and safe multi-use trails
 Consider creative ways to manage use (e.g. one-way
trails, bike only trails, alternate day use, etc.)
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