coach
clinics + training
In-Person Coach Education Clinics
Great opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and obtain:
• Mountain Bike Coaching (MBC) – Basic Skills
• Recertification for WFA and/or CPR offered – minimum of 4 attendees
• Professional Development Units (PDUs)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
April 12, 2025 – Golden
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 4
May 2-4, 2025 – Nathrop Coach Retreat
WFA/CPR re-cert, MBC skills, big focus on sharing best practices, and connecting.
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 25
June 28, 2025 – Colorado Springs
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: June 20
July 19, 2025 – Leadville
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 11
August 2, 2025 – Golden
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 25
Mountain Biking Coaching – Basics (MBC)
June 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Pagosa Springs
Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 30
Virtual Education Clinics
Aspiring Level 2 and Level 3 Coaches obtain Professional Development Units (PDUs) or Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
April 23, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 18
May 15, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 9
June 18, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: June 13
July 23, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 18
August 14, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: August 8
End of Season Awards
Recognize and celebrate those who make the Colorado League exceptional. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, October 9th @ Noon.
license requirements
LEVEL 1
ANNUAL
Concussion Training
Background Check
EVERY TWO YEARS
Protecting Students from Abuse
Bullying, Hazing & Inappropriate Behaviors
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Positive Youth Development
LEVEL 2
ONE-TIME REQUIREMENT
Mountain Bike Coaching (MBC) – Basic Skills*
3 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
20 Field Hours
EVERY TWO YEARS
CPR**
Wilderness First Aid 16-Hours**
LEVEL 3
ONE-TIME REQUIREMENT
6 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
40 Field Hours
EVERY FOUR YEARS
Level 3 Exam
LICENSE LEVEL
MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL
Background Check
Concussion Training
Complete Expired
Requirements
EVERY TWO YEARS
Level 2 – 2 Continuing Ed. Units (CEUs)
Level 3 – 4 Continuing Ed. Units (CEUs)
* Acceptable substitutions, as of 2025, for MBC Basic Skills include PMBIA Level 1 Course or BICP Level 1 Course.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: CPR and WFA must include an in-person practicum. Hybrid courses are accepted. Acceptable substitutions may apply.
Coach Resources
team management
General Info
Team Recruit Tools
Community Outreach Presentation
Recruit Flyer – Example Girls (PDF)
Recruit Flyer – Example Boys (PDF)
YouTube Channel – CO MTB League
School Administrator Info
Administrator Mountain Bike Team Info
Administrators to YES – Cañon City
Activity Letter Criteria Examples
Golden High School Club Constitution
Booster Club Bylaws – Ralston Valley
Team Budget Example Golden High – Division 1
Team Handbook Example – Ralston Valley – approved by administration
Team Management & Fee 2023 Survey Results
Fees 2025
Rider Member
- High School = $180
- Middle School = $90
- Additional team fees may be assessed
- NON-REFUNDABLE, required even if you do not choose to race
Race Entry
- Race Series Pass - 4 races = $280
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- $10 discount per race
- Must be purchased in one transaction
- Deadline to purchase: Noon August 18, 2025
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- Single Race = $80
- State Championships = $80
- Replacement race plate = $10
- NON-REFUNDABLE: Race series pass
- NON-REFUNDABLE: Single-race fees are transferable within the same season.
Team + Coach
- Division 1 Team (30 + riders) = $475
- Division 2 Teams (13 – 29 riders) = $325
- Division 3 Teams (12 or less riders) = $160
- Annual Coach = $30
If you have questions about team registration, please contact the Programs Manager.
All team pricing includes Insurance.
Race registration is online only. Registration deadline is Monday at 12 PM (noon) the week of the race. Rider membership and race entry fees are not refundable. Race entry fees are transferable within the current year series. No onsite registration for State Championships. Please email the Programs Manager to request a race entry transfer.
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