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 19-21 – Fruita Coach Retreat

WFA/CPR re-cert, MBC skills, big focus on sharing best practices, and connecting.

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 11

May 11, 2024 – Golden

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 3

June 29, 2024 – Colorado Springs

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: June 21

July 13, 2024 – Leadville

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 5

August 3, 2024 – Golden

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 26

Mbc Skills

April 7, 2024 – Broomfield

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 3

May 19, 2024 – Cañon City

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 10

June 1, 2024 – Cortez

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 27

MTB Coaching SYSTEM – Basic Skills CLINICS

Aspiring Level 2 and Level 3 Coaches learn how to coach mountain biking to a broad range of student-athletes. This course is required for a Level 2 and Level 3 license.

2024 Dates Coming Soon

Virtual Education Clinics

Aspiring Level 2 and Level 3 Coaches obtain Professional Development Units (PDUs) or Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):

April 11, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 5

May 1, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: April 26

May 30, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: May 24

June 19, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: June 14

July 17, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: July 12

August 15, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Agenda | Registration | Scholarship Deadline: August 9

Registration system (CCN), License Requirements, and Canvas Tutorial

These Zoom tutorials are a casual introduction to the Colorado League systems. No registration is required.

March 4, 2024 5:00 -5:45 PM

Join HERE.

March 27, 2024 Noon -12:45 PM

Join HERE.

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)

*IMPORTANT NOTE: CPR and WFA must include an in-person practicum. Hybrid courses are accepted.

License Level Roles
Age Minimum
Ride Leader
Lead + plan rides
Teach mountain bike skills
Ride with a team in supporting role
Serve as team administrator/communicator
Help team with fundraiser activities, social events, etc.
LEVEL 1
18
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
LEVEL 2
18
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
LEVEL 3
18
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES

Coach Resources

team management

Fees 2024

Rider Member

  • High School = $170
  • Middle School = $85, racing not available
  • Additional team fees may be assessed
  • NON-REFUNDABLE, required even if you do not choose to race

Race Entry

  • Race Series Pass - 4 races  = $260
      • $10 discount per race
      • Must be purchased in one transaction
      • Deadline to purchase noon August 21, 2023
  • Single Race = $75
  • State Championships = $75
  • 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.

End of Season Awards

Recognize and celebrate those who make the Colorado League exceptional. The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 17th @ Noon.

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