Practice

TENTATIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

·      Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30-7:30 PM (additional optional Wednesday activities before school starts) Note as daylight gets shorter in fall practices will be shortened early September.

o   Most practices are held at Marshfield School Forest; however, we start the season at Washington school.  We will have some practices at Powers Bluff and other parks within the city limits.

o   As the season progresses and we begin to lose daylight practices will run from 5:30-7:00 PM

·      The exact practice schedule will depend on the number of team members and availability of coaches and parent volunteers.  We will work to come up with a set practice schedule once the team has formed. Practices will be scheduled using Sports You.

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:

·      Required For Everyone:

o   Properly fitting helmet

• Helmets are required to be worn at all times

o   Mountain bike (must be approved by a coach/Sports Den staff)

• If a financial need exists, we can help you find a bike (through NICA or our club)

• NICA also offers discounts for riders on Trek and Specialized bikes. Talk to a coach before approaching The Sports Den to make a purchase.

o   Team jersey in good condition that fits. Members will order jerseys directly from Borah. Link will be posted in the Band app and Sports You.

·      Recommended:

o   Gloves

o   Eye protection (generic sport glasses under $10 would work)

o   Cycling shorts (plain black, or official team shorts ordered)

o   Camelbak (or similar) hydration backpack or water bottle and cage attached to bike

Where we ride