IICL

WFA - Pocatello
2025-05-17, 2025-05-18
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Self-paced online study with 1 full day of in-person field work
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $250. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $175 by using the code ‘NICA25‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Alpine Endurance Medicine founded by Luke Nelson in 2021 and offers a distinctive blend of online and in-person courses tailored to various learners, including students and professionals. With Luke Nelson’s extensive background in wilderness medicine spanning two decades, the institution ensures top-notch education in this field.
The course time is roughly 20 hours, split between self paced online learning and a full day field session. The field session, held on the date noted on the ticket, will be conducted on the trails outside of Pocatello, ID and will be based off of mountain bikes. Upon completion of the course, both the online and in person components, the participants will receive a certification card valid for two years.

WFA + CPR : McCall (Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $255. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $185 by using the code ‘IICLCOACH25‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 3-year certification from Sierra Rescue for WFA and 2-year for CPR.
This 16-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
The Wilderness First Aid Course will meet all requirements outlined by the Wilderness Medical Society for the WFA certification, which will include Patient Assessment and Movement, as well as Managing Major Trauma, Wounds, and Musculoskeletal Injuries. We will also devote time to Common Medical and Environmental Problems, particularly those relevant to Cycling Coaches and Leaders.
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of required topics, there will be an emphasis on simple strategies for handling common problems. There will be time for questions and discussion in the highly interactive learning environment. Significant time will also be devoted to hands-on practice, scenarios, and case studies to help ingrain knowledge gained during lecture.

CPR Only - McCall
2025-05-17 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Boise)
CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Thursday 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is $45. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year certification for CPR.

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Boise, ID
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please complete the registration form HERE.
Questions regarding this course can be sent to Andrew Shaber: andrew@idahomtb.org

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Twin Falls, ID
2025-05-19 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Thomsen Park, 1036 Carriage Ln., Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please reach out to NICA/IICL Coach Supporter Tracy Thompson: outspun@gmail.com, (208) 841-8929

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Hailey, ID
2025-05-22 17:00 - 20:00
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please reach out to NICA/IICL Coach Supporter Joel Zellers: jzellers@blaineschools.org, (208)309-1119

On-The-Bike Skill 201 (OTB201) Session 1/2: In-Person Clinic, Boise, ID
2025-05-28 17:45 - 21:00
ON-THE-BIKE 201
NICA’s OTB 201 course is a five-hour (split between two sessions), in-person intermediate-to-advanced skills training clinic that builds on the foundational skills of OTB 101. In addition to learning how to effectively teach new skills, coaches participate in hands-on practice instruction in the form of “teach backs” to their fellow clinic participants. Coaches receive a pocket-sized field guide and a digital skills manual.
OTB 201 is not required for coach licensure, but offers a great opportunity for coaches looking to expand their coaching and facilitation skills. The course counts as 5 continuing education units (CEUs).
To register, please complete the registration form HERE.
Questions regarding this course can be sent to Andrew Shaber: andrew@idahomtb.org

On-The-Bike Skill 201 (OTB201) Session 2/2: In-Person Clinic, Boise, ID
2025-05-29 17:45 - 21:00

WFA + CPR : Twin Falls (Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01

CPR Only - Twin Falls
2025-05-31 08:30 - 11:30
CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is $45. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year certification for CPR.

WFA + CPR : Jackson Hole (Thur & Fri 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM + Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-07
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to5:00 PM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $255. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $185 by using the code ‘IICLCOACH25‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 3-year certification from Sierra Rescue for WFA and 2-year for CPR.
This 16-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
The Wilderness First Aid Course will meet all requirements outlined by the Wilderness Medical Society for the WFA certification, which will include Patient Assessment and Movement, as well as Managing Major Trauma, Wounds, and Musculoskeletal Injuries. We will also devote time to Common Medical and Environmental Problems, particularly those relevant to Cycling Coaches and Leaders.
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of required topics, there will be an emphasis on simple strategies for handling common problems. There will be time for questions and discussion in the highly interactive learning environment. Significant time will also be devoted to hands-on practice, scenarios, and case studies to help ingrain knowledge gained during lecture.

CPR Only - Jackson
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:30

On-The-Bike Skill 201 (OTB201) Session 1/2: In-Person Clinic, Rigby, ID
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:30
ON-THE-BIKE 201
NICA’s OTB 201 course is a five-hour (split between two sessions), in-person intermediate-to-advanced skills training clinic that builds on the foundational skills of OTB 101. In addition to learning how to effectively teach new skills, coaches participate in hands-on practice instruction in the form of “teach backs” to their fellow clinic participants. Coaches receive a pocket-sized field guide and a digital skills manual.
OTB 201 is not required for coach licensure, but offers a great opportunity for coaches looking to expand their coaching and facilitation skills. The course counts as 5 continuing education units (CEUs).
To register, please complete contact Nate Carey: nate@idahomtb.org
Questions regarding this course can be sent to Nate Carey: nate@idahomtb.org

On-The-Bike Skill 201 (OTB201) Session 2/2: In-Person Clinic, Rigby, ID
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:30

Eastern Idaho NICA Women’s Bike Clinic
2025-06-14 09:00 - 16:30
What: GRiT Women’s Bike Clinic
When: June 14th 9am – 4:30pm
Where: TBD
Details: Women’s only bike skills clinic taught by Lindsay Nohl. Skills taught will be:

body position
controlled braking
cornering
trail vision
switchbacks
technical maneuvers (for climbing and descending)

*Beginner to Advanced Riders
*Limited Class: 20 Coaches
*Drinks provided
Cost: $50 (The true cost of the clinic is $75, but Idaho NICA is covering $25 of the cost for all level 1+ coaches)
Registration: Click HERE

On-The-Bike Skill 201 (OTB201): In-Person Clinic, Hailey, ID
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00
ON-THE-BIKE 201
NICA’s OTB 201 course is a five-hour, in-person intermediate-to-advanced skills training clinic that builds on the foundational skills of OTB 101. In addition to learning how to effectively teach new skills, coaches participate in hands-on practice instruction in the form of “teach backs” to their fellow clinic participants. Coaches receive a pocket-sized field guide and a digital skills manual.
OTB 201 is not required for coach licensure, but offers a great opportunity for coaches looking to expand their coaching and facilitation skills. The course counts as 5 continuing education units (CEUs).
To register, please complete the registration form HERE.
Questions regarding this course can be sent to Andrew Shaber: andrew@idahomtb.org

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Working with NICA Student Athletes (1 hr)
2025-09-08 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00
NICA’s coach education staff host online leaders’ summits throughout the year. These one-hour, live Zoom workshops are hosted at a variety of times/dates to accommodate coaches’ busy schedules. Coaches can complete the four core summit sessions in any order over the course of time. We keep track of attendance, but encourage participants to also track which sessions they complete.
To achieve a Level 3 license, coaches must attend all four core sessions of the NICA Leaders’ Summit. The Coach Education team tracks attendance using Zoom’s attendance reports. Once you’ve attended all four sessions, your Pit Zone profile will be updated within one week of finishing your final session.
If you are already a Level 3 coach, or you are a Level 2 coach looking for CEUs, you can attend sessions individually for 1 CEU each. Please inform the NICA coach education department if you are taking any workshops for CEUs. Instructions are provided at the beginning of each session.
Register HERE.

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Managing NICA Teams (1 hr)
2025-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Risk Management (1 hr)
2025-09-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - NICA Handbook & Positive Behavioral Expectations (1 hr)
2025-09-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00
