IICL

NICA Online Leader's Summit - NICA Handbook & Positive Behavioral Expectations (1 hr)
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Boise)
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 - Working with NICA Student Athletes (1 hr)
2026-02-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Managing NICA Teams (1 hr)
2026-02-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Risk Management (1 hr)
2026-02-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00

Coach and Team Pit Zone Registration Opens
2026-03-01
The Pit Zone is now open for coach and team registration. Login now to get registered for the upcoming season and events.

WFA + CPR : Treasure Valley (NEW 1-DAY FORMAT)
2026-04-04 08:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-12 08:30 - 18:00
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30AM to 6:00PM
Course Location: Boise foothills area. Exact location TBD. Details will be sent to all attendees the week of the course with location information.
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $175. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $145 by using the code ‘NICA30‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year WFA certification from Sierra Rescue and a 2-year OSHA approved CPR certification.
This 8-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
This course will prepare you for performing first aid in a wilderness setting with a focus on common injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the sport of mountain biking. With a focus on providing effective treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, this course is appropriate for people of all experience levels and there are no prerequisites required. You will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on practice, and simulated accident scenarios.

GRiT "Give It A Go" Week
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-24
Team based GRiT programming.

WFA + CPR : Treasure Valley (NEW 1-DAY FORMAT)
2026-04-11 08:30 - 18:00
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30AM to 6:00PM
Course Location: Boise foothills area. Exact location TBD. Details will be sent to all attendees the week of the course with location information.
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $175. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $145 by using the code ‘NICA30’ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year WFA certification from Sierra Rescue and a 2-year OSHA approved CPR certification.
This 8-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
This course will prepare you for performing first aid in a wilderness setting with a focus on common injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the sport of mountain biking. With a focus on providing effective treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, this course is appropriate for people of all experience levels and there are no prerequisites required. You will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on practice, and simulated accident scenarios.

GRiT Ambassador Call
2026-04-26 20:00 - 21:00
League hosted call for all GRiT ambassadors. Reach out to Candice (grit@idahomtb.org) for details.

GRiT Ambassador Applications Due
2026-05-01
What: If you love mountain biking, are passionate about getting #moregirlsonbikes, want to make new friends and gain leadership skills, you’ll make a GREAT GRiT Ambassador! It’s a lot of fun and an awesome way to make a difference in our mountain biking community!
Details: All prospective GRiT Ambassadors who have been on a NICA team for 1 year, in 7th-12th grade, must fill out an application.
Application: LINK

IICL In-Person Leader Summit (East Idaho)
2026-05-02 08:30 - 16:30
In-person leader summits are important to make sure that our leaders are aligned appropriately with NICA’s mission, vision, values and culture.
Additionally these summits provide a valuable opportunity for team leaders to network with each other, build relationships and strengthen our Idaho NICA community.

Topics for the summit will include:

Commitment to following NICA safety protocols/guidelines for practices, pre-rides and races
How to manage disagreements/conflict with mutual respect
Review of IICL Rules
Review of NICA Insurance and Injury Reporting System
Review of NICA resources for coaches
Strategic vision for the IICL (league split)
Coach succession planning
Season planning for student-athlete success
Working with outside agencies for permitting (many of our teams are now being required to obtain permits for practices)
Other topics as needed – please feel free to submit requests for topics to consider below
Optional in-person OTB101 for those coaches needing this for Level 2/3

Exact location: Kelly Canyon Resort, Ririe, ID
These summits are geared toward coaches in a leadership role on an IICL team and all attendees should be a NICA Level 2 or 3 coach, or working toward Level 2/3 with only WFA and/or OTB101 remaining. If you are interested in attending but do not meet these requirements, please email Eddie (eddie@idahomtb.org) to request approval to attend.
There is no cost to attend, however pre-registration is required. Please register HERE.
There will be an optional group ride at the end of day.

GRiT Coach Lead Call
2026-05-03 20:00 - 21:00
League hosted call for all team GRiT coach leads. Reach out to Candice (grit@idahomtb.org) for details.

WFA + CPR : Idaho Falls (NEW 1-DAY FORMAT)
2026-05-08 08:30 - 18:00
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30AM to 6:00PM
Course Location: Idaho Falls area. Exact location TBD. Details will be sent to all attendees the week of the course with location information.
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $175. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $145 by using the code ‘NICA30‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year WFA certification from Sierra Rescue and a 2-year OSHA approved CPR certification.
This 8-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
This course will prepare you for performing first aid in a wilderness setting with a focus on common injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the sport of mountain biking. With a focus on providing effective treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, this course is appropriate for people of all experience levels and there are no prerequisites required. You will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on practice, and simulated accident scenarios.

WFA + CPR : Rexburg (NEW 1-DAY FORMAT)
2026-05-09 08:30 - 18:00
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30AM to 6:00PM
Course Location: Rexburg area. Exact location TBD. Details will be sent to all attendees the week of the course with location information.
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $175. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $145 by using the code ‘NICA30‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year WFA certification from Sierra Rescue and a 2-year OSHA approved CPR certification.
This 8-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
This course will prepare you for performing first aid in a wilderness setting with a focus on common injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the sport of mountain biking. With a focus on providing effective treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, this course is appropriate for people of all experience levels and there are no prerequisites required. You will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on practice, and simulated accident scenarios.
