Your Rider’s Name:
DOB mm/dd/yyyy:
Current Age:
Grade in School this Coming Fall:
Parent/Guardian:
Parent’s Cell #:
Address (Please include city):
Parent’s Email:
Rider’s Cell #:
Family Doctor:
Allergies or Medical Conditions We Should Know About: (required)
I agree
Manti Mountain Bike Team is a non-profit team that does not receive financial support from the schools or its members and thus cannot provide transportation to and from all races and/or pre-race rides. It relies upon volunteers and parents to transport students to the races. Consequently, students are expected to behave properly in vehicles transporting them. Students whose conduct is unacceptable may be prohibited from racing. Repeated inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the team. Parents are requested to sign the transportation consent form below and return it with all other forms. Student-athletes without signed forms will not be allowed to participate.
The undersigned, parent or legal guardian of the student whose name appears below, hereby gives permission and consent for the student to be transported to the bike races, pre-rides, or training rides for this team. I hereby release and hold harmless Utah High School Cycling League, Manti Mountain Bike Team, its coaches and volunteers of and from any and all liability for any and all harm suffered by the studnt, and for any loss of property resulting from these activities.
The undersigned, parent or legal guardian of the student whose name appears above, hereby gives permission and consent for the student to ride his/her bike home at the completion of practice, once the student has notified the ride leader of his/her group. I also agree that once the above named student is home, a text will be sent to one of the coaches. I hereby release and hold harmless Utah High School Cycling League, Manti Mountain Bike Team, its coaches and volunteers of and from any and all liability for any and all harm suffered by the student, and for any loss of property resulting from the student leaving practice on his/her own. I agree
Sportsmanship – You represent our community, our team, and cycling in general. Display sportsmanship during all events. Treat teammates, coaches, spectators, and officials with fair play and respect. Being considerate of others will assure a unified team. Student-athletes on the trail can be imposing to other user. Say “hi” and slow down to pass oncoming trail users. Bullying and cliques are not our standard.
Helmets – Helmets are required. Under no circumstances should a rider (or family member, friend, or parent of a rider) be on their bike without a fastened helmet. Team members will se tthe example for following this rule always. (See NICA Rules & Guidelines)
Safety – High School Mountain Biking is not an extreme sport. Practices and racing are fun and fast, but must be within the limits of the athlete. Coaches will focus on teaching safety and skills. Taking risks beyond your ability will not be tolerated. Safe speeds are relative to terrain and experience level. You must be able to stop safely within the distance that you can see ahead. Approach switchbacks and turns in anticipation that someone is coming the other way.
Respect – Ride only on authorized trails. Never ride on muddy trails. Pass with care and let others know of your presence well in advance. Pedestrians with pets on leashes have the right of way. If a horse is on the trail, stop and let it pass. Sometimes it may be necessary to dismount and get off the trail to allow others to pass. Headphones are not allowed during team rides or races.
Attendance & Participation – Each member is expected to fully participate in practices, training, and at least one trail service project. Excused absences should be approved in advance and will be approved by the coaches on a case-by-case basis. Absences after August 15th should be limited to primarily educational or other school based conflicts. All absences will require a make-up ride signed off by a parent or verified through electronic ride trackers. Team members are expected to arrive on time for practice and are responsible for making their own attendance.
Service & Volunteering – Each member is expected to fully participate in service projects and to enroll family and friends as volunteers for the team needs and for one race day. Our teams are dependent on volunteers.
Practice Groups – Coaches will structure practice into several groups to accommodate and help riders of all levels to develop. We welcome feedback from students and ride leaders about grouping assignments. However, ride groups are assigned by the coaches and it is critical to ride in your assigned group and give your best effort within your assigned ride group at each practice. If a rider voluntarily quits a practice ride (without advance notice), has a mechanical problem or specific illness more than once, the rider will need to bring a parent or other volunteer to ride with them to be allowed to participate in the next practice.
Bicycle & Maintenance – Team members will be expected to come to practice and races with a functioning and properly maintained bicycle. Bike problems on the trail such as flats are a normal part of riding and coaches will be teaching basic bike maintenance skills throughout the season. Riders will be expected to learn and perform basic on-trail repairs. Riders are responsible for the condition and safety of their own bicycles.
Injuries – Any injuries or medical conditions that would affect your ability to safely ride a bicycle must be reported to your coach. It will be coaches’ decision to clear riders again after an injury and may require a medical release as determined by a coach. Any reported possible concussions will require a medical release before returning to practice.
Medical – Any student-athlete with a medical condition will carry with them at practices and races any needed medications and supplies. Coaches will be notified of such conditions at the beginning of the season.
NICA Rules – Read and follow all NICA Rules as outlined in the NICA League Rules & Guidelines.
Student(s): Parent/Guardian name:
