The NC NICA Podcast Brian Russell and Shawn Moore

Introduction (Shawn) - almost halfway through the season of adventure!


Topic: Event Reviews (Brian and Shawn)
-Salisbury Scramble
-TTC work
-reversed start/finish
-live results
-event recap on YouTube
-Danville Dash - brand new
-Adventure course
-race course - positive reviews
-KOM/QOM segment
-event recap coming


Topic: Mayhem at Mayodan Preview (Brian and Shawn) 
-Theme: Out of This World
-Saturday
-Trail work opportunity: (3) sessions PZ registration required 
-course inspection - group riding reminder
-Staff Pie Smash - fundraiser reminder (ends 28 May)
-Sunday
-course preview is available on YouTube channel
-warm up “area” - in the field
-Dates: 12 April (category petitions), 14 April registration deadline, 17 Apr Town Hall

Topic: Rules (Shawn and Brian)
-Handbook reminder: we all agree to abide by the rules when we sign up and in essence serve as a NICA ambassador - wherever we are
-Two recent issues: course crossing and ear buds. This is all safety based - situational awareness.
-Swiss Cheese model of human error
-we need your help: dogs


Topic: 5 String Stampede (Fletcher) 4-5 May  Preview (Brian and Shawn)
-Theme: Wild West
-Context and background story: western venue - yay! Western venue - challenges!
-Course preview released this weekend
-Senior night and celebration


Topic: Upcoming (Shawn and Brian)


Season Showdown (Mayodan) 18-19 MayQualifying: top 30 in each category OR top 20 placement in at least 2 racesStill working schedule and guidance for non-racers Whitewater Windup (Whitewater Center) 1-2 JuneVenue survey this Saturday 13 April to finalize planBasic format: riding/games on Saturday (orienteering), some activity Sunday morning, season awards and fundraiser prizes early afternoon to let folks get on the road


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Introduction (Shawn)


Topic: Crankin at the Creek Review (Brian and Shawn) 
-Theme: Beach Bash
-Saturday
-Adventure Course
-TTC tent (rock crawler)
-pre-ride new race course (thanks Cape Fear SORBA)
-Sunday
-Adventure course stayed open (warm up lap)
-live results
-Podium socks (thanks to Ridge Supply)

Topic: Spring Giveaway campaign teaser (Brian)
-Campaign launch date: Friday, March 1st
Hybrid: online and paper tickets, multiple prizes from league sponsors
Campaign end date: midnight Tuesday, May 28th
Giveaway date: Sunday, June 2nd


Topic: Salisbury Scramble Preview (Brian and Shawn)  
-Theme: Adventure is Out There
-Context: venue is tight (parking, infield, race course crossings)
-Saturday
-Trail work opportunity: (2) sessions 1:15pm and 3:45 pm. PZ registration required 
-Rock crawler: passport activity 22 (2 hours work) and 25 (pick up trash)
-course inspection - stick to groups (1 lap and multi lap)
-Tire clinics - passport opportunity! Skinny Wheels bike shop and Black Ox (prize pack in the spring fundraiser) for tubeless set up clinic
-Movie Night (Up) - 7-9pm PZ registration required. Special VIP section for the team that earns the most fundraising by midnight on 10 March
-Sunday
-schedule changes published by Wed
-course preview is available on YouTube channel
-course crossing guidance
-pick up your trash!

Topic: Date Reminders (Shawn and Brian)


Highlights
Salisbury ScrambleCategory petitions: 8 MarEvent registration: 10 Mar Town Hall: 13 MarTrail Week coming! 18-24 March. Contact Leonard for info


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Introduction (Shawn)


Topic: Season Overview (Brian, Shawn and Chelle)
-Event names and themes
-First Event: Crankin at the Creek
-Theme: Beach Bash
-New race course - video preview
-Podium socks - Ridge Supply
-Live results
-Adventure Ride
-Adventure and TTC at every venue: passport activity and TTC tent
-Salisbury Scramble: TTC
-Danville Dash: Adventure Ride
-Mayhem at Mayodan: TTC
-5 String Stampede: Meet and Ride with the Trail Builder (Senior Night)
-Camping and Volunteer registrations go to Home Teams first, then the league


Topic: Team and Wave Management (Shawn and Brian)
-Composite team sub scoring
-Seeding
-Earned Lap Cutoff time


Topic: Spring Giveaway campaign teaser (Chelle)
-Campaign launch date: Friday, March 1st
Paper ticket distribution: Browns Creek event weekend
Campaign end date: midnight Tuesday, May 28th
Giveaway date: Sunday, June 2nd


Topic: Date Reminders (Shawn and Brian)


Highlights
Crankin at the CreekCategory petitions: 23 FebTrail Work Day: 24 Feb (contact Dave Droke)Event registration: 25 Feb - last day for season discount packageRegistering for the entire weekend! WristbandsCaution: no refundsTrail Week coming! 18-24 March. Contact Leonard for info




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Introduction (Shawn)


Topic: Chapter League (Brian and Shawn)
-1 Jan 2024 became a Chapter league under NICA
-3 points: 1. Sign of maturity and increased strategic direction (board) 2. A NC non-profit entity 3. Still a member of NICA


Topic: 2024 Awards (Brian)
-Posted on website
-competition: 5 regular season races. [Podium socks - Ridge Supply!] Championship criteria: top 30 in each category and (2) top 20 finishes
-TTC: sticker (3 hrs), t-shirt (5 hrs), gloves (10 hrs - Cognitive!); Trail Week (sticker and pizza party)
-Adventure: passport completion (custom water bottle - Right Gear); mention passport distribution after 23 Jan


Topic: Faces of the League (Shawn)
-Introduce new feature on our YouTube channel
-come join: we’re looking for an announcer


Topic: Sponsor Announcement (Brian)
-Industry Nine - returning sponsor
-mention coach discount


Topic: Event Reminders (Shawn and Brian)


Athletes: 771 (344 HS, 427 MS)(281 new) - as of 13 Jan


Highlights
Season registration ends 21 Jan (late registration through 23 Feb $250)Refunds through 21 Jan (minus admin fee)Category petitions - if you want name on the plateCoaches - start prioritizing your SAs by categoryEvents registration is open (minus championship)A la carte ($35 each) and discount package ($140 = 4 of 6) options; discount package will close when registration for our first event closes 25 FebIntroducing theme for the weekendRegistering for the entire weekendCaution: no refundsGRiT Mentor applications close 22 Jan as well as GRiT hoodie orderingTrail Week coming! 18-24 March. Contact Leonard for infoWorking to get volunteer sign ups and camping registration out to home teams end of the month




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A special podcast on location at the Brown's Creek Adventure Event held on Dec. 2nd, 2023. 

Special Guest: Dave Droke, Onslow County Composite team coach and Teen Trail Corps Committee member.

Overview of the preseason Adventure Events.

Important upcoming dates.

Dad jokes.

*Special note - The video edition of this podcast includes footage from the Adventure Event at Brown's Creek and captures the true spirit of these events, so check out the full version on our YouTube channel!

Introduction (Shawn)


Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Review (Brian)


28 Oct: Warrior Creek
4 Nov: Medoc Mountain


Talking points (more detail included in the event reports):
TTC ClinicAmbassador projects (leadership)Mentor Program

Topic: New Team Shout out (Shawn)
Asheville School (OTBS101 clinic 4 Nov)Cabarrus County: Hope Academy and Concord HighDurham County: Riverside HighWake County: Broughton Magnet

Topic: Season 8 Event Registration (Brian)


Athletes: 453 (340 HS, 113 MS)(129 new)


Highlights
Events registration opens 13 November (minus championship)A la carte ($35 each) and discount package ($140 = 4 of 6) optionsCaution: no refunds

Topic: Sponsor Announcement (Brian)


Fidlock is a returning sponsor


Support to our Adventure program: Adventure passport (logo with QR code on cover), they’ll be joining us at the Whitewater Center on 18 Nov)


Topic: Pre-season Date Reminders (Brian and Shawn)



Regional Event 10-12 Nov in FairHill MDRacing registration closed but general admission remains open

20 NC athletes registered (16 race, 4 non-race)


Adventure - open to returning student athletes. (mention form in coaches conversation about new athletes) Must attend with their team. Clarify does not count as a pre-season event and teams may attend both. Each event is capped at 200 participants.- 18 November at Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC
- 2 December at Browns Creek, Elizabethtown




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