Who can participate in the Washington Student Cycling League?
Students in grades 6 through 12 are eligible to participate.
My son/daughter is in 5th grade and really wants to participate. Can they?
Currently, IBC is only open to 6th through 12th grade students.
I am new to mountain biking, is it hard to learn?
We have riders join us at every level starting with beginners to seasoned competitors. It is helpful to have some prior experience riding on single track dirt trails. Our coaches have been trained to work with student athletes of all ability levels.
What equipment is required?
Student riders must provide their own bike and helmet. If you need help in obtaining these items, your coach may be of some assistance.
What kind of bike do I need?
You will need access to a geared mountain bike, as designated by the manufacturer, designed for off-road biking. The mountain bike needs to be in good working order and can safely be ridden on wet, bumpy, muddy, rocky and sandy single-track dirt trails. If you are interested in evaluating your bike to make sure it is appropriate for this program, please contact the club before the start of the season.
When does the Spring League season start?
You will need access to a geared mountain bike, as designated by the manufacturer, designed for off-road biking. The mountain bike needs to be in good working order and can safely be ridden on wet, bumpy, muddy, rocky and sandy single-track dirt trails. If you are interested in evaluating your bike to make sure it is appropriate for this program, please contact the club before the start of the season.
How much does it cost?
Students:
The league fee is $265 and includes all races. Scholarships are available.
Coaches:
$40 Level I certification (includes background check). Additional costs for Level II and Level III Coaching License.
Registration
How do I register with the Washington Student Cycling League?
It’s easy. You will register through the Washington Student Cycle League and select Icicle Bicycle Club in the Student Athletes section. Use the code Icicle#1 to create an account and login anytime to register for the League. Register Here.
ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY AN ADULT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
How much does it cost if a student doesn’t want to participate in the races?
The program fee of $265 includes all races whether the rider chooses to participate in them or not. A student must be registered with the league to participate in weekly practices.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes. The league offers financial assistance. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
Teams
My son/daughter is home schooled. Can he/she participate?
Yes! As a homeschool student he/she may join the Icicle Bicycle Club.
As the parent of an enrolled student rider, can I go on the team rides and practices?
Every practice group must have a certified coach to ride with the students. The club always welcomes extra help at practice. If you plan on actively participating with the team, we recommend that you register as a coach. Your registration fee will be reimbursed.
Volunteer
I want to volunteer; how can I help?
Help with a team. There are many roles and responsibilities on each team and as you can imagine – it takes a village! We have a head coach, assistant coaches, a team manager, and treasurer. You can help with team tasks such as providing food, transportation, camping logistics at races, fundraising, and more. Interested? Contact the Team Manager or Coach.
Volunteer at one of our races. Jump into the action and assist with race logistics by helping with staging, scoring, monitoring the course to ensure that riders are safe, or managing riders cross the finish line. Races require approximately 50 volunteers each weekend so we couldn’t put these events on without your help! Saturday and Sunday positions are available, and sign-ups are easy through the league before race weekends.