Who can join your team?
Any student residing within Steiner Ranch attending Canyon Ridge Middle School or Vandegrift High School may join our team. If you are home-schooled at a 6th-grade or higher level you may also join our team! If you attend another school which does not have a NICA team, or if you live near but outside Steiner Ranch, you may still apply to join our team - such applications are subject to board approval on a per-case basis.
Are you still accepting students?
We accept new registrations through last day of January each season.
What are the costs per season?
Team Dues are $150 per student-athlete, (this covers team equipment such as first aid kits, race tents, and so forth). You are required to buy the $35 team jersey in order to participate. The league fees are $50 per student-athlete (this covers insurance, etc). We race five times per season and each race costs $25 per middle-school student and $40 per high-school student. Finally, the race venues typically charge a fee for parking and camping - typically $10-15 per car per night.
Please note: If your student wants to ride with us but the cost is prohibitive, please email us - we can help!
What kind of bike will I need?
You will need a mountain bike to ride with our team. The wheel size must be 26", 27.5" or 29". If you are new to the sport and would like help in selecting the right mountain bike, please email us at shaylah@srmtb.org and we will assist you in the process!
What other equipment will I need?
At a minimum, you will need a properly fitted mountain bike helmet made in the last three years that is free from defects and cracks. Coaches will inspect your helmet to ensure it is safe for you to use. You will need a tire tool, spare tube and CO2 or pump. We strongly recommend eye protection (i.e. sunglasses or clear-glasses when we ride in the dark) and long-fingered gloves. Mountain-bike specific night riding lights (white light on the helmet, red light facing towards the rear) - this is optional, but highly recommended because night riding is super fun! We recommend some other items, please see the Resources link in the menus. If you go to any Bicycle Sport Shop location and tell them you are a student-athlete on our team they will help you with everything you need.
Where is the practice schedule posted?
All practices and team events are posted in TeamSnap. Sign up and we will send you an invitation to TeamSnap so you have full access to our schedules.
When does the season start?
The season starts in November and lasts through April. There is always a Parent/Student Q&A meeting early October announced on our Facebook page.
Does NICA provide insurance?
Yes, please see details here: http://www.nationalmtb.org/wp-content/uploads/NICAInsuranceOverview.pdf
Does the team have a refund policy?
In the event of injury, illness or financial hardship, the Steiner Ranch Interscholastic Mountain Bike Program's Board of Directors will evaluate team dues refunds on a case-by-case basis. Please email treasurer@srmtb.org for inquiries.
Please note that any refund requests pertaining to league fees or race events must be requested through the league and not the team: http://www.texasmtb.org/weather-policy/
Any other questions?
Get in touch! Send us an email at shaylah@srmtb.org.
Any student residing within Steiner Ranch attending Canyon Ridge Middle School or Vandegrift High School may join our team. If you are home-schooled at a 6th-grade or higher level you may also join our team! If you attend another school which does not have a NICA team, or if you live near but outside Steiner Ranch, you may still apply to join our team - such applications are subject to board approval on a per-case basis.
Are you still accepting students?
We accept new registrations through last day of January each season.
What are the costs per season?
Team Dues are $150 per student-athlete, (this covers team equipment such as first aid kits, race tents, and so forth). You are required to buy the $35 team jersey in order to participate. The league fees are $50 per student-athlete (this covers insurance, etc). We race five times per season and each race costs $25 per middle-school student and $40 per high-school student. Finally, the race venues typically charge a fee for parking and camping - typically $10-15 per car per night.
Please note: If your student wants to ride with us but the cost is prohibitive, please email us - we can help!
What kind of bike will I need?
You will need a mountain bike to ride with our team. The wheel size must be 26", 27.5" or 29". If you are new to the sport and would like help in selecting the right mountain bike, please email us at shaylah@srmtb.org and we will assist you in the process!
What other equipment will I need?
At a minimum, you will need a properly fitted mountain bike helmet made in the last three years that is free from defects and cracks. Coaches will inspect your helmet to ensure it is safe for you to use. You will need a tire tool, spare tube and CO2 or pump. We strongly recommend eye protection (i.e. sunglasses or clear-glasses when we ride in the dark) and long-fingered gloves. Mountain-bike specific night riding lights (white light on the helmet, red light facing towards the rear) - this is optional, but highly recommended because night riding is super fun! We recommend some other items, please see the Resources link in the menus. If you go to any Bicycle Sport Shop location and tell them you are a student-athlete on our team they will help you with everything you need.
Where is the practice schedule posted?
All practices and team events are posted in TeamSnap. Sign up and we will send you an invitation to TeamSnap so you have full access to our schedules.
When does the season start?
The season starts in November and lasts through April. There is always a Parent/Student Q&A meeting early October announced on our Facebook page.
Does NICA provide insurance?
Yes, please see details here: http://www.nationalmtb.org/wp-content/uploads/NICAInsuranceOverview.pdf
Does the team have a refund policy?
In the event of injury, illness or financial hardship, the Steiner Ranch Interscholastic Mountain Bike Program's Board of Directors will evaluate team dues refunds on a case-by-case basis. Please email treasurer@srmtb.org for inquiries.
Please note that any refund requests pertaining to league fees or race events must be requested through the league and not the team: http://www.texasmtb.org/weather-policy/
Any other questions?
Get in touch! Send us an email at shaylah@srmtb.org.
