Team Expectations
Before submitting this form, please review the LJHS Rider & Parent Commitment and Pledge, which outlines expectations for both riders and parents. Link to pledge in question below. Required to read and sign for team participation. Turn in 1st day or practice.
At the start of the season, athletes and parents will participate together in a Team Pledge Day.
Season begins the first week of July!
Thank you for your interest in the Lincoln Junior High Leopards Mountain Bike Team. Please complete this form if your student-athlete would like to learn more about practicing and racing with our team.
Students entering 5th–8th grade who live in the LJHS school district (regardless of which school they attend) are eligible to participate.
Our Shared Journey:
The LJHS NICA Team Partnership
The Rider Journey: My Contribution to the Team I am proud to be a member of the LJHS NICA team. I believe that showing up for my teammates is just as important as showing up for myself.
- Consistency Builds Confidence: I’ll aim to be at 2 practices a week and our team events. If I can’t make it, I’ll give my coaches a heads-up on the Band app.
- Stewardship: I’ll contribute 15 hours of “trail magic” to keep our riding areas beautiful.
- Safety First: I’ll always wear my helmet and make sure my bike is ready for the dirt.
- Pride in the Jersey: I’ll wear my team colors with pride on Wednesdays and at races.
- The Best Version of Me: I’ll respect my coaches, my teammates, and the trails, always striving to be the best person I can be, on and off the bike.
The Parent Journey: I believe in the values of this community and want to help my athlete thrive.
- Staying Informed: I’ll attend our parent huddles and use the Band app to stay connected and keep my athlete’s attendance updated.
- Earning the Jersey: I understand that service is our team’s currency. I’ll ensure my athlete finishes their 15 hours of trail work before July 17th, 2026. These hours are how our riders earn their team jerseys. If we are not able to, we will communicate with HC and TD on our written plan to achieve the hours.
- Contributing My Talents: I am aware that the team relies on us. I’ll jump in to help—whether it’s a specific role, helping at the race tent, or supporting the league.
- Modeling the Way: I’ll be the loudest, most positive cheerleader at every event, modeling great sportsmanship for all.
We’ve read the NICA Code of Conduct, and we’re excited to uphold these values together.
Join the team using PitZone
For the student-athlete:
A program fee of $350 covers the full season of participation, including league registration, access to highly trained and dedicated coaches, insurance coverage, preseason events, and 5 AR NICA events in the Fall. Every student-athlete enrolled by August 10th will be issued a personalized number plate and they do NOT need to register separately for events or races.
Early Bird Pricing: If athletes are enrolled prior to August 10th, they will only pay $335.00 This is a 15.00 discount on the season.
League Payment Plans: The Arkansas NICA League is currently working with NICA National on creating a payment plan in the Pitzone which may or may not be operational by time we go live for enrollment. The League hopes to offer some type of options with Paypal and Zeffy. Some sort of payment plan will be offered.
League Scholarships: Applications, which will open in the spring and are always linked on our website, will be tiered and needs based. Every year we increase the budget for scholarships and season 10 will be no different. Scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of donors, sponsors, and all of our efforts with fundraisers like the TREK Giveaway. If you know of a sponsor or donor who would like to help us get more kids on bikes, please refer them to an**@*********tb.org
We offer financial aid as a team!
If you still need help with league fees or have questions, please reach out to te**********@********tb.org
We are willing to work out a payment solution on your behalf to ensure all can participate. If you family is in need of aid, we can discuss that as well. Our team has funds to support families who are unable to join for financial reasons. We even offer support for coaches and have loaners bike for athletes and coaches.
