Team Handbook

Information specific to our team can be found here.  We will update our team handbook as information becomes available.  

League Structure

The league is delaying the implementation of east/west league conferences for at least one season.  Weekend events will look similar to previous years. Stay tuned for dates.

Fees

League Fee - For the 2027 Season the league will only have a single “all in” fee of $420 to cover league membership and event registration.  To learn more about this fee structure, please click here. 

Team Fee - In addition to the countless hours coaches commit to our team, we often fund essential team needs out of pocket.  A $50 team fees will help offset essential needs for practice, event weekends, and marketing supplies. 

Returning Student Athletes

2026 Category Placement Tables  will be available here when posted. The Category "Rules" used to place last season’s athletes will be published in the NC NICA Handbook in September. 

5th Grade Pilot Program

Starting in 2025, NCICL opened the doors to 5th grade student athletes.  We look forward to welcoming our youngest athletes back in 2027!

Practice Schedule

For the 2027 season, our team will practice on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons with a Thursday "flex" practice.  This time may be used as a rain day, for conditioning, skills development, Teen Trail Corps, clinics,  coach training or other activities as needed.  Practices are usually held on local trails, however, we may expand practices to Angler's Park (Danville, VA) or Farris Memorial Park (Mayodan) to prepare for race weekends. Practices may shift based on weather, trail status, and coach availability.  Please check TeamSnap for up-to-date information. There is no mandatory practice requirement. 

We do require all student athletes to arrive practice ready.  This means a bike in good working order, appropriate clothes for the weather, hydration and snacks, bike gear, gloves, and a light. 

Try it Out

Student athletes are eligible to participate in three practices before they need to be fully registered in PitZone. Coaches may participate in one practice.  

• Click here to electronically sign a THREE TIME use RIDER Agreement to Participate/Release of Liability Waiver. Must be completed by Parent or Guardian.

• Click here to electronically sign a ONE TIME use Coach/Volunteer Agreement to Participate/Release of Liability Waiver.

• Click here for the NICA Medical Disclosure and Consent Agreement. (PDF)

Platforms

Pitzone is the NICA platform for registration.  Once registration opens, please reach out to our Team Director at guilfordgearsmtb@gmail.com to request access to Pitzone.  

TeamSnap is utilized by NCICL for communication and registration for events, camping, and other activities.  You will receive access to TeamSnap once you are registered as a student athlete or coach. 

Jerseys & Team Gear

Guilford Gears jerseys are ordered in time to arrive prior to the first race. We keep several extra jerseys on hand in case there are delays in shipment.  Gear (hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.) will also be available.