You have questions, we have answers!

Our team is open to all students of Viewmont High School and Jr. High students that are within the boundaries of Viewmonth High School.

​Students are not required to have any previous riding experience but are expected to show up, ride, and have fun!

There are no tryouts, there is no bench... everyone is included and everyone races!

The MTB season runs from May to October with a pre-season parent/student meeting on February 16th in the VHS Cafeteria at 7:00pm. We will begin practices in May that will continue throughout the summer. Summer practices are generally scheduled in the morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the time moving to the evening once school starts.

Throughout the season, there are scheduled races that will take place on Saturdays (see Calendar for more details). Attendance at these races are considered mandatory unless otherwise arranged with one of the head coaches.

It is required that all parents and students utilize the TeamSnap app for regular communication regarding practices, events and races.

To give our athletes a diverse training experience, our team practices at various locations ranging anywhere from 5-45 miles away. Riders are expected to attend all scheduled practices and show dedicated effort.

We expect commitment, responsibility, and respect from our riders and their parents. If a student-athlete has another commitment that precludes them from attending practice, other makeup arrangements can be made in advance with a coach.

A positive attitude

A maintained and functioning cross country mountain bike

Safety gear (helmet, gloves, eye protection)

Bike maintenance supplies (tubes, hand pump, patch kit, tire levers)

The team fee* for the season is $150 for all participants and is due by, March 6th. The price includes, food for the races, team equipment and supplies, and bike shop discounts.

Each student will be required to have a matching team jersey, helmet, black-out shorts, and black socks for races which are not included in the team fee. Specific helmets are required for all first year rides. Contact a coach for details.

The NICA/Utah High School League Fee’s total around $300 for high school riders and $250 for Jr. Devo’s, and the deadline is June 1st. Those fees are to be paid through PitZone.

For More info on the the NICA fees, visit: www.utahmtb.org

*Financial support may be available for qualified riders to help with team fees. Contact the head coach, Todd Gardner if you feel you may be a candidate.

HAVE FUN!

Use TeamSnap to mark practice availability

Attend practices regularly

Show-up and give it your all

Be respectful to others

Listen and follow directions

Work hard and push yourself

Be a team player

Communicate with coaching staff regarding pertinent issues (ie. sick, missing practice, making up rides, leaving race early for approved reason, etc.)

Make-up missed practices, tracked on Strava (free app)

Our organization will not run without your support. We are always in need of parent volunteers in every aspect of what we do! If you have any specific talents or interests, please let us know! This is an ALL HANDS ON DECK sport and we couldn’t do what we do without you!

In addition to time, we also need parents to:

Communicate with coaching staff regarding pertinent issues ie. sick, missing practice, making up rides, leaving race early for approved reason, etc.

Read and respond to emails and TeamSnap notifications

Teaches kids that they can do hard things

Develops responsible, capable, caring young adults that are accountable and self-confident

Creates lifelong friendships

Improves focus with school work

Brings families together and create a bond and love for doing an activity together