My goal is to raise $1500 for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League.
Why? The bicycle was an integral towards saving my life. The bicycle was my escape from a challengIing home life and reinforced important values such as: passion, integrity, accountability, team work, leadership, and trust. The people that mentored me were a huge factor in teaching and reinforcing these values. I believe one way to share and nurture the cycling love is through the newly formed PA Interscholastic Cycling League and hence this donation page.
The governing organization for the PA Interscholastic Cycling League was founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. NICA provides leadership, services and governance for local leagues to produce quality mountain bike events, and supports every student-athlete in the development of strong body, strong mind and strong character through their efforts on the bike.
NICA Vision
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (“NICA”) will develop interscholastic mountain biking coast-to-coast by 2020, as well as …
- Promote athlete skills development, excellence, teamwork, professionalism and respect for the community and the environment;
- Promote the sport of mountain biking and the benefits of mountain biking as a healthy, low impact, outdoor recreational lifestyle;
- Provide national leadership and governance through comprehensive policies, rules and guidelines to establish fair rules of play and codes of conduct;
- Provide comprehensive Coaches Training and Licensing program to establish and maintain national standards and best practices;
- Provide comprehensive risk management guidelines for mountain bike programming to establish and maintain national standards and best practices;
- Provide technical assistance and support for League formation, team formation, races, camps and special events;
- Provide successful models of League development, sustainable fiscal growth, and corporate and individual donor development;
- Advocate for the environmental conservation of natural areas and parklands, mountain bike trail access, and the development of sustainable trail systems.
All net proceeds from the fund raising effort will be directed to the PA League. If I am successful in meeting my goal of $1500, a minimum of $1000 will go to the PA League. To make this possible the Outdoor Experience Organization is absorbing costs associated with collecting the donations through this on-line process and the difference between the remaining proceeds and the cost to participate in the TSEpic event. Help me and the OEO make the inaugural season of the PA Interscholastic League a smashing success! Donate to #TSE4PICL and put #morekidsonbike!
The PA League and all other NICA Leagues share 5 Core Principles:
Inclusivity
Equality
Strong Body
Strong Mind
Strong Character
These are the key elements to our effort. This league is open to any student in 6th-12th grade. Everyone is welcome to take part. Everyone counts. No one "sits the bench."
Our primary focus is for our participants to experience the fun of this sport and the benefits it conveys to mind, body and character for life. Additionally, community service through trail advocacy will be a key component of the PA League effort state-wide.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League is a non-profit 501(c)3 NICA Project League. The league as one of the largest first year leagues in NICA history with close to 300 riders participating in our first season. Our goal is to provide fun, safe, and competitive mountain biking opportunities for middle & high school students in the Commonwealth. The league also provides structured training programs for prospective coaches, riders, and school officials.
With the cooperation of our staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and you we will continue to grow and expand this educational, character building, and fun mountain bike experience throughout our state.
The Outdoor Experience Organization and Trans-Sylvania Epic are proud to support the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League. Net proceeds from the fundraising effort will be donated to the PA League by the OEO.