2014-2015 Bowie Mountain Bike Team


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2014-2015 Bowie Mountain Bike Team Information Packet (please read carefully) We are pleased you are interested in becoming a member of the Bowie High School Mountain Bike Team. Our goal is that the 2014-2015 Mountain Bike Team will be well-trained and committed to their race season, and embody the core values of James Bowie High School. The Bowie HS MTB Team is a cross-country mountain bike race team, a specific form of racing, set apart from other disciplines of cycling. Cross-country racing emphasizes endurance and is defined by the terrain on which it is performed. XC courses and trails consist of a mix of rough forest paths and single track, double track and fire roads, and sometimes paved paths connecting other trails. If you’re seriously considering becoming a member of the Bowie Mountain Bike Team, understand that joining the team is a serious commitment. Team members are expected to be responsible, display leadership, and be excellent representatives of Bowie High School at all times. As we consider the upcoming season, we look forward to working together to achieve both team and personal goals, developing a wide range of valuable skills. We hope that you are prepared to train hard, have fun and achieve your personal best. You may contact Coach Wendy directly with any questions 407-756-8967 or email [email protected]

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Financial Responsibilities The Bowie Mountain Bike Team holds a club status, and therefore does not receive any funding from AISD or have a booster club. All expenses to participate are covered by team dues and team fundraising efforts. Team dues for the 2014-2015 season are set at $350, paid in two equal payments. The first payment of $175 is due on December 1, 2014 and the second payment of $175 is due on February 1, 2015. Included with payment of team dues are student athlete league registration fees, race entry fees, and a team jersey. Required equipment includes a Snell approved helmet and a fully functioning mountain bike. Due to the personal nature, cycling shorts are not provided but recommended. A team short to match the team jersey will be available for purchase. Baggy shorts are also permitted. Optional recommended equipment items are gloves, eye protection (glasses), wind breaker, leg warmers and arm warmers. Our team shop ATX Bikes is available as a great resource, offering team discounts. Race venues for 2014-2015 are all within a 1-3 hour driving radius. Travel and lodging for race events should be arranged by each student athlete. Last year we had a travel coordinator available to assist student athletes with this task. We are hoping to have a parent volunteer in this position again this year. Event fliers will be published outlining available lodging options with discounts often available. Often camping is available at race venues.

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Rules and Requirements The first step necessary to be eligible for the team is to complete the forms in this packet and return them to Coach Logan, including the emergency contact information. Student athletes must also complete an AISD Athletic Participation Form, an Emergency Contact Card, the accompanying acknowledgements, and complete a physical to be eligible to practice and compete. After paying the first installment of team dues, student athletes will receive via email a link to the league online registration site, the Pit Zone. Athletes and their guardian must complete the online registration process within the required time. The 2014-2015 season consists of 5 races starting in February and ending in May. A typical race weekend schedule consists of a coached pre-ride on course on Saturday, with an optional team meal Saturday night. Race Day on Sunday, with staggered start times Sunday morning. Each race event ends with an awards ceremony Sunday afternoon. Student athletes are expected to contribute to team area setup and breakdown at each race event. It is the expectation of all team members to make every effort to attend all competitions and practices. Lettering in mountain biking and maintaining team status relies on attending races and attending practices. In order to compete, student athletes must have a passing grade for the prior 6-weeks. Before competitions the pass/fail list will always be reviewed to determine eligibility. It is the expectation of all team members to be passing and eligible to compete. Team practice will be held two to three days a week after school, with a long ride each weekend. Team members are expected to make every effort to attend all practices. Team communications will be sent via email and posted on Facebook (MTBDawgs). Team members are expected to provide a good email address for themselves and their parent/guardian to receive these communications. If mobile phone numbers are also provided, text notifications and reminders may also be sent. At all practices, competitive events, meetings, team events, school functions, and generally any time in public, all Bowie Mountain Bike Team members are expected to uphold the AISD and NICA code of conduct, and behave as excellent representatives of James Bowie High School and the Bowie High Mountain Bike Team. Coaching staff reserves the right at any time to dismiss anyone from the team due to misconduct or any behavior deemed inappropriate. All team members are expected to use appropriate conduct and language at all times.

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Race Schedule *Race dates are subject to change; visit www.texasmtb.org for any updates February 7-8, 2015

Wrangle in Warda

Warda, TX

February 21-22, 2015

Rocky Hill Rampage

Smithville, TX

March 28-29, 2015

Dinosaur Dance

Glen Rose, TX

April 11-12, 2015

Comfort Climb

Comfort, TX

May 2-3, 2015

Tangle in Troy (State Championship)

Troy, TX

Websites for more information:  Team Website: www.bowiemtb.com  Team Facebook: www.facebook.com/MTBDawgs  League Website: www.texasmtb.org  NICA Website: www.nationalmtb.org Team Shop  ATX Bikes  www.atxbikes.com  512-282-0400  5701 West Slaughter Lane (Parkside Village, near Alamo Drafthouse and TCBY) Team Contacts  [email protected]  Chad Bobbitt / Coach and Member of the Board / 407-222-7803 / [email protected]  Wendy Bobbitt / Coach and Member of the Board / 407-756-8967 / [email protected]  Joe Cepeda / Member of the Board  Charles Ramsay / Member of the Board  Sean Ahmadi / Coach and Trainer  Dorea Wilder / Coach and Trainer  Ryan Logan / Coach and School Sponsor  Aaron Bryant / Coach and School Sponsor

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Student Athlete Registration and Emergency Contact Info (please return)

Last Name: ____________________________ First Name: _____________________ MI: _____ Preferred or Nickname: _____________________ DOB:____________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ______________________ *send team updates via text? Y or N (circle one) *Cell Phone Carrier (i.e. AT&T): _______________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian info: Mother’s Name: ________________________ Cell: ____________________ *send team updates via text? Y or N (circle one) *Cell Phone Carrier (i.e. AT&T): _______________

Father’s Name: _________________________ Cell: _____________________ *send team updates via text? Y or N (circle one) *Cell Phone Carrier (i.e. AT&T): _______________

Mother’s email address: _______________________________________________ Father’s email address: _______________________________________________ List all other personal and school activities: __________________________________________

I ______________________________________ would like to join the Bowie High School Mountain Bike Team. I have read and fully understand the rules and requirements. I agree to follow the rules and meet the requirements for the entire season. Student signature: _______________________________ Parent signature: ________________________________ Please complete the following sentence: I want to be a Bowie Mountain Bike Racer because…

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Sizing Information (please return)

Last Name: ____________________________ First Name: _____________________ Team Jersey and Shorts are made by Primal Wear Fit guide can be found here: http://www.primalwear.com/custom/fit-guide

*A team jersey is included with Team Dues Please provide your sizing information using the fields below

Student-Athlete Jersey Size: _______________ Men’s/Women’s (circle one) *If you are interested in purchasing team shorts, or any additional jerseys, please complete the Additional Order Form and return with payment by the deadline

Bowie Mountain Bike Team Team Shorts or Jersey Order Form **MUST BE RETURNED BY DECEMBER 1, 2014 WITH PAYMENT**

Last Name: ____________________________ First Name: _____________________ Team Jersey and Shorts are made by Primal Wear Fit guide can be found here: http://www.primalwear.com/custom/fit-guide *Parents and Siblings are welcome to order jerseys and shorts and wear them everywhere to show their support for the team! I would like to order Team Shorts for the price of $60.00 each Size Men’s X Small Men’s Small Men’s Medium Men’s Large Men’s X Large Men’s XX Large Men’s XXX Large Women’s X Small Women’s Small Women’s Medium Women’s Large Women’s X Large Women’s XX Large Total Shorts Ordered:

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I would like to order additional Team Jersey(s) for the price of $55.00 each (1 team jersey is included with Team Dues) Size

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Men’s X Small Men’s Small Men’s Medium Men’s Large Men’s X Large Men’s XX Large Men’s XXX Large Women’s X Small Women’s Small Women’s Medium Women’s Large Women’s X Large Women’s XX Large Total Jerseys Ordered:

Total Order $__________ Please provide payment in Cash or Check made payable to “Bowie MTB Team”