"MTB's in the Trees". Photo by Chris Kochanski.

NEHSCA: New England High Cycling Association

Do you have a kiddo in grade 5 thru 12 that likes to mountain bike? Then sign them up for NEHSCA!  
 
NEHSCA is New England's Youth Mountain Bike League and is a great opportunity for kids to learn to ride or improve upon the skills they have.  
 
2019 Races run April 20th thru June 8th and are open to boys & girls of ALL abilities. Entering races is encouraged but NOT mandatory. The purpose of the league is to instill a love of mountain biking as well as build confidence & healthy habits in kids.
 
Racing Categories by Age Group:

  • Grades 5 - 6
  • Grade 7
  • Grade 8
  • Grades 9
  • Grade 10
  • Junior Varsity (grades 11 - 12)
  • Varsity (all grades, but must be qualified by the league)
--> Did you know JV & Varsity racers can put that as a high school sport on their college application?! How cool is that?!! <--

  NEHSCA 2019 Spring Race Series: 
  • 4/20/19 Schofield Farm - Cumberland, RI
  • 4/27/19 Wompatuck State Park - Hingham, MA (PERMIT PENDING)
  • 5/11/19 TBD
  • 5/18/19 508 International - Charlton, MA
  • 6/1/19 Stratham Hill Park - Stratham, NH
  • 6/8/19 Greenfield, NH
 
Here's the rundown of Registering:   
  • League membership is $115 with discounts available for families.
  • There is a $20 fee (paid at the event) per race your child actually races in.
  • Team jerseys are mandatory - so don't forget to order your jersey at registration as well.
  • Jerseys are proudly made by Craft Sportswear and cost just $40!
 
Here's the rundown on Early Registration:
  • 1/31/19 is deadline for early registration.
  • All team jersey orders placed by 1/31/19 will be received by mid-April.
  • Everyone registered by 1/31/19 will receive a free NEHSCA league t-shirt.
  • Everyone registered by 1/31/19 will receive a custom number plate with their name on it.

Here's the rundown on Late Registration:
  • A second late registration round will happen between 2/1/19 - 2/28/19.
  • If you register in the later registration round, you will not get a free t-shirt.
  • You will receive a regular number plate and NOT one customized with your name. 
  • Your team jersey order will arrive mid-May ( and NOT in April).
  • NEHSCA is therefore encouraging everyone to please register by 1/31/19.

You can also volunteer as a coach on team registration pages. It's free to do so and training will be provided.
 
For Wompatuck Warriors (the Bikebarn sponsored team), register here:
https://www.bikereg.com/nehsca-team-wompatuck-warriors 
 
To find and register with another team near you, click here:
http://nehsca.com/portfolio