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WELCOME!

cedarcrestmtb@gmail.com

www.cedarcrestmtb.com

@cedarcrestmtb: Facebook, Instagram, Threads

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Head Coaches �Gavin Jensen�Andy Beaudoin�Ben Blegen�Phil Bergman

Team Managers

Jennifer Martin�Robert Martin�Tara Bergman

�CHS ASB Staff Advisor�Jutta Lipsky��JAC & ASB Mentor�David Andrews��

WSCL Programs Committee, Practice Location Planner &�ASB Mentor�Eric Bie

Trail Stewardship, Education & Advocacy�Darren Bennett

Race Site Coordinator�Bryce Le Blanc

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TEAM BASICS

CEDARCREST MTB FORMED IN 2009 AS BOTH….

A team in the Washington Student Cycling League
An ASB Club at Cedarcrest High School

ABOUT OUR WSCL TEAM

XC Mountain Biking
5th - 12th grade
All gender identities welcome
Team is for riders living in RSD boundaries - but we can waive in students from other areas who wish to practice with us
Private, public, and homeschool students
All rider levels from beginner to advanced
Must register with WSCL for each season in order to come on rides

ABOUT OUR CHS ASB CLUB

Free and open to all students at Cedarcrest High School
Meet monthly during Pack Time with Coaches Jutta, David, and Eric
Hang out, talk about MTB, work on projects
Students do not need to be on WSCL team to join ASB Club
Cedarcrest MTB is a club on the CHS campus and not a school sport within the CHS Athletic Department

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MORE ABOUT OUR WSCL TEAM

The Cedarcrest MTB XC Team is a sub association within the Washington Student Cycling League (WSCL)

WSCL sets the season start and end dates and organizes all races
Cedarcrest MTB sets our own practice schedule within WSCL guidelines and formats
Cedarcrest MTB is not an independent non-profit and only participates in WSCL XC races -> no other series/disciplines
All students and coaches interested in riding with Cedarcrest MTB need to register through WSCL each and every season (twice per year – spring season and fall season)

More about WSCL at: https://washingtonleague.org/

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All riders are expected to annually sign and follow our team agreement which includes: ��IMBA RULES OF THE TRAIL

PLUS:

Come prepared (on time, bike ready, dressed appropriately, with water and supplies).
Wheels on the ground at all times unless under specific direction of a coach for skill training.
For practice rides - ride at the pace of the rider in front of you unless instructed to pass by a coach and give at least 3 seconds of braking distance at all times.
Keep language clean and positive.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship at practices and at races.
Coaches make the determinations on ride plans, including rider groups and which trails & features are appropriate for that ride. Students are expected to follow the ride plan.
Failure to follow coach directions and these rules will result in removal from practice.
You represent our team not only at practices and races but in the community. You are ambassadors of this sport in the world and are expected to follow the rules of the trail and the rules of the law when riding your bike anywhere.

1. Ride Open Trails�2. Leave No Trace�3. Control Your Bicycle�4. Yield Appropriately�5. Never Scare Animals�6. Plan Ahead

CEDARCREST MTB

TEAM AGREEMENT

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WHAT DO I NEED ?

Mountain bike in good working order
Helmet that fits properly
Outdoor clothing for wet and cold weather: layers for top & bottom, warm socks, full fingered gloves, rain jacket (synthetics/wool are best, avoid cotton)
Closed toed, all weather shoes
Eye protection highly recommended
Enough water for your ride (bottles in bike cages/backpack ok or carry a hydration pack)
A way to carry all your gear on rides - small backpack for clothes, water, snacks, and tools if you have them
Transportation to and from practices and races (carpools encouraged)
A good attitude!�

Limited loaner bikes are at times available on a first come, first serve basis. Sizing is always an issue so reach out if you need help sourcing a bike!

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YES - DROPS

NO - JUMPS

Some racecourses feature optional drops, and we do some limited drop coaching and practice for riders ready to do so safely.

Some race courses feature “doubles,” optional jump features that can be safely rolled by all skill levels. Our XC team does not coach jumping techniques or encourage jumping with the team.

Air Skills - What We Coach

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WHERE WE PRACTICE

Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Tolt MacDonald Park
Cherry Valley
Tokul West/East
Lord Hill Regional Park
Paradise Valley Natural Area
Grand Ridge
Black Diamond Open Space
Duthie
Soaring Eagle
Tiger Mountain
Raging River
Galbraith (Bellingham)
360 Trails (Gig Harbor)
Tapeworm (Renton)

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WSCL 2026

Spring Season

EARLY SPRING SEASON AT A GLANCE

1/15/26 - WSCL registration opens
2/7/26 Coach Meeting

9:30am - 11am
Returning & new coaches + JACs
Cherry Creek Falls Event Center

2/21/26 Bike Tune-up Clinic

10:00am – 12:00pm
Carnation Pump Track - Valley Memorial Park

2/22/26 Meet the League Event

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Come on a ride before registering to see if it’s a good fit
Must rsvp & sign a waiver - link coming soon
Duthie Hill Bike Park

2/27/26 First Practice for WSCL Registered� Students & Coaches

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location TBD

Online Team Stores for jerseys and merch will be open in mid-February - dates coming soon - new students and coaches gets their first jersey free!

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SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE �Arrive 10 minutes prior. Wheels roll at start time.

From 2/27/26 to 3/8/26 (pre daylight savings time)

Sundays 3pm - 5pm
Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm

�Starting 3/11/26 (once daylight savings time starts)

Sundays 3pm - 5pm
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Fridays 4:30pm - 6:30pm

AT PRACTICE: We play games and do warm ups together at the start, break into smaller groups for trail riding and skill refinement, and come back together at the end of practice for a team snack circle.

NOTE: We don’t hold practice on holidays, over spring break, or on Fridays/Sundays of race weekends

�UPCOMING DIG DAYS: Coach Darren will be arranging optional trail work parties this season to foster trail stewardship and education while giving back to our local trail systems

SAVE THE DATE: End of Season Team Party on Sunday 6/7/26 at 5:30pm Tolt MacDonald Park

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WSCL SPRING RACE WEEKENDS��Saturday Pre-Rides�Race courses are open to pre-ride the Saturday before each race from 1-4pm. Our team meets at 2pm to pre-ride together unless otherwise noted. WSCL also hosts a #GirlBoss pre-ride for any interested female riders at 3pm. ��Sunday Race Day

Students are assigned a race category and will be given a timeline of when to report that day. But everyone is welcome in our team tent all day to cheer on teammates.

�Spring 2026 Race Weekends�4/11 & 4/12 Spokane *during RSD spring break*�4/25 & 4/26 Cle Elum�5/2 & 5/3 Gig Harbor�5/16 & 5/17 Winthrop�* These first four races follow the regular format��5/30 & 5/31 Leavenworth -> 2 tiers of racing � State Championship race for qualifying athletes�& regular format race for all other athletes

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WSCL SPRING RACE WEEKENDS - continued��Students compete in an assigned race category against others of their same gender to complete 1, 2, or 3 laps of a 5 mile xc course. Students are placed by WSCL in race categories based on age and experience and can petition to change categories if needed. The top 5 finishers in each category make the podium. �

Team scoring is tallied for middle school and high school teams. Cedarcrest MTB has both but we practice all together.

�There is a girls race block for the female race categories.��State Championship qualifications: ��1) Two Starts Rule: Students need to start in at least 2 spring season races prior to the state championship race weekend��2) WSCL will release a benchmark students in each category �need to meet in at least one of their races prior to the state championship in order to qualify for the state championship tier �

If a student does not qualify for the state championship race, they can still compete that day in the regular race tier.��

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WSCL SPRING RACE WEEKENDS - continued��Other options for students to participate in race weekends: ��Open Competitive Race - this option is an all gender, all age race category you can request to do in place of the other race categories. Open racers complete 1 lap, and the top 5 finishers make the podium. �

Open Non-Competitive Ride - for any student who would like to ride 1 lap of the course on race day and see their time but not compete.This ride happens first thing in the morning and does not have a podium. ��Pre-Ride Only - students can come do the Saturday pre-ride with the team to see what the courses are like but opt to not participate on Sunday.��Team Tent Supporter - not ready or unable to ride the course? Come help Coach Bryce with Team Tent operations and ring cowbells to cheer on your teammates. �

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FLEXIBILITY FOR SPRING SEASON - CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Students ideally participate in local practice rides + the races.
You can do some, all, or none of the races, but the cost for the season is the same.
WSCL will have camping options, or secure your own lodging at race sites.

ATTENDANCE FOR LOCAL PRACTICES

No minimum practice hours required
No refunds for missed practices
RSVP’ing in the BAND app for every practice is a MUST for both riders and coaches

WHEN WOULD A PRACTICE BE CANCELED?

Not enough coaches available
Dangerous weather
WSCL pauses/cancels season

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COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPRING SEASON

$265 $165 per student rider for spring ‘26 with our team discount! Use discount code CC$100discount2026�at check out. Each student registration must be done as a separate transaction to get discount. �(Additional financial is assistance available and almost always granted through WSCL. We can direct you to their application.)
$40 for all 2026 coaches. This fee will also cover those who coach again in the fall. (Financial assistance is available thru Cedarcrest MTB. Reach out if needed.)

WSCL REGISTRATION INFO

Each student and coach must be registered in WSCL’S system called CCN to come to practice: opens 1/15/26 and closes 3/22/26 - see Register button at https://washingtonleague.org
We are Cedarcrest MTB in CCN
Our team code to be able to register is CedarcrestSpring26
Select the gender with which you identify and/or are most comfortable racing with (male, female, other)
When you register for the season, you are automatically registered for races if you want to go
Returning families can use their existing CCN account. New families can set up an account through the WSCL website. �

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COACH WITH US

ANY ADULT WANTING TO RIDE WITH THE TEAM MUST BE A REGISTERED COACH WITH WSCL��GETTING STARTED AS A COACH

Register with WSCL as a coach ($40)
Complete WSCL background check (emailed to you)
Complete WSCL concussion & Level 1 coach training (online - WSCL will set this up for you)

WSCL COACHING PROGRAM

Background check is required annually for all coaches
WSCL offers Level 2 & 3 coaching clinics (optional)
Provide your own CPR/1st Aid Certification to become Level 2 & 3 Coach
WSCL training covers rider engagement, risk management, and skill development - complete to advance your coach license level

�Bad selfie technique not required but preferred

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CEDARCREST MTB COACHING CATEGORIES & EXPECTATIONS��FLEX COACH

Easiest way to explore youth MTB coaching
Maximum flexibility
Support group leaders
Level 1 WSCL training required
RSVP by Sunday for the week’s practices

CORE COACH

Committed to consistent practice attendance
RSVP 2 or more weeks in advance
Optionally lead ride groups
Learn the trail systems (Trailforks FTW)
Complete Level 2 WSCL coach training

These expectations are meant to improve the quality of our practices, balance the needs of our riders and coaches, and streamline our communication and planning.

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YOUTH COACHES

WSCL OFFERS A JUNIOR ASSISTANT COACH PROGRAM��GETTING STARTED AS A JAC

Must be 15 years or older and registered with WSCL
Complete WSCL’s online application
Get a letter of recommendation from JAC Mentor David Andrews
Complete WSCL concussion & Level 1 coach training (online)
Will be able to assist ride leaders at practice and coach skills

CAN CONTINUE TO LEVEL UP - SAME AS ADULT COACHES

WSCL Level 2 & 3 in person coaching clinics (optional)
Provide your own CPR/1st Aid Certification to become Level 2 & 3 Coach

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TO DO LIST

The BAND APP is where we have our full schedule & directions for events. You will also use BAND to rsvp for practices, message coaches with questions, or arrange arrange carpools with other families.��All participating families MUST have at least one parent/caregiver on the Band app. ��We also encourage all students on the team to join the Band app as well as all parents/caregivers who support that rider, getting them to and from events.��All coaches MUST be on the Band app, rsvp for every practice and event, and be checking our coach chat for instructions.

Band app profiles must have your first AND last name. No gamer handles or one word nicknames. ��Also follow us @cedarcrestmtb on Facebook, Instagram & Threads and check our website at www.cedarcrestmtb.com�

Join our group on �the BAND APP: ��https://band.us/n/aaacA9P9B6q6a

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