Coach Education & Support
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Pit Zone opens for team and coach registration on Monday, March 16 at 12:00 PM. Team leadership will send invitations through Pit Zone, so keep an eye on your inbox and get ready for another great season on the trails.
NICA Registration Fee Update
NICA has increased registration fees by $5 for both coaches and student-athletes for 2026.
Updated PA Clearance Requirement
Beginning in 2026, Pennsylvania coaches must complete an additional state clearance to comply with PA law and maintain a safe environment for our student-athletes.
This requirement is in addition to:
NICA Sterling Volunteers screening
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Step-by-step instructions will be included during coach registration.
Sterling Volunteers Fee Update
Sterling Volunteers has increased fees by $4. Coaches are screened on a 6-year cycle.
Additional Registration Help:
Get started as a NICA Coach in Pit Zone (step-by-step guide)
Navigating your NICA Coach education, resources, and benefits (step-by-step guide)
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NICA Coach Education Requirements
How to upload CEUs to Pit Zone (step-by-step)
How to see what still needs to be completed (step-by-step)
How to report NICA field work hours (step-by-step)
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The best time to get OTBs done is BEFORE practices start in July! And remember, those who have taken these courses before - Refreshers are free AND a great source for CEUs! Check out our scheduled NICA OTB sessions or talk to your team leadership and request an OTB 101 or OTB 201 session near you.
OTB 101 & 201 BikeReg (coming soon)
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The 2026 NICA First Aid & CPR Courses are now available!
In addition to the full course, coaches who have previously completed NICA First Aid can register for the NICA First Aid Refresher – Online Only option. This is a great way to lower the time barrier for busy coaches who still want to stay current and level up their preparedness.
Coaches who are new to NICA First Aid or those who’d still like the hands-on experience can request a 2-hour in-person first aid session by completing this NICA First Aid & CPR Form. If your team would like to schedule a CPR session (offered in person only), please fill out the NICA First Aid & CPR request form as well.
As always, feel free to reach out to Ariana Brutico with any questions. Thanks for helping keep our coaches—and student-athletes—safe and ready to ride!
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The Trailhead - A newsletter for NICA coaches to gain knowledge, and hear the latest NICA coach news.
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