We’re headed back to Fair Hill NRMA for our State Championship. With on-site camping and nearly 6,000-acres, the park features historic grounds, scenic pastures, and world-class equestrian facilities. Riders will enjoy fun, twisty singletrack winding through old growth forests and practice fields used by Olympic equestrians.
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Schedules are tentative and subject to change.
Staging times are approximately 15 minutes prior to wave start.
Friday
4:00 PM Pit Zone Drop Off Open
4:30 PM MS & HS Pre-Ride Open **
6:00 PM Pit Zone Drop Off Closed
6:30 PM Pre-Ride Closed
Saturday
6:30 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Open
7:00 AM MS Only Pre-Ride Open**
7:30 AM Last Call for Pre-Ride Start
7:30 AM HC/TD Meeting at Trailer^
8:00 AM MS Only Pre-Ride Closed & All Riders Off Course8:15 AM Staging MS Adv & 8th Grade Boys
8:30 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Closed
8:30 AM Racing Begins
Awards MS Adv & 8th Boys & TTC 8th Grade Boys
8:50 AM Staging 7th Grade Boys
Awards 7th Boys & TTC 7th Grade Boys
9:25 AM Staging 6th Grade Boys
Awards 6th Boys & TTC 6th Boys
10:00 AM Staging MS Adv & 8th, 7th & 6th Grade Girls & MS Fun Lap
Awards MS Girls & TTC 6th - 8th Grade Girls
10:50 AM HS Only Pre-Ride Open**
11:35 AM HS Only Pre-Ride Closed & All Riders Off Course
11:35 AM Staging V, JV1, JV2, & JV3 Girls & HS Fun Lap
Awards TTC 9th - 12th Grade Boys
Awards HS Girls & TTC 9th - 12th Grade Girls
12:50 PM Staging V & JV1 Boys
Awards V & JV1 Boys
2:05 PM Staging JV2 Boys
Awards JV2 Boys
2:55 PM Staging JV3 Boys
3:30 PM GRiT JAR-hosted Luau Party! See “GRiT Activity” for details.
4:30 PM Racing Concludes
Awards JV3 Boys
5:00 PM End of Season Awards
Race & TTC Awards will take place continuously throughout the day.
^Each team must have a HC/TD/Delegate present.
**Riders/coaches on course during pre-ride must have their number/coach plate affixed to their bike. Ride groups are expected to maintain NICA ratio guidelines. Riders may not pre-ride alone. Pre-rides are for course preview, only, and should be ridden at a responsible pace.
End of Season Awards
TTC Team
TTC Captains
PICL Athlete Service Award
PICL Coach Service Award
Team State Champions
Super Team
Seniors
Photo Ops
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Online registration closes the Tuesday before the event at 8:00 PM. No day of registration.
In order to participate in this event, student-athletes must be fully registered and paid for this event in NICA Pit Zone.
If you have not yet been invited to register, please contact your Head Coach/Team Director. Independent student-athletes, please contact PICL Registration at registration@pamtb.org.
DO NOT check-in at the Information tent. Student-athletes will get number plates from their Head Coach/Team Director prior to their first event.
DO NOT lose or throw away your number plate. You will use this for every event. There is a $10 fee to replace number plates if lost or forgotten. Replacements are available at the Information tent. -
This venue is public and available for pre-ride prior to the event weekend.
Land manager information is below. See “Pre-Ride” for details.
Fair Hill NRMA Contact Info: Fairhill.DNR@maryland.gov
Day Use Fee: $5/car for out of state
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Pre-rides are for course preview and should be ridden respectfully at a responsible pace during designated times.
Student-athletes and coaches on course during pre-ride must have their number/coach plate affixed to their bike.
Pre-ride groups are expected to maintain NICA ratios. Student-athletes may not pre-ride alone.
Riding the course in the days and weeks leading up to the event weekend is permitted per the following:
If the course is on private property, please obtain permission from the land manager/owner beforehand.
If the course is on public property and you’ll be riding in a large group, please obtain permission from the land manager/owner beforehand.
Please use care while riding public and private trails as our representation of PICL and NICA greatly impacts relationships with venues and their park and trail users.
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Friday
4 - 6 PM
Saturday
6:30 - 8:30 AM
Pit Zone Drop Off/Pick Up is open only to Pit Zone Access Pass holders and can only be utilized during these times:
There is NO parking in Pit Zone Drop Off/Pick Up area.
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Once on-site, park in designated areas, only. Please follow the directions of all on-site parking volunteers, staff and signs. Handicap parking is available.
Please be respectful of all parking volunteers and staff. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the event.
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Volunteering keeps you close to the action while helping to ensure the event is a success. Positions are available throughout the event - there’s a spot for everyone!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK IS HERE!
Once you’re signed up, fill out the volunteer waiver, so you’re ready to roll upon arrival.
Not sure which position is right for you? Check out the descriptions and training videos by clicking here.
Still have questions? Email PICL Volunteering at volunteer@pamtb.org.
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GRIT-hosted Luau Party
GRiT is bringing tropical vibes to our Fair Hill venue with delicious snacks, music, fun lawn games, and good company! Bring your Hawaiian shirts and get a leis on the way in. Swing by anytime…
Saturday, October 10th 3:30 - 5:30 PM
This party will be even better with your help! Sign up to bring snacks using the Sign Up Genius linked here. We can’t wait to party with PICL Nation!
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There are plenty of trails to explore at 5,656 acre Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area. Check out the covered bridge and download the trail map.
Nearby Newark, DE and its surrounding communities offer many places to eat and drink, as well as park, trail, and biking opportunities. The Greater Wilmington & Brandywine Valley also has plenty to explore, as does Cecil County, MD.
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Camping is available on-site at Fair Hill and can be booked through the league through BikeReg using this link.
Camping is located at McCloskey Youth Campsite, which is approximately 1 mile from the infield.
Susquehanna and Elk Neck Parks offer other camping options about 30 minutes from Fair Hill, as does Woodlands Camping Resort in Elkton, MD.
If you’re looking to secure traditional lodging, Newark, DE and Elkton, MD have many hotels, airBnBs, regular old BnBs, and more lodging options in close proximity to Fair Hill. Some options in Elkton include La Quinta, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn. View a list of accommodation options through Cecil County Tourism’s Directory.
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It is your responsibility to read and understand the Event and Venue Rules and Reminders, as well as the PA Handbook.
Penalties will be assessed to individuals and teams for breaking and disregarding rules. Penalties may include loss of individual or team points, time penalties, and event expulsion. Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated toward any volunteer, staff member, or other community member.
General Event and Venue Rules• Garbage - Pack it in, Pack it out.
• Staging area is for riders and coaches, ONLY. Parents can head to the start, finish, and fan zones.
• NO parking in Infield or Pit Zone.
• NO bike riding in Infield or Pit Zone - WALK your bike.
• NO smoking, fires, alcohol, gas generators, inappropriate language, or dogs (except clearly marked service dogs) in Infield or Pit Zone.
• NO conflicts and disputes in Infield or Pit Zone.
• Leashed dogs are permitted at public venues outside of Infield and Pit Zone unless otherwise specified.
• Gas grills are permitted at venues in Fan Zones unless otherwise specified.
• For Drone Policy, see the PA Handbook.
Camping
For PICL events being held at established campgrounds, please follow all campground rules regarding check-in, check-out, quiet hours, etc. which are set and enforced by the campground staff.
For PICL events that offer camping via partnership with the venue, the following rules apply:
• You MUST pre-register.• Camping is on your own and at your own risk.
• Camping is ONLY family camping - riders MUST camp with parents.
• Quiet time is 9 PM to 7 AM.
• NO gas generators overnight.
NICA and PICL Reminders
Event details are subject to change. Please check back often for the most current information.PICL reserves the right to modify or cancel events should it be deemed necessary to do so. The league will notify event attendees via email and social media should modifications be required. Please make sure that you are receiving these communications; see FAQs for more information.
Safety
Incident reports are mandatory whenever a student-athlete or coach is injured during a NICA activity if any of the following occurs:
• Medical care is received
• Time lost from work or school
• Time lost from practice beyond day of event
NICA Insurance coverage is for registered student-athletes and registered coaches injured while participating in sanctioned PICL/NICA event activities. Please see the FAQs for more information. -
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