Join us as we return to one of PICL’s favorite race courses, Pennsylvania College of Technology. As 2024 hosts of the International Baja SAE Competition, Penn College is no stranger to wheeled racing. Join us as PICL student-athletes put their muscle-powered wheels to dirt in the type of racing our community knows and loves!
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Schedules are tentative and subject to change.
Staging times are approximately 15 minutes prior to wave start.
UPDATED 9/5/25 @ approx. 6 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Open*
8:00 AM MS Only Pre-Ride Open
9:30 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Closed*
9:30 AM Last Call for Pre-Ride Start
9:30 AM HC/TD Meeting at Trailer^
10:00 AM Pre-Ride Closed & All Riders Off Course
10:15 AM Staging MS Adv & 8th Boys
10:30 AM Racing Begins
11:25 AM Staging MS Adv, 8th, 7th & 6th Girls & MS 1-Lap
11:45 AM Awards MS Adv & 8th Boys & TTC 8th Boys
12:35 PM Staging 7th Boys
12:55 PM Awards MS Adv, 8th, 7th & 6th Girls & TTC 6th-8th Girls
1:30 PM Staging 6th Boys
1:50 PM Awards 7th Boys & TTC 7th Boys
2:45 PM Racing Concludes
3:00 PM Awards 6th Boys & TTC 6th Boys
3:15 PM GRiT-Hosted Water Balloon Fight (see GRiT Activity for details)
3:30 PM HS Only Pre-ride Open
4:00 PM Pit Zone Drop Off Open*
5:00 PM Pre-ride Closed
5:00 PM Pit Zone Drop Off Closed*
Awards will take place continuously throughout the day at the podium arch immediately following each wave start.
*Pit Zone Access Passes Only
^Each team must have a HC, TD or delegate present.
Sunday
7:30 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Open*
8:00 AM HS Only Pre-Ride Open
8:30 AM Last Call for Pre-ride Start
8:30 AM HC/TD Meeting at Trailer^
9:00 AM Pit Zone Drop Off Closed*
9:00 AM Pre-Ride Closed & All Riders Off Course
9:15 AM Staging V & JV1 Boys
9:30 AM Racing Begins
10:55 AM Staging V, JV1, JV2 & JV3 Girls & HS 1-Lap
11:15 AM Awards V & JV1 Boys & TTC 9th-12th Boys
12:35 PM Staging JV2 Boys
12:55 PM Awards V, JV1, JV2 & JV3 Girls & TTC 9th-12th Girls
2:05 PM Staging JV3 Boys
2:25 PM Awards JV2 Boys
3:45 PM Racing Concludes
4:05 PM Awards JV3 Boys
4:20 PM Pit Zone Pick Up Open*
Awards will take place continuously throughout the day at the podium arch immediately following each wave start.
*Pit Zone Access Passes Only
^Each team must have a HC, TD or delegate present.
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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, students 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 riders, please contact PICL Registration at registration@pamtb.org. For questions regarding the NICA Pit Zone, please use this form.
DO NOT check-in at the Information tent. Riders 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. -
MS Course (does not include .4 miles of course in the infield)
HS Course (does not include .4 miles of course in the infield)
Neutral Support will be provided by Ski Valley.
This venue is private and not available for pre-riding prior to the event weekend.
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Pre-rides are for course preview and should be ridden respectfully at a responsible pace during designated times. Always yield to event staff.
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 ratio guidelines. Student-athletes may not pre-ride alone.
Riding the course in the days and weeks leading up to the event weekend is permitted. 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 notify the land manager/owner prior to arrival.
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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Pit Zone Drop Off/Pick Up is open only to Pit Zone Access Pass holders and can only be utilized during these times:
Saturday 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Sunday 4:20 PM
There is no parking in Pit Zone Drop Off/Pick Up area.
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Park in designated areas only per Infield Map. Handicap parking is available.
Be respectful and follow directions of all on-site parking volunteers, staff and signs. 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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Want to have a fun way to cool off after a long day of biking? GRiT is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Water Balloon Fight at Penn College of Technology on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6th following the finish of Middle School Awards.
Fight with your teammates against racers from all across the state in this action-packed game of skill and strategy! This competitive fundraising event will help to raise money for GRiT’s future events and the She Sends Foundation, as well as provide a new and exciting activity for all racers!
Event Details
Participants will begin separated by team, and when the countdown begins, all racers can move around the field to find their targets. Only two balloons can be held by each player at one given time, and head shots are strongly discouraged. Furthermore, while this activity is sponsored and coordinated by GRiT, all racers can participate!
How Can You Participate?
First, each team MUST bring their own bucket to participate. The deadline for buckets to be at the GRiT tent is NOON. Each racer will get one water balloon initially on the day of the event. From there, money donated by teams will be collected at the GRiT tent, and extra balloons ($5 will give 2 extra balloons) will be given to the respective teams. The deadline for fundraising is at 12:30 pm. These balloons will be stored in the team’s bucket during the fight and can only be used by that team. The GRiT tent will also have a poster board of the current totals displaying on race day.
Our Charities
The money collected during the event will not only fuel GRiT’s future endeavors but will also contribute to the She Sends Foundation. This inspiring program works to diversify the mountain biking community and helps with the means to get more women on bikes. These donations will be put into grants for teams and organizations to supply more riders with bikes and appropriate gear. For more information, please visit She Sends Foundation.
Team Buckets
Another creative team activity will be customizing their team's bucket, which will be used to store the team’s balloons. This could be an actual bucket, but coolers and bins work just as well! The design must include the team’s name, and the most creative design will win the design challenge for a prize! Reminder: you do not have to decorate your bucket, but having a bucket is mandatory to participate. (Tip: Covering the design in clear tape while taping it to the bucket will make it waterproof.)
Clean Up Challenge
Once the fight is over, it’s extremely important to leave the venue as clean as it started! To add even more fun to the event, GRiT will be conducting the Clean Up Challenge. Teams will work together to collect as much balloon material off the battlefield and into their team bucket within the designated time limit. The winning team, which collects the most material, will earn a prize for their whole team to use!
Awards
There will be prizes awarded to the team with the most amount of money raised, the team that collects the most amount of balloon trash, and the team with the best decorated bucket.
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The Mad Griller - serving chicken salad wraps, veggie wraps & salads, chef salads, & fruit cups.
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Reptiland – Specialized zoo with exotic reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
Kaos Fun Zone – Bowling, arcade, trampoline park, laser tag, golf simulator, and more.
Hatchet House – Ax throwing for the whole family.
Hiawatha – Paddlewheel riverboat cruises.
New Trail Brewing – Family friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and food trucks.
Susquehanna River Walk & Timber Trail – Paved biking and walking trail that runs along the Susquehanna River
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Trails – A variety of trails available. Search All Trails for route ideas.
Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce – List of additional hiking, biking, and ATV trails.
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For those looking to book hotel accommodations, there are room blocks* with special PICL event rates at the following hotels:
*Rooms are blocked for a limited time.
While on-site camping at Penn College of Technology will not be available, there are a number of campgrounds in close proximity to the venue, some of which we've listed below. You will also find a number of hotel options in nearby Williamsport, Watsontown and other surrounding communities.
Additional hotel lodging can be found by checking out the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau website.
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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 at NICA events. 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. -
This EAP form and its contents are intended for use ONLY by trained NICA Coaches and Event Staff for the purpose of holding NICA Activities and Events. This EAP form is intended to be shared only by a NICA Licensed Coach and Staff Member via a NICA official communication or webpage. If you have not received these materials directly from NICA, NICA does not warrant, either expressly or impliedly, the accuracy, timelessness, or appropriateness of the information contained in these materials and, further, NICA disclaims any responsibility for content errors, omissions, or infringing material and disclaims any responsibility associated with relying on the information provided in these materials.