Our Philosophy
Lettering in mountain biking is about showing up, supporting the team, and participating in the full experience. Practice attendance is the foundation of our lettering system.
How to Earn a Varsity Letter
Athletes must meet the minimum requirement for each of the three requirements below, and earn at least 25 points total.
1. Practice Attendance
There are 33 total practices. Riders must attend at least 20 practices (60%). Riders attending fewer than 20 practices cannot letter.
| Practices Attended | Points |
|---|---|
| 20–22 | 10 |
| 23–26 | 15 |
| 27–30 | 20 |
| 31–33 | 25 |
2. Trail Building Days
Riders must attend at least 1 of the 3 trail-building days.
| Events Attended | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 10 |
3. Race Participation
Riders must participate in at least 1 of the 4 regular season races.
| Races Completed | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 12 |
Earning your Letter
To earn a varsity letter you need to hit all three requirements and accumulate 25 points:
| Requirement | Minimum | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Practice attendance | 20 of 33 practices | 10–25 pts |
| Trail building | 1 of 3 days | 5–10 pts |
| Race participation | 1 of 4 races | 5–12 pts |
It is important that our athletes show commitment to the team, the sport, and to their own success.
The head coaches may award a letter at their discretion based on overall commitment and contribution to the program for cases with extenuating circumstances.
Team Captains 🎉
Team Captains are rider-leaders who help guide the team, mentor younger athletes, and serve as the bridge between riders and coaches.
Captain Responsibilities include:
Leadership
- Set positive example at practices and races
- Help organize team activities
- Lead warm-ups and cool-downs
- Check in riders and organize into groups before practices
Mentorship
- Welcome new riders and make them feel like part of the team
- Provide encouragement and support
- Share knowledge and experience
- Be available for questions
Representation
- Attend captain meetings with coaches
- Bring rider concerns to coaching staff
- Help resolve conflicts between teammates
- Represent team at school events
Service
- Lead by example in trail maintenance
- Support team recruitment efforts
Becoming a Captain
Captains are chosen at the beginning of each season.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 1 season with the team
- Actively participated in races during 1 or more seasons
- Good standing (academics, behavior)
- Strong attendance record
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
Selection Process:
- Application — Written application to head coach at start of season
- Interview — Meeting with head coach
- Selection — Head coaches review candidates and announce to team
Captain Application Questions
Applications typically include:
- Why do you want to be a team captain?
- What does leadership mean to you?
- Describe a time you helped a teammate.
- What ideas do you have for improving the team?
- How will you balance captain duties with school and racing?
Being a captain is service, not status. The best captains lift others up!
