march 16 & 17
GEORGIA CYCLING COACHES SUMMIT: BEST PRACTICES FOR YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE COACHES
Academies of Discovery
3215 Poplar Springs Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 12
OPPORTUNITIES & SCHEDULE
FULL DAY OF EDUCATION: $70 per person
Available Saturday or Sunday (same schedule both days)
Fulfills the Level 3 Summit attendance requirement and CEUs
| 2024 Georgia Cycling Coaches Summit Full Day Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8:30 a.m. | Check In & Coffee | ||||
| 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | General Session 1: Association Updates | ||||
| 9:15 - 10 a.m. | General Session 2: Issues Facing Today's Youth | ||||
| 10-10:40 a.m. | Breakout Session 1 | Coaching Goals* | Fundraising & Non-profit Process | Head Coach & Team Director Breakout | Practice Fun & Games |
| 11-11:50 a.m. | Breakout Session 2 | Practice Planning* | Marketing & Promoting Your Team | Rider Mentorship | Why Do Females Want to be on My Team |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||||
| 1:10-2 p.m. | Breakout Session 3 | Practice Planning | Basic Mechanics | Rider Mentorship | Why Do Females Want to be on My Team |
| 2-2:50 p.m. | Breakout Session 4 | Race Weekend Planning | Marketing & Promoting Your Team | Head Coach & Team Director Breakout | Land & Trail Development and Stewardship |
| 3-3:50 p.m. | General Session 3: Round Table Discussion | ||||
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | OPTIONAL: Group Ride - CCN Help will also be available during this time | ||||
HALF DAY OF EDUCATION: $35 per person
Completes 3 CEUs for Level 2 or 3 license for coaches who have already completed the Full Day Education previously.
The half-day option is only for those that have already completed the Full Day Education at a previous summit or those that are just obtaining CEUs. For first time attendees, you must complete the Full Day Education to meet the Summit attendance requirement for Level 3 licensing.
VETERAN COACH WORKSHOP: $35 per person
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday or Sunday (same schedule both days)
Led by Ben Tufford, this workshop will help veteran coaches take their skills to the next level. Topics that will be covered include how to seamlessly incorporate games and skills into your team practices, on the bike practice, and more. Coaches will also have the opportunity to bring questions to the workshop. Don’t miss this valuable and interactive workshop!
To attend, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Have attended 3 previous Summit events
Attended a Summit in 2021, 2022, or 2023
Obtained a Level 2 or 3 Coaching certification in the past three years
MBC Trainings: Complimentary
Available 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (only need to attend one half-day session)
Available 1 - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (only need to attend one half-day session)
MBC 101, MBC 201, and MBC 301 will be taught on-site at Summit. These sessions are free but you must register in advance, but space is limited.
YOU MAY ONLY TAKE ONE MBC TRAINING AT THE SUMMIT
Advanced First Aid/CPR Training: $85
Available Saturday and Sunday
Scott Crocker teaches this full-day course, and each day is limited to 30 attendees. This will fulfill the Level 2 or 3 coach licensing requirement and is valid for 2 years.
PRE-ORDER YOUR LUNCH!
NEW THIS YEAR! Have your lunch delivered right to the Summit. Select your favorite Fire House sub and we will have it ready for you at lunchtime. Subs must be purchased in advance. Unfortunately, we can not accommodate same-day orders.
GET REGISTERED FOR SUMMIT
Plan your Summit Weekend with day-by-day registration. Select the activities you want to do each day. All-day events, like Education Day and First Aid, can be found in the morning dropdowns. To register for a class, select it from the dropdown and click add to cart. You DO NOT need to make a selection under each day. When you have added everything you want, click “Checkout” in the popup or click on the shopping cart at the top of the page.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 12
ACCOMMODATIONS
Georgia Cycling has secured discounted hotel rooms in the area surrounding the Summit. To take advantage of these discounts simply call the hotel at the number below and tell them you are with Georgia Cycling. They will then discount your room rate.
Baymont by Wyndham Braselton
$159 plus tax
2069 Highway 211 NW
Braselton, Georgia 30517
770-867-8100
Call the hotel at the number above or click here to book online. Offer expires 2/15/2024
Best Western Plus
$130.00 plus tax
4535 Oakwood Rd
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-535-8080
Country Inn and Suites
$189 plus tax
925 GA-124
Braselton, GA
770-867-8100
CAMPING
The Academies of Discovery has generously offered attendees to camp, for free, in their parking lot. This is primitive camping with no water or electrical hookups. Campers and RVs are permitted. Tent camping is not allowed. If you would like to camp, simply add that to your registration.