Washington Student Cycling League

COVID-19 (coronavirus)

March 13, 2020

Dear Washington Student League Friends, Family and Supporters,

Today Governor Inslee mandated the closure of all Washington schools from March 17 through at least April 24th. As a result, effective immediately, all team activities are cancelled until further notice. This includes all team meetings, practices and races that fall within this period of time. The first race, currently scheduled for April 19th at JBLM, has been postponed.

Please know, our hearts go out to anyone who has already been directly impacted by this health crisis or who may be caring for a vulnerable person. As you know, our cycling community is strong and we have shown that we have a great capacity for volunteerism and leadership. We expect that most of you will be in a position to make a difference in your community. Furthermore, we are confident that you will find ways to stay healthy, to prioritize exercise and to get outside.

Yours in health and cycling,
Lisa Miller
Executive Director
Washington Student Cycling League

© Weymuller Photography, 2019 Roslyn Roundup
Credit: Kustom Creations

The Washington Student Cycling League is a holistic mountain bike program for students grade 6-12. We are a non-profit organization that partners with schools and community organizations to provide inclusive cycling opportunities to all students across the state.

Our mission is to promote youth development, confidence, leadership, health and public stewardship through mountain biking and positive outdoor experience and to create a foundation for lifelong cycling enjoyment.

Cycling teaches all of us that goal-setting, persistence and tackling one mile at a time can lead to unimaginable achievements.

Develop

Education • Leadership • Mentorship • Stewardship

Ride

Skills • Practice • Trail Exploration

Race

Competition • Individual Fitness Goal Achievement

Discover

A lifelong passion of cycling

First Race Starts in:

Important Dates

2020 SPRING LEAGUE

September 1
Accepting team applications for pre-season activities

January 1 – June 14
Spring League Program

January 1
Registration open for student-riders and coaches
CODE NEEDED

March 9
Assigned Race Categories Announced

April 5
Spring League Registration for Returning Students Closes

April 16
Race 1 Staging Order Published

April 19
Spring League Registration for New Students Closes – Coach Approval Needed

April 30
Race 2 Staging Order Published

May 14
Race 3 Staging Order Published

May 28
Race 4 Staging Order Published

Stay tuned for more important information and dates. To get these updates periodically through email, please subscribe to our mailing list here: https://washingtonleague.org/mailing-list/.

2020 Races

April 19: Battle At The Base, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (Postponed)

May 3: Roslyn Round-Up, Roslyn, WA

May 17: Riverside Rampage, Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA

May 31: State Championships, Ski Hill, Leavenworth, WA

Category Petition Deadlines

Race 1
March 25: Petition window opens
April 8: Petition window closes (Postponed)

Race 2
April 20: Petition window opens
April 24: Petition window closes

Race 3
May 4: Petition window opens
May 8: Petition window closes

Race 4
May 18: Petition window opens
May 22: Petition window closes

Fun Facts

2010/2011 Season:

First state along with Colorado to join NICA
80 Students (19% Girls; 81% Boys)
60 Coaches (15% Female; 85% Male)
69% of Students Participated in Races

2013/2014 Season:

Left NICA to add middle school students
170 Students (23% Girls; 77% Boys)
95 Coaches (25% Female; 75% Male)
77% of Students Participated in Races

2018/2019 Season:

800 Students (18% Girls; 82% Boys)
460 Coaches (25% Female; 75% Male)
85% of Students Participated in Races