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Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma Elwafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambassador projects which are outreach and the mentor program. Listen in to hear more details!!

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Title: Shall We Play A Game?

Introduction (Shawn)

Quick numbers update: 235 coaches, 321 riders just one month in (171 HS, 150 MS)

Topic: GRiT Preseason Event Reflections (Brian)

Topic: Team Preseason Activities and Early season practices (Shawn)

• Appropriate progressions and taking care of new/inexperienced riders

Topic: Preseason Update (Shawn and Brian)

• NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov).
  • Race registration closed
  • Ride and general admission registration open until 8 Nov
  • Town Hall Wed 6 Nov at 8pmEST via Zoom
  • NC bringing a TTC activation: Lonnie Preslar and Claudia Baum being recognized as top hour earners for 9th grade in the entire region!

• 16 Nov (Adventure focus): new location - Wilkesboro Cub Creek

-Adventure sponsor shout out: Fidlock (Brian), Adventure passports

• 7 Dec (TTC focus) - NCCAR location

• Coach retreat still working dates/locations
• Rescheduled Coach clinic in January

Topic: Season Update (Brian)

• Hope to publish by 1 December
• We have dates and locations now, trying to get a western venue in

Topic: Hurricane Helene Relief campaign

Closing (All)

Dad joke

Title: Helene's Aftermath: Leveling Up Our Support

Introduction (Shawn)

Topic: Reflections on Helene (Shawn and Brian)

Topic: SA registration opens 1 Oct

Topic: Coach shoutouts (first coaches to register for the 2025 season)

Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program

• 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program
• 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited)
• See the Resources and Links section for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot program
• Second opt in “deadline” (1 Nov) for the program and second training date (5 Nov)

Topic: Preseason Update

-Coach retreat (26-27 Oct) Camp Grier in Old Fort. Registration opens soon.

• Preseason event dates (registration will be open 1 Oct):
  • 2 Nov (GRiT) (no cost) Harris Lake
  • 16 Nov (Adventure) - Old Fort ($20) Likely find new location
  • 7 Dec (Adventure) - Lake Norman ($20) New location: NCCAR
• NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov).
  • Race registration open to all 7 Oct
  • Must be registered in PitZone (SA and coach) in order to attend
  • NC bringing a TTC activation

• Working to get event dates and locations published in October November - on hold firming up with venues after storm

Closing (All)

Dad joke