TEAM VOLUNTEERS

Our teams need your help to make sure their rides have the best experiences. From providing snacks to riding with the team, our parents make some of the best volunteers. 

Check out our teams page to find a team in your area and contact the head coach of the team to get involved. 

Race Volunteers

Race day volunteers are what make our events a success and is both fun and rewarding. The EXPECTATION is that every parent/guardian will volunteer for the League at least ONCE per student per season.  

Scroll down for information on how to volunteer at a race. 

Race Crew

The Race Crew is a great way to have fun while working hard and making a difference in the lives of ~3000 students. The Race Crew oversees race production for each region and positions require a commitment to attend all 4 regional races.

Please view our current open positions and email Brooke to join our crew!

Course Setter

With the direction of the Chief Course Setter or League Director, you will be placing markings to alert riders to turns, dangers and confirm they are on course. You’ll have fun getting out on course with other volunteers and a backpack full of course-setting supplies: course tape, signs, zipties and small wooden stakes. Course Setter Guidelines.

Bring your bike, helmet & cycling gear.

*This is a Pre-Race Position

Infield setup

Build the infield with a team of volunteers and race staff. A well built infield brings excitement to the event. You will be starting with placing pins and poles for snow fencing and course tape, erecting EZ-UP tents, flags, and banners. Safety is key and we require gloves and eyewear so bring your own or use ours.

*This is a Pre-Race Position

course marshal

Course Marshals stand at key marshal points on the course and have the most direct role in ensuring safety on the course. Marshals check in at the volunteer tent and will receive instructions from the Chief Course Marshal. Radios are provided to communicate any problems or injuries. Marshal’s can hike or ride bikes to their marshal points (remember to bring bikes and helmets).

Roving course Marshal

Course Marshals on bikes! Roving Course Marshals keep the entire course safe by reporting incidents and injuries while circling the whole course or specific areas assigned by the Chief Course Marshal.

SWEEP

Due to the vital role Sweeps play in the race, we ask that you read the Sweep Guidelines prior to applying for this position. Sweepers ride behind the tail end of every race category and tend to any issues that may arise on the course with students in their assigned category. It is vital that sweeps stay with the last racer in their category. Varsity categories are very fast, you must be an advanced rider with racing experience to sweep this category. Sweeps check in at the volunteer tent for sweeper orientation meeting and to receive needed equipment.

feed zone marshal

Nutrition and hydration play key roles in keeping NICA students athletes safe and performing their best. As a Feedzone Marshal, you will keep everything running safely, smoothly and positively while guiding all volunteer feeders. The Feedzone Marshal needs to have a good understanding of the NICA rules about the feedzone. “Everyone take one step back,” “No running,” and “Only feeders in the feedzone” are a few phrases parents and coaches come to expect from the Feed Zone Marshal.  Feed Zone Marshal Guidelines

finish line support crew

Finish Line Support Volunteers ensure NICA Student Athletes finish strong and make a smooth transition from competing to reuniting with parents, coaches and teammates. The finish line is often the most hectic and is the most crowded part of the racecourse. Finish line support volunteers allow athletes a clear, safe exit from the race course. A quick training session meeting at the finish line will orient you in this unique part of the course.

announcing assistant volunteer
 

Announcers play a vital role in the fun atmosphere of our races. This role as their assistant allows the race announcer to be organized and keep up the energy level. You’ll be giving the announcer all the information he or she needs to announce athletes as they cross the finish line. Announcing Assistant Guidelines.

Parking/Pitzone Volunteer

Be the first to welcome NICA student athletes, their families, coaches and supporters as they enter the race venue and direct them to their Pit area and/or parking. This is a very important job as you are the first “experience” they have with a NICA race, so remember to have a great attitude and smile on your face as you greet everyone. Those volunteers directing coaches into their Pit area need to help coaches be fast and efficient, and make sure they do not block the roadway. 

Scoring Assistant

The Scoring Assistants provide a critical role, but also a great volunteer position to see the race in action. The Chief Scorekeeper will guide you in the positions of Data Entry, Number Caller and Hand Jammer. While we do have a chip timing system, we also have a backup system which is manual entry.