JUNIOR & Development TEAMs 

The MT Alpha Junior & Development programs are SMALL and LIMITED in numbers.  This is for both safety and so that we can provide as much one-on-one time as possible to really develop their MTB skills. It's a girls+ only program (including coaches!), which give the girls+ the confidence to push themselves and have fun doing it! This space creates a team dynamic among the girls+; a very special thing. The girls+ will learn basic-to-advanced technical skills on their mountain bike (depending on ability level), gain knowledge about bike mechanics and riding in the mountains, and creating new friendships. Rides will last 1.5-2 hrs and will be focused on skill development and having fun.​

JUNIOR ALPHAS
ADVENTURERS: Ages 7 to 12
  • Junior membership includes six practices (with up to two make-up sessions), held on Tuesdays in the summer months. These practices will focus mainly on mountain bike skills and riding trails together, but will also include lessons on trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and goal setting.
  • Juniors will receive team tech t-shirts. 
  • Parents of juniors are asked to volunteer one day (approx. 1.5 hours) per season to help instructors on the trails. 
  • Each group will have a specific goal/trail they are working toward throughout the season-- MT Alpha Coaches will group junior adventurers by achievable, appropriate goals for their level. 
  • As the season progresses, coaches will discuss adjusting goals so each girl feels empowered to reach their goal, and also understands that goals can be changed based on unforeseen circumstances (e.g. absences, some skills being more challenging than expected, life changes, etc.)
  • Juniors are sponsored by The Feed--girls+ will receive a digital $20 voucher to use at TheFeed.com, details sent with welcome email.

JUNIORS-WILD (Wonder, Integrity, Leadership, Determination): Ages 13 to 16
  • WILD membership includes six practices (up to two make-up sessions), held on Tuesdays in the summer months. These practices will focus mainly on mountain bike skills and riding trails together. There will be practices where some of the time the girls+ are asked to coach younger Alphas-- this is to build community, skills, and so the WILD team members can build leadership skills by being a role model for the Juniors. 
  • The season will also include lessons on trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and goal setting.
  • WILD team members will receive team jerseys. 
  • Parents of all juniors are asked to volunteer one day (approx. 1.5 hours) per season to help instructors on the trails. 
  • WILD team members will discuss setting goals for the season, and create their own goal for a local trail. As the season progresses, coaches will discuss adjusting goals so each girl feels empowered to reach their goal, and also understands that goals can be changed based on unforeseen circumstances (e.g. absences, some skills being more challenging than expected, life changes, etc.)
  • The Jr. WILD team is sponsored by The Feed--girls+ will receive a digital $20 voucher 4x/year to use at The Feed.com, details on the member tab. 

JUNIOR TEAM MEMBERSHIP - $80 for the season

PROGRAM DATES* Tuesdays
  • June 24th- skills practice 
    Focus: Body position, braking and trail scanning
    Off the bike skills: goal setting + present group goals for the season
  • July 1st
  • July 8th
  • July 15th
  • July 22nd 
  • July 29th
  • **August 5th- potential make-up
  • **August 12th-potential make-up
*dates and locations subject to change. Practice may be canceled for smoke or weather. MT Alpha may offer make up practice at the end of the season. 

THE DETAILS ​
MUSTS for each ride: 
  • Water
  • Snack 
  • Flat kit
  • Mountain bike with hand breaks and proper tire tread (if you have questions on this, email us!)
  • Parents are expected to arrange rides so that the girls+ are at the trailhead by 5:30 and picked up at 7:30 each week. We will have extra water, snacks, bike tools, and post ride fun every week; 
  • Parents are encouraged to volunteer at least 1 ride per season​ ​
For questions/comments or concerns please email us at: [email protected]