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*Please note: In order to make this program a success, we need a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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• Click the Parent Portal link at the top of this page to login or create your account.

• Add all household members - This step must be completed before registering a child for a program

• Click “Register for Program”

• Important: Change the selected location to All Locations.

• Program Categories: Mountain Biking OR Mountain Biking (Non Club Member)

• Select the drop-down to view and select appropriate program level (see below).

• Select Eligible Member

• Complete Registration Form and Waivers 

• Submit Payment 

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For more information regarding financial assistance please call: Lobelia 530-220-7623 
For more information regarding the programs please call: Tyler 530-933-5406 ​​

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*** BGCGS is looking for a couple of assistant instructors and/or adult chaperones to help with the Bruins and Black Bears Program.  Any volunteers may receive a discount for any child enrolled in the program!  Please contact Tyler at 530-933-5406 if you are interested. ***

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Cubbies - True Beginner (suggested ages 4-6)

Bruins - Novice Level (suggested ages 7-9)

Black Bear - Intermediate Level (suggested ages 10+)

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We're excited to offer these programs designed for all ages and skill level riders.  This Spring we are offering three (3) different Mountain Biking Programs: Cubbies - True Beginners (suggested ages 4-6), Bruins - Novice Level (suggested ages 7-9) and Black Bears - Intermediate Level (suggested ages 10+) to build confidence and foundational skills. Over the course of four lessons in April and May, riders will learn foundational mountain biking skills through hands-on instruction, trail rides, and games that make learning fun. Participants will be coached by the amazing team from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta, featuring professional BICP-certified instructor.   Instructors keep things safe, supportive and exciting through skill-appropriate learning experiences, ​creating a fun environment for every rider!

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Cubbies - True Beginner Program (suggested ages 4-6) - To participate:

No prior mountain biking experience needed!  Riders must be riding on their own without assistance (no training wheels or balance bikes).  Participants have no or minimal experience on dirt trails and do not ride frequently.  They lack confidence on uneven terrain and do not have good/proper braking skills to slow down.

Riders will progress from the most basic techniques on the bike such as balance, stance and braking by implementing these skills on blacktop.  The goal is to progress riders to flat dirt trails.  Hand brakes, no coaster brakes preferred!

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Bruins - Novice Level Program (suggested ages 7-9) - To participate:

Participants have little experience on dirt and Green Circle level trails.  Riders should have decent balancing, braking and cornering skills.  They should be able to ride on their own for 15-20 minutes with minimal assistance or walking.  The goal is to continue building confidence and get riders ready for our Black Bear Program and Blue Square Trails.  Bruins will start out on flat ground and progress to dirt trails.  Any participants from recent Beginner Level programs are welcome!

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Bruins Trail Examples (Green Circles):

-Lollipop          -Muir's Ascension

-Foundation    -Moon Doggie

-Gateway

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Black Bear - Intermediate Level Program (suggested ages 10+) - To participate:

Intermediate riders should confidently navigate Blue Square trails, demonstrating control on singletrack, berms, and moderate obstacles. They have good braking, cornering, and balance skills and can ride on trails for at least 30 minutes without assistance.  Any participants in the recent Intermediate Programs are welcome!  Our goal is to perfect skills and get the riders ready for Advance Level Programs and Trails in the future. 

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Black Bear Trail Examples (Green Circles and Blue Squares):

-Ten Gallon Trail System     -Upper and Lower Bear Springs

-Muir's Ascension                -Strawberry Valley

-Lemurian Delirium 

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Program Details:​​

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Dates/Times:

Cubbies - Tuesdays in April/May: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5

3:30 - 5:00 PM

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Bruins - Thursdays in April/May: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

3:30 - 5:30 PM

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Black Bear - Thursdays in May/June: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

3:30 - 5:30 PM

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Location:

Cubbies:

Sisson Middle School - Playground Blacktop

601 Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA

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Bruins:

Sisson Middle School - Playground Blacktop

601 Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA

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Black Bears:

TBD

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Coaching:
Lessons will be led by BGCGS team with professional BICP-certified coaches. The coach-to-rider ratio is 1:5. Riders will always be supervised by a head coach and assistant coach, with a coach leading in the front and a coach following at the rear of the group.

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Skills Covered: 

Neutral/ready position, bike body separation, braking, cornering, control, stability, and balance as well as fun bike games! Lessons will include both skill and trail sessions.

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What’s Included:

✔ Snacks

✔ Mountain bike lessons with certified coaches

✔ Use of mountain bikes and helmets during the program (if needed)

✔ Shuttling to and from the trailheads

✔ Transportation to and from lessons for BGCGS members​

✔ Assistance available for Club Members

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Pricing: 

• BGCGS after-school Program Member: $150

• Non-Member: $250

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Transportation & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Info:

BGCGS Members:
Club members will be transported by Club staff. Transportation will include pick up & drop off at the Club Site location and shuttling to and from the trailheads. 

 

Shuttle Service for Cubbies:

Shuttle service begins at 3:15 PM from the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site.  The shuttle will then head to the Sisson Club Site for lessons.  After each lesson the shuttle will leave the Sisson Middle School shortly after 5:00 PM to return to the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site before 5:30 PM for parent/guardian check-out

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Shuttle Service for Bruins & Black Bears:

Shuttle service begins at 3:15 PM from the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site.  The shuttle will then head to the Sisson Club Site for pick-ups before ending at the lesson location.

*** There will be no shuttling back to the Clubs after the lessons.  The Bike and Club Programs end at 5:30 PM, all bike participants will need to be picked up at the ending location (pre-determined by the Coach) after each lesson. ***

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Non-Club Members & Non-Shuttle Rider Participants:
Please arrive at Program Locations or Coach disclosed location 10 minutes before the session begins (3:20 PM) and return for pick-up 10 minutes before the session ends (4:50 PM and 5:20 PM). 

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We are very excited to be offering this special program. In order to make this program a success, we are needing a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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If your family can afford to contribute, please consider making a donation. Every little bit of support helps us strengthen our Club and allows us to offer programs such as this to all members no matter their economic status.​

 

***Registration will not be complete until the registration form and payment have been received, BGCGS operates with a first pay-first serve basis.***