Leave your bike at home and bring shovels, wheelbarrows and weed whackers
June 27the and July 25th.
Buy-in: The mission of the Black Swamp Riders is character development applying mountain biking as a tool for that development. This is for the fast kids, slow kids and everyone in between.
Certification: Our Coaches are certified through Michigan Interscholastic Cycling Association.
Familiarization With Emergency Action Plans: We have an EAP for each practice site. Knowing what to do in case of emergencies improves responses.
1) Register through the MiSCA registration system (CCN), submit a payment and information for a background check.
2) Complete the required training online (a checklist is available on the MiSCA website and CCN). Make sure you use the same email for all training registrations, that your identifier as the league tracks your progress
REGISTRATION FOR 2024 SEASON IS OPEN
Our team participates in the Michigan Interscholastic Cycling Association. Sign up for the Black Swamp Riders here:
For 2024 we will be using a race plate check-in system. Registered coaches and riders will need to attach a race plate to their bikes at the beginning of practice and return it at the end. Names will be on the front and emergency info on the back. It will allow coaches to quickly see who is in their groups, ensure everyone returns and respond quickly to incidents.
Evacuation Routes, Weather Response, Nearest Hospital, Etc.
Evacuation Routes, Weather Response, Nearest Hospital, Etc.
Head injuries are a possibility in sports, including MTB. Coaches need to familiarize themselves with how to respond.
We have a basic set of skills every kid should learn. This is a good breakdown of tips to share and things to look for as the riders develop.
Merrell Trail, 8320 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont MI 49306
Addison Oaks, 1480 W Romeo Rd, Leonard MI 48367
Owassipe Scout Reservation, 9900 Russell Rd, Twin Lake MI.
Maybury State Park,
49601 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI
Stoney Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48316
Heritage Park, 3221 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian MI 49221