Announcements:
GET REGISTERED TO COACH
rRegistration for the 2025 season is open and we will be using the registeration list for email and GroupMe lists. Get involved, get registered.
What is required of coaches?
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.
Steps to Certification
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
mountain bike training
REGISTRATION FOR 2025 SEASON OPENS IN MARCH
Our team participates in the Michigan Interscholastic Cycling Association. Sign up for the Black Swamp Riders here:
COACH INFORMATION:
Practice Management
We use 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.
Oak Openings Trail Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation Routes, Weather Response, Nearest Hospital, Etc.
Ottawa Jermain Trail Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation Routes, Weather Response, Nearest Hospital, Etc.
Concussion Protocol
Head injuries are a possibility in sports, including MTB. Coaches need to familiarize themselves with how to respond.
Basic Bike Handling Skills
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.
2024 Race information, 2025 schedule to be announced
Race #1 Aug 24-25
Race #3 Sept 14-15
Race #1 Aug 24-25
Merrell Trail, 8320 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont MI 49306
- Camping at Wabasis Lake Campground, opens Feb 25, reservations (if campground is full please contact us before booking elsewhere)
- Team dinner Sat@6:00 campsite #21 SIGN UP LIST
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions
Race #2 Sept 7-8
Race #3 Sept 14-15
Race #1 Aug 24-25
Addison Oaks, 1480 W Romeo Rd, Leonard MI 48367
- Camping at Addison Oaks (sites 42-26) reservations (if campground is full please contact us before booking elsewhere)
- Team dinner Sat@6:00 site #42 SIGN UP LIST
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions
Race #3 Sept 14-15
Race #3 Sept 14-15
Race #3 Sept 14-15
Owassipe Scout Reservation, 9900 Russell Rd, Twin Lake MI.
- Camping at Blue Lake campground, opens March 11th, reservations (if campground is full please contact us before booking elsewhere)
- Team dinner Sat@6:00 campsite #12 SIGN UP LIST
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Maybury State Park,
49601 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI
- Close to home, no camping
- Team dinner at the field Sat@6:00 SIGN UP LIST
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions
Race #5 Oct 5-6
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Stoney Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48316
- no campgrounds near race, hotel stay
- Team dinner TBD
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions
Race #6 Oct 12-13
Race #4 Sept 21-22
Race #6 Oct 12-13
Heritage Park, 3221 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian MI 49221
- Close to home no camping
- Team dinner at field Sat@6:00
- MiSCA Flyer (race day info, course info/GPX file, category and times)
- Google Directions