Ride leaders have 3 Levels of certification through NICA:

Level 1 Coaches can ride with, but not lead ride groups.

Level 2 Coaches can ride at the front of a group.

Level 3 Coaches can be be Assistant Coaches or Head Coaches.

Click on the Coach requirement levels for the UTAH NICA page with further explanations and course links.

NICA COACH REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!

  • Be 18+ years old

  • Register at the NICA Pit Zone, $25 fee reimbursable once you reach level 2 (make sure you are signed in as you, not your racer)

  • Fill out participation agreement in the pitzone

  • Complete background check

  • In the Pitzone, click on “Coach Profile” to see remaining requirements, then “Courses, Resources & Benefits” to complete the required courses.

  • Complete Concussion Training, upload your certificate to pitzone

  • Watch Risk Management level 1, take the quiz

  • Complete Athlete Abuse Training, available in coach courses (expires after 2 years)

  • Watch NICA student-athlete coaching philosophy for 2024 and complete quiz

  • Logon to the Pit Zone to check the status of your certifications.

  • Be 21+ years old

  • Complete all of Level 1 requirements. Annual renewal needed for:

    • Concussion training

    • Background check

    • Participation agreement and Coach license in the pitzone

    • Risk Management 1 and 2

    • NICA student-athlete coaching philosophy

  • Watch Risk Management 2, take the quiz.

  • First Aid/ CPR

    Class dates and times TBD Sign up

  • Do 20 hours+ of field work

  • Complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required.

  • Logon to the Pitzone to check the status of your certifications.

  • Be 21+ years old

  • Complete all of the level 2 requirements.

  • Watch Risk Management 3, take the quiz.

  • Complete NICA approved Wilderness First Aid or Equivalent

  • Take Level 3 Exam

  • Do 80 hours of field work

  • Participate in NICA Leaders Summit

  • Get CEU Credits

  • Logon to the pitzone to check the status of your certifications.