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THE SEASON
THE SEASON
Having completed the season opening time trial in Mountain Home in late-August and two subsequent races, the 2025 season is well underway. With a fantastic group of 44 middle and junior high school student-athletes and bevy of cohesive parents and coaches, we could not be more excited about this year's season.
For this interested in joining the team this year, we have closed registration unless you recently moved to the area and have mountain biking experience. Please reach out via email at info@nwawildcatsmtb.org, otherwise we look forward to future student-athletes as part of the 2026 team.
what is NICA?
what is NICA?
For those still unsure what NICA is or entails, please check out the great video posted about the West Virginia NICA League.
ABOUT ARKANSAS NICA
ABOUT ARKANSAS NICA
The Arkansas League is split into the Plains and Plateaus due to the expansive growth we have seen over the years. Wildcats MTB (Washington JHS) is in the Plateau region!
UPCOMING AR NICA LEAGUE PLATEAU REGION EVENTS:
- Time Trial | August 23 - 24 | Mountain Home, AR
- Race 1 | September 6-7 | Siloam Springs, AR
- Race 2 | September 20-21 | Conway, AR (Mid-Season Classic)
- Race 3 | October 4-5 | (Springhill Park) Barling, AR
- Race 4 | October 25-26 | Centennial Park, Fayetteville, AR (AR NICA State Championship)
- NICA Central Regional Championship | November 8-9 | Centennial Park, Fayetteville, AR (High School Teams only)
As the parent of a registered student-athlete, you can keep up to date with correspondence and events in the Heja! app.
We will continue to post updates on our team site as we receive them from the league. Information from the league can also be found on their website HERE!
League Fees & Team Dues
League Fees & Team Dues
For the 2025 season, Arkansas NICA fees are not increasing from last year, however they are moving to a one fee, one time payment structure for all student-athletes, regardless of intent to race. This new fee structure best supports the organization as a youth development program on two wheels with programming for events, multiple weekly coach led rides, outreach, adventure, grit, Teen Trail Corps in addition to support loaner bikes and scholarship programs.
For the student-athlete: A program fee of $350 covers the full season of participation, including league registration, access to highly trained and dedicated coaches, insurance coverage, preseason events, and 5 Arkansas NICA events in the Fall. Every student-athlete enrolled by August 10, 2025 will be issued a personalized number plate.
Early Bird Pricing: If student-athletes are enrolled prior to August 10th, they will only pay $335, a $15 discount on the season.
For the coach: (or any Level 1 volunteer or adult working with student-athletes on the team) The cost is $25 league enrollment fee plus $38 background check ($11 in subsequent years). Any adult who participates in team practices (rides with student-athletes) must be a licensed coach with Arkansas NICA and background checked.
2025 team STATISTICS & RESULTS
2025 team STATISTICS & RESULTS
Student-Athletes | 44
Licensed Coaches | 21
Race #1, Siloam Springs | 12 podium finishes and 3rd place team finish for our boys
Race #2, Conway | 10 podium finishes and 2nd place team finish for our boys.
2024 team STATISTICS & results
2024 team STATISTICS & results
Student-Athletes | 43
Licensed Coaches | 17
Podium Finishes | 28
Middle School Regional Season Result | 2nd Place
Middle School State Championship Result | 2nd Place
Leadership
Local HS NICA riders volunteering on an adult ride
Leadership
Local HS NICA riders volunteering on an adult ride
Experience
GRit riders in the 2020 Spring Hill Barling race
Experience
GRit riders in the 2020 Spring Hill Barling race
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