WE REGISTERED FOR ADVENTURE TEAM. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Between now and the first week of June, we’ll be working behind the scenes to get everything ready for a successful summer. Local Adventure Team Area Leads will begin to reach out (contacts listed below) and provide guidance. If you haven’t already done it, now is a great time to take your bikes to the local bike shop and get em’ checked out before we start riding!
A lot goes into creating memorable adventures and experiences. Each of us (staff, volunteers, and parents) plays an important role. We need to be prepared and understand what we can do to set one another up for success. My best piece of advice? Be prepared. If you can’t find an answer to a question, go find it. Don’t wait for it to come to you. Leading by example starts now 👊🏼
Todd Poquette
Director of Adventure
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dates & Locations can be found HERE
This next part is really important: We do not ride on orientation night. Make sure the kids know that before you get there, or it’s gonna be a long night for all of us 😂
All families and youth have to attend orientation night. Orientation night is for: bike safety checks, helmet checks, reviewing medical information you may have shared, and answering your questions. Youth will receive their Adventure Team shirt (required for every ride) and their nameplate (also required for every ride).
Youth cannot participate and ride until they’ve gone through the orientation process with you, their bike, and helmet. Orientation is a low-pressure walk-through. Youth will get to meet their coaches and see who’s in their group. Parents will get a “lay of the land” (i.e. see how basecamp is set up) and meet the folks who will be taking their kids on adventures. It’s how we set everyone up for success and ensure a great experience.
CONNECT WITH YOUR AREA LEADS
ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is a reminder: Youth have to make 80% of the rides. If you need an exception, contact your Area Communication Lead.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Adventure Teams don’t ride in the rain. Now, that’s not to say it isn’t possible we could get caught in an unexpected shower, but you will never see us go ahead with a ride if we know the odds are good it’s going to rain while we’re on the trail.
There are a lot of reasons for this: Trail impact and perception being number one. Adventure Teams put a lot of people into the woods and on the trails. We need to be cognizant of the example we set. We also need to limit risk and manage safety. Yes, it’s disappointing to cancel rides. Sometimes life is disappointing. It’s a great opportunity to talk to kids about safety and protecting the trails.
Your Area Leads will be responsible for flagging potential inclement weather and communicating with 906AT staff. Decisions to cancel will be communicated three hours prior to the scheduled start. Cancellations will be announced through Stack Team App by 3:00 PM local time.