Program Fees

Student-Athlete

Program Fee: $360

The program fee covers a full season of participation including the following (with an approximate value of each):

• NICA National Membership ($50)
• NICA Technology Fee ($5)
• Florida League Membership ($60)
• Insurance Coverage for Each Participant ($30+)
• Six Months of Mountain Bike Instruction from Licensed Coaches 
• Six Professionally Produced Event Weekends ($300+)
• Competitive and Non-Competitive Activities
• USAC Points

• NEW: Adventure Challenge ($100)
• Skills Clinics ($100+)
• Specialized Programming: GRiT, TTC, Adventure, Loaner Bikes & Equipment
• Discounts from NICA partners (Up to 50% off)
• The FL NICA experience of FUN, friends, and community!

Students will need to pay the season registration fee when registering for a team to be able to practice with the team for the entire season from October – May. The Season Registration Fee is non-refundable.

The season fee does not cover venue entrance fees, travel, lodging, or equipment. Teams may also opt to charge a team fee to cover team expenses such as practice materials, team uniforms, snacks, and other shared supplies. The amount will vary by team. Contact your head coach for more information on team fees.

FL NICA offers need-based scholarships to cover league fees. Scholarship applications are due by November 15th. All decisions are made by FL NICA scholarship committee by November 30th. After the initial round, we will re-evaluate the funding availability and re-open the application process if able. Please carefully read and complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

Coach:

The coach license fee covers the annual NICA fee, training webinars, access to numerous resources through NICA’s industry connections, including discounts on products, risk management best practices studies and implementation, and the how-to’s of starting a team and working with middle and high schoolers. 

See below for a complete list of coach licensing costs:

• Background Check: Year 1 = $38; Years 2-7 = $11; Year 8 = $38
• CDC Concussion Training: FREE
• Athlete Abuse Prevention Training: FREE
• NICA Philosophy, Safety and Risk Management: FREE
• Coach License Level 1, 2, or 3 Course: FREE
• WFA or NICA Approved First Aid and CPR (required for Level 2 and 3): ~$100
• NICA On the Bike Training (Required for Level 2 or 3): $35
• NICA Online Leaders’ Summit (Required for Level 3): FREE
• CEU’s (Required every 3 years for Level 2 and 3): FREE to $150
• Annual Coaches Retreat: $140-$150

Team Registration

Non-compliant Team Fee: $250*

Compliant Team Fee: $125**

*Teams that do not have a registered Level 3 Coach

**Teams that DO have a registered Level 3 Coach

All teams must register with the League. Doing so provides insurance coverage for all coaches and volunteers, and ensures teams are included in League communications and programs.

In order to register, the team’s director should contact the league director. Team registration opens September 1 and remains open until the first race of the season. Potential teams can inquire about participation and work on coach licensing any time throughout the year.  Athlete registration opens on October 1. Athletes must first register with a team to be invited to register in Pit Zone. If there is not a team in your area, league staff can help you get set up. 

Registration

All FL NICA registration occurs online in the PitZone (login HERE).

PitZone FAQ’s.

Coach and Team Registration Opens September 1st, 2025!

Student-Athlete Registration Opens October 1st, 2025! 

Weather and Refund policy

Why does the league have this fee structure for student-athletes?

• This fee structure aligns participation costs with the programming the Florida league provides.
• It aligns the FICL with other interscholastic sports programs and promotes season long participation.
• It strengthens the financial stability of the FICL for long-term sustainability.
• It allows the FICL to cover all race and event venue expenses.

What other costs are there?

• Teams may have additional fees to cover jerseys and team operating costs. Check with your local team director for more information.
• Events and races are held in locations across the state and there may be travel costs associated with attending the races. Check with your local team director on team policies regarding travel.
• Equipment costs vary greatly but all participants will be required to have at a minimum the following equipment:
  • Fully functioning mountain bike
  • Helmet
  • Hydration system

What if I don’t have the appropriate equipment?

• Many teams have extra equipment available for use. Check with your local team director for more information.

How do these costs compare to other youth sports?

• We strive to make participation with the FICL affordable while staying committed to providing high-quality professional events with safety as our top priority. That being said, there are countless expenses related to running these programs. We balance our financial needs between registration fees, sponsor partnerships, fundraising campaigns, etc. Our team practice and race programs run from October to May with membership and registration fees significantly lower than other youth sports. According to Stack.com and USA Today participation in other club sports run 3-10 times more than what it costs to participate with the FICL. We are also developing programs and events that will occur throughout the year! Stay tuned.