Youth Classes

Registration Fee - $235 (scholarships available to qualifying families)

Minnesota State High School League Membership & Insurance - $100 (approximate)

Race Fee - $50 per race (approximate); five races per season. $150 "superpass" available until July 31 to purchase all five races for $150

Team Race Jersey - $60 (approximate) The jersey can be used for more than one season.  Returning riders can wear their prior year’s jersey.  Order information will be shared by the coach in June.  Pricing is typically $63, but is subject to change.  New Riders may also obtain old jerseys directly from last year’s riders via Team Snap messaging – a great way to reduce, reuse, and save money!

The annual registration fee covers coaches, training and team equipment. You must provide your own bike and helmet. You are responsible for your transportation to and from practices and races. Questions? Call 763-745-5200.

No problem at all! We are glad you want to try something new. Come to the first practice with your bike, helmet and an open mind. You may discover this is the perfect sport for you! There are no try-outs to be on the team. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome and accepted.  Students are grouped by similar age and ability.  

High School mountain biking is a co-ed sport and boys and girls train together. However, races are always separated by gender.

Typically students race against riders in their own grade level. Riders with previous race results may sometimes "move up" a grade level or two depending on their past race performances. Deviation from racing within your grade category is done rarely and on a case-by-case basis only.

We compete against all high school teams in Minnesota at every race, including Lake Conference schools.

Lake Conference schools who have teams include Edina, Minnetonka and Hopkins.

We take attendance at each practice.  It is imperative to arrive on time, before we "saddle up" our bikes.

We expect each rider will update their availability for practices and races on the team calendar in TeamSnap.  If you are sick or will miss practice (or a race) for another reason you will communicate that to the coach via TeamSnap.

If you have two unexcused practices you will need to meet with the coaches to discuss. 

If your grades or attendance at practice start slipping, Coaches may request a meeting with you and your parent/guardian to discuss. Please remember, parents and school officials report to us on school attendance and grades. Your schoolwork is your first priority

Each participant is required to purchase a race jersey. This jersey can be used in consecutive years.

Spirit wear and cycling jackets are also available for purchase during the summer months. These purchases are optional.

Registered team members will be alerted of apparel availability via Team Snap and also at preseason activities.

Yes, the Wayzata Mountain Bike Team allows sports lettering for students in grades 9-12. Formal criteria includes team practice attendance, race participation, race results and volunteer hours.

Yes, there are both team podium and individual podium awards at each race. At the state awards banquet in November, there are individual and team awards based on season point totals.

You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from all practices and races. 

Students should be picked up promptly at the end of practice. It is often dark when we finish riding.

The Minnesota League is completely volunteer run. On race days, we ask that all parents/guardians sign-up for a short volunteer shift during race day. When they are not racing, student riders are also expected to volunteer by:

• cheering on your teammates
• operating team walkie-talkies
• managing the team tent and supplies
• managing team race food
• helping with course tear-down

Each year, our team volunteers in the community by:

• cleaning and fixing bikes for FreeBikes4Kidz
• doing trail-building work in the community

Our team is as much about character development as it is about race competition. Participants learn to:

• lead by example
• be loyal
• persevere
• encourage one another
• work together to meet challenges
• practice discipline and good sportsmanship

This is not a superstar-focused team; it is a cohesive and caring group that happens to be developing great fitness, racing well and achieving goals!

The Minnesota Cycling League has an informative website, www.minnesotacycling.org.  See the About Us section for more information on the Minnesota Cycling League’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.  These are central to our program.

Team Snap is our communications platform for paid and registered members of the Wayzata Mountain Bike Team. It is our communications center and houses information on practices, races, photos, forms and team information.  Team Snap is a commercially-available App with a web-access platform, as well.

After you register, you will receive an email inviting you to join Team Snap.

We don't require that mountain biking be your only fall sport. We believe now is the time to try new sports and activities to discover your strengths and interests and offer you the flexibility to do that. But please be aware of the following facts.

• Mountain biking is a physically demanding endurance sport.
• Students who try to manage two fall sports often struggle with balancing two sports, their schoolwork and good self care. Becoming rundown can lead to illness and/or falling behind in school.

Minnesota Cycling League, www.minnesotacycling.org

You will grow close to your teammates socially and share many experiences together. In the event of family or personal crises, school suspensions or other private developments in your life, make sure you let the coaches know. Coaches will protect your privacy and protect you from inquiries from your teammates.