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ALAFIA – KIDS

Our awesome mountain bike skills clinic in Alafia, FL will teach your kiddos the way of the Ninja! You’ll be stoked to see how safely and proficiently they ride after just one Ninja clinic! Click here for all the fun details and a complete list of kids clinics in Florida.

NINJA EVENT INFORMATION FOR

Alafia, FL – December 10, 2022


ON-LINE EVENT WAIVER | *IMPORTANT*

If you haven’t already, please be sure a parent or guardian has signed our electronic Liability Release here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5afd63f9ee18b/web/

**THIS IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINIC THIS WEEKEND**


DROP OFF & PICKUP LOCATION

    • Alafia River State Park, 14326 South County Road 39, Lithia, FL 33547
    • Meet your instructors at UBC Bike Shop by the main parking area (see link below).
    • **Alafia River State Park has a $5/vehicle fee.
    • Link to UBC on Google Maps here ——> https://goo.gl/maps/a4V5xeoK6EygCXcp9


    SCHEDULE

    **Please note, Alafia River State Park can be busy on the weekends. Please plan to arrive a little early in case there is a short line to get into the park.

    SATURDAY

    • 1:00pm  – Check-in //  Look for the Ninja instructors in their Ninja Jerseys! 
    • 1:15pm – Clinic starts 
    • 4:15pm – 4:30pm – Clinic wrap up // pick up at the same place you dropped off
      • Please check in with instructors so they know each kiddo is going home with the correct person.


    INSTRUCTORS

    Click here to see who your instructors and onsite contacts are for this weekend.


    WHAT TO BRING

    • Mountain bike in good working order 
    • A helmet (that fits properly)
    • Closed toe shoes
    • Snacks and water/hydration (we will take a snack break mid-morning)
    • Appropriate clothing layers for the weather
    • If locally mandated, bring a face covering.
    • A backpack for carrying clothes, water, snacks, sunscreen, rain jacket


    SPECIAL NOTES FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS:

    • Please let the instructors know of any health information that is pertinent (inhalers, EpiPens, etc).  All Ninja instructors are first aid certified. 
    • PHOTOS: If you don’t want photos of your child taken at the clinic or posted to Ninja social media, please let us know.


    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Can I stay and watch the clinic?

    This is a Kids Clinic which means this class is for…..kids! With that, we kindly ask that parents leave their students to enjoy the clinic and avoid watching from the sidelines. We find that kids thrive when they are left to focus with their Ninja instructors.

    What kind of bike should my student bring to their Ninja Kids Clinic? 

    Students should bring a bike in good, working order with mountain bike tires.  If the bike has been sitting in the garage for a few years, consider taking it into your local bike shop for a quick tune-up.  The bike must have hand brakes.  We cannot allow coaster brakes (the kind where you pedal backwards on the bike to brake), as these are not safe for mountain biking.  Also don’t forget to bring a properly fitting helmet!  

    Should I tip the instructors?

    While gratuity is not required or expected, it’s certainly appreciated by the instructors! 5-10% for each guest is Industry Standard for exceptional service, support, and expertise. Unless you’d like to tip separately, instructors divide tips among themselves.

    COVID-19 

    All of our clinics across the country are following local guidelines for COVID-19 (including any orders regarding face coverings, social distancing, group size restrictions, etc.). We ask that participants be informed as to any local COVID-19 restrictions that may apply to outdoor gatherings and travel to and from the event.

    ….more frequently asked questions and answers HERE!

    Need further assistance? Contact Ninja Customer Service at [email protected]

    Want to be a Ninja when you grow up? Why wait!? Sign your kiddo up to join us at our amazing kids clinic in Alafia, FL! Our instructors will get your Ninjas riding safely and skillfully on any trail they come across! Take a look at what our Alafia, FL  kids clinic has to offer below 

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    Fundamentals Trail Application - Women's Only

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:

    • Rock / Log Step-Ups 
    • Pedal Assisted Front Wheel Lifts
    • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
    • Reading trail and line choice
    • Using trail features for maximum flow
    • Turning (Low Speed)
    • Navigating Trail Obstacles
    • Switchbacks – Optimal Line Choice
    • Ratcheting application – how & when 
    • Track stands
    • Braking for Speed 
    • Shifting – Timing + Technique on Technical Terrain
    • Skinnies
    • Off-Camber Trails 
    • Berms 
    • Water crossings 
    • Roots 

    The Schedule*

    • 1:15-1:30pm Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
    • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
    • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    Fundamentals Trail Application

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:

    • Rock / Log Step-Ups 
    • Pedal Assisted Front Wheel Lifts
    • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
    • Reading trail and line choice
    • Using trail features for maximum flow
    • Turning (Low Speed)
    • Navigating Trail Obstacles
    • Switchbacks – Optimal Line Choice
    • Ratcheting application – how & when 
    • Track stands
    • Braking for Speed 
    • Shifting – Timing + Technique on Technical Terrain
    • Skinnies
    • Off-Camber Trails 
    • Berms 
    • Water crossings 
    • Roots 

    The Schedule*

    • 1:15-1:30pm Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
    • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
    • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    Ninja Kids clinics

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Kids Fundamentals Clinic may include:

    • Ninja (Ready) Position
    • The Riding Rainbow: Body Position
    • How to use your gears
    • Front + Rear Wheel Lifts
    • Safely getting on/off your bike
    • Getting over trail obstacles
    • Turning + Switchbacks
    • Reading the trail: Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light
    • When and how to brake
    • The 4 Climbing Positions
    • Descending in control
    • How to have fun and be safe!
    • Safety check, bike care

    Clinic schedule, time and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    2-Day CAMPS

    Sample Camp Schedule*

    Day 1 (Saturday)

    • 8:45-9:00 Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions, camp overview, bike safety check, bike set-up review
    • 9:15-9:30 Warm-up ride | Head to skills area
    • 9:30-12:15 Mornings skills session | Ready position, bike-body separation, effective braking, fluid shifting, body positioning, wheel lifts
    • 12:15-1:30 Lunch break | BYO
    • 1:30 – 4:00 Intro to jumping | Manuals, bunny hops + how to safely jumping (and land) your mountain bike

    Day 2 (Sunday)

    • 8:45-9:00 Meet at trailhead | Gear up for day 2!
    • 9:00-9:15 Review | Brief review of Day 1 skills
    • 9:15-12:00 Morning skills session | High-speed cornering, switchbacks, drops, rock dodge, technical climbing & descending
    • 12:00-1:00  Lunch break | BYO
    • 1:00-3:45 Trail ride + skills application | Put those skills to work!
    • 3:45-4:00 Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

     

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    After camp, you will see an immediate improvement in your riding and a boost in confidence on technical trails. You will be able to tackle rougher terrain and corners with greater control and flow through singletrack, switchbacks, and berms with more speed and efficiency.

    Jumping Mini-Clinics

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Jumping Mini-Clinic may include:

    • Wheel lift Review
    • Bunny hops
    • Jumping body positioning
    • Anatomy of a jump
    • Speed vs. compression | How and when?
    • Landing with precision
    • Let’s get jumping! | Jump progressions

    The Schedule*

    Please note, clinics may vary according to location and terrain.

    • 1:30-1:45  Meet your instructor | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 1:45-2:00 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 2:00 – 2:30  Intro to jumping | Wheel lifts, manual, bunny hop
    • 2:30 – 3:00 Reading the jump | Anatomy of a jump, speed vs compression, landings
    • 3:00 – 3:45 Let’s jump! | Jumping progressions on table tops
    • 3:45-4:00 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja

     

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    Intermediate / advanced clincs

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Intermediate/Advanced clinic may include:

    • Negotiating trail obstacles (i.e. rock gardens, roots, logs)
    • Steep transitions
    • Drops
    • High speed cornering
    • Technical climbing
    • Technical descending
    • Advanced braking
    • Reading the trail
    • Introduction to energy management & flow
    • Pumping for speed & air
    • Technical Switchbacks (where available)
    • Ratcheting & Trackstands
    • Visualization

    The Schedule*

    • 8:45-9:00 Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 9:15-9:45 Accelerated review of Fundamentals | With intermediate+advanced progressions
    • 9:45-12:00 Morning skills session | High-speed cornering, Switchbacks, drops, rock dodge, technical climbing & descending
    • 12:00-1:00  Lunch break | BYO
    • 1:00-3:45 Trail ride + skills application | Put those skills to work!
    • 3:45-4:00 Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    WOMEN'S ONLY Fundamentals Combo

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:

    • The Ready Position
    • Bike/Body Separation
    • Intro to Steep Transitions
    • Effective Braking
    • Braking for speed
    • Wheels lifts – Step-Ups
    • Shifting, Timing & Cadence
    • Negotiating trail obstacles
    • Turning / Switchbacks
    • Climbing + Descending
    • Dismounting
    • Mind skills
    • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
    • Reading trail and line choice
    • Using trail features for flow
    • Turning (Low Speed)
    • Ratcheting – how & when 
    • Track stands
    • Skinnies
    • Off-Camber Trails
    • Berms
    • Water crossings
    • Roots

    The Schedule*

    • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
    • 11:15am – 12:15 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
    • 12:15 – 1:30pm Lunch Break | Rest & Refuel
    • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
    • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
    • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

    Co-ed Fundamentals Combo

    Here’s What We’ll Cover

    The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:

    • The Ready Position
    • Bike/Body Separation
    • Intro to Steep Transitions
    • Effective Braking
    • Braking for speed
    • Wheels lifts – Step-Ups
    • Shifting, Timing & Cadence
    • Negotiating trail obstacles
    • Turning / Switchbacks
    • Climbing + Descending
    • Dismounting
    • Mind skills
    • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
    • Reading trail and line choice
    • Using trail features for flow
    • Turning (Low Speed)
    • Ratcheting – how & when 
    • Track stands
    • Skinnies
    • Off-Camber Trails
    • Berms
    • Water crossings
    • Roots

    The Schedule*

    • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
    • 11:15am – 12:15 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
    • 12:15 – 1:30pm Lunch Break | Rest & Refuel
    • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
    • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
    • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

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    Women's Only Fundamentals Clinics

    Level 1 - Here’s What We’ll Cover

    Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Women’s Only Fundamentals Clinic may include:

    • The Ready Position
    • Bike/Body separation
    • Intro to Steep Transitions
    • Effective braking
    • Wheels lifts
    • Shifting + cadence
    • Negotiating trail obstacles
    • Turning / Switchbacks
    • Climbing + Descending
    • Dismounting
    • Mind skills

    The Schedule*

    • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
    • 11:15am – 12:00 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
    • 12:00-12:15 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja
     

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

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    Co-ed Fundamentals Clinics

    Level 1 - Here’s What We’ll Cover

    Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Fundamentals Clinic may include:

    • The Ready Position
    • Bike/Body separation
    • Intro to Steep Transitions
    • Effective braking
    • Wheels lifts
    • Shifting + cadence
    • Negotiating trail obstacles
    • Turning / Switchbacks
    • Climbing + Descending
    • Dismounting
    • Mind skills

    The Schedule*

    • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
    • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
    • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
    • 11:15am – 12:00 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
    • 12:00-12:15 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja
     

    *Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

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